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New military child care benefit to kick in starting January 1

Open season is over, but many troops with a qualifying life event may still be able to sign up for the new benefit.

32 hours ago

Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere

The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.

8 days ago

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Many military families to get a break on child care fees in 2024

With restructuring and reductions in fees, some military families will see a cut of more than 40%.

Financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future

Without financial fixes, the enlisted retirement home may not be able to serve its veteran residents in the future, a new watchdog report warns.

9 days ago

Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024

Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.

2 weeks ago

Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines

Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.

3 weeks ago

More delays in improving the process for moving troops’ belongings

New information shows there are tens of thousands of service members and families who aren't satisfied with their moves.

3 weeks ago

Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses

The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."

3 weeks ago

Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues

Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.

3 weeks ago

‘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.

6 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.

6 weeks ago

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.

6 weeks ago

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.

7 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.

7 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.

2 months 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."

3 months 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.

3 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.

3 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?

3 months ago