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Jewelry company to pay millions to military families to settle cheating allegations
The company will pay $13 million in refunds, stop collecting $21 million in outstanding loans and fix negative entries in credit reports.
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Pay & Benefits
New program to cut child care costs for military families coming to more states
Officials also are in discussions in California, North Carolina and more parts of Florida.
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More infant formula is coming to commissary shelves
Customers will still see some shortages of infant formula for the time being, but commissary officials are optimistic that things will start to 'normalize' within 90 days.
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Survey raises serious questions about the future of the all-volunteer force
Military life isn't conducive to family life, survey participants say.
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Military families suffering from higher costs? Here’s some relief.
Here are some ongoing efforts to ease the effects of inflation for service members and families.
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‘Feeding our paycheck to the pumps’: Troops, families deal with inflation
"Our head is above water, but I'm not sure for how long," one soldier said of his family.
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Are commissaries providing the savings they promised to troops?
Providing savings to service members is of particular concern right now due to the inflation in food prices.
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Made in China? More than half the products in military exchanges could be banned
A ban on Chinese-made products could affect sales of clothing, shoes, baby items, home appliances, electronics, computers, Apple phones and lots more.
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Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House plan
A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.

Bigger military housing stipends, lower commissary costs pushed to fight inflation
The moves are designed to help offset inflation costs hitting military families' finances.
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Bigger military bonuses might be on the way to help with recruiting, retention
The year 2022 was publicly dubbed the military's "most challenging recruiting year” in decades.
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More child care spaces opening to working military families after COVID-19 pause in priority system
With moving season in full swing, this policy helps military families get their children into child development centers.
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Military families: How are you dealing with inflation?
Tell us: What has inflation done to your family budget?
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Federal worker wages could cap military pay raise
Both troops and civilian employees are in line for at least a 4.6% pay raise in 2023.
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4.6% pay raise for troops gets support across Capitol Hill
Lawmakers still could push the raise higher during debate in coming weeks.
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Overseas military spouses struggle to continue teleworking for their federal agencies
Telework was becoming a solution for federally employed military spouses moving overseas, but major roadblocks have appeared.
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House lawmakers eye 4.6% pay raise for troops in 2023
Advocates have expressed concerns that the biggest pay raise in 20 years still might not be enough for military families to cover expenses.
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Insurance and inflation: Here’s what you need to keep in mind
Your premiums may have gone up; but you also need to make sure you have enough coverage.
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Military stores’ stocks of baby formula ‘evolving daily’
You should check your military store for baby formula. Stores are having some success, but availability varies.
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Biggest military pay raise in 20 years may be boosted even more because of inflation worries
The White House has asked for a 4.6% raise in servicemember pay next year, but advocates question whether that will keep up with family financial needs.
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Military commissaries launch doorstep deliveries at 8 locations
The service will deliver commissary groceries to locations on and off base. Give them a lead time of at least three to four hours.
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New allowance greenlit for troops ordered to move from barracks to off-base housing
Partial dislocation allowance will defray some of the costs of moving off post when troops have to leave barracks.
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Lawmakers move to guarantee cost-of-living boost for veterans benefits
Legislation would promise veterans get the same increase as Social Security recipients later this year.
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Lawmakers urge DoD to take action to curb rising commissary prices
Stop requiring commissaries to make a profit, lawmakers say.
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Blue Star Museums again offering free admission to troops, families all summer
Participating museums are offering free admission to military families from May 21 through Sept. 5.
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Junior service members being hit hard by inflation, senior enlisted leaders say
From food to child care to housing, inflation is hitting junior service members especially hard.
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