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Made in China? More than half the products in military exchanges could be banned

A ban on Chinese-made products could affect sales of clothing, shoes, baby items, home appliances, electronics, computers, Apple phones and lots more.

2 days ago

Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House plan

A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.

3 days ago

Bigger military housing stipends, lower commissary costs pushed to fight inflation

The moves are designed to help offset inflation costs hitting military families' finances.

Bigger military bonuses might be on the way to help with recruiting, retention

The year 2022 was publicly dubbed the military's "most challenging recruiting year” in decades.

9 days ago

More child care spaces opening to working military families after COVID-19 pause in priority system

With moving season in full swing, this policy helps military families get their children into child development centers.

11 days ago

Military families: How are you dealing with inflation?

Tell us: What has inflation done to your family budget?

11 days ago

Federal worker wages could cap military pay raise

Both troops and civilian employees are in line for at least a 4.6% pay raise in 2023.

11 days ago

4.6% pay raise for troops gets support across Capitol Hill

Lawmakers still could push the raise higher during debate in coming weeks.

12 days ago

Overseas military spouses struggle to continue teleworking for their federal agencies

Telework was becoming a solution for federally employed military spouses moving overseas, but major roadblocks have appeared.

2 weeks ago

House lawmakers eye 4.6% pay raise for troops in 2023

Advocates have expressed concerns that the biggest pay raise in 20 years still might not be enough for military families to cover expenses.

3 weeks ago

Insurance and inflation: Here’s what you need to keep in mind

Your premiums may have gone up; but you also need to make sure you have enough coverage.

3 weeks ago

Military stores’ stocks of baby formula ‘evolving daily’

You should check your military store for baby formula. Stores are having some success, but availability varies.

3 weeks ago

Biggest military pay raise in 20 years may be boosted even more because of inflation worries

The White House has asked for a 4.6% raise in servicemember pay next year, but advocates question whether that will keep up with family financial needs.

3 weeks ago

Military commissaries launch doorstep deliveries at 8 locations

The service will deliver commissary groceries to locations on and off base. Give them a lead time of at least three to four hours.

4 weeks ago

New allowance greenlit for troops ordered to move from barracks to off-base housing

Partial dislocation allowance will defray some of the costs of moving off post when troops have to leave barracks.

5 weeks ago

Lawmakers move to guarantee cost-of-living boost for veterans benefits

Legislation would promise veterans get the same increase as Social Security recipients later this year.

5 weeks ago

Lawmakers urge DoD to take action to curb rising commissary prices

Stop requiring commissaries to make a profit, lawmakers say.

5 weeks ago

Blue Star Museums again offering free admission to troops, families all summer

Participating museums are offering free admission to military families from May 21 through Sept. 5.

5 weeks ago

Junior service members being hit hard by inflation, senior enlisted leaders say

From food to child care to housing, inflation is hitting junior service members especially hard.

6 weeks ago

Commissaries set limits on purchases of baby formula amid nationwide shortage

The supply of infant formula is running 40 percent to 50 percent below normal in commercial stores, but the most critical, specialized formulas have been even more depleted.

6 weeks ago

Pentagon’s top general pledges ‘a hard look’ at troops’ current housing allowance levels

Senior defense officials are paying attention to the adverse effects the high costs of housing are having on troops.

7 weeks ago

Military Space-A travel is back after 2-year COVID-19 pause

Masks will still required in Department of Defense terminals and on airplanes.

2 months ago

Charity event will bring free ball gowns to 600 military families. Sign up now.

Operation Deploy Your Dress will hold a 'pop-up' event April 30 with free dresses for about 600 military customers.

2 months ago

Doorstep deliveries starting June 1 for these 8 military commissaries

The delivery fee for commissary groceries will generally be less than $4, in addition to cost of groceries, plus 5% surcharge and any driver tip.

2 months ago

Beware of new fraudulent ‘fraud alerts’

Criminals are getting slicker about getting access to your hard-earned money.

2 months ago

How big could your military pay raise be in 2023?

Some lawmakers are saying a 4.6% raise is not enough.

3 months ago

DoD officially kills plan to merge commissaries, exchanges

Recent studies have shown that alternative approaches can realize the benefits of consolidation without the risks such a move would bring to the missions of the commissaries and exchanges.

3 months ago

Here are some experts’ suggestions for donating to Ukrainian relief

Interested in helping the Ukrainian people in their hour of need? Here are eight charities doing Ukrainian relief work, for starters.

3 months ago

Mil Money

From managing your finances, to buying a new car or home, Mil Money provides advice to U.S. service members.

A ban on Chinese-made products could affect sales of clothing, shoes, baby items, home appliances, electronics, computers, Apple phones and lots more.

A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.

The moves are designed to help offset inflation costs hitting military families' finances.

The year 2022 was publicly dubbed the military's "most challenging recruiting year” in decades.

With moving season in full swing, this policy helps military families get their children into child development centers.

Tell us: What has inflation done to your family budget?

Both troops and civilian employees are in line for at least a 4.6% pay raise in 2023.

Lawmakers still could push the raise higher during debate in coming weeks.

Telework was becoming a solution for federally employed military spouses moving overseas, but major roadblocks have appeared.

Advocates have expressed concerns that the biggest pay raise in 20 years still might not be enough for military families to cover expenses.

Your premiums may have gone up; but you also need to make sure you have enough coverage.

You should check your military store for baby formula. Stores are having some success, but availability varies.

The White House has asked for a 4.6% raise in servicemember pay next year, but advocates question whether that will keep up with family financial needs.

The service will deliver commissary groceries to locations on and off base. Give them a lead time of at least three to four hours.

Partial dislocation allowance will defray some of the costs of moving off post when troops have to leave barracks.

Legislation would promise veterans get the same increase as Social Security recipients later this year.

Stop requiring commissaries to make a profit, lawmakers say.

Participating museums are offering free admission to military families from May 21 through Sept. 5.

From food to child care to housing, inflation is hitting junior service members especially hard.

The supply of infant formula is running 40 percent to 50 percent below normal in commercial stores, but the most critical, specialized formulas have been even more depleted.

Senior defense officials are paying attention to the adverse effects the high costs of housing are having on troops.

Masks will still required in Department of Defense terminals and on airplanes.

Operation Deploy Your Dress will hold a 'pop-up' event April 30 with free dresses for about 600 military customers.

The delivery fee for commissary groceries will generally be less than $4, in addition to cost of groceries, plus 5% surcharge and any driver tip.

Criminals are getting slicker about getting access to your hard-earned money.

Some lawmakers are saying a 4.6% raise is not enough.

Recent studies have shown that alternative approaches can realize the benefits of consolidation without the risks such a move would bring to the missions of the commissaries and exchanges.

Interested in helping the Ukrainian people in their hour of need? Here are eight charities doing Ukrainian relief work, for starters.