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Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds to end shutdown

The vice president said he believes troops will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the administration will reconfigure funding.

12 hours ago

Tricare to increase pharmacy copayments, add new benefits in 2026

The new rates reflect a 12% to 15.8% rise over current copays for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the Tricare mail-order pharmacy.

By Patricia Kime

13 hours ago

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

16 hours ago

Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown

While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.

4 days ago

Air Force to conduct full inspection of all service members’ dorms

A new memo calls for commanders to relocate airmen who are found to be living in dirty, uncomfortable or unsanitary rooms.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 days ago

Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals

Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."

By Patricia Kime

5 days ago