Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot programThe center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakersA Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago
Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardeesFive nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Army secretary to soldiers: help get ‘human stupidity’ out of the waySenior leaders are asking for soldiers' and families' help as they work to improve life on Army bases.By Karen Jowers6 months ago
DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms sayThe Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse6 months ago
Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance programNo new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.By Karen Jowers6 months ago