Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025The new rates take effect Jan. 1.10 hours ago
DOD civilians can shop at these 16 commissaries during expansion testThe Defense Department is testing whether to expand the commissary benefit to stateside military civilian employees.8 days ago
Your MilitaryAnalysis shows troops financially stronger in 2023 than pre-pandemicThe USAA analysis found that surveyed troops' bank accounts also showed signs of the effects of inflation.
Months after this commissary closed, customers still seek answersOfficials haven't determined when the Mitchel Field, New York, store will reopen.3 weeks ago
Eligible veterans get easier access to military bases under new rulesNew rules allow veterans and caregivers to enroll for streamlined access to military installations.3 weeks ago
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.4 weeks ago
Check out these sweet Veterans Day dealsVeterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your budget and bring some fun to Nov. 11.5 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 families6 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.7 weeks 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.2 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.2 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
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.3 months ago
More military spouses eligible for $4,000 tuition aid scholarshipAll enlisted spouses now eligible for the popular scholarship program.3 months ago
Inflation has some military families ‘grasping at pennies’With many living paycheck to paycheck, families are cutting back on everything from grocery shopping and driving to subscription services and eating out.3 months ago
New household goods shipment program ramping up this fallU.S. Transportation Command is unifying and privatizing the military moving process.4 months ago