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DoD needs to get a handle on quality of life at remote, isolated U.S. bases, report finds

Driving three hours to get maternity care.... commuting 53 miles to work. Housing, medical care may need more resources in these remote U.S. areas.

2 days ago

This time, DoD wants to hear from every active duty military spouse

Every active duty spouse has something to say, and DoD wants to hear it.

4 days ago

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Plans for military pay raise, extra allowance for low-income troops move ahead

The idea of a basic needs allowance for younger military families has been debated frequently in recent years, but sees its best chance of passage later this fall.

All overseas DoD school students will get free meals through June

USDA extends waiver allowing free school meals, initially granted last fall.

4 days ago

DoD now ‘all in’ to address military food insecurity

What is the scope of the problem of hunger in military families?

5 days ago

DOJ: Towing company agrees to pay troops for illegally selling their vehicles

The towing company owner told the service member she didn't believe he was in the military, Justice says.

9 days ago

Army to soldiers suffering from PCS woes: Get help from your chain of command

Chain of command has direct access to options for soldiers caught in a bind this PCS season.

10 days ago

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.

12 days ago

2.7 percent raise for troops, DoD civilians next year gains momentum

Senate leaders joined White House officials and House appropriators in backing a 2.7 percent pay raise for all servicemembers in 2022.

12 days ago

Citing ‘crisis’ in military child care facilities and barracks, lawmakers want extra $15 billion

Lawmakers want to add $15 billion for military child care and barracks facilities to the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package unveiled earlier this month.

16 days ago

Another 16 million veterans can get these DoD travel deals

Ready to travel? See what deals you can get at American Forces Travel, the official DoD travel discount site, which is now open to veterans.

16 days ago

Proposal to guarantee minimum-wage salaries for all troops fizzles

House leadership promised to look into the idea of at least $15 an hour in base pay for every service member.

17 days ago