More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
By Karen Jowers
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Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety
"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
By Karen Jowers
About 2,000 independent pharmacies coming back to Tricare
Other pharmacies still have time to rejoin Tricare network, but reimbursement rates are lower in the coming year.
By Karen Jowers
Troops are missing out on key interest rate savings, report finds
Fewer than 1 in 10 activated Guard and reserve members received an interest rate reduction on their eligible auto loans.
By Karen Jowers
How does military life affect teens? Landmark study aims to find out.
"Our military youth have unique voices rooted in their military life experiences."
By Karen Jowers
Troops to get historic boost in food allowance
Basic Allowance for Subsistence will see the biggest increase in more than 20 years.
By Karen Jowers
Allowance for the most at-risk military families begins to take shape
Fewer military families may qualify for the stipend because their housing allowances will count as income,
By Karen Jowers
Today’s ‘Battle of military relief societies’ helps troops, families
A Giving Tuesday donation to the military relief society of choice will be doubled today, helping troops and their families.
By Karen Jowers
Turkeys, pies and eggnog deployed to troops around the world
Troops deployed in support of the Ukraine response are also getting thousands of pounds of turkey.
By Karen Jowers
Georgia military absentee voters: Mail your ballot now for the runoff
Military and overseas U.S. citizens can request and receive the ballot electronically, but you must mail the ballot back.
By Karen Jowers
DoD wants to hear from 110K military families with special needs
Watch your email for the first-ever comprehensive DoD survey of special needs families.
By Karen Jowers
Veteran caregiver kids: America wants to hear your story
Hidden Helpers Coalition is shining a light on the experiences of children who are helping care for wounded veterans.
By Karen Jowers