What troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2024Here's the skinny on some rules and resources that can save you money this tax season.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago
New in 2023: Allowance will help low-income military familiesMilitary officials are setting up procedures and screening active duty members who might qualify for the allowance that starts Jan. 1.By Karen Jowers16 months ago
Yellow ribbons honoring troops removed from town green amid speech disputeLitchfield officials are concerned that allowing the ribbons opens the door to any displays of free speech, no matter how hateful or offensive.2 years ago
Summer Olympics to be streamed free for service members and veterans5,500 hours of coverage of Olympics competition sessions, medal ceremonies, opening and closing ceremonies and more.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
Responding to a call for chaplains to reconcile and properly support LGBTQI+ soldiersThe author of this commentary says each chaplain’s interpretation of sacred texts and traditions pertaining to the capability of performing religious rites is a matter of the free exercise of religion.By Chaplain (Capt.) Jordan Henricks3 years ago
‘Pink tax’ on women’s military uniform items would be eliminated under new proposalThe move follows reports that women pay thousands more in uniform costs over their careers than their male counterparts.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
You have an extra month to file your federal tax returnsIRS gives you until May 17 to file your taxes.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
Nearly 176,000 troops are among Texans getting tax deadline extensionsMilitary members living in Texas get an extension to June 15 to file and pay taxes.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
Here’s some tax prep advice for military members, including COVID quirksHere are some things to know about how COVID-19 may affect your 2020 taxes.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
Toxic leadership: The real culprit of military rape cultureRight now there is a perfect case study for the defense secretary to be presented with — the case of a young Marine, Cpl. Thae Ohu.By Kerri Jeter3 years ago
New law eases tax repayment pain for more than a million troopsLegislation would stretch out the payments over a 12-month period instead of four months.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
New in 2021: Your military paycheck is about to get smallerUnless you were able to put aside the extra money for the last four months, you may be feeling the pinch.By Karen Jowers3 years ago