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Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
‘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
Why some families aren’t recommending military service
The president of the Military Family Advisory Network shares why fewer military and veteran family members may be recommending military life to others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
By Military Times staff
Survey raises serious questions about the future of the all-volunteer force
Military life isn't conducive to family life, survey participants say.
By Karen Jowers
Hero teacher killed in Texas shooting was a Marine mom
Family members say the Marine's father, Joe Garcia, died Thursday of a heart attack.
Biden meets with family of Marine veteran abducted in Syria nearly 10 years ago
Austin Tice had been taken shortly before ending a reporting trip in Syria on Aug.14, 2012.
By Todd South
VA’s caregiver review would’ve booted 90% of young vets from program
The figure is nearly three times higher than what department officials had predicted last fall.
VA caregiver program needs total overhaul as problems mount, advocates say
Veterans Affairs’ caregiver support programs need a significant overhaul to correct deep-seated flaws within current operations, veterans advocates told lawmakers.
Families fear financial hit as VA caregiver program prepares to drop thousands of vets
Advocates say new eligibility requirements will exclude veterans in need of full-time care.
Military families in Hawaii water crisis ask lawmakers for better medical care, more answers
“I want to know what my 1-year-old and 4-year-old ingested. They have their whole lives ahead of them,” says Army major.
By Karen Jowers
Military kids face delays, inequities in getting special education services
Despite knowing the needs of their children, military parents are resigned to 'go it alone.'
By Karen Jowers