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Draft defense bill would halt cuts, closures of military health facilities
House members are seeking to stop the closure or reductions of services at U.S. military hospitals and clinics.
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Air Force slashes number of fields eligible for fiscal year 2026 reenlistment bonuses
The number of career fields elibile for the Selective Retention Bonus dropped by 73% in fiscal year 2026.
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Unemployment for post-9/11 veterans climbs in June as nation’s job market slides
The closely watched jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans bumped up from 4.1% in May to 4.8% in June as national job creation plunged.
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Military families: Tell us about your household goods move
We want to hear the good, the bad and the ugly about how the movers treated you and your personal belongings.
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Marine retiree shares a warning about this Tricare payment problem
A Marine Corps retiree has a warning for other Tricare beneficiaries about a problem that could be putting their health care coverage at risk.
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Moving headaches lead military to slow new household shipping program
The transition to HomeSafe Alliance has been plagued by moving delays for families, prompting officials to take steps to mitigate the impact.
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Everything troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2025
Tax deadlines are closing in fast. Here’s everything military families need to know this season.
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Nonprofit denies media access to major military medical conference
The decision to bar media from AMSUS’ conference “was at the request of speakers who want to be able to speak without attribution,” AMSUS personnel said.
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Defense Health Agency director retires abruptly
Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland has retired as director of the Defense Health Agency, officials announced Friday.
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Troops, veterans to see drop in life insurance costs
Troops and veterans will pay less for life insurance starting July 1.
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Military spouses still face confusion in federal return-to-office rule
Democratic lawmakers are demanding immediate action to make clear that federally employed military spouses are exempt from the rule.
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Troops’ new tax-saving health care benefit enrollment starts March 3
Co-pays, condoms, menstrual care products and pregnancy tests are among the more than 300 eligible health care expenses.
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Tricare snafus cause medical shortfalls for military families
Military families are struggling to get medical appointments as some health care providers drop Tricare beneficiaries due to lack of payment.
