JANUARY 19, 2022 - The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is a voluntary program which provides the survivors of participating retirees a monthly income that starts when the member dies and retired pay stops. Although some may not be aware of it, automatic SBP spouse coverage became effective Sept. 10, 2001, under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002. While on active … [Read more...]
Marines Can Vote!
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 - FVAP readily supports a diverse military community that includes 1.4 million Active duty members and nearly 600,000 military spouses and other eligible dependents. After a change of duty station or deployment, the law UOCAVA ensures you can participate in the absentee voting process when located outside your voting jurisdiction. To register to vote, … [Read more...]
Exchange Salutes Heroes with Veterans Day Savings
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting those who serve with deals, discounts and giveaways in honor of Veterans Day. All Veterans with service-connected disabilities can shop the Exchange in person. The Exchange serves honorably discharged Veterans with tax-free shopping and military-exclusive prices at ShopMyExchange.com. Veterans can visit … [Read more...]
Military ID Card Renewal Extension Set to Expire
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 - If it’s time for you to renew your military ID card, you should consider renewing it now. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several military ID cardholders with expiring ID cards ran into challenges when it came time to renew. In response, the Department of Defense offered an extension to individuals whose cards expired between Jan. 1, 2020 and July 31, … [Read more...]
DoD Authorizes Temporary Increase to 2021 BAH Rates
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 - The Department of Defense has temporarily authorized increases in the 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for 56 housing markets (commonly referred to as Military Housing Areas, MHAs) across the U.S. Uniformed service members who have incurred increased housing costs above their current BAH may be eligible to apply and receive BAH at the … [Read more...]