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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
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How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues?
Commissary officials expect to be able to “sprint through Thanksgiving.”
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Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown
While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.
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Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
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Army NCO working group focusing on frequency of moves at large bases
An Army working group is looking at whether some soldiers at large installations and in certain MOSs ought to be able to stay longer at the installation.
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Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
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Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdown
In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
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DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops’ household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD’s legacy program.
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More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
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Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored,” its website says.
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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
-
How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues?
Commissary officials expect to be able to “sprint through Thanksgiving.”
-
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown
While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.
-
Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
-
Army NCO working group focusing on frequency of moves at large bases
An Army working group is looking at whether some soldiers at large installations and in certain MOSs ought to be able to stay longer at the installation.
-
Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
-
Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdown
In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
-
DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops’ household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD’s legacy program.
-
More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
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Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored,” its website says.
-
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
-
How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues?
Commissary officials expect to be able to “sprint through Thanksgiving.”
-
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown
While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.
-
Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
-
Army NCO working group focusing on frequency of moves at large bases
An Army working group is looking at whether some soldiers at large installations and in certain MOSs ought to be able to stay longer at the installation.
-
Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
-
Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdown
In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
-
DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops’ household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD’s legacy program.
-
More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
-
Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored,” its website says.
