


DoD aims for more consistent support for special needs families
The policy aims to standardize the services provided to special needs families, but one advocate says it doesn't go far enough.

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Pre-K for 4-year-olds to start in the fall at this DoD school in Japan
If the school system gets funding, DoDEA officials plan to start phasing in the pre-K program at more schools in the fall of 2024.

More families file claims against Navy for Hawaii water contamination
Another 1,002 people have filed claims seeking monetary damages related to current and future medical care due to the fuel-tainted water.

Employment proposal may help military spouses, but it could hurt, too
Would giving military spouses USERRA protections help them, or discourage companies from hiring them?

Proposed housing council would give military families a voice
Military members and spouses, housing advocates and various professionals, such as experts in HVAC and home inspections, would be part of the council.

Health officials reverse decision on pregnant women at Kadena Air Base
'It’s what we were hoping for, that the pregnant mothers would be able to deliver on Okinawa," said one advocate for Kadena families.

Nearly $2M available for military families in Guam after typhoon
Relief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.

How successful are military spouses in getting federal contracts?
Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.

Advocates decry ‘chilling effect’ of housing companies’ subpoenas
Housing advocates oppose efforts to force them to provide confidential information they say could dissuade military families from seeking their help.

Child care debate at Camp Bull Simons continues as families struggle
Children's safety is a big concern, Air Force general says.

Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean
Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.

New Tricare dental rates take effect
Increases went into effect May 1.

Proposal would expand free credit monitoring to military families
More service members would get the free credit monitoring, and family members, too, if the proposal becomes law.

Will Air Force concerns delay Army child care center in Florida?
There's no shortage of child care centers in the Army, Army general says. It's the staffing shortage.

Expansion of commissary doorstep delivery program on hold, for now
Prices for home delivery in the commissary pilot program have more than quadrupled as officials try to find a way to make the program work.

‘Poop falling from the ceiling’ shows military housing issues persist
Senator hears from military spouses as part of his two-year effort to improve housing at Fort Gordon and elsewhere.

Gaps in military housing improvements lead to frustration, confusion
Lack of clarity for tenant advocates and dispute resolution processes are problematic, the Government Accountability Office reports.
