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Feds remind states about law protecting military spouse job licenses
But there’s a wrinkle for spouses in Justice Department’s new interpretation of the law.
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Dozens of military commissaries now offering doorstep delivery
Customers within a 20-mile radius of the stores have the option of doorstep delivery.
Pay & Benefits
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Lawmakers introduce bill to lower drug costs for service members, veterans
The proposal would allow Tricare beneficiaries and VA patients to pay the lowest government-negotiated price for prescription drugs.
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Troops: Check new ‘use it or lose it’ rules to avoid forfeiting leave
Some troops could lose accrued leave after Sept. 30.
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Military families stretch their grocery dollars with September deals
Baby products, toilet paper, cleaning products, pet food, and more will be offered at extra savings at commissaries in September.
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New program accelerates military spouses’ job opportunities
Nearly three-fourths of spouses in the program have been hired by their employer who hosted their fellowship. More employers are needed.
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These genetic tests are now part of Tricare’s covered benefits
These preconception and prenatal screenings can help identify people at risk for having children with certain genetic conditions.
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Their bulldogs died on a military flight. The family wants to know why
The Surette family boarded a Patriot Express flight in South Korea Aug. 17. But a power outage during a layover in Japan may have doomed their pets.
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Protest of $65 billion Tricare West health contract goes to court
In light of the continuing legal challenges, the timing of the new Tricare contracts is unclear.
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Staff sergeant promotion rate hits lowest point since 1996
The Air Force chose 17.4% of eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, down from last year’s selection rate of 21.1%.
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Blended Retirement System is helping troops prepare for their future
Five years into the new Blended Retirement System, troops’ retirement stashes are growing.
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Some on-post kiosks offer sushi, salads and more where troops live
Commissaries are plumping up their selections of healthy foods, and working to get the items closer to where troops live and work.
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Beer and wine sales expanded to more commissaries. What’s next?
Here are the 26 commissaries now selling beer and wine.
