Eielson AFB school closure highlights effects of education policyMilitary families are rocked by the second school closure on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon2 days ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 weeks ago
Pentagon plans to fix ‘chronically understaffed’ medical facilitiesWill bringing more medical providers — and patients — into military medical facilities help problems with access to care?By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew onlineAbout 1 million military family members, retirees and others now benefit from the change.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costsTroops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Military families may get better access to mental health careFamilies could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Calling active duty spouses: Speak your mind in DOD’s new surveyWeigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
New in 2024: Moving to your next base should be a bit easierTroops who planned to be stateside between October and December 2023 will now come back by the end of March 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Navy wife films heartwarming pregnancy reveal gone awryThis Navy family's pregnancy reveal fail will warm your icy heart.By Sarah Sicard4 months ago
Many military families to get a break on child care fees in 2024With restructuring and reductions in fees, some military families will see a cut of more than 40%.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Military families will see a boost in separation pay in 2024 Troops forced to serve apart from their dependents will now get up to $400 a month in extra financial help.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spousesThe spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."By Karen Jowers5 months ago