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USBA Memorial Day eCard 2019 - soldier placing flags at cemetery

5/21/2019

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually on the last Monday of May. This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27th. While many...

USBA long-term care offer for Members

5/1/2019

Nearly 70% of Americans turning 65 will need some type of long-term care services in their lifetime. This care could be provided in-home or in an assisted living facility or nursing home...

Leaving the Military SGLI

4/15/2019

Your SGLI ends 120 days after you retire or transition from U.S. military service. Retiring and transitioning veterans have the option to convert their SGLI to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI)...

USBA celebrates April Month of the Military Child

4/1/2019

April is Month of the Military Child. It’s a time when our country honors the sacrifices made by our military dependents worldwide. Month of the Military Child is part of the legacy...

Online shopping discounts for US Military

3/15/2019

Are you an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard? If so, you’re eligible to shop online and save money - for the rest of your life. The Exchange...

New site for military veteran discount travel

2/1/2019

Are you planning a late winter getaway or spring break vacation? Here are some tips to stretch your travel budget...

Top U.S. cities for veterans

1/15/2019

If 2019 is the year you plan to retire or transition from the armed forces, you may be deciding where to settle as a civilian. There are many factors to...

USBA - time to review your military life insurance

12/18/2018

It’s a good time to review your military life insurance coverage whenever there’s been a significant change in your financial or family situation...

FEDVIP dental coverage

11/1/2018

Good news! For the first time, comprehensive vision insurance coverage will be available to retired military veterans and their families...

USBA offers Long Term Care Insurance for members

10/30/2018

Did you know 70% of Americans over age 65 will require some form of long-term care (LTC) in their lifetime? Even if you’re not 65, planning now for long...

USBA&qts Identity Theft Protection for members

10/4/2018

Identity theft claims a new victim every 3 seconds. In 2017 alone, 1.3 million...

New retired military dental program: FEDVIP

9/17/2018

The Defense Health Agency’s TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) will end on December 31, 2018. This affects retired military veterans only, not active...