Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilianReapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.By Connie Mabin3 weeks ago
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records systemThe nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Missile Defense Agency boss had affairs with subordinates: IG reportThe agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patientsA Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and moreA New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.By Davis Winkie, Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III3 months ago
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemicIn one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Congress approves Space Force part-timers, but still no Space GuardA new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops.By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Why was Defense Secretary Austin’s hospital stay kept secret for days?Members of Congress and Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago
Senior intel official sexually harassed woman at work, report findsThe overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Troops set for largest pay boost in 22 years under defense plan President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month.By Leo Shane III5 months ago