Spouse and Family
MOAA-Backed Bill Would Require DoD Study of Maternity Care Access
The legislation comes after reports that staffing shortages have left expectant mothers struggling to find a doctor.
The legislation comes after reports that staffing shortages have left expectant mothers struggling to find a doctor.
The chief master sergeant of the Air Force called the MOAA-supported move to restore this key benefit a "no-brainer."
The benefit likely will remain limited to those with service-connected conditions caused by serious injury or illness.
MOAA supports the bipartisan Maintaining Our Obligation to Moms Who Serve Act.
The legislation will remove a risk faced by thousands of servicemembers and their families.
The long-overdue boost was included in the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
My Army Post is designed to help leaders spread important messages and updates to their installations.
Two new provisions would cut costs and expand counseling services ... but implementation issues remain.
Granting leave without pay would eliminate a break in federal employment.
An ongoing survey helps DoD set its priorities, and will give MOAA guidance and support for its advocacy work.
Compensation for such expenses was granted in last year's National Defense Authorization Act.
The move is part of work to crack down on shoddy and sometimes hazardous conditions in military-run family housing.