New health care savings benefit coming to troops in 2025This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.31 hours ago
Will most troops move under new household goods program in 2025?More than half of installations in the continental United States are moving troops' shipments under the new system.4 days ago
Mil MoneyMonths after this commissary closed, customers still seek answersOfficials haven't determined when the Mitchel Field, New York, store will reopen.
What to know about Tricare costs and changes as open season startsCheck out Tricare costs and other information you need to know before Tricare open season ends next month.6 weeks ago
Babysitter faces trial 6 years after baby’s death in military housingDixie Denise Villa, a Navy wife, is set to go to trial on manslaughter after nearly six years after a 7-month-old baby was found dead in her home.8 weeks ago
Military families to see slight drop in Tricare dental premiumsMonthly premiums will decrease slightly for the next four months, bringing modest savings for military families8 weeks ago
First-ever children’s museum on a military base gets top service awardOther nonprofit winners range from musicians performing at veterans' bedsides, to volunteers bringing delivering groceries to military families.2 months ago
New program aims to help DOD civilians in Japan get better health careCritics have long complained about a lack of healthcare access for Defense Department civilians in Japan.2 months ago
DOD rolls out child care reimbursement test programHere's how troops might qualify for the new reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses for their child care provider.3 months ago
More troops are moving under new household goods shipment programService members at 38 bases are moving under a new system, with many more coming online by the end of the year.3 months ago
How your military stores will be affected by a looming port strikeHow would commissaries, exchanges and overseas shipments of household goods be affected by potentially massive American port strikes?3 months ago
Absentee voting deadlines loom for troops and their familiesHere's what you need to know about voting when you're away from home.3 months ago
Spouses and vets are key to changing ‘broken’ narrative, experts sayChanging narratives around veterans and their military experience is key, according to advocacy groups.3 months ago
DOD looking for more companies to hire military spouses for programThe vast majority of spouses in the pilot program are getting job offers, but spouses are waiting for fellowships.3 months ago
Universal pre-K launches for 4-year-olds at 80 DOD schoolsOfficials credit teachers at Defense Department schools for pushing the growth of pre-K programs.3 months ago
New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costsThe military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.4 months ago
More military spouses eligible for $4,000 tuition aid scholarshipAll enlisted spouses now eligible for the popular scholarship program.4 months ago
The best employment search resources for military spousesThough the military spouse unemployment rate has stubbornly remained over 20% for more than a decade, new resources designed to help are added every year.4 months ago
Military commissaries bringing bigger deals in September Military grocery stores will offer extra discounts of up to 32% above regular savings.4 months ago