A dispute over who qualifies for “Gold Star” status has divided the families of deceased U.S. troops and compelled the Biden administration to conduct a review.
Civilians who face unexpected medical costs while applying to serve in the military could receive financial assistance under a new bill that lawmakers believe will help with recruiting.
The House Armed Services Committee will consider a proposal next week that will give junior enlisted troops a 15% basic pay raise on top of a 4.5% raise for all service members.
Service members and their families at 14 military installations can now move to their next duty stations using a new streamlined system for shipping their belongings designed to overcome longstanding problems with military moves.
A temporary waiver in effect through Thursday allows active-duty and retired military personnel on TRICARE health plans to refill prescriptions without additional approval from prescribing doctors.
The military’s approach to preventing fatigue is fragmented and requires greater oversight to prevent potentially fatal accidents and help sleep-deprived service members, a government watchdog agency said this week.
The lawsuit claims Wells Fargo failed to follow the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which allows loan debts to be cut to a 6% interest rate after service members are called to duty.
American forces are not yet being kicked out of Niger, a top Pentagon policymaker told House lawmakers Thursday just days after the country’s military junta announced it was severing ties with the U.S. military.
