Donors flood charity drive for fallen soldier, but bring questions about money's use Families of troops killed on overseas deployments are already eligible for a host of financial support benefits, including college tuition for surviving children. By: Leo Shane III 1 day ago
More bases offering extended child care hours Some military child development centers are extending their hours of operation to be more flexible in meeting service members' needs. By: Karen Jowers October 6
New Tricare rules promise stability, but could raise co-pays Some beneficiaries will be grandfathered into the system ... and that's not necessarily a good thing. By: Karen Jowers September 29
Time to think about mailing those holiday packages to military overseas Mark your calendars for the deadlines to get your holiday mail to and from military locations overseas in time. By: Karen Jowers September 27
A Gold Star Mother remembers her fallen Marine One of the many stories worth remembering on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. September 22
Behind the Gold Star: How to support, respect and honor the military’s most important families Advice from a military spouse: Choose simple kindness over grand gestures, and avoid common missteps. By: Maria Cordova September 21
DoD official: States 'spotty' in easing military spouses' licensing burdens The DoD will go back to some states to ask them to ramp up their efforts to help spouses. By: Karen Jowers September 19
VA's suicide prevention hotline expanding to third site Expansion of the Veterans Crisis Line to a new Kansas office this fall is expected to boost staffing for the service by about 100 new employees. By: Leo Shane III September 16
Equifax breach could hit troops, families harder than other potential victims What the breach means to troops, and 6 tips for future financial safety. By: Karen Jowers September 13
Irma washed out their wedding plans. This Air National Guard couple tied the knot anyway, then got to work A planned beach ceremony for two senior airmen became an intimate gathering in an airplane hangar. By: Claire Galofaro, The Associated Press September 12
Kevlar for the Mind: Making sense of infidelity in the military Cheating's far from a military-only problem, but service-related stresses and other factors can contribute. By: Bret A. Moore September 11
Military Times Best Places to Live 2017 We used data from multiple sources to compare locations across three broad categories: veteran and military culture and services, economic indicators — some veteran-specific and some not — and livability factors such as crime, health, school quality and traffic. By: Natalie Gross September 11
Sponsored Content The blended retirement system: keys to your decision The Department of Defense is introducing a new system to help servicemembers save for retirement in January 2018. Simply put, the Blended Retirement System (BRS) is a combination of the legacy retirement system (income for life) and defined contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). September 8
Elmo, Cookie Monster heading for Europe for ninth year of performing for military kids The two-month tour begins in Italy on Sept. 11. By: Karen Jowers September 5
Disaster prep: From finances to evacuation plans, how military families can stay ready Tips to keep you, and your bank account, safe when trouble arises. By: Karen Jowers September 5
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