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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More pharmacies rejoin Tricare network. Are there enough?
An additional 4,356 independent pharmacies will rejoin the Tricare retail pharmacy network, effective Jan. 15.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pentagon awards Tricare contracts worth $136 billion, to start in 2024
TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues.
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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.
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Congress approves construction of 14 more military child care centers
Congress wants to provide more child care for troops, but it will take time.
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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.
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Lawmakers boost number of military families getting new allowance
Housing allowances will still bump most troops from qualifying for the new Basic Needs Allowance.
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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.
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How does military life affect teens? Landmark study aims to find out.
"Our military youth have unique voices rooted in their military life experiences."
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Troops to get historic boost in food allowance
Basic Allowance for Subsistence will see the biggest increase in more than 20 years.
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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,
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