Navy offers voluntary extensions to sailors separating during shutdown
The service is offering the extension to sailors to ensure that they continue to receive benefits during the government lapse in appropriations.
By Riley Ceder
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DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown
Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.
By Karen Jowers
Air Force extends airmen, guardians for 60 days due to shutdown
The extension affects roughly 50 airmen and Space Force guardians who were scheduled to separate this November.
Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients
21 military treatment facilities are prioritizing bringing back Tricare for Life patients.
By Karen Jowers
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
Soldier enlistments to be extended by 45 days because of shutdown
Soldiers scheduled to transition out of the Army during the government shutdown will now see their service extended for 45 days.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher