Another Lawmaker Pushes Draft
Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., is calling for a return of the military draft. Those who are serving and dying today, …More
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Enter your email to subscribe free!Overseas Nutrition Program Implemented
A final rule in the March 26 Federal Register completed the setup of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, …More
Official: Boost Army End Strength
Retired Vice Adm. Norbert Ryan, president of the Military Officers Association of America, says the administration may be relying too …More
Joint Education on Tap for Top Enlisteds
U.S. Joint Forces Command is kicking off a new CAPSTONE program with a two-day course, known as the Command Senior …More
First-term Airman Face Career Job Reservations
To help meet end-strength goals under force shaping, Air Force officials will limit re-enlistments of airmen in constrained specialties by …More
Tricare Standard Outreach Begins
As a first step of congressionally dictated outreach, Tricare officials are preparing to mail information packets to all eligible Tricare …More
New Database Locates Buried Veterans, Spouses
The Department of Veterans Affairs has posted a database on the Web containing 3.2 million records for veterans and their …More
Exchange Task Force Pushes Consolidation
Economic and strategic realities, said retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles J. Wax, are driving the transformation of the Army …More
Navy Takes New Identity Theft Precaution
Navy officials have taken a new step to prevent sailors from becoming victims of identity theft, by omitting certain information …More
Foundation Awards Scholarships to Children of Fallen Marines
With increased U.S. Marine deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is stepping up fund-raising so it …More
Air Force Approves Expeditionary Combat Device
The Air Force has approved the addition of a gold border to the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon to signify …More
VA Chief: TV Program a Disservice
The Department of Veterans Affairs was the subject of a critical story on April 9 by ABC’s Primetime Thursday, which …More
Navy Launches New Savings Program
The Navy joined forces with the Consumer Federation of America to kick off the “Navy Saves” program April 15. Navy …More
AF Travel Cards Now Payable Online
The “MyEasyPayment” system lets airmen with government travel cards pay off residual or unexpected charges not covered by split disbursement …More
DoD May Change R&R Hub
The Defense Department is considering moving its hub for Iraq R&R flights from Baltimore/Washington to the Atlanta airport. The move …More
Air Force Approves Two New Unit Medals
The Air Force is designing new medals to recognize units for outstanding heroism in combat and for achievement or service …More
New Non-network Uniform Formulary Costs
Under the Tricare Uniform Formulary final rule (previous item), beneficiaries filling prescriptions for up to a 30-day supply at non-network …More
Tricare Uniform Formulary Final Rule Published
The Tricare Uniform Formulary final rule was published April 1, 2004. Effective May 3, the rule will allocate prescription drugs …More
TSP Open Season Kicks Off
A new open season for the Thrift Savings Plan runs from April 15 until June 30. TSP is a tax-deferred …More
Senators Reject Proposed VA Fee Hikes
Several senators involved with appropriations have warned Veteran Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi they will reject administration proposals to charge new …More
