Sailors can now choose housing allowance based on family location The Navy will now offer sailors the choice of getting basic allowance for housing based on where their dependents are located.By Diana Stancy5 weeks ago
Pentagon to unveil new programs to boost quality of life for troopsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is traveling to Maxwell Air Force Base, where he will discuss goals to lower living costs for troops and their families.By Noah Robertson6 weeks ago
Homelessness among veterans jumps more than 7%The rise comes after years of progress in reducing the number of veterans facing stable housing issues.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.By Karen Jowers10 months ago
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issuesSenators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.By Karen Jowers11 months ago
OpinionWhat states can do to help veterans experiencing homelessnessIn the United States, a critical yet often overlooked area of public investment is transitional housing for veterans.By Michael Embrich11 months ago
VA again found homes for 38K struggling vets in 2023Department outreach efforts have helped nearly 80,000 veterans since the start of 2022.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.By Karen Jowers11 months ago
Army secretary tours Fort Eisenhower homes after Senate probe, auditsArmy Times accompanied the Army's top civilian on an inspection of family homes at the Georgia post.By Davis Winkie12 months ago
Fort Liberty private housing lawsuit inches toward settlementA lawsuit was filed in June 2020 against affiliates of Fort Liberty's housing provider. Here's the latest on the case.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer13 months ago
Army lead-based paint audit leads to scrutiny from CongressThe lawmakers' letter came after a Sept. 21 Army Times story first revealed the inadequate oversight.By Davis Winkie13 months ago
Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and moreLandlords' rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be "a bit of the dark side of capitalism."By Karen Jowers13 months ago