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Tricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it.
"Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.
By Maj. Amanda Rebhi
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care
New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.
By Karen Jowers
Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contract
A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview.
By Karen Jowers
Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and more
A New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.
Military families may get better access to mental health care
Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.
By Karen Jowers
New Tricare benefits delayed due to continued contract protest
Improvements will be delayed, including those related to specialty care referrals after a PCS move.
By Karen Jowers
Army recruiting reform rolling along into 2024
The Army is trying to overhaul recruiting, but it won't happen overnight.
By Davis Winkie
Army backtracks, renews temporary NCO promotions for a third year
Is the Army's vision for on-demand enlisted promotions dead?
By Davis Winkie
Officers impacted by ROTC admin error to retain pay, pension credit
But it's still unclear what will happen to current Green to Gold Active Duty Option cadets.
By Davis Winkie
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
Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."
By Karen Jowers