Calm. Clear. Non-partisan.
Military policy, pay, benefits, and decisions—explained in plain language.
The Military Brief translates what happened, why it matters, and how it affects service members, veterans, Guard and Reserve, and military families.
Start Here
If you’re new: watch the latest brief, then use the Explainers section to get the baseline.
- Watch one episode to understand what changed.
- Read the relevant explainer to understand your baseline rules.
- Use the archive to track recurring issues over time.
Explainers
Evergreen references designed to be updated as policy changes.
Pay & Allowances
BAH, BAS, bonuses, special pays, and triggers.
Healthcare & TRICARE
Eligibility, costs, and changes.
Guard & Reserve
Orders, mobilization, and benefits.
PCS & Housing
Moves, entitlements, and delays.
VA Benefits
Claims, timelines, and rule changes.
Retirement & Transition
DoD retirement and transition issues.
Episodes
Searchable, citable briefings with status clarity.
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Status: Proposed / Passed / Effective
Short factual summary of what happened.
About
The Military Brief exists to provide clear, non-partisan explanations of military-related policy and decisions that affect real lives.
- Status clarity over speculation
- Impact-first analysis
- No partisan framing
Contact
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