FEBRUARY 2, 2017, QUANTICO, Va. - The Army Criminal Investigation Command is cautioning Soldiers to beware of a form of cyber extortion, known as sextortion scams, in which criminals engage in online sexual activities with a victim and then demand money or favors in exchange for not publicizing potentially embarrassing information. In these sextortion scams, the extortionist … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Air Force Responds to Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze
FEBRUARY 1, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23. According to the official memorandum, the hiring freeze applies to all executive departments and agencies regardless of the sources of their operational and programmatic funding, excepting … [Read more...]
Navy Blended Retirement System Opt-in Course Now On-Line
FEBRUARY 1, 2017, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Tuesday, the Navy released NAVADMIN 020/17 announcing the release and availability of the (BRS) Blended Retirement System Opt-In course. The decision to stay in the current retirement system or opt-in to BRS is an important and irrevocable decision that eligible Sailors must make based on their own individual circumstances. This course … [Read more...]
AF Changes Policy on Limiting ADOS Orders of Pregnant Reservists
FEBRUARY 1, 2017, BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - The Air Force has changed its policy of automatically limiting or curtailing the orders of pregnant Air Force Reservists serving on Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) orders at 34 weeks of pregnancy. Airmen who are pregnant or give birth while serving a continuous period of at least 12 months are eligible for … [Read more...]
Navy Establishes Four New Ratings for Active Duty Sailors
FEBRUARY 1, 2017, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Navy announced Wednesday the establishment of four new ratings for active duty Sailors, yeoman submarine (YNS), logistics specialist submarine (LSS), culinary specialist submarine (CSS) and fire controlman Aegis (FCA) in NAVADMIN 021/17. This realignment was made to improve management of ship manning and personnel inventory for both … [Read more...]