May 30, 2025 DOD Makes Plans to Reduce Discretionary PCS Budget by Half Over Next 5 Years The Defense Department directed military departments to look at how their services could reduce their discretionary permanent change of station move budgets as a way to increase geographic stability to families, increase department efficiency and reduce costs for the department.
May 22, 2025 Hegseth Directs Changes to Address Shortfalls in Household Movement System Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families.
April 9, 2025 Senior Enlisted Leaders Say Lethality Tied to Service Members' Quality of Life The Defense Department's ability to be a lethal fighting force can be linked to the quality of life for America's warfighters and their families.
Nov. 27, 2024 Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Honors Service Members in Thanksgiving Message Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered a message of gratitude, paying tribute to the sacrifices of U.S. service members, civilian personnel and their families.
Oct. 4, 2024 Get the Facts About Mental Health and Security Clearances Seeking mental health support does not pose a risk to gaining or keeping a national security clearance and can help you resolve underlying mental health issues that could negatively affect you, your family or your career.
June 11, 2024 DOD will offer reimbursements for breast milk shipping expenses Under New Policy The Defense Department has issued a new policy to cover costs associated with the shipment of breast milk during permanent change of station moves.
March 27, 2024 Pentagon official spotlights top units, leaders to drive culture of safety across DOD A senior Pentagon official is shining a bright light on top performing leaders as part of the Defense Department's mission to drive safety and risk management throughout the total force and take care of those who serve.
March 13, 2024 DOD amends assisted reproductive services policy for severely ill and injured active duty service members DOD amended its policy covering assisted reproductive technology services to expand access for severely ill and injured active duty service members.
Jan. 25, 2024 For Service Members, Access to Mental Health Care Streamlined Under Brandon Act The Brandon Act has greatly simplified and sped up the process of helping service members get mental health treatment if they need it.
Jan. 16, 2024 DOD expands pilot program to renew USID cards online As part of an expansion of a Defense Department pilot program that kicked off in February 2023, most Uniformed Services Identification, or USID, card holders can now renew their cards online and receive them in the mail.