Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costsTroops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: reportThe report comes days ahead of the Iraq war's anniversary.By Meghann Myers14 months ago
Army wife uses AirTag hack to track her movers while PCSingAn Army spouse shared her experience taking PCSing into her own hands.By Sarah Sicard2 years ago
Rising costs for troops’ pay and benefits could hurt military readiness, experts warn Former defense officials say military leaders and lawmakers need to start discussing changes now to see financial benefits in coming years.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Tricare open enrollment begins — and your costs may go up If you want to make changes to your Tricare coverage, or enroll in a plan, you must do it by the open season deadline.By Karen Jowers2 years ago
Air Force pick pledges to tackle F-35 sustainment costs, back nuclear modernizationControlling rising sustainment costs for the F-35 would be a top concern for the nominee to lead Air Force acquisitions.By Joe Gould3 years ago
Extra housing allowance for 200K troops: Here are more details about getting the moneyAbout 200,000 service members could qualify for extra money in their Basic Allowance for Housing, starting Oct. 1, but they must apply for it.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
It’s final: Hard-hit troops in 56 areas can apply for a temporary increase in their housing allowanceTroops in these 56 areas should watch for emails detailing how to apply for the extra money. The temporary rates take effect Oct. 1.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
Report calling for troop and retiree pay cuts is grossly misleadingThe figures used in the CSIS report were grossly misleading in 2012 and are even more so now.By Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret.)3 years ago
Relief societies step up with more than $200k for pet shipping costsRelief societies are helping troops facing unexpected PCS costs, including thousands of dollars to transport their pets to and from overseas.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
Four times as many troops and vets have died by suicide as in combat, study findsThere are so many risks for suicide that it's hard to point to the one responsible for the rise in suicides, the report found.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Biden nuclear nominee would continue Trump-era plutonium pit production plansPresident Biden’s nominee to oversee nuclear warhead development says the U.S. should continue plans to ramp up production of plutonium cores, a key component used in nuclear weapons.By Joe Gould3 years ago