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New household goods shipment program ramping up this fall
U.S. Transportation Command is unifying and privatizing the military moving process.
By Karen Jowers
Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change
Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.
By Karen Jowers
Military, veterans can stream Paris Olympics coverage for free
Those in all service branches can stream NBCUniversal's coverage through a partnership with AAFES.
By Karen Jowers
Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help
Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.
By Karen Jowers
Military families: Tell us how inflation has affected you
Tell Military Times how inflation has affected your wallet and your choices.
By Karen Jowers
Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say
Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?
By Karen Jowers
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.
By Karen Jowers
Military needs better recipe for feeding troops, auditors say
A new government watchdog report argues the Pentagon can do more to steer troops toward nutritious options at military-run dining halls.
By Karen Jowers
As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help
Around-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.
By Karen Jowers
Grand jury indicts CEO of military privatized housing company
The Michaels Organization CEO has taken a leave of absence to "focus on vigorously defending himself" against racketeering allegations, the company said.
By Karen Jowers
Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves
A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.
By Karen Jowers