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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
These three military bases may soon house unaccompanied immigrant children
Due to overflowing shelters at the border, Malmstrom AFB, Fort Sill and Fort Benning may be providing temporary shelter to unaccompanied immigrant children while officials try to find their parents or other sponsor.
By Karen Jowers
Searching for vacation deals? Here’s where to find some military-only treasures
Plot out your military vacation deals, Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway a few miles from home, a dream vacation farther afield.
By Karen Jowers
Turning your PCS into a fresh start
Whether it’s your first or fifteenth, each PCS move comes with a new set of challenges, problems, and unexpected changes. In 2017, there were 430,000 PCS moves in Summer alone. Among those 430,000, there were sure to be last-minute movers, broken furniture, lost family treasures, and unexpected temporary accommodations. Despite all the ways things could go wrong though, you can minimize the unexpected.
Citing housing privatization successes, Navy moves to privatize Navy and Marine Corps lodging
But some say government should at least maintain oversight, to avoid problems seen with privatized housing.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s why you’re paying more for official lodging at many installations
Rates will still be within the per diem rates for that location.
By Karen Jowers
Mattis explains new roles, authorities at border
The new authorities allow for lethal use of force, some law enforcement activity — but Mattis said troops will not violate Posse Comitatus
By Tara Copp, AP
DoD exempts wounded warriors from ‘deploy or get out’ policy
The policy provides ways services can retain personnel who would otherwise be let go.
By Tara Copp, AP
Here’s why more veterans, caregivers may get commissary, exchange privileges by 2020
The proposal, part of the annual defense authorization bill, is en route to the Senate.
By Karen Jowers