The latest on spouses, families and military life

How successful are military spouses in getting federal contracts?

Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.

4 weeks ago

Advocates decry ‘chilling effect’ of housing companies’ subpoenas

Housing advocates oppose efforts to force them to provide confidential information they say could dissuade military families from seeking their help.

4 weeks ago

Your Air Force

Child care debate at Camp Bull Simons continues as families struggle

Children's safety is a big concern, Air Force general says.

Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean

Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.

4 weeks ago

New Tricare dental rates take effect

Increases went into effect May 1.

5 weeks ago

Proposal would expand free credit monitoring to military families

More service members would get the free credit monitoring, and family members, too, if the proposal becomes law.

6 weeks ago

Expansion of commissary doorstep delivery program on hold, for now

Prices for home delivery in the commissary pilot program have more than quadrupled as officials try to find a way to make the program work.

7 weeks ago

‘Poop falling from the ceiling’ shows military housing issues persist

Senator hears from military spouses as part of his two-year effort to improve housing at Fort Gordon and elsewhere.

7 weeks ago

Gaps in military housing improvements lead to frustration, confusion

Lack of clarity for tenant advocates and dispute resolution processes are problematic, the Government Accountability Office reports.

7 weeks ago

New DoD survey delves into the good and bad of military relationships

The DoD survey is part of a broader effort to identify when couples are most at risk for domestic abuse, and the impact.

8 weeks ago

Last-minute tax tips: Changes and resources for military members

Use the free tax assistance available on some military installations, or the free tax software and tax consultants available through Military OneSource.

9 weeks ago

Making a military move? The road may be bumpy; these tips will help

The rules for making a PCS move have improved in relation to replacement costs for lost or damaged goods and the handling of certain items.

2 months ago

More troops will soon be eligible for Basic Needs Allowance

Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?

2 months ago

DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

3 months ago

Commissary director to leave post March 31

When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.'

3 months ago

Air Force Academy community questions sudden shutdown of thrift shop

The shop has offered a plethora of items for decades at reduced prices, raising money for scholarships and charity.

3 months ago

Proposal would give tax incentives for hiring military spouses

Bipartisan group of lawmakers cosponsoring bill that would grant large tax credits for hiring military spouses.

3 months ago

Tricare now covers new costly insulin device for Type 1 diabetics

The new device makes it easier to manage Type 1 diabetes with constant monitoring, automatically adding needed insulin.

3 months ago

Troops will get an extra $100,000 in life insurance coverage March 1

Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.

3 months ago

Spouses

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Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.

Housing advocates oppose efforts to force them to provide confidential information they say could dissuade military families from seeking their help.

Children's safety is a big concern, Air Force general says.

Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.

Increases went into effect May 1.

More service members would get the free credit monitoring, and family members, too, if the proposal becomes law.

Prices for home delivery in the commissary pilot program have more than quadrupled as officials try to find a way to make the program work.

Senator hears from military spouses as part of his two-year effort to improve housing at Fort Gordon and elsewhere.

Lack of clarity for tenant advocates and dispute resolution processes are problematic, the Government Accountability Office reports.

The DoD survey is part of a broader effort to identify when couples are most at risk for domestic abuse, and the impact.

Use the free tax assistance available on some military installations, or the free tax software and tax consultants available through Military OneSource.

The rules for making a PCS move have improved in relation to replacement costs for lost or damaged goods and the handling of certain items.

Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.'

The shop has offered a plethora of items for decades at reduced prices, raising money for scholarships and charity.

Bipartisan group of lawmakers cosponsoring bill that would grant large tax credits for hiring military spouses.

The new device makes it easier to manage Type 1 diabetes with constant monitoring, automatically adding needed insulin.

Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.