AF Offers Exercise Safety Tips
When the Air Force Fit to Fight program was launched, Airmen had to adjust to a regular regimen of running, …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMilitary Smoker Population Causes Concern
While an estimated 25 percent of Americans smoke, the military’s numbers hover at 34 percent, said Col. Gerald Wayne Talcott …More
DoD Launches Deployment Aid Library
The Defense Department’s Deployment Health Risk Communication Working Group and the Joint Task Force for Family Readiness Education on Deployments …More
Commission Sets ‘Last Day – First Day’ Relocation
In addition to “last day – first day” school considerations (previous item), the Overseas Basing Commission’s final report to the …More
Overseas Basing Commission: Balance School Systems
In its final report to the President, the Overseas Basing Commission emphasizes that, as massive American forces overseas are relocated, …More
GAO Report Irks Troops
Not everybody agrees with the Government Accountability Office’s July report that service members have better pay comparability with their civilian …More
Deductions Eyed for OTC Medicines
Sens. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., and Bill Nelson, D-Fla., have introduced the bipartisan OTC Medicine Tax Fairness Act of 2005. Reps. …More
Delays Possible For HHG Shipments to Hawaii
Service members and civilian employees inbound to Hawaii can expect delivery delays on household goods (HHG) now through September, according …More
Iraq Troop Withdrawal: Wait and See
On August 9, Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said that “nobody knows” when the …More
Direct Deposit Begins for Overseas Retirees
U.S. military retirees and annuitants living in certain overseas locations can now have their monthly payments sent directly to their …More
Force Realignment: No Cart Before the Horse
In its final report to the President dated August 15, the Overseas Basing Commission has registered concern whether stateside facilities …More
AF: Hundreds Face Specialty Retraining
More than 3,000 staff, technical and master sergeants have been identified to receive retraining vulnerability notices under the initial phase …More
Big Back Pay Boost for RCs
The federal Merit Systems Protection Board decided in July that certain Reserve and Guard members who were also government employees …More
‘Freedom Walk’ Kicks Off Sept. 11
The first “America Supports You” Freedom Walk is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 11 to honor the victims of Sept. …More
SBP Equity Bill Gets Ambushed
Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla, had planned for an amendment to the Senate’s version of the fiscal 2006 National Defense Authorization …More
Louis L’Amour Joins the Navy
Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) signed a commercial sponsorship agreement July 15 with Bantam Dell Publishing Group, a division …More
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Available
“Long-term care insurance isn’t just for old age — nearly 40 percent of people needing long-term care are under age …More
Army Implementing Virtual Family Readiness Group
The Army will start a program on the World Wide Web Oct. 1 to support and improve methods of passing …More
Sailors Get Education Roadmap
A new Education Degree Roadmap tool has been introduced on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) to make it simpler for Sailors …More
AF Seeking International Affairs Specialists
The Air Force is developing a cadre of officers with international insight, foreign language proficiency and cultural understanding to work …More
Thrift Savings Plan Adds Funds
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) launched five new funds this month that will balance risk according to the anticipated decade …More
30,000 Troops May Be Drawn Down
Gen. John P. Abizaid, head of Central Command, has reportedly outlined a plan that could reduce troop strength in Iraq …More
SBP Open Enrollment Balance Sheet
The Military Officers Association of America (see previous item) has calculated that an E-7 with 20 years of service who …More
SBP Open Enrollment Brings Steep Fees
Service members who retired recently but did not enroll in the Survivor Benefits Plan will face high fees if they …More
NPRC Available for Presentations
Representatives from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) are available, subject to availability and other mission requirements, to make presentations …More
Bill Targets Fake Heroes
Rep. John Salazar, D-Colo., has introduced “The Stolen Valor Act of 2005,” which would authorize authorities to prosecute individuals who …More
Installation Realignment in Germany to Affect Thousands
On July 29, the Department of Defense announced plans for the return of 11 Army bases to Germany in fiscal …More
Army Readies Unit Shifts
The Army’s plan to bring 50,000 overseas troops home, mostly from Germany and South Korea, has been approved by President …More
Bill Would Cap Payday Loan Interest
Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., has sponsored HR-97, which would slap a 36 percent cap on the annual percentage rate that …More
Iraq Withdrawal to be Conditions-Based
The United States will not withdraw forces from Iraq until Iraqi security forces meet conditions to be established by a …More
