The Department of Defense (DoD) has canceled plans to privatize the military commissary system after months of analysis and industry feedback. Anthony Tata, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, confirmed the abandonment of the initiative in June 2026, during an American Logistics Association meeting. Pentagon Abandons Commissary Privatization Plans According to the DeCA… Read more »
The Supreme Court issued a ruling that protects the voting rights of military members and their families. On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a verdict in the case of Watson v. Republican National Committee. The Court upheld state laws permitting election officials to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, provided the… Read more »
Lawmakers have proposed a law that would hold the federal government accountable for military sexual assault and related issues within the military. Proposed Law Would Let Troops Sue DoD For Military Sexual Trauma The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act seeks to dismantle a decades-old protection that shields the Department of Defense from certain kinds of… Read more »
Over 60% of active-duty families paid $ 1,000 out of pocket for involuntary permanent change-of-station moves in a single year, just one of many financial burdens military families face each year, according to a survey by the Military Family Advisory Network. PCS Moves Cost Families Too Much: Military Family 360 Data Report The 2025 Military… Read more »
The House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act on June 24, 2026, passing along party lines in a 34-27 vote. It goes to the House floor for review as part of the process; this is not the final vote on the Defense bill. This legislation contains a proposed 7% pay increase… Read more »
The SpouseWorks Fellowship is a Department of Defense program designed to bridge employment gaps for military spouses. Administered through Military OneSource and formerly known as the Career Accelerator, this program helps connect companies and job seekers. SpouseWorks Fellowship Program for Military Spouses This program runs for 12 weeks. It is a full-time commitment in which… Read more »
The Department of Defense established the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program to provide military spouses a network for “career readiness.” Department of Defense Announces SpouseWorks Over the years, aspects of SECO, such as the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship, have grown to provide financial relief for junior spouses pursuing technical fields. The… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a foreclosure-avoidance option to help veterans, service members, and surviving spouses keep homes purchased with a VA Loan during a temporary financial hardship. The VA Partial Claim Program allows borrowers with VA-backed mortgages to bring delinquent loans current without changing their monthly payments or interest rates. VA Announces… Read more »
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit says the Trump administration may not continue to enforce a Defense Department policy that barred transgender troops from serving in the military. The panel ruled 2-1 that the policy illegally excluded service members based on gender identity. D.C. Appeals Court… Read more »
When summer is officially here, there’s no better way to beat the heat than by enjoying your favorite water activities. Top surf and water sport brands have exclusive military discounts on everything from high-performance surfboards to scuba gear. Here is a breakdown of the best deals available to active-duty members, veterans, and military families. Military… Read more »