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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.
As DFACs close at Fort Carson, empty food kiosks leave soldiers hungry
Fort Carson has done away with weekend DFAC service.
VA plans to trim 10,000 jobs this year, mostly from medical sites
The White House's budget request for fiscal 2025 calls for a 2% reduction in the size of the Veterans Affairs workforce next year.
Does blocking this Air Force colonel’s promotion set a precedent?
Sen. Eric Schmitt is holding the promotion of Air Force Col. Ben Jonsson, creating concern that other senators will do the same for future nominations.
BROKEN TRACK: Why the Iron Knights chose to speak out about suicides
Army Times' sources explain why they chose to speak out about elevated suicide rates among tankers and other members of armor brigades.
Doggone deployment: Navy carriers em-‘bark’ mental health pups
The Navy is testing out a program to embark therapy dogs aboard aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.
Corps seeks $274M to fix billions-dollar barracks problems
The increase falls short of what the Corps has indicated it would cost to fix the living facilities’ issues.
2025 budget: 4.5% pay raise, shift of troops from active to reserve
The Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others.
Marine Corps drops requirement for women to wear pantyhose with skirts
The Marine Corps also restricted the allowable colors of pantyhose for those who do choose to wear them.
