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Utilities billing resumes for some military housing residents
Mock billing for at least three months will allow residents time to adjust before any charges or rebates start.
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Some remote Tricare families will get prescription drugs for free
Active duty families in Tricare Prime Remote in the U.S. will have a $0 copay for covered prescriptions outside military pharmacies.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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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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‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license
The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.
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App for ‘subletting’ child care slots expands to all Air Force bases
Families can save money by ‘renting’ their child care slot when they’ll be away, and other families get needed short-term child care.
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Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here’s what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
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Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?
No more ‘end-stating,’ said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.
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Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024
Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you’ll be paying more in 2024.
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From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.
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Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
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Troops’ best defense against fraud is in jeopardy, advocates warn
“The thought of CFPB going away is frightening,” one advocate told senators.
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Thrift Savings Plan rule change aimed at spurring savings growth
The Federal Employees Retirement System provides benefits from a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan.
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Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit
Here’s how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.
