Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops' checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.
By Karen Jowers
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Retirement snafu affects thousands of Reserve, Guard members
More than 13,000 Guard and Reserve members haven't been receiving their earned government retirement contributions.
By Karen Jowers
Big problems require bold solutions: How data analytics can help prevent veteran suicides
The author of this commentary says concerns over privacy when it comes to medical, law enforcement and financial information might be preventing meaningful outcomes for the veteran suicide problem.
By Tony Kurta
Attack on VA computer systems exposed personal information of about 46,000 veterans
Officials said they have shut down an system used for outside medical payments until a full investigation is completed.
More than a million troops to get temporary pay hike with payroll tax deferral — but there’s a catch
As of now, you'll have to pay it back starting in January.
By Karen Jowers
The Pentagon has spent 23% of its COVID-19 response funds. Congress is asking why not more.
The Pentagon has spent less than a quarter of the $10.6 billion Congress gave it in March to protect military personnel and marshal American industry to procure face masks, ventilators and other products hospitals need in their fight against the coronavirus.
By Joe Gould
Marines and sailors 3D print protective gear following outbreak of COVID-19 on Okinawa
U.S. Forces Japan announced Wednesday a Japan-wide public health emergency over COVID-19. According to the World Health Organization, there are 8,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Japan.
By Shawn Snow
Recruits at boot camp getting some extra personal space over COVID-19 concerns
Spaced out bunks adds a little bit of extra room for maneuvering for heavy-eyed recruits scrambling early in the morning to get on line as the drill instructor readies recruits for morning chow and follow-on training.
By Shawn Snow
Here’s one place to get help tackling your finances, when you’re ready
New DoD website pulls together information you need to make the most of your benefits.
By Karen Jowers
For the love of OPSEC, put your phone away
Lectures of personal electronics use and operational security continue to fall on deaf ears.
By J.D. Simkins
Off-duty Marine law enforcement now allowed conceal carry personal firearms on Corps’ bases
Active duty military police, criminal investigators, and Marine Corps law enforcement program police officers can now conceal carry personally owned weapons while on base.
By Philip Athey
Military spouses will get reimbursed up to $1,000 for professional relicensing costs
Law will double the reimbursement, help military spouses with businesses when they PCS, and address the core licensing issue.
By Karen Jowers