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What troops need to know for this tax season
As the April 15 tax-filing deadline looms, troops and their families should be aware of some tax law changes this year that affect them.
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Prices increasing for overseas military kids’ school meals
It’s the first increase in school lunch prices in four years.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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Has the military been miscalculating spouse unemployment?
A recent report suggests that the Pentagon has overstated spouse unemployment rates and obscured factors unique to a military lifestyle.
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Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattack
Military pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.
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Empty shelves at commissaries? Officials aim to beef up the supply
“What grocery store runs out of potatoes?” asked one military wife in South Korea.
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Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military moves
Troops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.
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No snakes in couches: What to know for a smooth PCS move in 2024
Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times’ 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide ahead of peak moving season.
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More military commissaries to offer home grocery delivery this year
More troops and their families will be able to get groceries delivered directly to their doorsteps starting this summer.
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Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stations
Thousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.
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Costs, wait times up for military families after pharmacy cyberattack
Tricare beneficiaries asked to shoulder the entire cost of their prescriptions in the wake of a cyberattack have options to save money or be reimbursed.
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What troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2024
Here’s the skinny on some rules and resources that can save you money this tax season.
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More troops would be eligible for new allowance under DOD proposal
Just 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules.
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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.
