Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not helpAuditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.9 days ago
Military families: Tell us how inflation has affected youTell Military Times how inflation has affected your wallet and your choices.3 weeks ago
Health CareTroops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers sayIs the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?
Do military families really need to move so much?A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.3 weeks ago
As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer helpAround-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.4 weeks ago
Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after movesSpouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.6 weeks ago
Which airlines offer key benefits for troops? There’s a chart for thatDoes your favorite airline offer free carry-ons and waived cancellation fees for troops?7 weeks ago
More kosher, halal foods needed in commissaries, lawmakers sayAre commissaries meeting the religious dietary needs of troops and families?7 weeks ago
Pentagon to expand paid fellowship program for military spousesThe Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot will now provide entry-level jobs for those looking to "put their foot in the door," a defense official said.2 months ago
More food options, better access coming for commissary customersThe commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.3 months ago
Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk salesFight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.3 months ago
No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bagsReusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.3 months ago
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.3 months ago
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.3 months ago
US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fallThe U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.3 months ago
Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spousesThe Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.3 months ago
Empty shelves at commissaries? Officials aim to beef up the supply"What grocery store runs out of potatoes?" asked one military wife in South Korea.3 months ago
Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military movesTroops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.4 months ago
No snakes in couches: What to know for a smooth PCS move in 2024Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times' 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide ahead of peak moving season.4 months ago