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Military families finally have a database for housing complaints
After years of waiting, military tenants can submit and search for feedback about privatized housing in a new database.
By Karen Jowers
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.
By Karen Jowers
‘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.
By Karen Jowers
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.
By Karen Jowers
Lawmaker revives plan to ensure troops make at least minimum wage
The legislation would promise a salary of $31,200 a year to even the most junior military members.
VA rushes fix for payment problem before the rent is due
Roughly 280,000 student veterans and dependents could have faced a delay in benefits.
Foot problems are common among troops — here’s how to avoid injury
If you walk a mile in a soldier's boots, you might worry about their feet.
By Sarah Sicard
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.
Better pay for junior troops will be top focus of new House panel
The lawmaker leading the work said he hopes to propose major changes to military pay in early 2024.
Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry
The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.
By Karen Jowers
Are housing conditions causing medical problems? DoD doesn’t know.
Military housing is generally safe and healthy, but auditors need more information to make connections between unsafe conditions and residents' health.
By Karen Jowers