Shutdown Stalls Hegseth’s Reforms on Two Fronts as Pentagon Accelerates Cuts
The October 2025 government shutdown froze not only paychecks and programs, but also stalled the Pentagon’s most ambitious structural reforms …More
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Pentagon Signals ‘Cultural Refresh,’ EEO Process Changes for Civilian Employees
The Defense Department—see note below—has said it plans a “cultural refresh” for its civilian employees aiming to “encourage workforce rewards …More
Army Issues New Grooming Policy
The rules that address soldiers’ body composition, hairstyles, cosmetics, jewelry and standards for wearing the uniform and insignia are changing. …More
The Department of the Air Force Takes New Approach to Fitness
The Department of the Air Force is changing the way it ensures airmen and guardians are fit and ready for …More
Space Force Guardians Given Uniform Guidance
Guardians can expect to be sized and place orders for their new service dress uniforms sometime beginning later this year …More
Navy MCPON Prioritizes “System Ownership”, Top Level Facilities
John Perryman, the Navy’s seventeenth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, intends to dedicate his tenure as the service’s …More
Training Modules on Veterans’ Employment Updated
OPM has updated training modules for agency officials on veterans’ preference in hiring and for veterans and family members on …More
Pentagon Orders New Task Force, Disbands Counter‑Drone Office
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Army to create a new Joint Interagency Task Force to take control of …More
GAO: Edwards AFB, Other Installations Face Staffing Strain as DoD Pay Raises Remain on Hold
The Pentagon has yet to approve 2025 Federal Wage System rates for 87 wage areas after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …More
‘We Need to Terminate Treatment’: VA Mental Health Providers Say They Are Under Pressure to Limit Care
Veterans Affairs officials insist there are no caps on mental health care, but providers in multiple states disagree. It was …More
Air Force Temporarily Halts Some PCS Moves
Budget concerns are driving the Air Force to temporarily delay some permanent change of station moves within the continent. The …More
Defense Health Agency Offers Buyouts
The Defense Health Agency is offering buyouts to more than 700 civilian employees. Those who accept would receive lump-sum payouts, …More
Army Drops Vaccination Requirement for Childcare Workers
Paid and voluntary workers at Army childcare centers and related programs no longer will have to be vaccinated for Covid-19. …More
TRICARE Clarifies When Dental Care Falls Under Medical Coverage
TRICARE has issued a reminder to beneficiaries that while some dental procedures are covered under TRICARE medical plans only when …More
Getting Credit for Military Service in Social Security Benefits
One often overlooked benefit that federal retirees might be eligible to receive involves Social Security credit for time spent in …More
Trump to move Space Force Command From Colorado to Alabama
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday his intention to move U.S. Space Command headquarters out of Colorado to Alabama. Space Command …More
Civilian FERS Now? How to Buy Back Your Military Time if You Stand to Gain
Military time can be worth a lot if you are now a civilian FERS federal employee. But the devil is …More
Audit: Rise in ‘Severe Staffing Shortages’ at VA Medical Facilities
The number of “severe staffing shortage” occupations across VA’s medical facilities has increased by about half in the current fiscal …More
Marines Seek New Boots on the Ground
The Marine Corps is testing a new boot that would be lighter in weight, drain and breathe better and offer …More
Space Force To Assume National Guard Duties in Several States
The Space Force is set to take over all space-related missions now conducted by the Air National Guard. The Air …More
GAO: More Consistency, Timeliness Needed in OTH Discharge Appeals
Veterans who leave the service without honorable discharges are having too tough a time appealing adverse decisions, according to the …More
Can My Military Discharge be Upgraded?
Thousands of service members across all branches have been involuntarily separated from their military branch following misconduct that has resulted …More
Air Force, Army Update Personal Appearance Guidelines
The Air Force has made changes in its guidelines for personal appearances, to include new standards airmen must adhere to …More
Upgrades to Anderson Housing Coming; Navy Sec “Appalled”
The Navy has signed a contract approaching $300 million with a local construction firm to upgrade housing units at Anderson …More
Space Force Announces NCO Promotions
The Space Force announced promotions to pay grades E-5, E-6 and E-7. Of 494 eligible guardians, 90 technical sergeants are …More
VA Expands Burial Benefits
Certain veterans who enter hospice care after being discharged from VA medical or nursing care facilities could now qualify for …More
DoD Sets Policies on ‘Havana Syndrome’ Claims
DoD has set policies on claims for compensation from federal and military personnel and family members for health effects of …More
Court Expands Paid Military Leave Rights for Federal Employees; How to File
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has significantly expanded the rights of federal employees who also serve in the military …More
Steps Taken To Reduce PCS Moves
Service members and their families would be subjected to permanent change of station moves less frequently, under a directive put …More
DoDEA Reorganization To Begin
The Department of Defense Education Activity will undergo a reorganization in the coming months that Pentagon leadership believes would position …More
