Spouses

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Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops

These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.

10 days ago

Absentee ballots are seen during a count at the Wisconsin Center for the midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022, in Milwaukee.

Legal challenges may nullify military votes for Trump in 2 primaries

Will your absentee vote for Trump be counted if he's kicked off the ballot in Colorado or Maine?

4 weeks ago

Pentagon & Congress

Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker says

Officials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.

New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care

New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.

5 weeks ago

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.

5 weeks ago

Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contract

A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview.

5 weeks ago

Pentagon plans to fix ‘chronically understaffed’ medical facilities

Will bringing more medical providers — and patients — into military medical facilities help problems with access to care?

6 weeks ago

Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew online

About 1 million military family members, retirees and others now benefit from the change.

7 weeks ago

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.

7 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

Calling active duty spouses: Speak your mind in DOD’s new survey

Weigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more.

8 weeks ago

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.

2 months ago

Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere

The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.

3 months ago

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%.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

More delays in improving the process for moving troops’ belongings

New information shows there are tens of thousands of service members and families who aren't satisfied with their moves.

3 months ago

Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses

The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."

3 months ago