Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
World War I exhibit explores war’s impact on childrenThe World War I Museum’s exhibit explores childhood experiences between 1914 and 1918.By Sarah Sicard3 months ago
Advocates criticize VA response after LGBTQ harassment incidentsPortland VA Medical Center leaders have promised an investigation after several incidents at the facility.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Archives clears backlog of veteran record requests caused by COVID-19The number of overdue requests had surpassed 600,000 in recent years, causing concern among vets.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Calling active duty spouses: Speak your mind in DOD’s new surveyWeigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
White House to review defense secretary’s hospitalization notificationDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1, which the Pentagon did not disclose to the public until Friday.By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press4 months ago
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized SundayA senior defense official said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks was not notified until Thursday that Austin had been hospitalized since Jan. 1.By Tara Copp4 months ago
New military child care benefit to kick in starting January 1Open season is over, but many troops with a qualifying life event may still be able to sign up for the new benefit.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Many military families to get a break on child care fees in 2024With restructuring and reductions in fees, some military families will see a cut of more than 40%.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Homelessness among veterans jumps more than 7%The rise comes after years of progress in reducing the number of veterans facing stable housing issues.By Leo Shane III5 months ago