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Virtual Hope Box
Virtual Hope Box is a free smartphone app developed by the Defense Health Agency for service members, veterans, and their families dealing with PTSD, suicidal ideation, or emotional crisis.free
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
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VA Renovation Loan
The VA does allow a fixer-upper purchase via either the VA Renovation Loan (single loan covering purchase + repairs up to ~$50K) or the VA Energy-Efficient Mortgage (up to $6K…Active DutyVeteranRetiree
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BAH
Basic Allowance for Housing is paid monthly to service members who don't live in government quarters, calibrated to the duty-station ZIP code, rank, and dependent status.Active Duty
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VA Loan Funding Fee
Service members and veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher are EXEMPT from the VA Loan Funding Fee, typically a 1.4-3.6% charge on the loan amount.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Suspend Car Insurance During Deployment
Most major car insurers (USAA, Geico, Progressive, State Farm) allow active-duty service members deploying for 60+ days to reduce coverage to "storage only", typically…free
Active Duty
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Best Auto Insurance Carriers for Guard / Reserve Members
Guard / Reserve members have a hybrid civilian-military profile that most carriers underwrite poorly.$400-$1,200
Active DutyVeteran
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SGLI
All active-duty service members are automatically enrolled in SGLI at $500,000 coverage for ~$31/month (premium auto-deducted from base pay).$25-$40
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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TSGLI
Traumatic SGLI is automatic coverage layered on top of SGLI for service members who suffer specific traumatic injuries, burns covering 20%+ of body, blindness, amputation,…$25,000-$100,000
Active Duty
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MSRRA
Military spouses can claim the service member's State of Legal Residence as their own for state-tax purposes, even if they're physically living in another state due to PCS orders.$3,000-$10,000
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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CZTE
Pay earned by enlisted, warrant officers, and (capped) commissioned officers in a designated combat zone is FEDERAL-INCOME-TAX-FREE.FREE
Active Duty
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IRS Section 121
The standard IRS Section 121 home-sale capital-gains exclusion ($250K single / $500K married) requires you to have lived in the home as your primary residence for 2 of the last 5 years.free
Active Duty
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USFSPA + SCRA
Under SCRA, a service member can break a lease at any time during active-duty service for a PCS, deployment, or initial entry.Active Duty
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AFAS
Air Force Aid Society provides emergency interest-free loans and outright grants to Air Force / Space Force active-duty, Guard/Reserve on Title-10, retirees, and their dependents…free
Dependent
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USO
USO operates 200+ free lounges at major airports + military installations + downrange.free
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
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ASYMCA Military Spouse Writing
The Armed Services YMCA runs an annual Military Spouse Writing Program, free, structured cohort of 6-12 months for military spouses to develop creative writing skills (essays, fiction, memoir, journalism).free
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Blue Star
Blue Star Families' Bilingual Talent Summer (formerly Verano Bilingüe) is a 5-year-old free program for bilingual military spouses focused on career networking, professional…free
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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DAV
Disabled American Veterans operates a national fleet of free transportation vans to ferry veterans (any rating, even unrated) to VA medical appointments.free
Retiree
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Hire Heroes USA Volunteer Corps
After Hire Heroes USA helps a vet / spouse land a role, many return as volunteer coaches helping the next cohort transition.VeteranDependentRetiree
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Blue Star
Blue Star Families (BSF) operates ~40 local chapters across major military communities providing free in-person social events, professional-development workshops, mental-health…free for active-duty
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
Official program
NMFA
NMFA is the nation's leading nonprofit for military family advocacy + direct programs.FREE
Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
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Hero's Bridge
Hero's Bridge runs the Battle Buddy Program, pairs trained volunteers with isolated older veterans (typically 65+) for regular check-in visits, phone calls, transportation to…Free for the veteran
Retiree
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Tricare For Life
Once a military retiree (or eligible family member) turns 65 and enrolls in Medicare Part A + Part B, Tricare For Life kicks in as automatic wraparound coverage at NO premium.$200-$400
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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FEDVIP
When the Tricare Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) ended, retirees moved to FEDVIP (Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program) which offers 12+ dental plan options + 5+ vision plan options.$35-$120
Retiree
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CRSC
Combat-Related Special Compensation is a TAX-FREE monthly payment to combat-disabled retirees in addition to their full retirement pay.FREE
VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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