Military Communities

Nationwide doorstep delivery getting closer for commissary customers

Commissary customers want and need the delivery service, officials said.

11 hours ago

Children from the Malmstrom Child Development Center play with toys Sept. 8, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman

The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.

3 days ago

Pentagon & Congress

Military families challenge Trump’s stricter federal voting rules

An organization that advocates for military voters argues a new executive order would add barriers for troops and families who vote by absentee ballot.

Families sue over ‘appalling’ conditions in Florida military housing

Fifty-six families are suing Balfour Beatty, accusing the company of “shoddy maintenance practices" at NAS Key West privatized housing.

8 days ago

Military Times 2025 PCS Guide

The landscape for PCS moves is unclear this season, but officials are taking steps for smooth moves.

14 days ago

Military child care centers see varying effects from personnel actions

The Trump administration’s efforts to cut the number of federal workers have resulted in varying effects on military child care centers.

14 days ago

Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers

Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.

2 weeks ago

Military stores prepare for tariffs, aiming to keep costs down

Military store officials expect tariffs to affect exchanges, including the availability and cost of certain items.

4 weeks ago

Waiver, payment deadlines extended for Tricare West Region

Beneficiaries now have until April 30 to obtain referral approval and point-of-service waivers and provide payment information to TriWest.

4 weeks ago

Child care, teaching positions safe from DOD civilian hiring freeze

Some key positions in military quality-of-life programs are exempt from the department's hiring freeze.

5 weeks ago

DOD schools allowed to resume athletic events this weekend after pause

Sporting events had been postponed in response to President Trump's executive order restricting government-funded travel.

6 weeks ago

Military families face four key health care deadlines by March 31

Deadlines are looming for these health care-related tasks.

6 weeks ago

Military families: Tell us about your household goods move

We want to hear the good, the bad and the ugly about how the movers treated you and your personal belongings.

6 weeks ago

Moving headaches lead military to slow new household shipping program

The transition to HomeSafe Alliance has been plagued by moving delays for families, prompting officials to take steps to mitigate the impact.

7 weeks ago

Troops, veterans to see drop in life insurance costs

Troops and veterans will pay less for life insurance starting July 1.

8 weeks ago

Military spouses still face confusion in federal return-to-office rule

Democratic lawmakers are demanding immediate action to make clear that federally employed military spouses are exempt from the rule.

8 weeks ago

Tricare snafus cause medical shortfalls for military families

Military families are struggling to get medical appointments as some health care providers drop Tricare beneficiaries due to lack of payment.

2 months ago

Federal military spouse workers exempt from return-to-office rule

Military spouses employed by the federal government are "categorically exempt" from the Trump administration's return-to-office mandate.

2 months ago

Military families to see drop in Tricare dental premiums

Some active-duty families will see their premiums drop by nearly one-third as the new Tricare Dental Program contract takes effect.

3 months ago