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Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere
The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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