DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown
Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.
By Karen Jowers
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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
By Karen Jowers
Army to downplay bonuses, ramp up job flexibility in retention efforts
Army officials said the service is trying to adapt to the priorities of a younger generation.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyond
From body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.
Army expands MOS program that allows soldiers to skip certain training
Recruits who meet certain skill requirements are eligible to go into the service with modified training and at a higher rank than their peers.
By J.D. Simkins
Experts debunk DOD claim about autism therapy, demand its availability
A new report urges the DOD to provide Applied Behavior Analysis as a basic benefit for the one in 28 military children diagnosed with autism.
By Karen Jowers