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BAH rate lookup

Housing allowance rate lookup by ZIP, year, and pay grade.

Benefits

Education benefits

Education benefits can help cover tuition, training, books, or housing, but the program that applies depends on service history, timing, and the school or training provider.

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Military and veteran healthcare

TRICARE serves eligible uniformed-service members and families, while VA health care has its own veteran enrollment and eligibility process. They are separate systems with different rules.

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VA-backed home loan benefit

A VA-backed loan can help an eligible borrower finance a primary residence through a private lender. VA guarantees part of the loan; it does not lend the purchase price in most cases.

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Military retirement

Military retirement depends on when you entered service, your qualifying service, and the retirement system that covers you. The Blended Retirement System combines a defined benefit with government contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan.

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National Park Service

Eligible service members, veterans, and Gold Star Families can obtain an America the Beautiful military pass.

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The Home Depot

An eligible-customer military discount is available on qualifying purchases, subject to the merchant’s terms and exclusions.

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Lowe’s

Verified eligible customers may receive a military discount on qualifying purchases, subject to current terms.

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Apple

Apple maintains a dedicated store for eligible current and veteran members of the U.S. military and qualifying family members.