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Earning and Using Compensatory Time Off
There are times when your agency may ask you to work overtime. . . writes benefits expert Reg Jones.
GI Bill Transfer Protocol Established
The Defense Department has clarified procedures service members can use to transfer their Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits to eligible family members. More
Soldier Receives Silver Star
A Fort Jackson, S.C.-based soldier received the Silver Star medal in a June 11 ceremony, for heroism he displayed during a July 13, 2008, firefight in the town of Wanat, in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province. More
AF Announces E-6 Promotions
The Air Force has promoted 7,724 staff sergeants to technical sergeant, out of a pool of 37,172 eligible airmen. More
Report Stresses Need To Curtail Civilian Deaths
Even though the troops on the ground and the pilots who provided close air support for them followed the rules of armed conflict during a May 4 firefight in Afghanistan’s Farah province, a panel of Defense Department investigators determined that more could have been done, and should be done in future operations, to ensure the safety of civilians. More
IG Seeks Help in Combating Fraud
Arnold Fields, the special inspector general in charge of monitoring compliance during Afghanistan reconstruction, wants help in eliminating fraud, waste and mismanagement of the U.S. More
MC Backs off on Land Claim
The Marine Corps announced it is no longer interested in acquiring nearly 60,000 acres of public and private land near Twentynine Palms Air Ground Combat Center, Calif. More
MC Releases 0-2 Promotion List
The Marine Corps has announced the names of second lieutenants selected in July for promotion to first lieutenant. More
Navy, MC Conduct Sexual Assault Prevention Survey
The Navy and Marine Corps are conducting joint voluntary, anonymous surveys of their ranks to determine the efficacy of their sexual assault victim intervention program, through September 1.
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AF Changes PCS Policy
Married Air Force couples who are stationed at the same base now only have to live in the same residence 12 months to meet the time on station requirement, according to a change announced June 17. More
Foreign-Language Training Scrutinized
The Defense Department needs to develop a more thorough strategic plan for organization and implementation of its foreign-language training effort, according to a June 19 report by the Government Accountability Office. More