The quick answers to what people usually ask before trying FOB.
Yes — free to use today, and it's staying that way. FOB is funded through grants and strategic investment, never by charging the veterans using it.
No. Future Operating Base is an independent resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It's built to help you navigate the system that exists, not to replace or speak for it.
No — you can browse Future Operating Base without signing in. Creating an account (via a passwordless email link) lets your progress sync across devices, but it's optional.
The beta is live now. Official App Store and Google Play launch is planned for November 10, 2026.
It turns military benefits, VA claims, and your separation timeline into plain English — a personalized path based on your real EAS date and branch, covering education, housing, documents, and VA claims info in one place.
Every source is a real regulation or official benefit, translated out of bureaucratic language — not simplified into something inaccurate. See our Resources page for sourced explainers on specific VA rules.
FOB is built to help you understand the system, not to handle individual case status. For official case questions, contact va.gov directly.
Email info@futureoperatingbase.com, or visit the Contact page for other ways to reach us.