Defense Budget Targets Young Retirees
The Defense Department budget released Feb. 6 includes a previously disclosed plan to increase Tricare costs for military retirees younger …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersJCS Brand Washington Post Cartoon “Reprehensible”
On Jan. 31, the Joint Chiefs of Staff signed a letter to the editor of the Washington Post concerning an …More
DoD Arranges Free TurboTax Use
“Military OneSource” has partnered with Intuit, a financial services company, to provide the TurboTax basic product for federal and state …More
Essay Contest Features Women Marines
The Marine Corps Association is seeking service members to write an educational 1,500 word essay on any subject pertaining to …More
Three Questions That Can Save a Life
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 700,000 people have strokes each year. Strokes — sometimes …More
Blue to Green Program Misfires
Although the Air Force and Navy have been reducing their ranks by tens of thousands, few of the individuals affected …More
Tips for Overseas Voting
In 2006, U.S. citizens will elect 34 senators, the entire House of Representatives, 37 state governors, and hundreds of state …More
DoD Faces Catch-up Military Child Care Access
The ongoing realignment of U.S. forces from overseas bases to stateside installations along with high operational tempos are placing demands …More
Veterans’ Health Care Outscores Private Sector
For the sixth consecutive year, veterans are more satisfied with their health care than the average American, according to an …More
Pilot, NFO Positions Open for Enlisted Sailors
The Navy is seeking applications from highly-qualified enlisted Sailors for a trial program that will create 30 Chief Warrant Officers …More
Study: Most Activated RC Members Gain Income
Despite general perceptions that Guardsmen and Reservists lose income when called to active duty, most actually earn more, a new …More
Army Enlistments, Re-enlistments Rebound
Army re-enlistments in fiscal 2005 were the highest in five years, said Army Secretary Francis J. Harvey Jan. 18. More …More
Reserve Chief Supports Cut
Lt. Gen. James R. Helmly, chief of the Army Reserve, said he expects his 205,000-member force to be cut and …More
Great Grandmother Completes Deployment
A 73-year-old great grandmother has returned from a volunteer deployment to the Middle East. Mrs. Lena Haddix served the first …More
Valentines Wanted for Troops
Keystone Soldiers, a non-profit partner in the Defense Department’s America Supports You program, is shipping donated Valentine cards to deployed …More
More Tax Tips
The Armed Forces Tax Council has advised that service members in a combat zone during tax season get an automatic …More
Timely Tax Tips
The Armed Forces Tax Council has summarized key issues of tax year 2005 for service members and their families. For …More
Montgomery GI Bill Payments Rise
The Department of Veterans Affairs has increased its Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty Payment rates for full-time school attendance from $1,004 …More
Congress Puts Brakes on Medical Job Conversions
A plan supported by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to civilianize thousands of military medical care positions caught a one-two punch …More
International Direct Deposit Program Snowballs
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service commenced International Direct Deposit (IDD) for U.S. military retirees and annuitants living in the …More
AF Changes Travel Card Billing Date
Air Force government travel card (GTC) billing cycles for individually billed accounts will begin closing out on the 22nd of …More
NDAA Changes Officer Retirement Regs
The fiscal 2006 National Defense Authorization Act modified two retirement regulations affecting officers. First, 4 percent of O-5s and O-6s …More
Medicare Rate Cut Kicks In
Although a 4.4 percent cut in Medicare physician payments was supposed to have been blocked, it didn’t happen as planned. …More
Financial Counselor Fellowships for Spouses
Military spouses interested in the financial counseling field can apply for one of 200 fellowships being offered for the Accredited …More
Free Sports Info Phone Cards
Through the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and in partnership with Stars for Stripes, EZ Scores is giving U.S. service …More
MotoMail Launched for Deployed Marines
Families and friends of Marines deployed to Iraq can send them free messages that will be delivered as regular letters, …More
Free Income Tax Help Available
Marines, airmen, soldiers, sailors, and guardsmen, and their families worldwide may find tax preparation help at offices within their installations. …More
Airline VIP Club Open to Deployed Troops
American Airlines has extended through June 1, 2006, free access to certain Admirals Club facilities for service members participating in …More
Free Photography Franchise on Tap
TSS Photography, a youth photography franchise formerly known as The Sports Section, has announced it will award a franchise territory …More
American Airlines Extends Active-Duty Perks
American Airlines has extended through June 1, 2006, several special offers for active-duty service members. These offers include discounted airfares, …More
