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After Army canceled helicopter program, industry had to pivot
Industry is beginning to see ways technology developed for the canceled Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft is helping other vertical lift programs.
By Jen Judson
Military families will see a boost in separation pay in 2024
Troops forced to serve apart from their dependents will now get up to $400 a month in extra financial help.
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
By Karen Jowers
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues
Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.
By Karen Jowers
Soon-to-retire soldiers still waiting for Army to fix ROTC admin error
The Army has yet to decide how it will fix an admin error threatening retirement plans for participants in the Green to Gold Active-Duty Option program.
Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
By Karen Jowers
Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
By Karen Jowers
Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growth
The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.
Fisher House awards $250K in grants to nonprofit military programs
This year’s recipients of the Fisher Service Award include a nationwide program helping terminally-ill troops and veterans fulfill their dreams.
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
How this Army unit’s new program is driving down bad behavior
Chaplains, master fitness trainers and a focus on unit pride, team-building events improved a range of individual and unit statistics.
By Todd South