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DOD working on recipe to improve food on military bases

The DOD is working on a coordinated attack to address food problems on bases.

3 days ago

Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems

But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.

7 days ago

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Commissary director sees opportunity for stores amid DOD upheaval

'We're going to be more like a commercial grocery chain than ever before," John Hall, director of the Defense Commissary Agency, said.

Nationwide doorstep delivery getting closer for commissary customers

Commissary customers want and need the delivery service, officials said.

2 weeks ago

Children from the Malmstrom Child Development Center play with toys Sept. 8, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman

The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.

2 weeks ago

Families sue over ‘appalling’ conditions in Florida military housing

Fifty-six families are suing Balfour Beatty, accusing the company of “shoddy maintenance practices" at NAS Key West privatized housing.

3 weeks ago

DOD civilians get extension of shopping benefit in 16 commissaries

DOD civilians will be able to shop in these 16 commissaries through Dec. 31.

4 weeks ago

How far will DOD take privatization on military bases?

New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.

4 weeks ago

Military Times 2025 PCS Guide

The landscape for PCS moves is unclear this season, but officials are taking steps for smooth moves.

4 weeks ago

Military child care centers see varying effects from personnel actions

The Trump administration’s efforts to cut the number of federal workers have resulted in varying effects on military child care centers.

4 weeks ago

Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers

Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.

4 weeks ago

Defense officials considering cuts to military treatment facilities

Officials are examining facilities across the military medical system, which could mean closing some facilities or downgrading some hospitals to clinics.

5 weeks ago