Pay & Benefits

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

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.?

2 weeks ago

Your Army

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.

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

Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help

Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.

4 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

Military needs better recipe for feeding troops, auditors say

A new government watchdog report argues the Pentagon can do more to steer troops toward nutritious options at military-run dining halls.

6 weeks ago

Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?

While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.

7 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

Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate plan

A Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.

8 weeks ago