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
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
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
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...]
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 in CONUS … [Read more...]