VA Opens Crisis Services to All Vets
Any veteran who is considering suicide can now visit any Department of Veterans Affairs facility for treatment and help – …More
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Vet Attending Yale Divinity School Loses GI Bill Appeal; 36 Month Max
Veterans who have multiple periods of service have lost some flexibility – and the opportunity for remuneration of costs – …More
Army Offers Promotion Incentives
Soldiers who refer people to their local recruiting stations could qualify for promotion incentives. The service’s Soldier Referral Program is …More
Navy Updates Parental Leave Policy
The Navy is the latest service to update its parental leave policy, in accordance with the recent change in the …More
Airmen Honored for Rescue Operation; Spain to Nigeria
Two airmen received the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) medal and three others were awarded Air Medals, for actions that took …More
Military Spouse Jobs: Fellowship Pilot Established
Military spouses could be eligible to take part in a 12-week paid fellowship program, aimed at expanding their employment opportunities. …More
SBP Open Season Underway; DIC Offset Ends
Retirees, eligible members and former members who are awaiting retired pay who are not enrolled in either the Survivor Benefit …More
Working Dog Registry Launched
The Defense Department has launched a registry for military working dogs, which will keep track of morbidity and mortality when …More
McConville Reaches Out for Recruits
Gen. James McConville, the chief of staff, wants more young people to consider joining the Army. “What we need help …More
Military Parental Leave Expanded
Parental leave has changed with the start of the new year. Service members who give birth, are non-birth parents, and …More
Base Name Changes Get Underway
The Pentagon has begun the process of renaming Army installations that honored Confederate generals. Here is a list of the …More
DAF Changes Body Composition Standards
Airmen and guardians will now have to meet a waste-to-height ratio (WHtR) standard in order to pass the Body Composition …More
Navy Outlines Basic Needs Allowance Requirements
Sailors now have clear details regarding the requirements they must meet in order to qualify for the Basic Needs Allowance …More
Guidance Needed on Service Requirement Following Cyber Training
While the Navy and Air Force clearly state that active-duty members who receive advanced cyber training are required to stay …More
Toxic Exposure Victims Begin Getting Treatment
Veterans who are sick because of toxic exposure, and their survivors, will begin getting the treatment and benefits they need …More
Marine Corps Shelves Tape Tests
Marines will no longer be subjected to tape tests to determine if they meet fitness standards. Following up on a …More
Soldier Becomes First Female Abrams Master Gunner
A Fort Hood, Texas-based soldier, Sgt. Cinthia Ramirez, has become the first female to complete the Army’s M1A2 Abrams Master …More
Navy Delays Charge Card Requirement
The Navy is holding off on a plan to require all sailors to use a government charge card to pay …More
Air Force, Space Force Promotion Boards To See Advanced Academic Degrees
Air Force and Space Force promotion boards that consider captains and majors for promotion to major and lieutenant colonel will …More
Defense Spending Bill Signed with 4.6 Percent Pay Raise
Service members and civilian employees will get a 4.6-percent raise in basic pay Jan. 1, under the $857.9 billion 2023 …More
Child Care, Health Addressed in Defense Spending Bill
The 2023 defense-spending bill addresses several areas of child care, health and justice. Should a dependent die, service members who …More
Changes in Military Justice
Service members charged with certain offenses would be guaranteed that residual and prosecutorial duties related to their cases would be …More
TRICARE Coverage Premiums Are Rising
Some TRICARE beneficiaries covered under the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) will pay more in premiums in 2023. While …More
What Service Members Need to Know About the Current Vaccine Mandate
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with strong support on both …More
What is a Loss of Jurisdiction and How Can it Impact My Security Clearance?
A loss of jurisdiction in the security clearance adjudication process can be a major red flag for employers and potential …More
BAH: Increase in Military Housing Allowance for 2023
Basic allowance for housing rates are going up 12.1 percent on average for 2023, the Pentagon has announced, reflecting variable …More
House Passes ’23 Defense-Spending Bill with 4.6 Percent Raise
Service members would receive a 4.6-percent raise in basic pay on Jan. 1, under terms of the House version of …More
More TAP Participation Urged
More outgoing service members should take part in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) before they hang up the uniform, the …More
Ship To Bear Name of Fierce Iraq War Battles
The Navy will name its next America-class amphibious assault ship the USS Fallujah (LHA 9), in commemoration of two tough …More
Air Force Commander Questions Continued High Telework Levels
More uniformed and civilian employees should return to the office and curtail the telework they have conducted since the Covid-19 …More
