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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
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How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues?
Commissary officials expect to be able to “sprint through Thanksgiving.”
Pay & Benefits
Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military pay and benefits
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Paper or plastic? Military commissaries to charge for single-use bags
The move will save the commissary system money, officials said in their announcement of the change.
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DoD misspent more than $100 million on ambulance rides, audit reveals
One patient took an $880.72 ambulance, paid for by the Defense Health Agency, because of a cancerous tumor of the mouth — not a medical emergency.
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Year-round health insurance for National Guard proves elusive
“The last thing we want is to get mobilized and then somebody say, ‘Hey, I’ve had this injury, but I haven’t had health insurance to get it addressed.'”
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Commissary home delivery test a hit with customers, officials say
We tested the commissary home delivery process, and it worked well.
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DoD hasn’t properly tracked lead exposure in military kids
DoD’s 2021 report to Congress says 83 children had elevated blood lead levels. Is that an undercount?
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Jewelry company to pay millions to military families to settle cheating allegations
The company will pay $13 million in refunds, stop collecting $21 million in outstanding loans and fix negative entries in credit reports.
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New program to cut child care costs for military families coming to more states
Officials also are in discussions in California, North Carolina and more parts of Florida.
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More infant formula is coming to commissary shelves
Customers will still see some shortages of infant formula for the time being, but commissary officials are optimistic that things will start to ‘normalize’ within 90 days.
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Survey raises serious questions about the future of the all-volunteer force
Military life isn’t conducive to family life, survey participants say.
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To retain talent, the Air Force must return to early officer promotions
Many brilliant officers are unwilling to languish in jobs where their knowledge and effort are underappreciated, and where middle management stifles their efforts to drive innovation.
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Here’s DoD’s plan to help the 24% of troops experiencing food insecurity
Helping troops and families get the food they need, and longer-term fixes for financial security.
