Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Child care fees plunge for many military familiesThe cost of child care is going down for many military families. In some cases they will be paying 30% to 40% less.By Karen Jowers8 months ago
Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military familiesInpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient care in DoD medical facilities would be immune from a shutdown.By Karen Jowers8 months ago
Military child beats huge odds to become the 2023 Gerber BabyGerber highlighted the "joyful spirit" of 10-month-old Maddie, the daughter of Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jun Mendoza and his wife, Crystal.By Karen Jowers10 months ago
‘Embrace the Suck’–Life as a Gold Star child is a race with no finish Gold Star daughter Bailey remembers her father, Army Maj. Michael Donahue, lost in Afghanistan in 2014.By Bailey Donahue12 months ago
Should VA keep spending leftover COVID funds or give them back? When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Child care debate at Camp Bull Simons continues as families struggleChildren's safety is a big concern, Air Force general says.By Karen Jowers12 months ago
Child sex abuse brings life sentence for former DoD elementary teacherThe incidents happened between 2006 and 2010. Stefan Zappey was named teacher of the year for his district in 2007.By Karen Jowers13 months ago
Lawmakers want to protect teen trainees from “predatory” instructorsConcerns linger about the number counselors booted from the program for abusing high-school students.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
What’s great about being military kids, from two Marine dadsTwo retired Marines recognize the sacrifices their children made while they were serving to mark the Month of the Military Child.By Kevin Schmiegel and Paul Cucinotta13 months ago
Ex-Fort Hood brigade commander faces trial for abusive sexual contactAn Army colonel fired last year from his brigade command post will now face a court-martial for alleged sexual abuse.By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Davis Winkie13 months ago