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Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they’ll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
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Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients
21 military treatment facilities are prioritizing bringing back Tricare for Life patients.
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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
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How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues?
Commissary officials expect to be able to “sprint through Thanksgiving.”
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Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
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Judge orders ‘immediate’ return of books removed from 5 DOD schools
The censored items included materials about slavery, Native American history, women’s history, LGBTQ history, and preventing sexual harassment and abuse.
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Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
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Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdown
In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
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DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops’ household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD’s legacy program.
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Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored,” its website says.
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Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they’ll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
-
Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients
21 military treatment facilities are prioritizing bringing back Tricare for Life patients.
-
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
-
How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues?
Commissary officials expect to be able to “sprint through Thanksgiving.”
-
Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
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Judge orders ‘immediate’ return of books removed from 5 DOD schools
The censored items included materials about slavery, Native American history, women’s history, LGBTQ history, and preventing sexual harassment and abuse.
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Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
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Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdown
In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
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DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops’ household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD’s legacy program.
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Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored,” its website says.
-
Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they’ll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
-
Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients
21 military treatment facilities are prioritizing bringing back Tricare for Life patients.
-
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
-
How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues?
Commissary officials expect to be able to “sprint through Thanksgiving.”
-
Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
-
Judge orders ‘immediate’ return of books removed from 5 DOD schools
The censored items included materials about slavery, Native American history, women’s history, LGBTQ history, and preventing sexual harassment and abuse.
-
Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
-
Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdown
In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
-
DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops’ household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD’s legacy program.
-
Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored,” its website says.
