JULY 22, 2023 - With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week. The Air Force will restore the Selective Retention Bonuses and the Aviation Bonus program beginning next week. Additionally, beginning next week the Air Force will … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2023
U.S. Strategies Adjust to Needs of Allies, Partners
JULY 22, 2023 - American strategy in the Indo-Pacific is not "one-size, fits all" but a mix of engagements and approaches scaled `to meet the needs of different allies and partners, said Ely Ratner, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs today. Ratner, along with Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia Daniel Kritenbrink, spoke at the … [Read more...]
PACT Act Claims Eligible for 12 Months of Backdated Compensation
JULY 22, 2023 - Thanks to the PACT Act, millions of Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for VA health care and benefits. While there is no deadline to apply for PACT Act-related benefits, there is urgency. Most Veterans and survivors who apply for benefits or submit an “Intent to File” by August 9, if granted, … [Read more...]
President Announces Nominees for Key Roles Within Military
JULY 21, 2023 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following four individuals for key roles within the U.S. military. Each are highly decorated naval officers with extensive operational experience. They will help ensure that the U.S. Military, and in particular the U.S. Navy, remain the most powerful and capable forces in the world at this critical … [Read more...]
Space Integral to the DOD Way of War
JULY 21, 2023 - Space is integral to the way the United States military fights, and that is why DOD took a top-to-bottom look at the domain, said John F. Plumb, the assistant secretary of defense for space policy yesterday. Plumb, who spoke at the Aspen Security Conference in Colorado, carefully discussed the still classified Space Strategic Review. That review looked at … [Read more...]