Defense Finance and Accounting Service CLEVELAND, Sept. 9, 2011 – Paydays for military retirees and those who receive portions of retired pay are changing for the months of September and December, as the Defense Finance and Accounting Service changes its pay schedule to comply with the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act. The 2011 NDAA requires military retiree pay to be … [Read more...]
DOD Enforces New School Attendance Policy
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2011 – A new Defense Department school policy underscores the importance of student attendance, while also considering military families" unique needs, the acting director of the Department of Defense Education Activity said. The policy, which went into effect Sept. 1, requires students attending DOD schools … [Read more...]
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program (BOSS)
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a program that supports the overall quality of life for single and unaccompanied soldiers. The mission of BOSS is to enhance the quality of life and morale of Single Soldiers, increase retention, sustain readiness and maintain the all volunteer force supporting an expeditionary force. The BOSS program encourages and assists … [Read more...]
Vets Get $2.2 Billion in Agent Orange Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2011 – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced yesterday that more than $2.2 billion in retroactive benefits already has been paid to about 89,000 Vietnam veterans and their survivors who filed claims related to one of three new Agent Orange presumptive conditions. On Aug. 31, 2010, the Veterans Affairs … [Read more...]
New Online Engagement Feature Invites Public To Petition The White House
September 1, 2011 Office of the White House Secretary Today, the White House announced We the People, a new online engagement feature. On this innovative WhiteHouse.gov platform, individuals will be able to create and sign petitions seeking action from the federal government on a range of issues. If a petition gathers enough signatures, White House staff will review it, … [Read more...]