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On the Radar: Government Shutdown, Military Pay & Pentagon Press Rules

Military news roundup covering Day 17 of the government shutdown threatening military pay, Defense Secretary Hegseth's decision to keep military moves...

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account: Pre-Tax Medical Savings for Military

Military families can save hundreds on healthcare expenses with the Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HFSA). Available for active duty, reserves, and guard...

On the Radar: Ukraine Fund, Pentagon Grooming Rules, PCS Delays & Navy Housing

Weekly military news roundup covering Ukraine's $3.5 billion NATO-backed weapons fund, Pentagon's stricter facial hair policy threatening troop separation,...

Pentagon PCS Reimbursement Crisis Leaves Military Families in Financial Limbo

A 2025 government audit reveals how delayed PCS reimbursements are forcing Army and Marine Corps families into debt during relocations. The shift from...

Smart Shopping Tips for Military Families: Save Time and Money with BJ's Wholesale Club

Military life moves fast with PCS moves, deployments, and surprise expenses. Learn practical shopping strategies including meal planning, batch cooking, and...

VA Travel Reimbursement: Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Money Back

Learn the exact steps to get reimbursed for VA appointment travel. Covers qualification requirements (30% disability rating, service-connected care, income...

Congress Backs 3.8% Military Pay Raise for Fiscal Year 2026

Congress endorses a 3.8% military pay raise for fiscal year 2026, following the federal formula tied to private sector wage growth. Both House and Senate Armed...

On the Radar: 2025 Military Year in Review & the $1,776 Warrior Dividend

A comprehensive year-end review of 2025's most significant military developments. Covers recruiting momentum, housing cost pressures, cultural policy changes,...

Military Exchanges End Penny Use -- Cash Rounded to Nickel

The U.S. Mint has stopped producing pennies after 238 years as production costs exceed their value. Starting January 1st, Army and Air Force exchanges will...

On the Radar: 2026 BAH Rates, Defense Bill & Army-Navy Game

This week's military news roundup covers the release of 2026 BAH rates with 4.2% average increases, the House passing the $900 billion National Defense...

On the Radar: Military Pay, Pentagon Press Restrictions & Move Privatization

Government shutdown enters day 17 with military pay threatened by political deadlock. Emergency R&D funds secured mid-month payments, but end-of-month pay...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown Pay Delays & Pentagon Reforms

Weekly military news briefing covering government shutdown impacts on military pay delays, Secretary Hegseth's sweeping Pentagon reforms including grooming...

On the Radar: Pentagon Grooming Changes, PCS Delays & Ukraine Fund

This week's military briefing covers Ukraine's $3.5B NATO weapons fund, Pentagon grooming policy changes affecting all branches, PCS reimbursement delays...

Are You About to Lose Your Military Retirement Benefits & Can You?