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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.
Marine Corps considering changes to how it allocates officer jobs
But it appears changes, if any, aren’t coming soon.
Troops could see monthly bonuses, better housing pay under House plan
A draft version of the annual defense authorization bill calls for more financial support for younger troops.
More recruits eligible for Army pre-boot camp study, fitness courses
A wider range of future soldiers can now enlist in the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
By Davis Winkie
What the Army’s top enlisted soldier was like as a drill sergeant
A soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon.
By James Clark
Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean
Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.
By Karen Jowers
Overseas cost of living allowance decreases coming back in May
Decreases have been on pause for the past three months.
Troops overseas to get stability in their cost of living allowance
New law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.
By Karen Jowers
More troops will soon be eligible for Basic Needs Allowance
Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?
By Karen Jowers
Army now screening soldiers for Basic Needs Allowance eligibility
Will more soldiers qualify for this safety net than service members in the other branches?
By Karen Jowers