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Military seeks funding for universal prekindergarten at DoD schools

The Biden administration has requested funding for full-day prekindergarten at military schools worldwide. → Read More

DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’

It's not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts. → Read More

DoD schools diversity chief responds to ‘racism’ claims

The schools' top diversity officer disputes that she made racially disparaging remarks against white people. → Read More

New program opens up more jobs for overseas military spouses

Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say. → Read More

Pentagon awards Tricare contracts worth $136 billion, to start in 2024

TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues. → Read More

Are you missing out on interest rate savings under federal law?

Fewer than 1 in 10 activated Guard and reserve members received an interest rate reduction on their eligible auto loans. → Read More

Is it too late to vote absentee in Georgia runoff for US Senate?

Overseas U.S. citizens and military can request and receive the ballot electronically, but you must mail the ballot back. → Read More

Why do US presidents ‘pardon’ turkeys at Thanksgiving?

President George H. W. Bush granted the first official “pardon” of a turkey in 1989, a tradition that continues today. → Read More

Bidens to serve up ‘Friendsgiving’ dinner for military families

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine is preparing the troops a holiday meal. → Read More

Thousands of pharmacies can rejoin Tricare network after Kroger exits

Many never received a proposed contract for the 2023 retail network, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association. → Read More

Beware of scammers charging you to file for benefits

'These companies are making millions off of our veterans.' → Read More

Is it too late to vote by absentee ballot?

You need to act quickly to make sure you meet your state's deadlines. → Read More

Court rejects bid protest over $6.2 billion contract for moving troops

If the transition continues, the new system would be moving troops and families in peak season 2024. → Read More

Is your pharmacy among the 15,000 leaving the Tricare network?

Many community pharmacies leave the network Monday, and a new requirement for specialty meds for cancer and other complex conditions takes effect Jan. 1. → Read More

Big changes in your savings plan have taken effect

There are more options for saving in your Thrift Savings Plan, but there are costs. → Read More

How the Thrift Savings Plan made Coast Guardsman a millionaire

This military TSP millionaire said his parents encouraged him to start saving part of his salary early, and it's paid off for him. → Read More

100 lawmakers question changes affecting access to Tricare pharmacies

Nearly 15,000 community and independent pharmacies declined to accept new terms, including reimbursement rates, and will leave the Tricare network. → Read More

This Coast Guardsman became a millionaire with his Thrift Savings Plan

This military TSP millionaire said his parents encouraged him to start saving part of his salary early, and it's paid off for him. → Read More

Feds allege online lender ‘overcharged and deceived’ troops, families

Troops had to agree to a monthly membership fee before they could get a loan, feds allege. → Read More

2017 CFC kicks off with new fee setup, fewer charities ... and delays

A planned web portal isn't online, and a full list of charities isn't available. → Read More