Helmets to Hardhats Offers Transition Alternative
A federally funded program, Helmets to Hardhats, helps service members and veterans put their training to use as they transition …More
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“Operation Homecoming” is honoring members of U.S. and coalition armed forces who were serving overseas and unable to take advantage …More
Deploying Military Members Are Now Eligible for low Cost Life Insurance
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Airmen Get Direct Flights Into Theater
Airmen assigned to Pacific Air Forces now have a dedicated flight to take them directly into the U.S. Central Command …More
AF Expands Space-A Lodging Window
The Air Force Services Agency has announced an expanded space-available reservation policy designed to maximize occupancy at lodging facilities. Under …More
Navy Advancement Exam Profiles On Line
Navy enlisted advancement exam profiles are now being posted to Navy Knowledge Online. The service allows Sailors to view their …More
Space-A Travel Rates Increase
The International Air Transportation Tax, or “head tax,” and the Federal Inspection Fee (FIS) for Space “A” passengers were increased …More
Premium Reimbursement Set for Activated DoD Employees
Department of Defense employees now can claim retroactive reimbursement for Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan premiums paid when called to …More
AF: New Incentive for South Korea Duty
Airmen who volunteer to extend their tours of duty in South Korea may be eligible for an extra $300 per …More
Civil Service Retirement May Affect CDP
According to DFAS officials, civil service retirees who combined their military time with their civil service time in order to …More
AEF Deployment Length Jumps to 120 Days
Most Airmen scheduled to deploy in upcoming air and space expeditionary force packages will see their deployment length expand from …More
Some Soldiers Exempt from Stop-Loss
The Army’s new unit stop-loss program allows exceptions for some Soldiers. According to the Army, this may include active-Army Soldiers …More
Army’s “New Draft” Snags Thousands
The Army has expanded its stop-loss policy to include entire units that are 90 days or less away from deploying, …More
Tribute to President Ronald Reagan
The staff of Armed Forces News extends a special tribute in memory of President Ronald Reagan and sends condolences to …More
White House Opposes Widows Tax Fix
The House version of the fiscal 2005 defense authorization bill contains a three-and-a-half-year phase-out of the current 36 percent reduction …More
