Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'By Zamone Perez6 days ago
Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-upIn the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat13 days ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Army to build 500 rooms for privatized junior enlisted barracksArmy Times interviewed one of the service's top civilians overseeing housing policy about the service's vision for privatized barracks at Fort Irwin.By Davis Winkie6 weeks ago
Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plansThe Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
Marine Corps launches resident survey of housing and barracksResidents will receive a text or email link to take the survey, which runs from March 18 to April 18.By Todd South7 weeks ago
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stationsThousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago
More troops would be eligible for new allowance under DOD proposalJust 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules.By Karen Jowers8 weeks ago
More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classesA move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accountsThe change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago