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Troops, veterans get free streaming of extended Olympics coverage
Those verified through ShopMyExchange.com can get free access to more than 2,500 hours streaming at the Winter Olympics.
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Military families will see slight increases in Tricare dental premiums
Increases take effect March 1.
Pay & Benefits
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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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Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024
Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.
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Troops set for largest pay boost in 22 years under defense plan
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month.
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No more late-night alcohol sales at AAFES stores, starting Jan. 1
The move aims to help curb the number of suicides among service members.
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Feds crack down on dealer deceit, scams in car shopping
Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don’t want or need.
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Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
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Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back pay
A Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.
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More delays in improving the process for moving troops’ belongings
New information shows there are tens of thousands of service members and families who aren’t satisfied with their moves.
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Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to “stave off a national security crisis.”
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Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromise
The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.
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Military aid societies battle for bragging rights on Giving Tuesday
The relief societies are competing to see who can raise the most donations in a single day.
