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More shutdown assistance offered through military stores
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
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Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they’ll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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Military families: DOD wants your input on quality of life improvements
What could states do to make life better for military families? DOD wants to know.
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Military exchanges team up with Home Depot to sell, deliver appliances
“Our customers deserve this”: Military exchange officials say Home Depot partnership can help improve the delivery of major appliances for their customers.
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Is your pharmacy leaving the Tricare network in a few days?
Many community pharmacies leave the network Monday, and a new requirement for specialty meds for cancer and other complex conditions takes effect Jan. 1.
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These Florida military families will finally get a child care center
Families have fought for 10 years to get a child care center at their Florida base.
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Veterans, retirees get 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living boost
The move will directly affect about 65 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits.
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Big changes in your savings plan have taken effect
There are more options for saving in your Thrift Savings Plan, but there are costs.
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Commissary customers will see doorstep deliveries at more locations
Doorstep delivery continues at eight commissaries after a successful pilot program that will be expanded.
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Troops to receive $3.5 million in settlement over vehicle leases
DoJ’s investigation started with a soldier’s complaint about the bill for $15,093.71 he received while on deployment, after terminating his vehicle lease.
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100 lawmakers question changes affecting access to Tricare pharmacies
Nearly 15,000 community and independent pharmacies declined to accept new terms, including reimbursement rates, and will leave the Tricare network.
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This Coast Guardsman became a millionaire with his Thrift Savings Plan
This military TSP millionaire said his parents encouraged him to start saving part of his salary early, and it’s paid off for him.
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DoD still working to complete protections for military tenants
DoD is working to get the full tenant protections for the remaining 10,056 military family tenants at five bases.
