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Troops’ dental readiness showing some improvement, some decay
Although troops’ dental readiness has improved some over the last decade, there’s also been a decline in the number of troops with the best dental health.
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DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown
Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.
Pay & Benefits
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Feds sue towing company for allegedly illegally auctioning off troops’ cars — including many towed from base
Some of the vehicles were auctioned off in spite of being registered to on-base addresses, including barracks.
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New life insurance program for disabled vets to launch in January
The program won’t require any medical exams for veterans 80 years old and younger.
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Lawmakers press DOD to restore troops’ full housing stipend
The group wants military leaders to resume paying 100% of the housing allowance formula, instead of the current 95%.
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Thousands of independent pharmacies now able to rejoin Tricare network
Many community pharmacies never received the proposed contract for the 2023 retail network, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
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Black vets earn more than civilian peers, but not as much as whites
While military service hurts career earnings for white men, it provides a significant benefit to other groups.
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Tricare fee increases for 2023 revealed
Tricare costs are going up for some, depending on the beneficiary’s status.
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Veterans Day freebies await, from doughnuts to gym memberships
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.
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Tricare and FEDVIP open seasons begin Nov. 14; what you need to know
Tricare open season starts Nov. 14, as well as FEDVIP open season for dental and vision coverage.
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Feds to vets: Beware of scammers charging you to file for benefits
‘These companies are making millions off of our veterans.’
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More than 70 new employers join the push to hire military spouses
This brings the number of employers specifically seeking to hire military spouses to more than 600.
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Lawmakers press DOD to update rules for Guard, reserve specialty pay
A report on planned improvements to Guard and reserve pay was due last month.
