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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
By Karen Jowers
Meet the kids taking care of wounded veterans
More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'
By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse
Military school students’ test scores lead the nation
The scores showed positive stability at DOD schools, while the nation’s public schools aren’t regaining ground lost during the pandemic.
By Karen Jowers
VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.
Marine dies in Humvee rollover at California combat training center
The incident is the first Marine Corps on-duty ground vehicle fatality reported this year.
By Todd South
Former Army civilian sentenced to 15 years for stealing nearly $109M
Prosecutors say a Texas woman stole money intended for military children to buy millions of dollars of real estate, high-end jewelry and luxury cars.
By Ken Miller
Do military families really need to move so much?
A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.
By Karen Jowers
Drug dealer sentenced to 6 years in Marine’s fentanyl overdose death
The Marine overdosed within hours of buying the drug.
By Todd South
Soldier dies in incident at Army’s Joint Training Readiness Center
1st Lt. Zachary Galli, an explosive ordnance disposal officer, was assigned to a Fort Carson unit.
By Todd South