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Military pay and readiness won’t be hurt by flat defense budget plan, White House promises
The $715 billion defense spending plan for fiscal 2022 is expected to face intense scrutiny from Congress in coming months.
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The Spouse Angle Podcast — This week: top challenges of military life for troops and families
The latest results of the annual Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey are in. Hear how much the coronavirus pandemic has impacted military families and which challenges still remain consistent – COVID-19 or not.
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Troops and families report mixed results in COVID vaccine availability
Some bases are making it easy to get shots for those eligible; others are scouring availability in the civilian community.
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First lady to focus on military spouse employment, child care, children’s education
Efforts will focus on decades-old challenges of military families.
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Sexually transmitted infections increasing in the military
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.
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Pandemic adds strain on already stressful life of military kids: child psychologist
Congress should commission a long-term study on the pandemic’s effects on military children’s educational outcomes, compared to their civilian peers, researchers say.
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Tricare expanding program for nearly 16,000 military family members with autism
Some aspects, like an autism services navigator, are good, but military special needs families “are still wading through the effects of the changes,” advocate says.
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Many military families are paying more than $200 a month out of pocket for housing costs above BAH, survey finds
Increased out-of-pocket costs for housing means more financial stress, researchers say.
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Tell us: If you’re in the military community, where are you getting your COVID-19 vaccination?
Has your experience in trying to get the COVID shot been easy or frustrating?
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Senior military leaders considering increasing household goods weight allowances for troops
The Army has also taken steps to improve this year’s moving experience, such as giving more lead time for orders.
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Military pay and readiness won’t be hurt by flat defense budget plan, White House promises
The $715 billion defense spending plan for fiscal 2022 is expected to face intense scrutiny from Congress in coming months.
-
The Spouse Angle Podcast — This week: top challenges of military life for troops and families
The latest results of the annual Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey are in. Hear how much the coronavirus pandemic has impacted military families and which challenges still remain consistent – COVID-19 or not.
-
Troops and families report mixed results in COVID vaccine availability
Some bases are making it easy to get shots for those eligible; others are scouring availability in the civilian community.
-
First lady to focus on military spouse employment, child care, children’s education
Efforts will focus on decades-old challenges of military families.
-
Sexually transmitted infections increasing in the military
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.
-
Pandemic adds strain on already stressful life of military kids: child psychologist
Congress should commission a long-term study on the pandemic’s effects on military children’s educational outcomes, compared to their civilian peers, researchers say.
-
Tricare expanding program for nearly 16,000 military family members with autism
Some aspects, like an autism services navigator, are good, but military special needs families “are still wading through the effects of the changes,” advocate says.
-
Many military families are paying more than $200 a month out of pocket for housing costs above BAH, survey finds
Increased out-of-pocket costs for housing means more financial stress, researchers say.
-
Tell us: If you’re in the military community, where are you getting your COVID-19 vaccination?
Has your experience in trying to get the COVID shot been easy or frustrating?
-
Senior military leaders considering increasing household goods weight allowances for troops
The Army has also taken steps to improve this year’s moving experience, such as giving more lead time for orders.
-
Military pay and readiness won’t be hurt by flat defense budget plan, White House promises
The $715 billion defense spending plan for fiscal 2022 is expected to face intense scrutiny from Congress in coming months.
-
The Spouse Angle Podcast — This week: top challenges of military life for troops and families
The latest results of the annual Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey are in. Hear how much the coronavirus pandemic has impacted military families and which challenges still remain consistent – COVID-19 or not.
-
Troops and families report mixed results in COVID vaccine availability
Some bases are making it easy to get shots for those eligible; others are scouring availability in the civilian community.
-
First lady to focus on military spouse employment, child care, children’s education
Efforts will focus on decades-old challenges of military families.
-
Sexually transmitted infections increasing in the military
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.
-
Pandemic adds strain on already stressful life of military kids: child psychologist
Congress should commission a long-term study on the pandemic’s effects on military children’s educational outcomes, compared to their civilian peers, researchers say.
-
Tricare expanding program for nearly 16,000 military family members with autism
Some aspects, like an autism services navigator, are good, but military special needs families “are still wading through the effects of the changes,” advocate says.
-
Many military families are paying more than $200 a month out of pocket for housing costs above BAH, survey finds
Increased out-of-pocket costs for housing means more financial stress, researchers say.
-
Tell us: If you’re in the military community, where are you getting your COVID-19 vaccination?
Has your experience in trying to get the COVID shot been easy or frustrating?
-
Senior military leaders considering increasing household goods weight allowances for troops
The Army has also taken steps to improve this year’s moving experience, such as giving more lead time for orders.













