Safe Haven Extended for Navy Katrina Victims
Dependents of Navy personnel who were affected by Hurricane Katrina have been approved for extensions of their “Safe Haven” benefits …More
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The Air Force’s Personnel Services Delivery transformation (PSD) has instituted technology that allows Airmen to perform routine personnel transactions via …More
Navy Expands GWOT Expeditionary Locations
The Navy has added the following designated geographical locations for eligibility for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal: Algeria, …More
Union Grades VA Phone Assistance “F”
In written testimony presented March 16 to the House Veterans’ Affairs subcommittee on disability compensation and memorial affairs, a federal …More
Panel Inundated by Tricare Mail
Last week the House Armed Services military personnel subcommittee convened a special hearing on the Defense Department’s plan for increases …More
DoD Sticks to Tricare Hike Plan
Although the Defense Department has pledged to work with Congress on its plan for steep hikes in Tricare fees for …More
AAFES Explains Lower Price Policy
Lt. Col. Debra Pressley, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s chief of Corporate Communications, has reviewed the AAFES “We’ll …More
AF Reserve Fitness Stats Go South
In 2003, 76 percent of unit reservists took the fitness test and 98.9 percent passed their assessments. Two years later, …More
Arrears-of-Pay Update
When a military retiree dies, the government owes the retiree’s beneficiary the retired pay for the part of the month …More
RC Deployment Rate Drops
By the end of 2005, Reserve and Guard forces accounted for almost 50 percent of the combat troops deployed to …More
Marines Authorize Retroactive CAR Awards
On the heels of an order from the Marine commandant authorizing award of the Combat Action Ribbon for appropriate conduct …More
‘Phishing’ Scam Targets TSP Participants
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board alerted Thrift Savings Plan participants of a “phishing” scam in a March 17 memo, …More
MOAA Proposes Tricare Cost Savings
The Military Offices Association of America has proposed a list of 15 items that could make Tricare more cost-effective, as …More
DoD Postpones Tricare Fee Hikes
The Defense Department has rescinded its notification to Tricare contractors to begin a plan to double and triple Tricare fees …More
Army Relaxes Tattoo Policy
The Army has revised its policy on tattoos in an effort to bolster recruitment of highly-qualified individuals who might otherwise …More
VA Bill Would Give Vets Attorney Rights
Rep. Lane Evans, D-Ill., ranking minority member on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., ranking minority …More
Navy to Delay Some PCS Moves
The Navy will delay permanent change of station (PCS) orders this fiscal year for approximately 3,800 Navy personnel until October …More
Election Campaign Activities for Military
Department of Defense Directive 1344.10 dictates actions that service members on active duty may take during election campaigns. According to …More
DoD Seeks Targeted Raises for 2007
The Defense Department has placed another round of targeted pay hikes on the horizon for 2007, according to officials. The …More
New Enrollment Fees Nixed
With a unanimous vote, the Senate has approved the Senate Budget Committee’s proposed elimination of a planned $250 enrollment fee …More
Senate Backs SBP Fix
In a voice vote, the Senate passed an amendment by Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., to the fiscal 2007 budget resolution …More
MOAA Gives DoD 16 Financial Lessons
Retired Navy Vice Adm. Norb Ryan Jr., president of the Military Officers Association of America, told the Senate Armed Services …More
House Bill Would Give Congress Health Fee Authority
Reps. Chet Edwards, D-Texas, and Walter Jones, R-N.C., introduced a bill March 14 that would strip the Defense Department of …More
Army Guard Recruiting Surges
After a three-year disappointing recruiting record, the Army National Guard is now enlisting soldiers in record numbers. The guard said …More
AF Seeking International Affairs Specialists
The Air Force is seeking more officers to train for an additional specialty in international affairs. Interested officers should update …More
DeCA Warns Against Fraudulent Coupons
Defense Commissary Agency officials are alerting customers about a recent rise in the use of fraudulent Internet or home-printed coupons. …More
VA Teams with Guard for Seamless Transition
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Guard Bureau have teamed up to improve coordination of veterans benefits at …More
Navy Reschedules Officer Promotion Boards
The fiscal 2007 active duty commander line promotion selection board has been rescheduled for April 7 and the active duty …More
Army to Discharge RC Non-Participants
Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers who do not attend required weekend training will soon face streamlined discharge procedures. In …More
U.S. Military Still the Most Trusted Institution
The military continues to be the most admired institution in America, according to the latest Harris Poll. A total of …More
