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It’s final: Hard-hit troops in 56 areas can apply for a temporary increase in their housing allowance
Troops in these 56 areas should watch for emails detailing how to apply for the extra money. The temporary rates take effect Oct. 1.
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U.S. TRANSCOM again delays contract aimed at fixing problems with household goods moves
The nominee to become commander of TRANSCOM says the current system is “clearly incapable” of providing the consistent quality of moves troops and families deserve.
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Spouses could more easily transfer professional licenses after PCS, under House plan
Transferring professional licenses has long been an issue for military spouses, who often face onerous and expensive processes to be able to work in their new location.
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A VA hospital barred a veteran’s service dog. After the vet’s suicide, it changed its policy
An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn’t provide adequate mental health care.
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Veterans benefits could see a big cost-of-living boost later this year
Outside groups estimate the increase could be more than 6.0 percent for the first time in decades.
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OPM temporarily drops relocation requirements for special military spouse hiring
The new Office of Personnel Management regulation allows agencies to use military spouse special hiring authorities in a broader range of cases.
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Report calling for troop and retiree pay cuts is grossly misleading
The figures used in the CSIS report were grossly misleading in 2012 and are even more so now.
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Federal judge gives green light for two mold lawsuits filed by military families
Judge denies privatized housing companies’ request to dismiss the mold lawsuits.
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Commissary customers worldwide will soon have curbside pickup
Click2Go starts Sept. 20 at commissaries in Europe, and Sept. 27 in the Far East.
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Temporary hike in BAH imminent for some troops, families caught in housing crunch
Temporary BAH increases from 10 to 20 percent in 56 military housing areas will help ease the financial stress for service members.
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It’s final: Hard-hit troops in 56 areas can apply for a temporary increase in their housing allowance
Troops in these 56 areas should watch for emails detailing how to apply for the extra money. The temporary rates take effect Oct. 1.
-
U.S. TRANSCOM again delays contract aimed at fixing problems with household goods moves
The nominee to become commander of TRANSCOM says the current system is “clearly incapable” of providing the consistent quality of moves troops and families deserve.
-
Spouses could more easily transfer professional licenses after PCS, under House plan
Transferring professional licenses has long been an issue for military spouses, who often face onerous and expensive processes to be able to work in their new location.
-
A VA hospital barred a veteran’s service dog. After the vet’s suicide, it changed its policy
An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn’t provide adequate mental health care.
-
Veterans benefits could see a big cost-of-living boost later this year
Outside groups estimate the increase could be more than 6.0 percent for the first time in decades.
-
OPM temporarily drops relocation requirements for special military spouse hiring
The new Office of Personnel Management regulation allows agencies to use military spouse special hiring authorities in a broader range of cases.
-
Report calling for troop and retiree pay cuts is grossly misleading
The figures used in the CSIS report were grossly misleading in 2012 and are even more so now.
-
Federal judge gives green light for two mold lawsuits filed by military families
Judge denies privatized housing companies’ request to dismiss the mold lawsuits.
-
Commissary customers worldwide will soon have curbside pickup
Click2Go starts Sept. 20 at commissaries in Europe, and Sept. 27 in the Far East.
-
Temporary hike in BAH imminent for some troops, families caught in housing crunch
Temporary BAH increases from 10 to 20 percent in 56 military housing areas will help ease the financial stress for service members.
-
It’s final: Hard-hit troops in 56 areas can apply for a temporary increase in their housing allowance
Troops in these 56 areas should watch for emails detailing how to apply for the extra money. The temporary rates take effect Oct. 1.
-
U.S. TRANSCOM again delays contract aimed at fixing problems with household goods moves
The nominee to become commander of TRANSCOM says the current system is “clearly incapable” of providing the consistent quality of moves troops and families deserve.
-
Spouses could more easily transfer professional licenses after PCS, under House plan
Transferring professional licenses has long been an issue for military spouses, who often face onerous and expensive processes to be able to work in their new location.
-
A VA hospital barred a veteran’s service dog. After the vet’s suicide, it changed its policy
An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn’t provide adequate mental health care.
-
Veterans benefits could see a big cost-of-living boost later this year
Outside groups estimate the increase could be more than 6.0 percent for the first time in decades.
-
OPM temporarily drops relocation requirements for special military spouse hiring
The new Office of Personnel Management regulation allows agencies to use military spouse special hiring authorities in a broader range of cases.
-
Report calling for troop and retiree pay cuts is grossly misleading
The figures used in the CSIS report were grossly misleading in 2012 and are even more so now.
-
Federal judge gives green light for two mold lawsuits filed by military families
Judge denies privatized housing companies’ request to dismiss the mold lawsuits.
-
Commissary customers worldwide will soon have curbside pickup
Click2Go starts Sept. 20 at commissaries in Europe, and Sept. 27 in the Far East.
-
Temporary hike in BAH imminent for some troops, families caught in housing crunch
Temporary BAH increases from 10 to 20 percent in 56 military housing areas will help ease the financial stress for service members.
