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Improving how service members build wealth
With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.
By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care
New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.
By Karen Jowers
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance
Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concerns
Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.
VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s lead
Previously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.
Some vets got double housing stipends due to flaw in jobs program
Officials have no plans to try and recoup the money, noting that no laws appear to have been violated by the doubled stipend payments.
Archives clears backlog of veteran record requests caused by COVID-19
The number of overdue requests had surpassed 600,000 in recent years, causing concern among vets.
Single parent vets struggle to access post-military benefits
Researchers recommend more targeted services to help those veterans understand and use available help.
Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew online
About 1 million military family members, retirees and others now benefit from the change.
By Karen Jowers