Latest "military child care" stories

Troops would see biggest pay raise since 2002 under Biden budget plan

The big pay boost is part of a $842 billion Defense Department spending plan unveiled by the White House on Thursday.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Congress approves construction of 14 more military child care centers

Congress wants to provide more child care for troops, but it will take time.

By Karen Jowers

5 months ago

These Florida military families will finally get a child care center

Families have fought for 10 years to get a child care center at their Florida base.

By Karen Jowers

7 months ago

Air Force daycare workers allegedly forced kids to fight each other

Fourteen children were allegedly involved in the forced day care fights.

By Sarah Sicard

7 months ago

DoD ponders one-time payments to lower ranks to ease economic stress

High-level discussions are underway about a one-time payment to help lower-paid military families deal with inflation struggles.

By Karen Jowers

8 months ago

Do student veterans have adequate child care? Lawmakers want answers from VA

House appropriators want VA leaders to look at how child care availability hurts student veterans' studies.

By Leo Shane III

23 months ago