by Asa Rhoden | Jan 15, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base, Quality of Life
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins announced a plan to overhaul the Veterans Health Administration, creating a centralized, streamlined system, Military Times reported. The goal is to better support healthcare infrastructure by optimizing how resources are used. ...
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 14, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base, Quality of Life
The Pentagon has announced the cost-of-living allowances for service members in 2026, increasing the number of service members receiving the payments by 66,000, up to 127,000 total, Air & Space Forces Magazine reported. The increase will nearly double the cost of...
by Asa Rhoden | Dec 19, 2025 | On Base, Quality of Life
The Commander, Navy Installations Command recently announced new funding to go toward sailors’ quality of life, including $75 million in targeted improvements and another $300 million in more general major sustainment projects. “Quality of service is inseparable from...
by Asa Rhoden | Dec 12, 2025 | NDAA, On Base, Quality of Life
As a part of the NDAA passed in the House this week, Congress would closely monitor efforts to downsize military hospitals and clinics, Military Times reported. The Joint Chiefs of Staff and service surgeons general are required to review any future changes and report...
by Asa Rhoden | Dec 3, 2025 | Defense Budget, On Base, Quality of Life
The Pentagon organized a Barracks Task Force in October to create a new investment plan for military housing, and last week announced $1.2 billion in funding, Task and Purpose reported. About $400 million will go toward “immediate work,” with the remaining $800...
by Asa Rhoden | Oct 30, 2025 | On Base, Quality of Life
Tyndall Opens New Rec Center Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their brand-new Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Outdoor Recreation & Marina Complex, according to an Air Force story. The marina will host such amenities as...
by Asa Rhoden | Sep 9, 2025 | Congress, On Base, Quality of Life
Chief Naval Officer Adm. Daryl Caudle outlined his priorities in a memo and an X post last week. He said he envisions “a Navy built in the Foundry, forged in the Fleet, and ready to Fight.” Among the goals he outlined are: Providing sailors and their families “with...
by ADC | Sep 8, 2025 | In Our Communities, On Base, Quality of Life
Maryland Hosts Summit on Resources for Vets, Military Families Maryland’s Department of Veterans and Military Families recently hosted a summit at Joint Base Andrews focused on improving support for service members, veterans and their families, dcmilitary.com...
by Asa Rhoden | Aug 21, 2025 | On Base, Quality of Life
At Fort Hood, Texas, The Army is piloting a change to the meal entitlement program, known as the Flexible Eating and Expanded Dining plan. The expansion allows for service members to use their allotment to purchase from Army and Air Force Exchange vendors, an Army...
