U.S. military service members anticipate increases to their pay and allowances in 2026, including a 3.8% raise in basic pay ...

In 2026, the primary update to benefits will be the annual COLA, which increases payments to keep pace with inflation.

Congress passed 14 laws in 2025 that reshaped pay, housing, education and transition rules for millions of service members ...

Veterans planning education or training in 2026 will see their Chapter 33 VA benefits depend largely on service length, ...

Roughly 6.5 million U.S. veterans collect monthly, tax-free disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These payments are provided to veterans whose health conditions began ...

Former service members can get disability payments for illnesses and conditions that are linked to their service.