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Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves

A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.

4 days ago

Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after moves

Spouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.

7 days ago

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Which airlines offer key benefits for troops? There’s a chart for that

Does your favorite airline offer free carry-ons and waived cancellation fees for troops?

Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to help

Troops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.

4 weeks ago

Pentagon to expand paid fellowship program for military spouses

The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot will now provide entry-level jobs for those looking to "put their foot in the door," a defense official said.

4 weeks ago

More food options, better access coming for commissary customers

The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.

7 weeks ago

Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk sales

Fight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.

7 weeks ago

No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bags

Reusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.

8 weeks ago

Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves

Here's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.

9 weeks ago

US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fall

The U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.

2 months ago

Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses

The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.

2 months ago

Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattack

Military pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.

2 months ago

Empty shelves at commissaries? Officials aim to beef up the supply

"What grocery store runs out of potatoes?" asked one military wife in South Korea.

2 months ago

Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military moves

Troops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.

3 months ago

No snakes in couches: What to know for a smooth PCS move in 2024

Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times' 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide ahead of peak moving season.

3 months ago

More military commissaries to offer home grocery delivery this year

More troops and their families will be able to get groceries delivered directly to their doorsteps starting this summer.

3 months ago

Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stations

Thousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.

3 months ago

What troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2024

Here's the skinny on some rules and resources that can save you money this tax season.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago