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Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change

Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.

24 hours ago

Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help

Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.

12 days ago

Volunteers load a vehicle at a Military Family Advisory Network food distribution event in Killeen, Texas in March 2022.

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Military families: Tell us how inflation has affected you

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Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say

Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?

4 weeks ago

Do military families really need to move so much?

A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.

4 weeks ago

As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help

Around-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.

4 weeks ago

Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after moves

Spouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.

6 weeks ago

Which airlines offer key benefits for troops? There’s a chart for that

Does your favorite airline offer free carry-ons and waived cancellation fees for troops?

7 weeks ago

More kosher, halal foods needed in commissaries, lawmakers say

Are commissaries meeting the religious dietary needs of troops and families?

8 weeks ago

Pentagon to expand paid fellowship program for military spouses

The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot will now provide entry-level jobs for those looking to "put their foot in the door," a defense official said.

2 months ago

More food options, better access coming for commissary customers

The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.

3 months ago

Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk sales

Fight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.

3 months ago

No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bags

Reusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.

3 months ago

Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care center

A decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.

3 months ago

Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves

Here's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.

3 months ago

US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fall

The U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.

3 months ago

Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses

The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.

3 months ago

Empty shelves at commissaries? Officials aim to beef up the supply

"What grocery store runs out of potatoes?" asked one military wife in South Korea.

4 months ago

Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military moves

Troops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.

4 months ago