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militarytimes. com > pay-benefits > mil-money > 08/28/2025 > stretch-your-grocery-dollars-with-bigger-commissary-deals-in-september

Stretch your grocery dollars with bigger commissary deals in September

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (436+ words) It's time to check your pantry, assess your grocery needs and make plans to stretch your grocery dollars. The Defense Commissary Agency's September Sidewalk Sale events are upon us. Extra savings will be offered on a variety of products at…...

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militarytimes. com > pay-benefits > mil-money > 08/21/2025 > dod-civilians-await-decision-on-commissary-shopping-privileges

DOD civilians await decision on commissary shopping privileges

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (559+ words) Despite the rumors, Defense Department officials haven't yet made a decision on whether to expand shopping privileges at their discount grocery stores to all DOD civilians. An ongoing pilot program at 16 commissaries, launched in December 2024, is still scheduled to run…...

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militarytimes. com > native > humana > 11/17/2025 > medicare-plans-that-support-veterans-health-your-questions-answered

Medicare Plans That Support Veterans" Health: Your Questions Answered

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (430+ words) Whether you're managing chronic conditions, coping with mental health concerns, or navigating life transitions, you deserve care that supports your full health. The FAQ below answers common questions about Medicare Advantage to help you evaluate which plan best fits your…...

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militarytimes. com > pay-benefits > mil-money > 03/18/2026 > paper-or-plastic-military-commissaries-to-charge-for-single-use-bags

Paper or plastic? Military commissaries to charge for single-use bags

4+ week, 2+ hour ago  (302+ words) This article was updated to include the commissary agency's confirmation of its annual cost to provide free bags. Commissaries will soon start charging shoppers for paper and plastic single-use bags. Starting April 6, customers will pay 5 cents each for plastic bags…...

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militarytimes. com > pay-benefits > military-benefits > health-care > 08/22/2025 > tricare-wants-your-feedback-on-its-website-experience

Tricare wants your feedback on its website experience

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (319+ words) Editor's note: As of Aug. 26, Tricare officials had met their quota for volunteers and closed registration "due to the overwhelming response from our beneficiaries," according to Defense Health Agency officials. Got an opinion on Tricare. mil, the Defense Department's military…...

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militarytimes. com > industry > techwatch > 04/10/2026 > pentagon-lockheed-martin-agree-to-47-billion-pac-3-interceptor-deal

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin agree to $4. 7 billion PAC-3 interceptor deal

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (387+ words) The Pentagon has agreed to terms with Lockheed Martin on a $4. 7 billion contract for the defense giant to accelerate production of its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor. The contract, which follows a framework agreement announced in January, will…...

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militarytimes. com > pentagon > 04/09/2026 > pentagons-ouster-of-anthropic-opens-doors-for-small-ai-rivals

Pentagon's ouster of Anthropic opens'doors for small AI rivals

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (418+ words) Small defense industry artificial intelligence startups are suddenly fielding calls from generals, combatant commanders and deep-pocketed investors, after the souring relationship between the Pentagon and its once-favored AI vendor, Anthropic, reinforced the need to diversify and increase the number of…...

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militarytimes. com > industry > techwatch > 04/07/2026 > army-receives-first-batch-of-xm8-carbines-set-to-replace-m4a1s

Army receives first batch of XM8 carbines set to replace M4 A1s

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (400+ words) The Army last week received its first shipment of XM8 carbines, a shorter, lightweight version of the newly added M7 rifle, according to a release. The design is set to replace the decades-old M4 A1 for soldiers in the close combat force. The news…...

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militarytimes. com > video > 04/06/2026 > tax-time-traps-to-avoid-money-minute

Tax Time Traps to Avoid " Money Minute

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (42+ words) Military Times Tax Time Traps to Avoid " Money Minute Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with tips on how you can avoid the scams used to steal your personal information during tax season....

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militarytimes. com > industry > techwatch > 04/06/2026 > us-army-wants-new-grenade-launcher-ammunition-to-be-able-to-destroy-drones

US Army wants new grenade launcher, ammunition to be able to destroy drones

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (480+ words) After two decades of searching for a new grenade launcher, the U. S. Army appears to be zeroing in on a choice. The Army is seeking prototypes for the Precision Grenadier System, which will replace the M203 and M320 grenade launchers. In a nod…...