Military.com offers its over 3 million members comprehensive guides to pay and benefits, career and job resources, special discounts, reference material and a robust online community center, all of which are provided free of charge.
Military.com connects servicemembers, veterans and their families to all the benefits earned in service to America. It is also an excellent information resource for those considering military service, as well as those with an interest in learning about America’s armed forces.
The Education Center features a Scholarship Finder that assists members in identifying over $300 million in available scholarships, some of which are available for family members as well as servicemembers and veterans. A companion School Finder helps members locate schools that often award academic credit for military service and training or for examinations such as DANTES/CLEP. Members can request free information from schools that value military experience and have counselors specially trained in understanding GI Bill benefits. The Education Center also provides a wealth of information on how to access benefits under the GI Bill, Tuition Assistance and various state programs for veterans.
The Community Center helps members get connected and stay connected for life through lively discussion boards, available for each branch of service, plus over 40,000 unit and reunion pages. The Buddy Finder, one of the most popular Military.com features and the largest online military personnel locator, assists servicemembers and veterans in locating each other via profiles and a message center. Military.com also provides comprehensive information on veteran and service organizations, including the USO and ESGR.
Military.com helps keep its members informed by offering daily newsletters, including Military Report and the Early Bird, that cover every major development affecting servicemembers and veterans – from military news to intelligence briefings to benefits updates. In addition, there are weekly newsletters specially prepared with news of interest to each branch of the military, as well as periodic newsletters covering topics such as Education, Money Matters, Joining the Military and Careers. Sign-up for free newsletters.
Speaking of careers, Military.com has partnered with the Destiny Group to offer a substantial job board listing thousands of positions from military-friendly employers. In addition, Military.com hosts a Mentor Network of over 50,000 former servicemembers who have registered their willingness to assist transitioning individuals find work. The site provides a comprehensive Skills Translator that converts members’ military training and experience to comparable civilian occupations. A Salary Wizard helps individuals calculate the equivalent civilian pay for their military job. Military.com also offers helpful articles on job hunting, and a Resume Writing Guide specifically designed to assist military personnel express their military experience in a manner that will be well received by potential civilian employers.
In addition to comprehensive guides to pay and allowances, Military.com provides information on other available benefits, including VA home loans, space-A-travel, TRICARE and a host of other topics. The site features an in-depth deployment guide, information specifically prepared for Guard members and reservists as well as active duty and veterans. There are even resources especially for spouses and family members. Military.com makes many common benefit forms available for download, as well as information on how to obtain official records, such as the DD-214.
Military.com presents timely news on the website, as well as in-depth features and opinion pieces written by a wide spectrum of noted experts offering diverse perspectives on topics of interest to the military community. News sources include major dailies, wire services, the Department of Defense, and articles written by military journalists and combat correspondents. There is also an informative “Intel and Rumors” section that includes interesting tidbits of unusual information from the “Hill,” the Pentagon and forces in the field. Military.com recently inaugurated a new column called “Under the Radar,” which is an eclectic and entertaining compilation of lesser-known military facts and anecdotes.
For those interested in joining the military, or with a general interest in the armed forces, Military.com offers an extensive virtual recruiting center. The center features practice entrance exams and in-depth articles on recruitment process and training regimen, including Q&A’s and first-person accounts. Members have the opportunity to request free information from multiple branches of service at one time. For military enthusiasts, the site provides exhaustive installation and equipment guides, and historical accounts and biographies of America’s military heroes. Articles are available on every major type of aircraft, ship and weapons system.
A recent addition to Military.com is “Shock and Awe,” showcasing actual combat video footage and photography. Not for the faint of heart! Entertainment options also include daily trivia, reviews of military books, videos and games, as well as free, handy e-cards for every occasion.
Military.com is particularly proud of its Military Discounts Center, which includes savings for servicemembers and veterans offered by nearly 300 providers of goods, services and entertainment. Among the companies proving discounts are American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Advance Auto Parts, NetZero, Radisson, 1-800-Flowers, Hickory Farms, Universal Studios and many more. The site also offers savings in the shopping area on a wide variety of military clothing, equipment and memorabilia.
All of these services and much more are available at no cost to members. Membership is also free and available not only to servicemembers and veterans, but family members, those considering military service and others with an interest in the armed forces.
Military.com is committed to the mission of connecting the military community to all the advantages earned in service to America.
