Military aid societies battle for bragging rights on Giving TuesdayThe relief societies are competing to see who can raise the most donations in a single day.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.By Karen Jowers6 months ago
Hurricane Idalia threat prompts VA to move patients, warn other vetsOfficials sent information to more than 650,000 veterans ahead of the storm's possible landfall.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
MacDill Air Force Base orders evacuations as Hurricane Idalia nearsThe National Hurricane Center expects Idalia to become a hurricane later on Monday.By Zamone Perez and Jonathan Lehrfeld8 months ago
Federal officials unveil aid for water, shelter as Maui residents reelThe Biden administration is seeking $12 billion in additional money for the government’s disaster relief fund.9 months ago
OpinionSacrifices for military readiness are a family affairA 2021 Department of Defense survey reported an unemployment rate among active duty military spouses of about 21%.By James D. Rodriguez9 months ago
DOJ tells Texas to stop messin’ with military spouse job licensesThis Air Force wife's lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state's denial of these new employment protections.By Karen Jowers9 months ago
Nearly $2M available for military families in Guam after typhoonRelief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.By Karen Jowers11 months ago
Troops are missing out on key interest rate savings, report findsFewer than 1 in 10 activated Guard and reserve members received an interest rate reduction on their eligible auto loans.By Karen Jowers17 months ago
Today’s ‘Battle of military relief societies’ helps troops, familiesA Giving Tuesday donation to the military relief society of choice will be doubled today, helping troops and their families.By Karen Jowers17 months ago
At VA, we stand tall to hurricanes Fiona and Ian"Thanks to preparation and quick response, most of VA’s clinics remained online or were fully operational within a day or two."By Shereef Elnahal and Tammy Czarnecki18 months ago
Military bases begin damage assessments after Hurricane IanInstallations like Naval Station Mayport and MacDill Air Force base are cleaning up in the wake of Hurricane Ian.By Diana Stancy19 months ago