APRIL 13, 2020 - Soldiers and families locked into untenable lease agreements due to the COVID-19 stop-movement order can access legal support to reduce their financial obligation. Under the Service Member Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, Soldiers can terminate their lease agreement with permanent-change-of-station or deployment orders that exceed 90 days, according to Army G-1 … [Read more...]
OneSource, Family and Spouse Programs Still Available
MARCH 30, 2020 - The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the impact of the new coronavirus on service members, their families and survivors. Resources offered through Military OneSource, the Military and Family Life Counseling program and the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program continue to serve the military community. “We are working hard to provide … [Read more...]
Air Mobility Command Temporarily Suspends Most Space-A Travel
MARCH 23, 2020 - Air Mobility Command today temporarily suspended most Space-Available travel aboard AMC and contracted aircraft, except for certain Category I, IV, and VI travel, effective March 21 in order to limit the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread and its impact on the force. The temporary suspension remains in effect through May 11. Travelers under … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Even When You’re Not Deploying
FEBRUARY 20, 2020 - Soldiers frequently downplay the risks associated with everyday life in the Army. They tend to think that death and serious injury can only occur overseas in a combat zone. As a result, they tend to push aside the thoughts about what will happen if they die until right before a deployment or a National Training Center rotation. However, the risks are all … [Read more...]
Reimbursement Program Could Help Guardsmen Who Travel Long Distances
FEBRUARY 14, 2020 - After starting her military career on active duty, Lt. Col. Teresa Wenner wanted to come home and serve in her home state of Washington. “After serving for a decade on active duty and getting the opportunity to deploy overseas, I became interested in a venue to make a similar impact where I grew up,” said Wenner, a Military Intelligence officer and … [Read more...]