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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.
Military Communities
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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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Tricare West beneficiaries granted more time for payment updates
Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region have more time to set up recurring payments with the new regional contractor.
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New health care savings benefit coming to troops in 2025
This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.
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Will most troops move under new household goods program in 2025?
More than half of installations in the continental United States are moving troops’ shipments under the new system.
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Months after this commissary closed, customers still seek answers
Officials haven’t determined when the Mitchel Field, New York, store will reopen.
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What to know about Tricare costs and changes as open season starts
Check out Tricare costs and other information you need to know before Tricare open season ends next month.
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Babysitter faces trial 6 years after baby’s death in military housing
Dixie Denise Villa, a Navy wife, is set to go to trial on manslaughter after nearly six years after a 7-month-old baby was found dead in her home.
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Military families to see slight drop in Tricare dental premiums
Monthly premiums will decrease slightly for the next four months, bringing modest savings for military families
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First-ever children’s museum on a military base gets top service award
Other nonprofit winners range from musicians performing at veterans’ bedsides, to volunteers bringing delivering groceries to military families.
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New program aims to help DOD civilians in Japan get better health care
Critics have long complained about a lack of healthcare access for Defense Department civilians in Japan.
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DOD rolls out child care reimbursement test program
Here’s how troops might qualify for the new reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses for their child care provider.
