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DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’
It’s not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.
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DoD schools diversity chief responds to ‘racism’ claims
The schools’ top diversity officer disputes that she made racially disparaging remarks against white people.
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New program opens up more jobs for overseas military spouses
Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say.
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Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress
Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.
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Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages
More virtual health care is likely to be an option.
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Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far
“DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent,” said one military family advocate.
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New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’
Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she’ll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.
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Former DoD elementary teacher convicted of sexually abusing students
Stefan Zappey of Stuttgart, Germany, taught first through third grade at Alexander M. Patch Elementary in Stuttgart from 2001 to 2021.
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New report quantifies ‘considerable’ pandemic impact on Army spouses
More than 80% of Army children dealt with child care changes.
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Parents: Here’s your chance to speak your mind about DoD schools
The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.
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DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’
It’s not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.
-
DoD schools diversity chief responds to ‘racism’ claims
The schools’ top diversity officer disputes that she made racially disparaging remarks against white people.
-
New program opens up more jobs for overseas military spouses
Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say.
-
Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress
Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.
-
Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages
More virtual health care is likely to be an option.
-
Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far
“DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent,” said one military family advocate.
-
New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’
Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she’ll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.
-
Former DoD elementary teacher convicted of sexually abusing students
Stefan Zappey of Stuttgart, Germany, taught first through third grade at Alexander M. Patch Elementary in Stuttgart from 2001 to 2021.
-
New report quantifies ‘considerable’ pandemic impact on Army spouses
More than 80% of Army children dealt with child care changes.
-
Parents: Here’s your chance to speak your mind about DoD schools
The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.
-
DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’
It’s not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.
-
DoD schools diversity chief responds to ‘racism’ claims
The schools’ top diversity officer disputes that she made racially disparaging remarks against white people.
-
New program opens up more jobs for overseas military spouses
Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say.
-
Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress
Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.
-
Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages
More virtual health care is likely to be an option.
-
Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far
“DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent,” said one military family advocate.
-
New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’
Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she’ll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.
-
Former DoD elementary teacher convicted of sexually abusing students
Stefan Zappey of Stuttgart, Germany, taught first through third grade at Alexander M. Patch Elementary in Stuttgart from 2001 to 2021.
-
New report quantifies ‘considerable’ pandemic impact on Army spouses
More than 80% of Army children dealt with child care changes.
-
Parents: Here’s your chance to speak your mind about DoD schools
The survey is open through Feb. 4 for parents of all students in DoDEA schools. Surveys for students, educators and support staff will come later.



