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DoD should review special needs health care programs to ensure they’re helping military families, watchdog says
The coverage amounts for Tricare ECHO services haven’t increased since 2009.
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Draft defense bill would halt cuts, closures of military health facilities
House members are seeking to stop the closure or reductions of services at U.S. military hospitals and clinics.
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Retired Army officer tapped to lead military commissary system
Retired Army officer Bill Fitzhugh will take over leadership of the military’s 235 grocery stores worldwide.
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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.
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Military families face four key health care deadlines by March 31
Deadlines are looming for these health care-related tasks.
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Military medical system unprepared for future conflict, experts say
Only about 10% of military general surgeons experience the patient volume and level of acute cases necessary to remain designated “combat ready.”
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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.
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Marine retiree shares a warning about this Tricare payment problem
A Marine Corps retiree has a warning for other Tricare beneficiaries about a problem that could be putting their health care coverage at risk.
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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.
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Everything troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2025
Tax deadlines are closing in fast. Here’s everything military families need to know this season.
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Nonprofit denies media access to major military medical conference
The decision to bar media from AMSUS’ conference “was at the request of speakers who want to be able to speak without attribution,” AMSUS personnel said.
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Defense Health Agency director retires abruptly
Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland has retired as director of the Defense Health Agency, officials announced Friday.
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Troops, veterans to see drop in life insurance costs
Troops and veterans will pay less for life insurance starting July 1.
