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Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care
Bass’ top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.
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Court upholds order requiring VA to build housing for veterans in LA
“There are now scores of unhoused veterans trying to survive … despite the acres of land deeded to the VA for their care,” the judge wrote.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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Commissaries reverse decision to charge for single-use bags
The decision came only one month after the bag fees went into effect.
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More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief
Director John Hall also discusses ongoing work to improve the quality of fruits and veggies, home delivery and other customer topics.
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DOJ tells Texas to stop messin’ with military spouse job licenses
This Air Force wife’s lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state’s denial of these new employment protections.
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Lawmakers want to limit Chinese business in military quality of life
Lawmakers want to ban the sale of Chinese goods in military stores, and restrict online tutoring services provided by Chinese companies.
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Funding shortfall forces delays in some airmen’s PCS moves and bonuses
Those without PCS orders in hand by Aug. 1 will likely have their moves delayed.
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Here are the rules to get reimbursed for shipping a pet in 2024
DoD reimbursement for the costs of shipping a pet doesn’t start until Jan. 1. In the meantime, military relief societies may be able to help.
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DoD aims for more consistent support for special needs families
The policy aims to standardize the services provided to special needs families, but one advocate says it doesn’t go far enough.
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Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts
House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.
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Pre-K for 4-year-olds to start in the fall at this DoD school in Japan
If the school system gets funding, DoDEA officials plan to start phasing in the pre-K program at more schools in the fall of 2024.
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More families file claims against Navy for Hawaii water contamination
Another 1,002 people have filed claims seeking monetary damages related to current and future medical care due to the fuel-tainted water.
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Employment proposal may help military spouses, but it could hurt, too
Would giving military spouses USERRA protections help them, or discourage companies from hiring them?
