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Army Updates Guidance for Expanded Parental Leave

Army Updates Guidance for Expanded Parental Leave

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 — In an effort to support parents and caregivers, the Army has refined its parental leave guidance to align with the recent Department of Defense expanded Military Parental Leave Program. The update authorizes 12 weeks of paid paternal leave for birth parents, non-birth parents and Soldiers adopting a child or accepting a child for long-term foster … [Read more...]

Navy Updates Parental Leave Policy

Navy Updates Parental Leave Policy

JANUARY 23, 2023 - The Navy announced an update to the parental leave policy that extended parental leave to 12 weeks after the birth, adoption, or accepted placement of a child for long-term foster care. Parental Leave must be taken within the one-year period after the qualifying event. In most cases, Sailors who experience qualifying events, like birth, adoption or … [Read more...]

AFMC Civilians Can Apply for Development Opportunities

AFMC Civilians Can Apply for Development Opportunities

JANUARY 19, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force Civilian Development program is a portfolio of educational, experiential and leadership development courses designed to develop members of the civilian workforce and equip them with the competencies required for the service to succeed in the future fight. With an expanded number of offerings for civilians at all … [Read more...]

Student Uses Guard Membership to Attend College Debt Free

Student Uses Guard Membership to Attend College Debt Free

JANUARY 11, 2023 - When Devon Feenstra graduated from Le Mars Community High School a few years ago, he knew he wanted to go to college. He also knew college could bridle him with some serious debt. Feenstra found a way to pay for college that would keep him debt free, while also adding some unique real-world experiences and responsibilities. While other students find … [Read more...]

DoD Expands Military Parental Leave Program

DoD Expands Military Parental Leave Program

JANUARY 4, 2023 - Today, the Department of Defense announced the expansion of the Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP) via Directive-type Memorandum 23-001 – “Expansion of the Military Parental Leave Program.” The expansion was made in accordance with DTM 23-001 and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, builds on the Department’s support of military … [Read more...]

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U.S. Forces Seize Illegal Drugs in Gulf of Oman

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 – A U.S. Coast Guard vessel seized illegal drugs worth a total estimated U.S. street value of $33 million from a fishing vessel transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 30. U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) was patrolling regional waters in support of Combined Task Force […]

Pre-Enlistment Course Helps in Recruiting

DECEMBER 21, 2022 – Amid one of the most challenging recruiting environments since the all-volunteer force’s establishment in 1973, the National Guard has taken a modern approach to engaging prospective service members. Only 23% of Americans ages 17-24 qualify to serve without a medical waiver, down from 29% in recent years. While obesity, addiction, medical, […]

Top 10 Reasons to Earn an AS in Aviation Maintenance

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 — The U.S. Naval Community College will start taking applications for the Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Feb. 27, 2023. This degree will be offered in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and will include a Naval Studies Certificate embedded in the program. Here are the top ten reasons you should apply […]

Top 10 Reasons to Earn an AS in Aviation Maintenance

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 — The U.S. Naval Community College will start taking applications for the Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Feb. 27, 2023. This degree will be offered in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and will include a Naval Studies Certificate embedded in the program. Here are the top ten reasons you should apply […]

2023 CONUS COLA Rates Released

DECEMBER 27, 2022 – The Defense Department released the 2023 Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance (CONUS COLA) rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2023. In 2023, $8 million will be paid to approximately 5,000 service members stationed within CONUS. CONUS COLA is a supplemental allowance designed to help offset higher prices in the highest-cost locations […]

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