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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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More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
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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 request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops’ checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.
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Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program
No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
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Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety
“We expected an increase, but didn’t quite expect this,” said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
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How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families
The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.
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Financial resources for troops if the government shutdown stops pay
From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.
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Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department’s history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should “move cautiously,” one senator said.
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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%.
-
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.
-
More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
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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 request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops’ checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.
-
Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program
No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
-
Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety
“We expected an increase, but didn’t quite expect this,” said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
-
How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families
The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.
-
Financial resources for troops if the government shutdown stops pay
From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.
-
Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department’s history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should “move cautiously,” one senator said.
-
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.
-
More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
-
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 request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops’ checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.
-
Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program
No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
-
Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety
“We expected an increase, but didn’t quite expect this,” said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
-
How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families
The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.
-
Financial resources for troops if the government shutdown stops pay
From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.
-
Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department’s history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should “move cautiously,” one senator said.













