Spouse Benefits

The Love Lives On Act Advances in Congress — What’s Changed and What Happens Next

Congress is weighing bipartisan legislation that could eliminate the remarriage penalty that has long stripped widowed military spouses of survivor benefits.

Coast Guard Pay Still Uncertain as House Rejects Senate-Passed DHS Funding Bill

Coast Guard pay remains uncertain as DHS funding advances in the Senate. Here’s what’s changed and what it means right now.

2026 Military Spouse of the Year Branch Winners Announced

The 2026 Military Spouse of the Year branch winners have been announced. Meet the seven spouses recognized—and what their work says about military life today.

Your Mental Load Doubles When Your Partner Deploys, and Most Military Spouses Carry It Alone

When a partner deploys, military spouses often carry a hidden mental load on their own. Here’s how deployment stress affects mental health and how TRICARE...

A Bill in Congress Could Give Employers a Tax Credit to Hire Military Spouses

A bipartisan bill aims to encourage employers to hire military spouses through a federal tax credit. But the hiring incentive behind the proposal has expired.

Military OneSource Will Add Maternal Health Information for Military Families

Military families will soon find pregnancy-related information more easily, as the FY2026 NDAA now requires Military OneSource to include maternal health...

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Pauses Labor & Delivery Beyond 36 Weeks Near Ramstein Air Base

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest U.S. hospital outside the United States, has paused labor and delivery services beyond 36 weeks.

What Military Families Should Do Now to Prepare for War & Deployment Surges

Ensure your military family is prepared for potential war situations with our essential checklist. Stay informed and ready in uncertain times.

State of the Union 2026: What Changes for Troops and What Doesn’t

Medals took center stage during the State of the Union. Here’s what actually shifts, and what does not, for military pay, benefits, and deployments.

The SAVE Act: How New Voting Laws Could Impact Service Members & Families

As the Senate debates the SAVE Act, here’s what the proposed voting rules could mean for military families and deployed service members.

Applications Open for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Scholarships and Interest-Free Education Loans

Applications are open for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society scholarships and interest-free education loans. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.

TRICARE Newborn Enrollment: What You Must Do Within 90 Days to Avoid Coverage Gaps

Had a baby? Here’s exactly how to add your newborn to DEERS and TRICARE so you don’t risk denied claims or coverage gaps.

Commissary Delivery Services Now Available at 70 Locations Nationwide

Commissary delivery services are now available at 70 bases nationwide. Check the full list of installations and what is now offered.

TRICARE Prime Families Can Now Access Virtual Urgent Care: What This New Pathway Means

TRICARE Prime families can now access virtual urgent care through the Nurse Advice Line. Here’s who qualifies and how the new pathway works.

Why More Military Spouses Are Filing First: The Legal Incentives to Divorce No One Talks About

From custody rules to frozen pensions, today’s laws quietly reward military spouses who file first. Here’s how the system really works.

Pentagon Warns That Scouting America Could Lose Military Support

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell says the military is “near a final agreement” with Scouting America, but only if it makes “core value reforms.” Here’s what...