NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - Navy Personnel Command recently updated timelines and procedures for submitting separation and retirement packages to make the process both smooth and timely. Released Nov. 2, MILPERSMAN 1900-015 outlines what is required of both Sailors, their commands and the Transaction Service Centers. Separation packages must be submitted no less than 60 days … [Read more...]
DoD Improves Access to Child Care Resources
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 – Among the child development programs recently announced by the Department of Defense as part of the “Taking Care of Service Members and Families” initiative is one that improves access to off-site military child care fee assistance and expands access for in-home child care. The DOD child care fee assistance program, “Military Child Care in Your … [Read more...]
Worldwide Launch of New AFN Video-On-Demand App
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 - The American Forces Network, AFN, marks its 80th Anniversary this year with the launch of its new streaming service, AFN Now, on November 7. The AFN Now app delivers top-rated AFN television programming to service members, families, and retirees living overseas, when and where they want it, on the devices they use every day. The Defense Media Activity (DMA) … [Read more...]
DOD Increases Basic Allowance for Housing Rates
OCTOBER 20, 2022 – In a memo on the subject “Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III directed that basic allowance for housing be increased for active-duty service members assigned in the 28 military housing areas where the average rental housing costs have increased more than 20% over the current BAH rates. This is an … [Read more...]
DoD Makes Moves Easier for Service Members, Families
OCTOBER 14, 2022 – In an effort to ease the strain that frequent moves can put on the budgets of service members and their families, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III directed an increase to the dislocation allowance and extension of the temporary lodging expense. The dislocation allowance, a single payment intended to cover costs incurred when relocating a household … [Read more...]