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‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license

The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.

2 weeks ago

App for ‘subletting’ child care slots expands to all Air Force bases

Families can save money by 'renting' their child care slot when they'll be away, and other families get needed short-term child care.

3 weeks ago

Health Care

Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts

Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.

Children greet war veterans arriving for ceremony at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, Monday June 5, 2023.

From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough

Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.

4 weeks ago

Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.

Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.

4 weeks ago

Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit

Here's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.

6 weeks ago

Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and more

Landlords' rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be "a bit of the dark side of capitalism."

8 weeks ago

Senators want answers on housing for disabled military family members

Senators want to know how many special-needs families have had to pay out of pocket to modify their housing to meet their disability needs.

2 months ago

Child care fees plunge for many military families

The cost of child care is going down for many military families. In some cases they will be paying 30% to 40% less.

2 months ago

The new system for moving troops’ belongings is creating some angst

Are concerns about moving companies' new payment rates causing "unfounded angst," as USTRANSCOM contends?

2 months ago

Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military families

Inpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient care in DoD medical facilities would be immune from a shutdown.

3 months ago

New tool helps military parents with firearm storage, safety issues

'We really need to be focused on access to firearms' by young children.

3 months ago

Rates for Tricare premium plans on the rise again

Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says.

3 months ago

Military families stretch their grocery dollars with September deals

Baby products, toilet paper, cleaning products, pet food, and more will be offered at extra savings at commissaries in September.

3 months ago

New program accelerates military spouses’ job opportunities

Nearly three-fourths of spouses in the program have been hired by their employer who hosted their fellowship. More employers are needed.

3 months ago

These genetic tests are now part of Tricare’s covered benefits

These preconception and prenatal screenings can help identify people at risk for having children with certain genetic conditions.

3 months ago

Their bulldogs died on a military flight. The family wants to know why

The Surette family boarded a Patriot Express flight in South Korea Aug. 17. But a power outage during a layover in Japan may have doomed their pets.

4 months ago

More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief

Director John Hall also discusses ongoing work to improve the quality of fruits and veggies, home delivery and other customer topics.

4 months ago

Military child beats huge odds to become the 2023 Gerber Baby

Gerber highlighted the "joyful spirit" of 10-month-old Maddie, the daughter of Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jun Mendoza and his wife, Crystal.

4 months ago