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Thanksgiving feasts deployed to troops around the world
Service members on ships in the Caribbean as well as National Guard members deployed to cities within the U.S. will get their turkey, too.
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Check out these commissary deals on turkey and trimmings
As Thanksgiving approaches, commissary shoppers can stretch their dollars even further with some deals on turkeys and all the trimmings.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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Troops would get up to 7% pay raise under proposed defense bill
The White House’s proposed budget for fiscal 2027 includes a pay raise for junior enlisted service members and other pay grades, ranging from 5% to 7%.
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It’s official: Military spouses to get employment relief after moving
There are more than 132,000 active-duty spouses in occupations that require licensing.
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Are spouses’ problems with license portability about to be solved?
A law awaiting the president’s signature would make it easier for 132,000 active duty spouses to transfer their professional licenses when they PCS.
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Roadblocks cleared for $6.2 billion reform of household goods moves
The transition is under way, but moves under the new system won’t start until after this summer’s peak season.
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How big will the 2024 military pay raise be?
The 2023 pay raise is 4.6%, but the 2024 raise could go even higher.
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Military stores not immune to shortages of kids’ over-the-counter meds
While Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores are well-stocked, other exchange commands and commissaries report strains in their supply.
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Pentagon awards Tricare contracts worth $136 billion, to start in 2024
TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues.
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Are housing conditions causing medical problems? DoD doesn’t know.
Military housing is generally safe and healthy, but auditors need more information to make connections between unsafe conditions and residents’ health.
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Congress approves construction of 14 more military child care centers
Congress wants to provide more child care for troops, but it will take time.
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Defense policy bill with COVID vaccine repeal heads to Biden’s desk
The measure includes plans for $817 billion in military spending in fiscal 2023 and a 4.6% pay raise for troops starting next month.
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Airmen, guardians could see revamped parental leave policy by new year
The changes are awaiting approval by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s policy shop.
