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Commissary home delivery test a hit with customers, officials say

We tested the commissary home delivery process, and it worked well.

8 days ago

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.

3 weeks ago

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.

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.

4 weeks ago

Survey raises serious questions about the future of the all-volunteer force

Military life isn't conducive to family life, survey participants say.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

‘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.

6 weeks ago

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.

6 weeks ago

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.

7 weeks ago

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.

7 weeks ago

Bigger military housing stipends, lower commissary costs pushed to fight inflation

The moves are designed to help offset inflation costs hitting military families' finances.

8 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

Military families: How are you dealing with inflation?

Tell us: What has inflation done to your family budget?

8 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

4.6% pay raise for troops gets support across Capitol Hill

Lawmakers still could push the raise higher during debate in coming weeks.

9 weeks ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

Lawmakers urge DoD to take action to curb rising commissary prices

Stop requiring commissaries to make a profit, lawmakers say.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

Commissaries set limits on purchases of baby formula amid nationwide shortage

The supply of infant formula is running 40 percent to 50 percent below normal in commercial stores, but the most critical, specialized formulas have been even more depleted.

3 months ago

From managing your finances, to buying a new car or home, Mil Money provides advice to U.S. service members.

We tested the commissary home delivery process, and it worked well.

The company will pay $13 million in refunds, stop collecting $21 million in outstanding loans and fix negative entries in credit reports.

Officials also are in discussions in California, North Carolina and more parts of Florida.

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.

Military life isn't conducive to family life, survey participants say.

Here are some ongoing efforts to ease the effects of inflation for service members and families.

"Our head is above water, but I'm not sure for how long," one soldier said of his family.

Providing savings to service members is of particular concern right now due to the inflation in food prices.

A ban on Chinese-made products could affect sales of clothing, shoes, baby items, home appliances, electronics, computers, Apple phones and lots more.

A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.

The moves are designed to help offset inflation costs hitting military families' finances.

The year 2022 was publicly dubbed the military's "most challenging recruiting year” in decades.

With moving season in full swing, this policy helps military families get their children into child development centers.

Tell us: What has inflation done to your family budget?

Both troops and civilian employees are in line for at least a 4.6% pay raise in 2023.

Lawmakers still could push the raise higher during debate in coming weeks.

Telework was becoming a solution for federally employed military spouses moving overseas, but major roadblocks have appeared.

Advocates have expressed concerns that the biggest pay raise in 20 years still might not be enough for military families to cover expenses.

Your premiums may have gone up; but you also need to make sure you have enough coverage.

You should check your military store for baby formula. Stores are having some success, but availability varies.

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.

The service will deliver commissary groceries to locations on and off base. Give them a lead time of at least three to four hours.

Partial dislocation allowance will defray some of the costs of moving off post when troops have to leave barracks.

Legislation would promise veterans get the same increase as Social Security recipients later this year.

Stop requiring commissaries to make a profit, lawmakers say.

Participating museums are offering free admission to military families from May 21 through Sept. 5.

From food to child care to housing, inflation is hitting junior service members especially hard.

The supply of infant formula is running 40 percent to 50 percent below normal in commercial stores, but the most critical, specialized formulas have been even more depleted.