Support for Repeal of 'Widow's Tax' Higher than Ever, Military Coalition Tells Congress
Veterans and military groups are pushing for change in the upcoming defense bill.
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Most Army Families Say They'd Move Off-Base If They Could to Escape Poor Housing
The Army Inspector General issued a bleak report on the poor housing conditions faced by military families.
Ramstein Offers Families Base Housing in Exchange for Providing Child Care
Ramstein is rolling out a first-of-its-kind program aimed at easing the chronic shortage of child care providers.
VA Seeking Input on FSGLI Coverage for Stillborn Children
The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing easier-to-understand regulations for stillborn coverage.
FSGLI For Stillborn Children
Recent legal changes now allow FSGLI coverage for stillborn children
Terminally Ill Military Kids Can Now Receive Both Treatment and Hospice
Parents of children with terminal illness covered by Tricare no longer have to choose between treatment and end-of-life care.
Should Low-Income Military Families Get a Food Allowance? White House Says No
A provision in the House defense policy bill would create an entitlement to cover food and other needs.
CHAMPVA Recipients Can Now Get Prescriptions Online from the VA
The online pharmacy program makes getting prescriptions easy and fast.
In Reversal, DoD Will Let Wounded Warriors Transfer GI Bill Benefits
The DoD announced the strict no-extension, no-transfer policy will not apply to currently serving Purple Heart recipients.
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