JULY 2, 2020 - The Navy has authorized Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for Sailors extended at certain commands due to COVID-19 transfer delays. On June 12, the Navy announced the conditions-based, phased plan for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. A vital part of the plan is prioritizing sea duty and critical shore billets, such as Recruit Division Commanders duty at … [Read more...]
Sailors, Marines, Civilians Beware of Card-Cracking Scams
APRIL 9, 2020 - NCIS has recently observed increased reporting from service members facing severe financial losses after falling victims to card-cracking scams initiated via social media with promises of getting out of debt and making extra money. There are two primary methods used to establish contact with potential victims. One version involves a social media post or … [Read more...]
Reimbursement Program Could Help Guardsmen Who Travel Long Distances
FEBRUARY 14, 2020 - After starting her military career on active duty, Lt. Col. Teresa Wenner wanted to come home and serve in her home state of Washington. “After serving for a decade on active duty and getting the opportunity to deploy overseas, I became interested in a venue to make a similar impact where I grew up,” said Wenner, a Military Intelligence officer and … [Read more...]
US Army Veteran Ken Tays Buys Minuteman Press Franchise and Shares Insights
NEWARK, N.J. – US Army Veteran Ken Tays is the new owner of the long-established Minuteman Press franchise in Newark, NJ. Ken took over the successful business from Holly Kaplansky, who retired after owning and operating Minuteman Press in Newark for 15 years. Ken served for 11 years in the Army and then earned his degree in financial services. Ken says, “I worked as a Federal … [Read more...]
Sailors, Marines, Civilians Beware of Tax Scams
JANUARY 31, 2020 - Tax season presents increased opportunities for malicious cyber actors to conduct tax-themed cyber operations for financial gain, identity theft, and the theft of sensitive information. Tax-related scams are particularly common during the tax season and are often carried out through email, text messages, social media messages, and phone calls. In many … [Read more...]