Troops in Combat Areas Can Get Tax Credits
Troops deployed to combat zones now can apply for tax refunds based on earned income tax credits and additional-child tax …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersAF IDT Policy Change Adds Flexibility
A recent Air Force Reserve policy change modifies the inactive duty training policy for individual mobilization augmentees and gives the …More
New VA Fee Seems More Certain
Armed Forces News reported last week that the Bush administration has proposed to charge Priority 7 and 8 users of …More
Some AF Deployments Extended to 365 Days
Air Force officials are designating some positions in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility as 365-day extended deployments in order …More
Travel Card Personal Data Lost for Almost 1 million
On Dec. 30, 2004, the Bank of America lost five computer data tapes containing personal information (names, Social Security account …More
AF Updates Medal Records
Air Force Personnel Center officials have completed a decorations update for more than 69,000 active-duty Airmen who were permanently assigned …More
Navy AIP Still Going Strong
Now in its second full year, the Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) program is going strong in the Navy, and budget …More
TSP Full-Time Open Season Begins July 1
Current biannual Thrift Savings Plan “open season” investment-choice windows will end July 1, said Army Lt. Col. Janet Fenton, executive …More
FCC Would Raise Phone Card Rate
The Federal Communications Commission has circulated an order that would increase the per-minute cost of pre-paid phone cards. Because deployed …More
VFW: VA Budget ‘Completely Unacceptable’
Calling it the “brink of disaster” for veterans’ health care and benefits, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has gone on …More
VA Secretary Defends Enrollment Fee
The Bush administration has proposed to charge some users of the Department of Veterans Affairs health system an annual $250 …More
Bonuses Target Army RC Officers
An affiliation bonus of $6,000 is now available to some officers and warrant officers leaving active duty and signing up …More
Out-of-Window Tax-Free Bonuses Set for Soldiers
Until recently, only Soldiers of certain ranks or military occupational specialties were qualified for reenlistment bonuses. Soldiers also had to …More
Navy Provides Free Clinical Counseling
Sailors and their families who are looking for solutions to life problems can take advantage of no-cost counseling services provided …More
Air Guard Will Streamline Order Processing
The Air National Guard Reserve Order Writing Systems will consolidate systems used throughout the 54 states and territories for temporary …More
Navy Knowledge Online Consolidates Sailors’ Files
Sailors can log on to Navy Knowledge Online at www.nko.navy.mil to review both their Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ) and their …More
DFAS: How to Get a Missing 1099R
DFAS mailed 1099Rs by Dec. 29 to retired members and Survivor Benefit Plan annuitants, but numerous telephone calls and e-mail …More
Insurance Company to Refund Soldier
The American Amicable Insurance Company has sent letters to more than 900 Soldiers to inform them they may be eligible …More
Navy Extends Early Transition Program
The Navy has extended the opportunity for eligible Sailors to leave the Navy before the end of their active obligated …More
Marines Encourage Journeyman Qualifications
The Marine Corps has reminded Marines that the Marine Corps United Services Military Apprenticeship Program helps them convert certain job …More
Individually Unemployable Retirees Still Waiting
As of press time, no decision had been made concerning more than 20,000 military retirees who have disability ratings from …More
MOAA: RC Health Bill ‘Critical’ to National Defense
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has introduced S-337, the Guard and Reserve Readiness and Retention Act of 2005. The bill would …More
AF: Flu Shots Now Mandatory
Flu shots are mandatory for all active–duty, Reserve and Guard Airmen where the supply is available, Air Force medical officials …More
Marines Miss January Recruiting Goal
The Marine Corps missed its January recruiting goal, which is the first monthly goal it has missed in almost ten …More
AF Policy Change May Affect Promotion Publication
Previously, the Senate Armed Services Committee would confirm promotion lists within three months of the date a promotion board completed …More
Army Sets Long Range Deployment Goals
The Army’s 2005 strategic planning guidance focuses upon modularity by establishing up to 48 active component brigade combat teams and …More
AF Changes Officer Promotion Board Info
Starting with Air Force active–duty promotion boards through the rank of colonel in 2005, all self–initiated academic education information, including …More
Group Asks Hefty Army, Marine Strength Increase
Thirty–four military and national security specialists, including two retired Army generals representing “Project for the New American Century” have asked …More
Now: Keep Our Promises to America’s Military Retirees
Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D, Md., has introduced the “Keep Our Promises to America’s Military Retirees Act.” The legislation would …More
Special Ops Forces Offered Big Bucks
The Defense Department has approved a new retention incentive package for Special Operations Forces aimed at maintaining combat readiness and …More
