Troops must enroll in the new dependent care flexible spending account program by Dec. 11. Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans. No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army. Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024. Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. In the past year, Navy officials say they have gotten well within the Defense Department's 30-day window for processing pay changes and travel allowances. Are concerns about moving companies' new payment rates causing "unfounded angst," as USTRANSCOM contends? There’s no shortage of disturbing domeciles to which one can be assigned. The Surette family boarded a Patriot Express flight in South Korea Aug. 17. But a power outage during a layover in Japan may have doomed their pets. DoD reimbursement for the costs of shipping a pet doesn't start until Jan. 1. In the meantime, military relief societies may be able to help. Load More