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As egg prices soar, how does DOD avoid scrambling to keep troops fed?
Don't expect to see a chow hall devoid of eggs any time soon.
By Sarah Sicard
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How a comedian and Air Force spouse are helping feed military families
Food insecurity isn’t funny. But one stand-up comedian hopes her humor will garner the attention the problem needs.
Commissary customers will see doorstep deliveries at more locations
Doorstep delivery continues at eight commissaries after a successful pilot program that will be expanded.
By Karen Jowers
DoD ponders one-time payments to lower ranks to ease economic stress
High-level discussions are underway about a one-time payment to help lower-paid military families deal with inflation struggles.
By Karen Jowers
‘Extraordinary circumstances’ facing hungry military families
Congress and the Defense Department can take action to help bring relief to struggling military families and service members experiencing food insecurity.
By Abby J. Leibman and Retired Maj. Gen. John Ferrari
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolution
Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.
By Joe Gould
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress
“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.
By Joe Gould
How inflation is impacting military families
Military Times reporter Karen Jowers breaks down how families are being affected and how they can get help on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
By Military Times staff
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.
By Karen Jowers
‘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.
By Karen Jowers
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.
By Karen Jowers