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CarMax to pay at least $420K to settle allegations of illegal repossessions of troops’ cars
Affected troops will receive $15,000 each, plus any lost equity in the repossessed vehicle, according to the settlement agreement.
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Sore throat? Tricare Prime now offers virtual option for urgent care
Nurses will decide whether the symptoms can be treated virtually, and set up the virtual appointments.
Pay & Benefits
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Unemployment rate for veterans drops to 3.2%, women vets surge on jobs market
The improvement was bolstered by a strong showing from women veterans on the jobs market and came despite growing fears of AI-triggered layoffs.
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Cyberattack slows prescription processing at military pharmacies
Defense health officials ask for patience as pharmacies have to fill outpatient prescriptions using a manual procedure.
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No one’s been fired over lousy barracks conditions, DOD official says
If no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that’s part of the problem.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
