Spouses

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Temporary hike in BAH imminent for some troops, families caught in housing crunch

Temporary BAH increases from 10 to 20 percent in 56 military housing areas will help ease the financial stress for service members.

3 days ago

New plan scales back massive cuts in military medical billets

Many of the billets will be either replaced by civilian hires or their work will be 'absorbed' by others.

6 days ago

Pay & Benefits

JBAB charter school opens after years of persistence by military and civilian parents

The public charter school will improve educational opportunities for military kids as well as kids in the civilian community.

Generous Americans ‘clogging’ military mail network with donations for Afghan evacuees at Al Udeid

Donate elsewhere to help other Afghan evacuees, as this base has plenty.

2 weeks ago

‘My heart just breaks thinking of their pain,’ says Gold Star wife

"We can take heart that they died as heroes ... rendering aid in one of the most tragic humanitarian crises, probably ever.”

2 weeks ago

Can military commissaries help you fight food inflation?

Commissaries have seen food prices go up, too, but they have some advantages over civilian grocers that help keep prices increases at a minimum for customers..

3 weeks ago

Afghan defense attaché to U.S. military families: The Afghanistan people will never forget

Experts offer advice, comfort and resources to those in the military community affected by the unfolding events in Afghanistan.

3 weeks ago

Relief societies step up with more than $200k for pet shipping costs

Relief societies are helping troops facing unexpected PCS costs, including thousands of dollars to transport their pets to and from overseas.

5 weeks ago

Here’s what to do if you’re having trouble getting DoD travel discounts now open to veterans

Some veterans haven't been able to get verified to use the site.

6 weeks ago

Some VA lenders are still exploiting troops and veterans, report alleges

Lenders are accused of higher interest rates and other fees.

6 weeks ago

DoD needs to get a handle on quality of life at remote, isolated U.S. bases, report finds

Driving three hours to get maternity care.... commuting 53 miles to work. Housing, medical care may need more resources in these remote U.S. areas.

7 weeks ago

Here’s how tenants rate privatized housing at your Marine Corps base

Only one housing community was rated below average. Others were rated in the "good" or higher categories.

7 weeks ago