Expert's View:
The High-3
Last week I talked about what’s included in basic pay, and what isn’t. . . writes benefits expert Reg Jones.
Court Nullifies Stolen Valor Act
A federal appeals court has declared that the Stolen Valor Act, a 2006 law that bars persons from wearing or claiming ownership of military decorations they did not earn, is unconstitutional. More
Gates Will Likely Resign
Defense Secretary Robert M. More
Dried Plasma May Soon Become Available
In an effort to address the preponderance of survivable battlefield injuries involving blood loss, Army health officials are considering the reintroduction of dried plasma to battlefield treatment kits for the first time since the 1960s. More
Navy Set To End Paper Records
The Navy is reminding sailors who have not yet created electronic self-service accounts to gain access to their personnel records that as of Sept. More
Enlisted Warfare Qualifications Now Mandatory
All sailors are now required to meet initial enlisted warfare qualifications. More
Bill Would Change Education Benefits
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee has approved a measure that would increase Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. More
Changes Continue as BRAC Deadline Approaches
Defense Department installations officials say that the plan to relocate 123,000 military and civilian employees under provisions mandated by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission is continuing apace. More
Group Seeks Expansion of Spousal Benefit
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is decrying a July 20 decision by the Pentagon to limit eligibility for the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program to spouses of junior service members. More
Changes Continue as BRAC Deadline Approaches
Defense Department installations officials say that the plan to relocate 123,000 military and civilian employees under provisions mandated by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission is continuing apace. More
Navy Offers Recruiting Incentives, 08/20/10
Army Releases 0-4 Chaplain Selections, 08/20/10
AF Releases E-8 Promotion List, 08/20/10
AF Officer Promotions Announced, 08/20/10
GAO: Environmental Compliance Does Not Hinder Training, 08/20/10
Army Mental Health Study: More ‘Dwell Time’ Needed, 08/20/10
Street-View Imagery of Bases Banned, 08/20/10
Bills To Aid Service Members Who Seek Green Cards Pass, 08/20/10
Adm. Fallon, CENTCOM Chief, Steps Down, 08/20/10
Services Meet February Recruiting Goals, 08/20/10
Automatic TSP Enrollment Begins, 08/13/10
DoD Demands WikiLeaks Return Documents, 08/13/10
Navy To Test New NWU, 08/13/10
Questions Raised About Privatized Lodging, 08/13/10
Notifications Hinder Some Citizenship Approvals, 08/13/10
TRICARE Retired Reserve Rules Published, 08/13/10
Stationary Bike Test Will Change, 08/13/10
Test Site for Quicker VA Payouts Selected, 08/13/10
Bills Would Mandate Lump-Sum Payouts, 08/13/10
DoD Commits To Disabled Vets’ Businesses, 07/23/10
AF Launches New Dress Standards Site, 07/23/10
AF Releases NCO Retraining Dates, 07/23/10
Navy To Offer New PFA, IA Software, 07/23/10
Nondual Status Increase Plan Gets Hill Support, 07/23/10
TRICARE Offers New Formulary Tool, 07/23/10
PCS Family Escort Rules Change, 07/23/10
First PCS Stop: The Web, 07/23/10
‘Fit but Unsuitable’ Draws Criticism, 07/23/10
Watchdog: EFV Program Needs Further Look, 07/09/10
VA Moves Toward Paperless Claims, 07/09/10
Chile Assistance Medal Available, 07/09/10
AF Delays Colonel SERB, 07/09/10
End to Iraq Mission in Sight, 07/09/10
Petraeus Assumes Afghanistan Command, 07/09/10
TRICARE, Medicare Changes Delayed, 07/09/10
Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended, 07/09/10