Navy Gives Families More Flexibility to Travel During PCS
A sailor's family can move ahead or stay behind up to six months during a change of duty station in certain circumstances.
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These Surrogate Grandparents Serve to Remember the Fallen
Half of the dozen volunteers who make up G.I. Grannies and Gramps for Soldier Support are also families of fallen troops.
Proposed Rule Would Expand Respite Care Access for Families With Special Needs
A proposed military benefits policy update would give more military families with special needs access to respite care.
Karen Pence Opens Campaign to Help Support Military Spouses
Karen Pence, the vice president's wife, opened a campaign to help military spouses get the support and services they need.
Tricare Updates Rules to Address Concerns About Access to Care
Officials announced an addition to a list of circumstances under which users will be permitted to switch plans.
Not Just a Hike: Mountain Climb Helps Gold Star Families Heal
Gold Star Peak has a reputation among surviving families and groups that support them as more than just a challenging hike.
VA Opens New Research Center Focused on Veteran Caregivers
A new Department of Veterans Affairs research hub will focus on veteran caregiver challenges and services.
In Reversal, DoD Will Let Wounded Warriors Transfer GI Bill Benefits
The DoD announced the strict no-extension, no-transfer policy will not apply to currently serving Purple Heart recipients.
Pentagon's Spouse Scholarship Site Still Down After Server Failure
DoD officials are scrambling to develop a workaround after a host server for its military spouse scholarship program failed.
Lawmakers Ask Pentagon to Reverse New GI Bill Transfer Restrictions
Lawmakers want the DoD to reconsider blocking troops with 16 or more years from transferring their post-9/11 GI Bill.
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Sailor Dies in Flight-Deck Mishap Aboard the Carrier George H.W. Bush
A sailor was killed in a mishap on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush, Navy officials said.
One of 1st Female Marine Grunts Faces Separation After Marrying Lance Corporal
One of the first women to become an infantry Marine is facing a discharge after having a relationship with a subordinate.
For Some Soldiers, New, Tougher Army Fitness Test a Jarring Wake-Up Call
The new Army Combat Fitness Test has eliminated age-specific scoring.
It's Official: The Air Force Is Switching to the Army's OCP Uniform
The U.S. Air Force is adopting the Army's Operational Camouflage Pattern as its new combat uniform.
Air Force Wants to Surge Growth by More Than 70 New Squadrons
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said the service intends to grow by a total of more than 70 squadrons.