This Year's Tax Cut Cost Some Gold Star Families Dearly
Military widows and widowers who put their benefits in their child's name saw a significant spike in their taxes this year.
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Commissary Discounts During Military Appreciation Month
Military Appreciation Month is a great time to find awesome commissary discounts thanks to this special celebration. Read mor...
Veterans' Combat Trauma Is Often Passed Onto Their Children
"A national effort is required to help reduce the stigma and social isolation experienced by caregivers' children."
Base Jobs Program Gets $7.5 Million Grant from Former Starbucks CEO’s Foundation
Howard Schultz, now considering a run for president, is a longtime donor to military and veterans’ causes.
Tricare Adds Coverage for Human Breast Milk
For the first time ever, Tricare is covering the purchase of human breast milk from an accredited milk bank.
Bill Would Require DoD to Pay for Combat Troops to Freeze Sperm, Eggs
A new bill would give troops with infertility related to their service greater access to advanced reproductive treatments.
Tricare Restricts Purchases of Deluxe Breast Pumps After $16 Million Overspend
In one case, the Pentagon paid as much as $1,400 for a breast pump that could be purchased in a store for less than $200.
Volunteer Organization Offers Free Yard Care
Services provided by volunteers in all 50 states to families of deployed military members
Does Tricare Cover Chiropractic Care?
Does Tricare cover chiropractic care for troops or military families -- and why or why not? Read more.
Does My College Student Still Have Tricare?
Does a military dependent who is in college part time still qualify for Tricare under his or her parents?
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