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Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses
The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.
By Karen Jowers
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records system
The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.
Man who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk sues government for $9.5M
A Massachusetts man wants the government to pay $9.5 million after being badly injured in a crash with a Black Hawk helicopter.
Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops
These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.
By Karen Jowers
Woman files $5M claim against Corps for sex abuse by Marine recruiter
A now-18-year-old woman argued the Marine Corps was negligent in letting Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Champagne interact with teenage recruits.
Marines fly supplies to part of Philippines reeling from floods
The island of Mindanao has been reeling from the effects of heavy rain, displacing an estimated 795,000 people.
Veteran charities can’t keep pace with families’ requests for help
Community groups can't fully meet veteran and military families' asks for mental health help or financial aid.
Biden budget plan won’t reach Capitol Hill for another month
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024.
Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contract
A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview.
By Karen Jowers
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.
New Tricare benefits delayed due to continued contract protest
Improvements will be delayed, including those related to specialty care referrals after a PCS move.
By Karen Jowers