The maximum that can be paid to a former spouse under the USFSPA is 50 percent of a member's disposable retired pay. In cases where there are payments both under the USFSPA and pursuant to a garnishment for child support or alimony under 42 U.S.C. 659, the total amount payable cannot exceed 65 percent of the member's disposable earnings for garnishment purposes. … [Read more...]
The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA)
The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA), 10 U.S.C. 1408, accomplishes two things: It recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or former spouse (hereafter, the former spouse), and It provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of Defense. The USFSPA does not automatically entitle a … [Read more...]
Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses and Family Members
Family Member Appointing Authorities are not an entitlement. Knowing about these authorities and identifying your eligibility will enhance your job search. Check vacancy announcements, which should clearly state "Who May Apply." Military Spouse Appointing Authority allows agencies to appoint a military spouse without competition. Agencies can choose to use this … [Read more...]
Operation Shear Love: Troops Donate Long Locks to Children
May 18, 2011 By Sgt. Joseph A. Vine, USF-I PAO AMP VICTORY, Iraq, May 18, 2011 -- Troops on Victory Base Complex participated in Operation Shear Love, in which they donated their hair to Locks of Love, May 8, 2011. Locks of Love is a not-for-profit organization that provides hair pieces to children with medical hair loss. This is the first Locks of Love donation drive that … [Read more...]
Army Nurse Program Grabs Top Spot
May 15, 2011 By Fonda R. Bock (USAREC) FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, -- The U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing has been ranked the best program of its kind in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report's 2012 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools. Located at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, the program rose to the top spot after coming in second in the … [Read more...]