MARCH 31, 2023 - The Department of Defense announced March 29, a new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members who suffer the loss of their spouses or children. Directive-type Memorandum 23-003 – "Bereavement Leave for Service Members" implements the policy and procedures for the administration of bereavement leave for service members across the … [Read more...]
Service Members Get Extended Parental Leave
MARCH 30, 2023 - The Defense Department issued a new policy to provide 12 weeks of paid, non-chargeable parental leave to service members who have a child through birth, adoption or a long-term foster care placement of at least 24 months. These 12 weeks of parental leave, which became effective Dec. 27, come in addition to authorized convalescent leave for service members … [Read more...]
AFN Airs March Madness Tournaments
MARCH 8, 2023 - The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invites its overseas audiences to enjoy the military network's live coverage of the 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, starting on Tuesday, March 14, and the 2023 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, starting Wednesday, March 15. With the generous support of CBS … [Read more...]
Army Restoration and Reconditioning Centers Help Soldiers
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 - The day-to-day stress that comes with stability and support operations and being deployed away from home can sometimes be as traumatic as being in combat. To help rotational forces who are forward stationed in Europe deal with stress related challenges, the Army established two Restoration and Reconditioning Centers (RRCs) – one center in Grafenwoehr, Germany … [Read more...]
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...]