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As Hawaii water crisis roils on, single troops remain stuck in dorms
Service members in unaccompanied housing affected by the fuel-tainted Navy water system must stay put. They are being provided bottled water, meals and laundry and shower facilities.
By Karen Jowers
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.
By Karen Jowers
Recent commentary on Army lodging program asks the wrong question
It’s the nature of privatization that once you have done it, it’s difficult to turn back.
By Everett Kelley
Here’s what’s happening to help military families hit hard by housing, moving crunches
Temporary increases in BAH and TLE being explored; some services offering flexibility in reporting dates.
By Karen Jowers
Troops, families trapped in limbo as some PCS moves put on hold for two months
With the Defense Department’s Thursday announcement that all PCS and temporary duty moves are on hold for the next 60 days, members of all four services are finding themselves in the same predicament, relying on emergency relief funds and unit-by-unit authorizations of per diem to cover their costs while they wait.
Taliban council agrees to temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan
The Taliban said Sunday they have agreed to a temporary cease-fire nationwide. It provides a window during which a peace agreement with the United States could be signed.
Army veteran Duckworth introduces Senate bill to protect troops’ families from deportation
Sen. Tammy Duckworth's bill would require the Homeland Security Department to get approval from the Pentagon or VA before denying parole in place to service members or veterans.
Here’s where military official lodging rates are increasing — again
Rates are more than doubling for official lodging in some Air Force locations. But for TDY and PCS travelers, the government still covers it.
By Karen Jowers
Study suggests confiscating personal weapons from suicidal service members
A study found that suicidal service members are more likely to keep their weapons loaded and unsecured at home.
Who is IHG® Army Hotels?
IHG® Army Hotels, a unique portfolio within the IHG® family, is a group of hotels that are specifically located inside U.S. Army installations, and unlike other IHG hotels, our hospitality is specialized towards service members and their families. Whether they are staying with us short-term or long-term, IHG Army Hotels are equipped to handle the demanding necessities that military life brings.
More senior enlisted spot advancements!
The Navy's ongoing experiments in offering spot advancements to enlisted will continue for the second year in the senior enlisted ranks. This year, chief petty officers will get an extra shot at putting on E-8.
By Mark D. Faram