Jan. 5, 2017, By Amaani Lyle - As tax season approaches, Defense Department civilians, military members, nonappropriated funds employees and their families will need to validate their minimum essential health care coverage as reported to the Internal Revenue Service, the Pentagon’s top health official said in a phone interview Dec. 23, 2016. Dr. Karen S. Guice, the principal … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Army Engineers Demonstrate New System for On-Demand 3-D-Printed Unmanned Aircraft
JANUARY 5, 2017, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - In December, engineers from the Army Research Laboratory flight tested 3-D-printed unmanned aircraft created with a new on-demand system. The demonstration, which was part of the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiments, or AEWE, at Fort Benning, Georgia, showcased new technology designed to provide Soldiers in the field with … [Read more...]
New Synthetic Tie Downs and Winch Cables Saves AF Millions
JANUARY 5, 2017, JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AFNS) - An operational evaluation of new synthetic tie downs and winch cables for the C-17 Globemaster III took place here in November 2016. Tie downs are ropes, cords, straps or chains that secure items during airlift operations; winch cables help adjust the tension on tie downs, securing the load. These prototypes were … [Read more...]
Steps to Take to Protect Your Family While Deployed
January 5, 2017, by Rachael Murphey - Deployment is an emotional rollercoaster at the best of times. Fear, excitement, stress, loneliness, and concern for loved ones at home flood through you and frequently remain with you throughout the tour. It can be downright impossible to focus on the job without knowing that your spouse and children are protected in the home. To help … [Read more...]
DOD Sets Up Pprocess for Erroneous Bonus Payment Cases
JANUARY 4, 2017, WASHINGTON - Defense Department officials have established a process to handle the resolution of bonuses paid erroneously several years ago to thousands of California National Guard soldiers, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters at the Pentagon Tuesday. In October, Defense Secretary Ash Carter had directed the suspension of all efforts to … [Read more...]