


Advocates decry ‘chilling effect’ of housing companies’ subpoenas
Housing advocates oppose efforts to force them to provide confidential information they say could dissuade military families from seeking their help.

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Child care debate at Camp Bull Simons continues as families struggle
Children's safety is a big concern, Air Force general says.

Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean
Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.

New Tricare dental rates take effect
Increases went into effect May 1.

Proposal would expand free credit monitoring to military families
More service members would get the free credit monitoring, and family members, too, if the proposal becomes law.

Will Air Force concerns delay Army child care center in Florida?
There's no shortage of child care centers in the Army, Army general says. It's the staffing shortage.

Expansion of commissary doorstep delivery program on hold, for now
Prices for home delivery in the commissary pilot program have more than quadrupled as officials try to find a way to make the program work.

‘Poop falling from the ceiling’ shows military housing issues persist
Senator hears from military spouses as part of his two-year effort to improve housing at Fort Gordon and elsewhere.

Gaps in military housing improvements lead to frustration, confusion
Lack of clarity for tenant advocates and dispute resolution processes are problematic, the Government Accountability Office reports.

New DoD survey delves into the good and bad of military relationships
The DoD survey is part of a broader effort to identify when couples are most at risk for domestic abuse, and the impact.

Last-minute tax tips: Changes and resources for military members
Use the free tax assistance available on some military installations, or the free tax software and tax consultants available through Military OneSource.

Making a military move? The road may be bumpy; these tips will help
The rules for making a PCS move have improved in relation to replacement costs for lost or damaged goods and the handling of certain items.

More troops will soon be eligible for Basic Needs Allowance
Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?

DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops
Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

Army now screening soldiers for Basic Needs Allowance eligibility
Will more soldiers qualify for this safety net than service members in the other branches?

Commissary director to leave post March 31
When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.'

Air Force Academy community questions sudden shutdown of thrift shop
The shop has offered a plethora of items for decades at reduced prices, raising money for scholarships and charity.

Proposal would give tax incentives for hiring military spouses
Bipartisan group of lawmakers cosponsoring bill that would grant large tax credits for hiring military spouses.
