Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdownIn the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.By Karen Jowers3 days ago
Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.By Karen Jowers9 days ago
Elmo and friends help military families build healthy habitsMilitary families asked for ways to incorporate habits into their busy lives to keep their young children healthy. Sesame Workshop delivered. By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: reportFewer veterans are donating their free time to charities today then they did four years ago, but their involvement remains strong. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
That’s not a real soldier: campaign warns troops, families of AI scamsAdvocates are raising alarms about how easily criminals can fabricate faces and voices in their efforts to cheat veterans and active-duty troops. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Trump meets with candidates for 4-star general in break with traditionThe meetings are a departure from past practice and knowledge of them has raised concerns about politicization of the military’s top ranks.3 months ago