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Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance
Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.
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Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costs
Troops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.
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Military families may get better access to mental health care
Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.
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Fed retirement plan ends year with positive returns
Here’s how the TSP did in December.
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New military child care benefit to kick in starting January 1
Open season is over, but many troops with a qualifying life event may still be able to sign up for the new benefit.
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Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere
The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.
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Many military families to get a break on child care fees in 2024
With restructuring and reductions in fees, some military families will see a cut of more than 40%.
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Financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future
Without financial fixes, the enlisted retirement home may not be able to serve its veteran residents in the future, a new watchdog report warns.
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Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024
Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.
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Feds crack down on dealer deceit, scams in car shopping
Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need.
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Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
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Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."
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Military aid societies battle for bragging rights on Giving Tuesday
The relief societies are competing to see who can raise the most donations in a single day.
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‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license
The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.
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App for ‘subletting’ child care slots expands to all Air Force bases
Families can save money by 'renting' their child care slot when they'll be away, and other families get needed short-term child care.
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Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
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Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?
No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.
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