Amanda Miller

Amanda Miller is an editor and writer for Military.com specializing in coverage of military and veteran pay and benefits. She became a journalist in the 1990s, began covering the military in 2007 for Military Times, and has since contributed to a number of military-oriented publications including Military Officer Magazine, The War Horse, and Air & Space Forces Magazine.

Latest Articles

A patient is serviced at the KMCC Satellite Pharmacy at Ramstein Air Base.

After Auto Refill Policy Change, Caregivers Can Now Manage Tricare Patients' Online Pharmacy Accounts

Tricare has begun letting its users add caregivers to their online Express Scripts pharmacy accounts.

Yorkshire Terrier-Maltese mix awaits his veterinarian appointment.

DoD Won't Reimburse Pet Travel in 2023, Cuts Maximum Benefit by Half

A new pet transportation entitlement won't be available to military households this summer moving season.

An armored vehicle and troops on foot in a dusty desert landscape.

Special PACT Act Enrollment Period for Veterans Ends in September

Post-9/11 combat veterans' open enrollment period to sign up for Department of Veterans Affairs health care ends Sept. 30.

Here Are the Big Military PCS Changes for 2023

A big part of pulling off a successful permanent change of station (PCS) move is to be aware of the new rules the Defense...

U.S. Air Force passenger service specialist places a cat on a conveyor belt.

New Law Says Troops Get Up to $4,000 for Pet PCS Costs -- But DoD Hasn't Implemented It

A new pet transportation entitlement may not be available to military households this summer moving season.

Army recruits take the Oath of Enlistment on stage at a racing event

Learn About Army Benefits

Joining the Army comes with benefits you may never have considered.

The Navy Federal Credit Union mascot takes a photo with runners.

US Default Could Stop Military Paychecks, But Navy Federal Has a Fix

Members of Navy Federal Credit Union could qualify for interest-free loans to bridge the gap of missed pay if the U.S...

Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, senior enlisted advisor for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service

Home Depot Appliances with 1% Discount Now Available Tax-Free from Exchanges

Home Depot has begun taking over the military exchanges' sales of major appliances.

Teens outdoors raise their hands to take the Oath of Enlistment for the Space Force.

Learn About Space Force Benefits

Joining the Space Force comes with benefits you may never have considered.

Marines dressed in graduation gowns line up to get their diplomas.

Learn About Marine Corps Benefits

Joining the Marine Corps comes with benefits you may never have considered.

Navy members show off their catch after an MWR fishing trip

Learn About Navy Benefits

Joining the Navy comes with benefits you may never have considered.

A child care worker laughs while a preschooler wears an oversized hat

Learn About Air Force Benefits

Joining the Air Force comes with benefits you may never have considered.

large and small prescription bottles take up the frame of the phoeo

Fewer Tricare Pharmacy Patients Renewed Auto Refills After Confirmation Requirement

One in 20 Tricare patients who previously received automatic prescription refills by mail didn't ask for their refills to be...

A military color guard stands on the field at a baseball game

Military Ranks: Everything You Need to Know

Understanding military ranks can be tricky, especially when it comes to knowing the military ranks in order.

A service member modifies their social media preferences to reduce the risk of identity theft.

More Troops, Families Could Get Free Credit Monitoring to Catch Identity Theft

A bipartisan group of four senators introduced the Servicemembers' Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act on April 26 to expand an...

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