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Troops will get part of a $5M settlement in alleged title loan scam
Vehicle title loans to military troops and dependents are prohibited by law, period. Feds allege TitleMax doctored information about military status.
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Troops will get an extra $100,000 in life insurance coverage March 1
Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.
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Nearly half of junior enlisted spouses coped with food insecurity
Higher percentages of Marine Corps and Army spouses reported food insecurity, in the DoD survey.
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DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’
It’s not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.
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New program opens up more jobs for overseas military spouses
Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say.
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How to use VA disability benefits to pay for dependents’ education
DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents’ schooling.
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Better pay for junior troops will be top focus of new House panel
The lawmaker leading the work said he hopes to propose major changes to military pay in early 2024.
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New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’
Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she’ll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.
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Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called “concurrent receipt” issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
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Parents: Here’s your chance to speak your mind about DoD schools
The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.
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Troops will get part of a $5M settlement in alleged title loan scam
Vehicle title loans to military troops and dependents are prohibited by law, period. Feds allege TitleMax doctored information about military status.
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Troops will get an extra $100,000 in life insurance coverage March 1
Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.
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Nearly half of junior enlisted spouses coped with food insecurity
Higher percentages of Marine Corps and Army spouses reported food insecurity, in the DoD survey.
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DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’
It’s not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.
-
New program opens up more jobs for overseas military spouses
Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say.
-
How to use VA disability benefits to pay for dependents’ education
DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents’ schooling.
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Better pay for junior troops will be top focus of new House panel
The lawmaker leading the work said he hopes to propose major changes to military pay in early 2024.
-
New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’
Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she’ll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.
-
Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called “concurrent receipt” issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
-
Parents: Here’s your chance to speak your mind about DoD schools
The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.
-
Troops will get part of a $5M settlement in alleged title loan scam
Vehicle title loans to military troops and dependents are prohibited by law, period. Feds allege TitleMax doctored information about military status.
-
Troops will get an extra $100,000 in life insurance coverage March 1
Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.
-
Nearly half of junior enlisted spouses coped with food insecurity
Higher percentages of Marine Corps and Army spouses reported food insecurity, in the DoD survey.
-
DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’
It’s not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.
-
New program opens up more jobs for overseas military spouses
Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say.
-
How to use VA disability benefits to pay for dependents’ education
DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents’ schooling.
-
Better pay for junior troops will be top focus of new House panel
The lawmaker leading the work said he hopes to propose major changes to military pay in early 2024.
-
New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’
Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she’ll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.
-
Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called “concurrent receipt” issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
-
Parents: Here’s your chance to speak your mind about DoD schools
The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.













