Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airmanThe app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sitesThe decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Military child care centers see varying effects from personnel actionsThe Trump administration’s efforts to cut the number of federal workers have resulted in varying effects on military child care centers.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccineThe Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.By Riley Ceder and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 weeks ago
Outgoing DOD family official: ‘Don’t forget who you’re working for’Patricia Barron connected with – and listened to – military spouses during her four years as head of DOD family policy.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Plan to avert government shutdown does not include extra VA fundsVA leaders had asked for roughly $6.6 billion in extra funding for FY25, and said they could face problems with hiring and programs without it.By Leo Shane III5 months ago