New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costs
The military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.
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More military spouses eligible for $4,000 tuition aid scholarship
All enlisted spouses now eligible for the popular scholarship program.
Inflation has some military families ‘grasping at pennies’
With many living paycheck to paycheck, families are cutting back on everything from grocery shopping and driving to subscription services and eating out.
New household goods shipment program ramping up this fall
U.S. Transportation Command is unifying and privatizing the military moving process.
Why commissary groceries aren’t delivered to your doorstep just yet
Commissary officials have delayed the start of doorstep deliveries, but they're also trying to keep delivery costs down for customers.
Military commissaries bringing bigger deals in September
Military grocery stores will offer extra discounts of up to 32% above regular savings.
Federal agency pulls back $583M Military OneSource contract for review
The General Services Administration will reevaluate the contract awarded to Cognosante following protests by unsuccessful bidders.
Will new child care plans help these Army Special Forces families?
A new military child development center will be built in a civilian community about 20 minutes northeast of Camp "Bull" Simons.
More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to US
At least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.
Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixes
Will the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?
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.
Military, veterans can stream Paris Olympics coverage for free
Those in all service branches can stream NBCUniversal's coverage through a partnership with AAFES.
Military families: Tell us how inflation has affected you
Tell Military Times how inflation has affected your wallet and your choices.
Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say
Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?
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.
Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves
A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.
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.
