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Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry
The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.
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Mil Money
Military spouses can now apply for ‘game changing’ employment program
DoD is paying spouses' salaries for a 12-week fellowship with private companies during the three-year pilot program.
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More pharmacies rejoin Tricare network. Are there enough?
An additional 4,356 independent pharmacies will rejoin the Tricare retail pharmacy network, effective Jan. 15.
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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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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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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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Historic boost in troops’ housing allowance set for 2023
As housing costs rise, troops will get the largest percentage increase in BAH in at least 15 years.
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Lawmakers boost number of military families getting new allowance
Housing allowances will still bump most troops from qualifying for the new Basic Needs Allowance.
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Troops are missing out on key interest rate savings, report finds
Fewer than 1 in 10 activated Guard and reserve members received an interest rate reduction on their eligible auto loans.
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Troops to get historic boost in food allowance
Basic Allowance for Subsistence will see the biggest increase in more than 20 years.
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Allowance for the most at-risk military families begins to take shape
Fewer military families may qualify for the stipend because their housing allowances will count as income,
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Today’s ‘Battle of military relief societies’ helps troops, families
A Giving Tuesday donation to the military relief society of choice will be doubled today, helping troops and their families.
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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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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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