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More troops would be eligible for new allowance under DOD proposal
Just 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules.
By Karen Jowers
Troops to get historic boost in food allowance
Basic Allowance for Subsistence will see the biggest increase in more than 20 years.
By Karen Jowers
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,
By Karen Jowers
The best and worst Parris Island Marine boot camp haircuts of all time
The Marine recruit training haircut is a rite of passage.
By Sarah Sicard
‘Extraordinary circumstances’ facing hungry military families
Congress and the Defense Department can take action to help bring relief to struggling military families and service members experiencing food insecurity.
By Abby J. Leibman and Retired Maj. Gen. John Ferrari
National Defense Service Medal won’t be awarded after December
The National Defense Service Medal is going into retirement on Dec. 31.
Marine Reserve wants more officer diversity from new enlisted program
The program showcases officer training and requirements to spark interest among enlisted Marines from underrepresented backgrounds.
By Todd South
Military families’ housing benefits lag as rents explode
Amid record-breaking spikes in rent, service members and activists say the Department of Defense has not adequately increased housing allowances.
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.
By Karen Jowers
‘Feeding our paycheck to the pumps’: Troops, families deal with inflation
"Our head is above water, but I'm not sure for how long," one soldier said of his family.
By Karen Jowers