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Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot program
The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.
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Lawmakers move to further restrict cellphones in DOD schools
Overall, cellphone use is not a systemic issue, says DODEA.
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70 commissaries will offer customers doorstep delivery within a month
Here’s the list of 70 commissaries that will have doorstep delivery service by Jan. 11.
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Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
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Army secretary to soldiers: help get ‘human stupidity’ out of the way
Senior leaders are asking for soldiers’ and families’ help as they work to improve life on Army bases.
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More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
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DOD schools reorganize to target more support to military children
The school system is adding more psychologists and administrative officers, but there’s concern about some positions being eliminated.
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Pentagon orders review of military homeschool assistance programs
Officials will look at what support services are provided to families who teach their students at home and whether additional help is needed.
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Hegseth orders immediate changes to troops’ household goods program
Troops will get more money reimbursed for moving their belongings themselves, according to a Pentagon memo.
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TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.
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More than 600 child care slots coming to these military families
The three new centers in the pilot program will be operated under the same Defense Department standards and use the same parent fee structure.
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Thousands in West Region being booted out of military’s Tricare
Those who want to reinstate their coverage must do so by June 30.
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DOD should fix parent notifications about alleged child abuse, IG says
DOD rules don’t go far enough to ensure parents are aware of the specifics of allegations involving their children, the Inspector General found.
