Archives for February 2025

Air Force Returns to In-Person Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - Per reference (b), the Acting Secretary of Defense terminated authority for employees to continue regular telework and remote work arrangements, unless necessary to comply with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements, or where the agency head has certified in writing that a compelling reason exists to permit the arrangement. Reference (c) … [Read more...]

Navy Begins International Maritime Exercise

250210-N-QQ327-1063 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 10, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jeff Jurgemeyer, vice commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for International Maritime Exercise 2025 aboard the Uraga-class minesweeper JS Bungo (MST 464). International Maritime Exercise is the largest … [Read more...]

DoD Civilian Employees Can Now Shop at Commissary

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - DoD Civilian employees can now shop at a select group of Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) stores located in the US until April 4, 2025. In Virginia, the following stores include Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base Commissaries, Little Creek Commissary, Naval Base Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana and Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commissary located in the Scott … [Read more...]

Army to Sunset EagleCash Program In FY25

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - The U.S. Army will sunset its EagleCash Stored Value Card Program by the end of Fiscal Year 2025. “After careful evaluation of usage, cost, and relevance in today's technological landscape, the Army determined that its participation in the EagleCash program is no longer the most efficient or cost-effective way to provide financial services to its … [Read more...]

Guard Opens First Off-Road Tank Trail

Tank commander, Sgt. 1st Class Eric Gilliland, of 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment communicates with driver Sgt. Maxwell Rounds from Castle Rock, Wash., as they maneuver their M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams tank onto the new six-mile tank trail at Raymond F. Rees Training Center in Umatilla, Oregon, Feb. 1, 2025. The newly established trail enables local National Guard tank crews to … [Read more...]

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Army Transforms to Meet the Needs

DECEMBER 17, 2025 — The United States Army has consistently transformed to meet the needs of its people, equipment, tactics and strategy over the past 250 years. The year 2025 was no different. Army senior leaders demonstrated this year that no challenge is too great to overcome if new ways of thinking are applied to […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]