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Will new child care plans help these Army Special Forces families?

A new military child development center will be built in a civilian community about 20 minutes northeast of Camp "Bull" Simons.

8 days ago

More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to US

At least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.

11 days ago

Your Army

Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixes

Will the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?

Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change

Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.

2 weeks ago

Military, veterans can stream Paris Olympics coverage for free

Those in all service branches can stream NBCUniversal's coverage through a partnership with AAFES.

3 weeks ago

Volunteers load a vehicle at a Military Family Advisory Network food distribution event in Killeen, Texas in March 2022.

Military families: Tell us how inflation has affected you

Tell Military Times how inflation has affected your wallet and your choices.

6 weeks ago

Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say

Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?

6 weeks ago

Do military families really need to move so much?

A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.

6 weeks ago

Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves

A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.

8 weeks ago

Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after moves

Spouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.

8 weeks ago

Which airlines offer key benefits for troops? There’s a chart for that

Does your favorite airline offer free carry-ons and waived cancellation fees for troops?

2 months ago

Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to help

Troops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.

3 months ago

Pentagon to expand paid fellowship program for military spouses

The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot will now provide entry-level jobs for those looking to "put their foot in the door," a defense official said.

3 months ago

More food options, better access coming for commissary customers

The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.

3 months ago

Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk sales

Fight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.

3 months ago

No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bags

Reusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.

4 months ago

Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves

Here's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.

4 months ago

US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fall

The U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.

4 months ago

Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses

The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.

4 months ago