New Operation Iraqi Freedom Rotation Set
The Department of Defense announced June 20 additional major units scheduled to deploy as part of the next Operation Iraqi …More
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson announced June 21 that VA will provide one year of free credit monitoring …More
Navy Raises Tuition Assistance Limits
The Navy is raising the limits on Tuition Assistance (TA) available to active-duty officer and enlisted members. Sailors are now …More
House Abstains from Key NDAA Benefits
The House and Senate have passed their versions of the fiscal 2007 Defense Authorization Act, and joint conferees will resolve …More
Disabled Veterans’ Benefits Bill Becomes Law
On June 15, President Bush signed the Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Act of 2006 into law. One provision authorizes …More
Flag Amendment Fails by One Vote
With a count of 66 ayes and 34 nays, the proposed amendment by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, to authorize Congress …More
Commissaries: Stock Essentials Now
The Defense Commissary Agency kicked off an awareness campaign this month encouraging military families to keep nonperishable foods, water and …More
Navy Conducts Compass Conference
Naval Station Norfolk, Va., hosted the latest Compass Conference for Navy spouses June 6. This is a program to tell …More
AF Changes SRB Program for 14 Specialties
Headquarters Air Force has announced the following changes to its Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program. Added, effective June 1, 2006: 1C6X1, …More
More Sailor Boots on the Ground
The Navy now has more Sailors on shore duty in Central Command’s areas of operation than aboard ship under Central …More
MOAA Disturbed About DACMC Retirement Proposals
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) has expressed concerns about DACMC’s recommendations to implement “civilian-style” changes to the military …More
DACMC Issues Final Report
The Defense Advisory Committee on Military Compensation (DACMC) released its final report June 8. The report recommends vesting service members …More
Senate to Tackle Key Reid Amendments
Although the Senate had been expected to delay action on the fiscal 2007 Defense Authorization Bill this year as it …More
Legion Says Lawsuit Not the Answer
Addressing the loss of 26.5 million database records by the Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion commander Thomas L. Bock …More
DoD Enters Database Theft Aftermath
When the Defense Department learned June 1 that current service members are at risk from the VA’s recent loss of …More
Happy Birthday U.S. Army
The publisher and staff of Armed Forces News send hearty congratulations to the United States Army on the occasion of …More
AFSA Chastises AF for HDIP Lag
Although the fiscal 2005 National Defense Authorization Act authorized Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) for enlisted firefighters, the Air Force …More
Some VA Prostate Biopsy Tools Possibly Infected
Certain veterans who were given prostate biopsies at Veterans Affairs medical facilities between 1997 and 2001 may face a small …More
House Proposes Free Monthly Mailing
The House version of the fiscal 2007 defense authorization bill would authorize monthly free postage for one parcel weighing up …More
AF Offers Voluntary Early Retirements
As a result of the Fiscal 2006 National Defense Authorization Act, the Air Force is offering voluntary retirements to officers …More
Rates Change for Foreign Language Proficiency Pay
The Defense Department recently approved new Foreign Language Proficiency Pay rates that will increase entitlements for eligible and qualified military …More
AF Reserve Opens To Released Lieutenants
Air Force lieutenants involuntarily separated as a result of force reductions have until Aug. 1 to join the Air Force …More
Navy Reserve Advancement Opportunity Surges
Now that the Navy’s drawdown is ending, promotion opportunities for the Navy Reserve are set to spike. For example, the …More
IRAs Open For Combat Zone Warriors
On May 29, President Bush signed the Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities (HERO) Act, which will allow service members to contribute …More
Database Theft Suits Begin
Five veterans’ groups have instituted a class-action lawsuit against the federal government over the theft of a database containing personal …More
VA Database Theft Becomes Debacle
After announcing on June 3 that last month’s theft of personal data for 26.5 million veterans included names, Social Security …More
Bush Signs Funeral Anti-protest Law
President Bush signed the Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act on Memorial Day. The act bars protests within 300 feet …More
Navy Reduces Commissioned Service Requirement
Selected Navy officers with prior enlisted service may now request retirement after eight years of commissioned service instead of the …More
Army Considers GI Bill Transferability
The Defense Department has notified congressional leaders that the Army is developing a plan to transfer GI Bill benefits to …More
AF Reconsiders Retention for 192 Lieutenants
The Air Force recently notified 844 lieutenants that the April 2006 Force Shaping Board did not select them for retention. …More
