May 15, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON - Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr, who was a war hero who served for more than 42 years in Vietnam along with selfless acts in Cambodia, was recognized at a White House ceremony when his widow accepted the Medal of Honor on his behalf. More than 42 years after performing selfless, heroic actions in Cambodia, which resulted in his death, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
2012 Reserve Pay Day/Statement Schedule
The following table shows the DFAS schedule of military pay periods and scheduled pay days for 2012. Pay Period Mid-month Pay Day LES Available End of Month Pay Day LES Available January Jan. 13 Jan. 6 Feb. 1 Jan. 25 … [Read more...]
2012 Active Duty Pay Day/Statement Schedule
The following table shows the DFAS schedule of military pay periods and scheduled pay days for 2012. We've added the dates your Net Pay Advice (NPA) (for mid-month paydays) and Leave and Earnings Statements (for end-of-month paydays) will be available in myPay. IMPORTANT NOTE: Military members in a transient or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) status … [Read more...]
Panetta Orders AF to Take Further Steps on F-22 Raptor After Mid-Air Scares
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 - With safety remaining his top concern, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has ordered the Air Force to take additional steps to mitigate risks to F-22 pilots. Beginning in 2008, a few pilots experienced hypoxia-like symptoms when flying the aircraft, Little told reporters at a Pentagon news conference. … [Read more...]
VA to Retrain 99,000 Unemployed Veterans
May 16, 2012 Online Site Opens May 15 for Veterans to Apply for Education Benefits WASHINGTON – Starting May 15, unemployed Veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 can now apply for new benefits to cover education costs for up to one year through a joint Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Labor (DOL) program that … [Read more...]