Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing. The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year. Last year, the federal community pledged over $3.6 million to participating charities during the week of Giving Tuesday. The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable. By Gary Fields
10 months ago The Defense Logistics Agency said all bidders that responded to the agency’s request for proposals are still under consideration. By Nathaniel Herz
10 months ago The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year. Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans. Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard. By Melissa A. Sullivan
11 months ago Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. More than a third of states have some form of Election Day holiday. By Federal Times staff
11 months ago Load More