VeteranLife

07/28/2025

-- are you tracking this?

A 2.5% increase to VA disability and cost-of-living benefits is projected for 2026. Learn how much more you could receive and when new payments take effect.

07/23/2025

Episode 5 of Milspouse in the House is officially LIVE!

In this special episode, we flip the script! Longtime friend and milspouse Brooke Coll interviews our very own host, Christie Nix. From her first PCS to finding her voice in the military spouse community, Christie opens up about the experiences that shaped her journey.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform & let us know what you think:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-milspouse-behind-the-mic-christie-nix/id1801308848?i=1000718313741

07/16/2025

Wars are full of strange stories, and some of them are unexpected and oddly hilarious. Like that time when the U.S. Navy dropped a literal toilet bomb over North Vietnam.

Read the full story here: https://veteranlife.com/military-history/vietnam-toilet-bomb

07/04/2025

Congress has passed Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s a closer look at how this bill will directly affect Veterans and their families, and the overarching impact this legislation will have: https://veteranlife.com/veteran-benefits/big-beautiful-bill

07/02/2025

Veterans across the country are raising questions—and concerns—after recent changes to VA medical staff bylaws.

Here are the top 5 things you need to know about these policy shifts, explained clearly and directly for those who rely on VA healthcare:https://veteranlife.com/veteran-benefits/va-discrimination-policy

06/26/2025

As we approach the 20th anniversary of Operation Red Wings, we honor the brave men whose lives were lost.

We sat down with Char Fontan Westfall (the widow of Jacques Fontan) to discuss her experience, and how she's supporting wounded service members and their families:https://veteranlife.com/military-history/operation-red-wings

06/25/2025

Heightened fears of a potential military draft have resurfaced, following the US June 21st attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

We're taking a look back at the history of the draft in America, and are examining its likelihood in the aftermath of the attack: https://veteranlife.com/military-history/us-military-draft

06/23/2025

The U.S. launched its most powerful stealth bomber strike in history - 14 bunker buster bombs dropped from B-2 Spirits, targeting Iran's underground nuclear sites.

Discover the history behind bunker busters, how they work, and when they were first used: https://veteranlife.com/military-history/how-does-a-bunker-buster-work

06/19/2025

The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously against the federal government in a class-action suit over combat-related special compensation.

This decision has provided approximately 9,000 Veterans with thousands of dollars in retroactive pay.

06/19/2025

Getting recalled into active duty is unlikely, but it’s not impossible. Warfighters are highly trained, valuable assets to the U.S. military, even after they’ve separated from service.

Here’s what being recalled might look like for Veterans:https://veteranlife.com/military-retirement/who-can-be-recalled-to-active-duty

06/17/2025

The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously against the federal government in a class-action suit over combat-related special compensation.

This decision has provided approximately 9,000 Veterans with thousands of dollars in retroactive pay. Find out if you're eligible:https://veteranlife.com/veteran-benefits/combat-related-special-compensation