Service members are running out of time to opt-in to the blended retirement...
Members of the military who joined before Jan. 1, 2018, only have until the end of the year to join the blended retirement system.
View ArticleMilitary services considering deployment location based on health
The military services are thinking about sending troops to different areas depending on deployability status.
View ArticleTRICARE extends open season deadline, Army increases time soldiers can spend...
TRICARE beneficiaries now have until the end of the year to change their health plan.
View ArticleTroops will see an average 2.5 percent BAH increase in 2019
The Defense Department gives troops a bigger BAH bump than last year.
View ArticleNew consortium wants to build defense partnerships to take advantage of...
Rep. Anthony Brown is starting the Maryland Defense and Aerospace Consortium to bring industry and academia into the DoD fold after Congress changed acquisition laws.
View ArticleAir Force falls flat on retaining maintainers, GAO says
The Air Force needs a better plan for retaining maintainers, according to GAO.
View ArticleArmy cutting out inadequate government-owned housing from bases by 2026
The Army is planning on demolishing inadequate housing in the next seven years.
View ArticleAir Force finally releases policy for separating nondeployable airmen
The Air Force will send nondeployable airmen to administrative separation or to disability evaluation. However, there are many exemptions to the policy.
View ArticleMilitary offers inspections, promises better service in reaction to...
In response to rats, mold and lead paint in housing, military services are conducting checks and inspections for families.
View ArticleLangevin says let’s get on with the JEDI contract
A top House Armed Services Committee Democrat says there has been enough protesting of the JEDI contract.
View ArticleNew study shows grim outlook for future of Air Force pilot shortage
The Air Force is far from making up its pilot shortage. A new study shows it will be a long and expensive road ahead to make up the difference.
View ArticleArmy on track to meet its smaller 2019 recruitment goals
After missing the mark last year, the Army thinks it will get the soldiers it needs in 2019.
View ArticleAll military spouses now eligible for occupational license reimbursement
Military spouses can now qualify for $500 in reimbursement.
View ArticleSeasonal working reservists? DoD entertains some creative ideas to recruit...
The Defense Department is considering changing manpower policies to lure more reserve recruits and retain the ones it has.
View ArticleTrio of senators look to ensure GI bill transfer rights to service members
With only a few more months left for some service members to transfer GI Bill benefits to dependents, a trio of Senators want to put a halt to the change.
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