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DOD releases 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing rates
December 15, 2023 — Basic allowance for housing rates for 2024 will increase by an average of 5.4%. The new rates take effect Jan. 1, 2024.  ... MORE

Service members can now sign up for tax-free Dependent Care Spending Accounts
November 16, 2023 — With open season for federal benefits now underway, service members can for the first time take advantage of the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account... MORE

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Hicks calls on civilian, military leaders to preserve success of all-volunteer force
November 8, 2023 — Maintaining healthy civil-military relations and taking care of service members is critical to maintaining the success of the Defense Department's all-volunteer force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE

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Retiring SEAC calls on Americans to support service members
November 6, 2023 — While U.S. service members come from society, no one should "mistake the warrior few with the society they serve," outgoing Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López said... MORE

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Military well prepared for civilian transition, official says
October 19, 2023 — Service members are better prepared for their transition to civilian life today than at any other time in history, the acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said... MORE

DOD hosts childcare summit to give military families, providers voice
September 18, 2023 — Pentagon leaders gathered input from service members and their spouses, child development experts and early childhood educators to improve the Defense Department's child care programs... MORE

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Deputy Defense Secretary underscores DOD's commitment to suicide prevention
September 7, 2023 — The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE

Col. Daniel Voorhies, 341st Missile Wing vice commander, holds a sign reading, “You Matter” for Airmen entering the installation Sept. 9, 2022 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

Big changes coming to improve PCS process: Pet reimbursements will rise, one company handling all moves
August 21, 2023 — This Permanent Change of Station season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the realm of relocations. Other changes are underway to enhance future moves and the overall experience for military personnel and their families... MORE

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Secretary of Defense praises outgoing Army Chief of Staff
August 7, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the stewardship of Gen. James C. McConville as he relinquished his duties as Army chief of staff Aug. 4... MORE

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Executive order changes how military handles sexual assaults
August 2, 2023 — The president signed an executive order that changes how some crimes — including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and murder — are handled within the military justice system... MORE

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Army chief nominee cites warfighting, recruiting as top priorities
July 13, 2023 — Army Gen. Randy A. George, who was nominated to serve as the chief of staff of the U.S. Army, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about what his priorities would be if he is confirmed... MORE

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DOD Issues Exceptional Family Member Program policy
June 26, 2023 — The Defense Department issued its own Exceptional Family Member Program, a move that ensures consistency across the services for military families with special needs. ... MORE

Biden moves to improve opportunities for military spouses
June 12, 2023 — President Joe Biden signed an executive order designed to strengthen economic opportunities for military and veteran spouses, caregivers and survivors... MORE

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Back on track: DOD fellowship guides military spouse's workforce return
May 25, 2023 — For military spouses, finding employment can be difficult and daunting, especially after a big move. Thankfully, a new program placing military spouses into fellowships is already reaping dividends. ... MORE

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Austin: Service to Nation is highest calling
May 16, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stressed the importance of service to community and country during his commencement speech at Fayetteville State University, North Carolina... MORE

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Brandon Act aims to improve mental health support
May 8, 2023 — The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said... MORE

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Service members get extended parental leave
March 31, 2023 — The Defense Department issued a new policy to provide 12 weeks of paid, non-chargeable parental leave to service members who have a child through birth, adoption or a long-term foster care placement of at least 24 months... MORE

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Secretary of Defense presses ahead with recommendations from suicide prevention committee
March 17, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has implemented the first of the recommendations made by the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee to address and prevent suicide in the military... MORE

Lethal, resilient, agile joint force basis for defense budget request
March 14, 2023 — The fiscal 2024 defense budget request is driven by the requirements of the National Defense Strategy and fully enmeshed with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's move to take care of the people of the department... MORE

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Secretary of Defense charts path forward in message to force
March 3, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III released a message to the force March 2 reinforcing the Defense Department's priorities and charting the way forward... MORE

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