Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems
But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.
By Karen Jowers
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Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger
Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.
Majority of military families say they lack support upon transitioning out, survey finds
While retention rates are up amid a pandemic, military families are still transitioning out of service — and struggling, study finds.
By Zach England
Military families lose about $5,000 out of pocket for each PCS move, survey finds
Moving, housing, finances are issues that affect all parts of military life.
By Karen Jowers
Second lady Karen Pence, a Marine mom, takes key role in veterans suicide prevention effort
The military mom will spearhead a White House campaign on veterans mental health and suicide prevention in coming months.
Missing soldier’s regiment forms internal investigation into sexual harassment allegations
The 3rd Cavalry Regiment has formed its "own internal investigative group to look at every allegation related to sexual assault or sexual harassment."
By Kyle Rempfer
9 military families sue Fort Hood landlord, citing ‘deplorable conditions’
This is the latest in a string of lawsuits against privatized military landlords.
By Karen Jowers
Watchdog: More work to do to improve military housing
Auditors are looking for a DoD policy on the control and remediation of mold in housing.
By Karen Jowers
Key Senate panel approves 3 percent pay raise for troops next year
If approved, troops would see back-to-back years with 3 percent pay raises for the first time in a decade.
Army analyst’s family found dead in possible murder-suicide
The soldier who was found dead with his family in an SUV parked in the garage of a San Antonio home was an intelligence analyst, the U.S. Army said.
Marine recognized for performing CPR, saving life of unresponsive man at Walmart gas station
"It was no surprise me that he was the one who saved that man’s life.”
By Diana Stancy
Senators take on some core issues for military families
“The wonder of this issue is why these steps haven’t been taken before. They’re long overdue."
By Karen Jowers