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DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops’ household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD’s legacy program.
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Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored,” its website says.
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Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot program
The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.
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Military patient being treated for probable monkeypox in Hawaii
The patient is recovering, in stable condition, in isolation.
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Insurance and inflation: Here’s what you need to keep in mind
Your premiums may have gone up; but you also need to make sure you have enough coverage.
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Investigations continue into deaths of 3 children at North Carolina Marine base
Officials have said no shooting was involved in either incident, and there is no threat to the community.
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Military stores’ stocks of baby formula ‘evolving daily’
You should check your military store for baby formula. Stores are having some success, but availability varies.
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Biggest military pay raise in 20 years may be boosted even more because of inflation worries
The White House has asked for a 4.6% raise in servicemember pay next year, but advocates question whether that will keep up with family financial needs.
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Parents will start paying for school meals again at overseas DoD schools
Back to basics, with a 25-cent increase over pre-pandemic school meal costs.
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Are dining facilities wasting money because troops don’t eat there?
Little is known about how often troops are passing up their dining facilities to pay for meals elsewhere out of their own pocket.
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Military commissaries launch doorstep deliveries at 8 locations
The service will deliver commissary groceries to locations on and off base. Give them a lead time of at least three to four hours.
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Headaches, diarrhea: New report details Hawaii military families’ symptoms after drinking fuel-tainted water
The largest percentage of symptoms were related to the nervous system, such as headaches, dizziness.
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Services detail plans to beef up mental health services for troops, families
‘We understand this will not be an easy or a quick fix.’
