NOVEMBER 27, 2018 - Team Mildenhall has been home to many upgrades over the last few years, from technological upgrades like a 3-D printer to updated building construction and renovated security throughout the entire base. How does RAF Mildenhall get these upgrades, and who decides how the money is spent? “The budget is the deciding factor,” said Master Sgt. Jonathan Cun … [Read more...]
Moving Expenses Now Taxable for Civilian Employees
NOVEMBER 21, 2018 - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed December 2017, eliminated a number of deductions that taxpayers have come to rely on. One of these was the moving expense deduction. The act eliminated the deduction for the tax year 2018 through the tax year 2025. However, the deduction will come back in 2026 unless Congress intervenes to eliminate it permanently. This … [Read more...]
Veterans, Your Dreams of Entrepreneurship Can Become Your Reality
OCTOBER 26, 2018 - At some point, you may entertain the idea of being your own boss. Maybe you already have? Imagine doing work you like to do when, how, and where you want to do it. These are the obvious pros of having your own business. There is so much more to consider when it comes to entrepreneurship, and it starts with the preparatory work. According to the U.S. Small … [Read more...]
Major Changes Could Affect Your Security Clearance
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 - As of July 27, the Department of Defense will continuously monitor individual's security eligibility through the new Continuous Evaluation program. This new policy mandates that individuals who hold a security clearance will be continuously evaluated to determine if they meet the requirements to maintain that clearance. The security clearance renewal due … [Read more...]
New Bonuses To Keep Quality Marines
JULY 30, 2018, Camp Pendleton, CA - The Marine Corps is spending $136 million in reenlistment bonuses and other incentives to help retain Marines for multiple military occupational specialties (MOS) during fiscal year 2019. Marines in certain MOS’s may be eligible for an early re-enlistment kicker, which is a $10,000 lump sum paid to a Marine in addition to his/her MOS’s ind … [Read more...]