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Will troops get reimbursed for shipping pets overseas in PCS?
As pet transportation costs increase, this proposal would reimburse service members up to $4,000 for moving their furry family members to and from overseas
By Karen Jowers
Relief societies step up with more than $200k for pet shipping costs
Relief societies are helping troops facing unexpected PCS costs, including thousands of dollars to transport their pets to and from overseas.
By Karen Jowers
Brigade leaders from Polish strip club episode cleared by probe
A months-long Army investigation did not substantiate any wrongdoing by 101st Combat Aviation Brigade leaders.
By Davis Winkie
As we move military families, we need to accelerate change or families lose
The outdated Joint Travel Regulation policy does not suit today’s realities, says the author of this commentary.
By Col. Chris Karns
Senior military leaders considering increasing household goods weight allowances for troops
The Army has also taken steps to improve this year's moving experience, such as giving more lead time for orders.
By Karen Jowers
Study suggests legislation to tamp down on obesity, improve military recruiting
A Congressional Research Service report says the Defense Department spends more than $1 billion on obesity every year.
Women less likely to receive retention pay at NSA
The National Security Agency's program for offering retention incentives to critical personnel did not have needed oversight or goals, according to the agency's inspector general.
By Jessie Bur
US tech at risk of falling behind, threatening our global interests
Foreign interests have been moving aggressively into American and global markets through platforms that collect and misuse user data and eschew privacy.
By James Stavridis and Frances Townsend
Troops’ weight allowances for household goods moves may increase by next summer
The services are looking at increases across the board, Army official says.
By Karen Jowers
Esper hints that the 2nd Cavalry Regiment could be heading closer to Russia
The unit will likely start rotational deployments to Eastern Europe soon being transferred back to the U.S.
Moving company illegally auctioned off service member’s family heirlooms and other possessions, Justice alleges
Mementos that had belonged to a cousin killed in action, his grandfather's military service medals, and a dresser handmade by his great-grandfather were among the belongings that were allegedly illegally auctioned off.
By Karen Jowers