Pentagon targets fewer moves for troops to cut PCS costs
The Pentagon directed service branches to cut the amount of money spent on moving troops and their families in half by fiscal 2030.
By Karen Jowers
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Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programs
VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need.
Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger
Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.
Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers
Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers
What troops need to know about life insurance in 2025
Learn about the latest life insurance changes and more as part of Military Times' 2025 Pay and Benefits Guide.
By Karen Jowers
VA crisis line workers say mission will be harmed by in-office mandate
Veteran crisis lines going remote yielded more opportunities to expand and offer more help. Return-to-office mandates complicate that mission, workers say.
By Jerry Wu