Military families to see slight drop in Tricare dental premiumsMonthly premiums will decrease slightly for the next four months, bringing modest savings for military families5 days ago
First-ever children’s museum on a military base gets top service awardOther nonprofit winners range from musicians performing at veterans' bedsides, to volunteers bringing delivering groceries to military families.11 days ago
Mil MoneyDOD rolls out child care reimbursement test programHere's how troops might qualify for the new reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses for their child care provider.
More troops are moving under new household goods shipment programService members at 38 bases are moving under a new system, with many more coming online by the end of the year.4 weeks ago
How your military stores will be affected by a looming port strikeHow would commissaries, exchanges and overseas shipments of household goods be affected by potentially massive American port strikes?6 weeks ago
Spouses and vets are key to changing ‘broken’ narrative, experts sayChanging narratives around veterans and their military experience is key, according to advocacy groups.6 weeks ago
DOD looking for more companies to hire military spouses for programThe vast majority of spouses in the pilot program are getting job offers, but spouses are waiting for fellowships.6 weeks ago
Universal pre-K launches for 4-year-olds at 80 DOD schoolsOfficials credit teachers at Defense Department schools for pushing the growth of pre-K programs.7 weeks ago
New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costsThe military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.8 weeks ago
More military spouses eligible for $4,000 tuition aid scholarshipAll enlisted spouses now eligible for the popular scholarship program.8 weeks ago
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.2 months ago
New household goods shipment program ramping up this fallU.S. Transportation Command is unifying and privatizing the military moving process.2 months ago
Why commissary groceries aren’t delivered to your doorstep just yetCommissary officials have delayed the start of doorstep deliveries, but they're also trying to keep delivery costs down for customers.2 months ago
Military commissaries bringing bigger deals in September Military grocery stores will offer extra discounts of up to 32% above regular savings.2 months ago
Federal agency pulls back $583M Military OneSource contract for reviewThe General Services Administration will reevaluate the contract awarded to Cognosante following protests by unsuccessful bidders.2 months ago
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.3 months ago
More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to USAt least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.3 months ago
Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixesWill the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?3 months ago
Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules changeSome 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.4 months ago