Hundreds of US military family members trapped at camp facing closure, group says
Family members of U.S. troops and veterans are stranded at a camp in Qatar that the U.S. is planning to close Sept. 30, an aid organization said.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate
What changed between the 2023 and 2025 versions of the Richard Star Act to increase the projected cost so dramatically?
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Military spouses can find jobs. Keeping careers is the hard part.
Unemployment among active-duty spouses actively seeking work climbed to 29.9% in 2025, up from 21.8% in 2023.
By Natalie Oliverio
The new military family: staying together while living apart
The DoD does not recognize “geo-bachelor” as an official personnel status or maintain department-wide data on how many families live this way.
By Natalie Oliverio
Top House Democrat calls to split veterans omnibus, advance Major Richard Star Act
If Congress cannot reach agreement on the omnibus, lawmakers may face a choice: continue negotiating a single package or advance one bill at a time.
By Natalie Oliverio
How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.
By Natalie Oliverio