The latest on spouses, families and military life

Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far

"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate.

5 days ago

New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’

Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she'll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.

7 days ago

Your Army

Parents: Here’s your chance to speak your mind about DoD schools

The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.

Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry

The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.

12 days ago

Military spouses can now apply for ‘game changing’ employment program

DoD is paying spouses' salaries for a 12-week fellowship with private companies during the three-year pilot program.

3 weeks ago

More pharmacies rejoin Tricare network. Are there enough?

An additional 4,356 independent pharmacies will rejoin the Tricare retail pharmacy network, effective Jan. 15.

3 weeks ago

It’s official: Military spouses to get employment relief after moving

There are more than 132,000 active-duty spouses in occupations that require licensing.

4 weeks ago

Are spouses’ problems with license portability about to be solved?

A law awaiting the president's signature would make it easier for 132,000 active duty spouses to transfer their professional licenses when they PCS.

4 weeks ago

Roadblocks cleared for $6.2 billion reform of household goods moves

The transition is under way, but moves under the new system won't start until after this summer's peak season.

4 weeks ago

Military stores not immune to shortages of kids’ over-the-counter meds

While Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores are well-stocked, other exchange commands and commissaries report strains in their supply.

5 weeks ago

Pentagon awards Tricare contracts worth $136 billion, to start in 2024

TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues.

6 weeks ago

Are housing conditions causing medical problems? DoD doesn’t know.

Military housing is generally safe and healthy, but auditors need more information to make connections between unsafe conditions and residents' health.

6 weeks ago

Congress approves construction of 14 more military child care centers

Congress wants to provide more child care for troops, but it will take time.

6 weeks ago

Historic boost in troops’ housing allowance set for 2023

As housing costs rise, troops will get the largest percentage increase in BAH in at least 15 years.

7 weeks ago

Lawmakers boost number of military families getting new allowance

Housing allowances will still bump most troops from qualifying for the new Basic Needs Allowance.

8 weeks ago

About 2,000 independent pharmacies coming back to Tricare

Other pharmacies still have time to rejoin Tricare network, but reimbursement rates are lower in the coming year.

8 weeks ago

How does military life affect teens? Landmark study aims to find out.

"Our military youth have unique voices rooted in their military life experiences."

8 weeks ago

Troops to get historic boost in food allowance

Basic Allowance for Subsistence will see the biggest increase in more than 20 years.

8 weeks ago

Allowance for the most at-risk military families begins to take shape

Fewer military families may qualify for the stipend because their housing allowances will count as income,

2 months ago

Today’s ‘Battle of military relief societies’ helps troops, families

A Giving Tuesday donation to the military relief society of choice will be doubled today, helping troops and their families.

2 months ago

Spouses

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"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate.

Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she'll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.

The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.

The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.

DoD is paying spouses' salaries for a 12-week fellowship with private companies during the three-year pilot program.

An additional 4,356 independent pharmacies will rejoin the Tricare retail pharmacy network, effective Jan. 15.

There are more than 132,000 active-duty spouses in occupations that require licensing.

A law awaiting the president's signature would make it easier for 132,000 active duty spouses to transfer their professional licenses when they PCS.

The transition is under way, but moves under the new system won't start until after this summer's peak season.

While Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores are well-stocked, other exchange commands and commissaries report strains in their supply.

TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues.

Military housing is generally safe and healthy, but auditors need more information to make connections between unsafe conditions and residents' health.

Congress wants to provide more child care for troops, but it will take time.

As housing costs rise, troops will get the largest percentage increase in BAH in at least 15 years.

Housing allowances will still bump most troops from qualifying for the new Basic Needs Allowance.

Other pharmacies still have time to rejoin Tricare network, but reimbursement rates are lower in the coming year.

"Our military youth have unique voices rooted in their military life experiences."

Basic Allowance for Subsistence will see the biggest increase in more than 20 years.

Fewer military families may qualify for the stipend because their housing allowances will count as income,

A Giving Tuesday donation to the military relief society of choice will be doubled today, helping troops and their families.