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Army creates office to better support families with special needs
Soldiers can enroll in the program when a family member with physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disorder requiring extra services.
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
New in 2024: Air officer, enlisted training gets a makeover
At every level of an airman's career, education will start to look a little different.
Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024
Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.
By Karen Jowers
Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and more
Landlords' rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be "a bit of the dark side of capitalism."
By Karen Jowers
Air Force revamps first week of boot camp to build trust, life skills
The first week of Air Force boot camp will emphasize stress management, physical fitness and cleanliness.
Leadership begins at basic, says Army’s top training officer
Drill sergeants may act as squad or platoon leaders while recruits fill team leader roles.
By Todd South
Here’s why Army hotel rates are going back up
On average, troops will pay about $35 more per night than their housing allowance, once their Temporary Lodging Expense allowance ends.
By Karen Jowers
Army recruit’s death during basic training under investigation
Atchison died after he fell during a midnight ruck march.
Army auditors scrutinize food allowance deductions for field training
Soldiers who spoke with Army Times questioned whether the service should make the deductions at all.
DoD aims for more consistent support for special needs families
The policy aims to standardize the services provided to special needs families, but one advocate says it doesn't go far enough.
By Karen Jowers