Op-Ed: Farm Bill Proposal Gets Military Food Stamp Policy Wrong
It is a harsh, underreported reality that far too many lower-ranking enlistees need help feeding their families.
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Tricare West Referral Waiver Period Ends
Some Tricare Prime users will now need specialty care referrals and other pre-authorizations after a waiver period ended.
Some Troops, Families Could Owe Thousands to Keep Tricare
As of late last month, 45,000 Tricare beneficiaries or households were missing payment information.
Push is On in Japan for More Participation in COLA Surveys
A cost-of-living survey that's about to do the rounds at bases in Japan could impact allowances that were slashed earlier.
Lawmakers Push for Military Access to Food Assistance Program
Some service members can be disqualified from programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,
No Referrals Needed for West Region Prime Users Thanks to Backlog
Tricare Prime users in the West region who need civilian specialty care won't need an Tricare referral through March 18.
New System May Not Show Your SGLI Recipient, But You've Still Got One
Now is not the time to panic.
How President's Food Stamp Cuts Would Impact Military Families
A proposal by the White House would cut the amount of food aid given to most recipients, including many military families.
Thousands of Tricare Users Could Soon Lose Coverage
Many Prime retiree or Tricare Reserve Select, Tricare Retired Reserve or Tricare Young Adult users could lose coverage.
About 13,000 Tricare Users Mailed Bad ID Cards
Nearly 13K Tricare users enrolled in the USFHP in the northeast U.S. were mailed ID cards without beneficiary names.
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Report: Fallen Air Force Tech Sgt. Approved for Medal of Honor
The Air Force would not comment on the report, and referred all questions to the White House.
Goal of 80,000 Recruits Won't Be Met, Army Secretary Says
Although the Army will fall short of its recruitment goal, retention rates have increased from 81 to 86 percent.
Navy Retires F/A-18C Hornet from Combat as F-35C Enters Service
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Airmen in 'Dino Puppet' Re-Enlistment Video Fired, Reprimanded
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