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Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman
The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.
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Military families challenge Trump’s stricter federal voting rules
An organization that advocates for military voters argues a new executive order would add barriers for troops and families who vote by absentee ballot.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops
These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.
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Legal challenges may nullify military votes for Trump in 2 primaries
Will your absentee vote for Trump be counted if he’s kicked off the ballot in Colorado or Maine?
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Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker says
Officials are trying to determine why there’s an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.
