Please see the Garnishment Operations web pages for a more detailed and authoritative discussion of Former Spouse issues. Are former spouses of military retirees entitled to a portion of the retirees' pay? In some cases they are. There is no federal law that automatically entitles a former spouse to a portion of a member's military retired pay. The former spouse must have … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Air Force Doctor Gets Appearance on Oprah Show
By Linda Frost 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, May 24, 2011 - Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Van Adamson said he never imagined that he’d appear on Oprah Winfrey’s television talk show -- but he has. In her second-to-last episode today, talk show host Winfrey highlighted her charity efforts over the years. Adamson appeared along with about 300 other … [Read more...]
More Bases Close in Iraq as Troops Deploy Home
May 23, 2011 By Staff Sgt. Tanya Thomas AL ANBAR, Iraq, May 23, 2011 -- Soldiers of the 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, have begun their departure home to Fort Stewart, Ga. As their deployment comes to a close, so do the three U.S. military installations they occupied during their year-long tour. The base closures are part of the current plan to remove … [Read more...]
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012
May 23, 2011 Executive Office Of The President For Immediate Release The Administration supports House passage of H.R. 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. The Administration appreciates the House Armed Services Committee's continued support of our national defense, including its support for the topline budget requests for both the base budget … [Read more...]
Memorial Day: Not just a day off work
May 19, 2011 by Airman First Class Jessica Keith 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- -- Every year, on the last Monday in May, the U.S. celebrates Memorial Day. It is a time to honor all the Americans who have given their lives in service to our country. According to usmemorialday.org, while New York was the first state to officially recognize … [Read more...]