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70 commissaries will offer customers doorstep delivery within a month
Here’s the list of 70 commissaries that will have doorstep delivery service by Jan. 11.
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Congress to require greater oversight of military health restructuring
The proposed defense authorization bill calls for more eyes on proposed modifications to military treatment facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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‘A beans and rice diet’: Government watchdog finds issues with military cost of living pay
The Government Accountability Office found the DoD used a mix of unsound sampling practices and inconsistent processes to set cost of living payments.
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TriWest Healthcare’s $65 billion contract clears protest hurdle
The timeline for the new Tricare contracts to take effect is August 2024, for now.
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Lawmaker revives plan to ensure troops make at least minimum wage
The legislation would promise a salary of $31,200 a year to even the most junior military members.
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Troops overseas to get stability in their cost of living allowance
New law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.
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Last-minute tax tips: Changes and resources for military members
Use the free tax assistance available on some military installations, or the free tax software and tax consultants available through Military OneSource.
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Making a military move? The road may be bumpy; these tips will help
The rules for making a PCS move have improved in relation to replacement costs for lost or damaged goods and the handling of certain items.
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Hawaii civilians don’t owe taxes on Red Hill reimbursements, IRS says
Some civilians, including some military retirees, would have been on the hook for thousands of dollars in taxes.
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More troops will soon be eligible for Basic Needs Allowance
Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?
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DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops
Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.
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Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.
Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.
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Military seeks funding for universal prekindergarten at DoD schools
The Biden administration has requested funding for full-day prekindergarten at military schools worldwide.
