How a Government Shutdown Impacts Pay, Benefits
These are the details from the military on what a government shutdown means for pay and benefits.
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CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.
Child Care Remains a Retention Priority, Navy's Top NCO Says
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith said Navy Installations Command is working to expand child care choices.
DODEA Schools to Increase Class Sizes, Shed 300 Jobs in Bid to Free Up Funds
The Department of Defense Education Activity plans to increase average class sizes in its middle and high schools next year.
'Blended' Military Retirement Plan Not as Popular as Projected
Only 280,000 active-duty members and just over 72,000 reserve component personnel chose to shift out of the High-3 plan.
CORRECTED: Tricare Says No Increase for Most Pregnancy Costs in 2018
The cost of having a baby will likely not change in 2018 for most active-duty Tricare Standard and Guard and Reserve users.
Deadline Looms to Change Tricare Plans
There's still time to switch between Tricare Prime and Tricare Select and perhaps enroll in FEDVIP dental coverage.
Tricare to Stop Covering Some Vitamin Supplements
The supplements that are no longer covered beginning Jan. 1, 2019, are still available over the counter.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Tricare Kickback Scheme
Jennifer Sorenson of McKinney, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Here Are the 2019 CONUS COLA Rates
Fewer troops will receive a cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) payment stateside in 2019
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For First Time in Recent History, a US Military Service Is Working Without Pay
As Coast Guard paychecks went undelivered Tuesday, the service's top officer urged its members to stay the course.
'Precious Son:' Army Ranger Dies From Afghanistan Combat Wounds
Sgt. Cameron Meddock died after being shot during combat operations Jan. 13 in Afghanistan.
CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.
Family, Fans Attend R. Lee Ermey's Funeral at Arlington Cemetery
Friends, family and fans shared memories of the much-loved Marine and actor.
VA Renews Opposition to Agent Orange Benefits for Blue Water Navy Vets
Though legislation has been reintroduced in Congress, VA officials say there is no evidence to support the change.