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Check on U.S. State Veteran Benefits

8/15/2016

While most people know about federal benefits available to U.S. military veterans, not everyone is familiar with the valuable benefits offered by...

USBA 2016 Memorial Day Parade

6/1/2016

For nearly 70 years, Washington, D.C. was without a Memorial Day parade to honor our Armed Forces on this sacred day. In 2005, this changed. The...

Beware of phising scams targeting veterans

4/15/2016

Veterans, be aware. Recently, there’s been a sharp increase in reports of email phishing scams that target veterans, especially those in the process of...

Remember to keep your life insurance beneficiaries current!

12/15/2015

Whether your life insurance is provided by USBA, SGLI, VGLI or another insurer, it’s important to review your beneficiary periodically to make sure your...

USBA Service Member Gift Giving Ideas

12/1/2015

You can support fellow military members and veterans by supporting these nonprofit organizations...

USBA life insurance 6 point checklist

8/17/2015

Life is full of change. Anyone who has served in the military knows some changes are within your control and others aren’t. That’s why it’s good to....

USBA military personnel credit score check

8/1/2015

Whether you’re active duty, retired or a transitioning veteran, there’s a 3-digit number that can have major impact on your finances. It’s your credit score...

Explore and Learn about all veterans benefits - USBA blog

7/15/2015

Are you taking full advantage of your VA health care benefits? Veterans and their families can visit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website to learn more about their eligibility for health...

Important DD 214 info for veterans USBA blog

7/1/2015

In the past, military service departments, Veterans Affairs, and other organizations routinely advised veterans and separating service members to file their DD 214 (Report of Separation...

USBA Free Passes for Military to National Parks

6/15/2015

Planning a summer trip to the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone or one of America’s other national treasures? Make sure to get your free military pass. It normally costs $80...

Military buy a home with a VA loan

4/15/2015

Your service to our country makes you eligible for a variety of valuable veterans’ benefits. For example, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs helps active service members, veterans...

Mother and child missing deployed - USBA blog

10/17/2014

Sunday, October 26th marks the fourth annual observance of National Day of the Deployed. With recent international developments, it’s more important than ever that our deployed military service...