JANUARY 13, 2020 - Sailors who are serving beyond 16 years and meet service-commitment eligibility criteria now retain the option to transfer GI Bill benefits to dependents as outlined in NAVADMIN 006/20 announced Jan. 10. This change is based on recently revised rules signed into effect in the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that removes the 16 … [Read more...]
Air Force Relaunches Employee Assistance Program
JANUARY 9, 2020 - The Air Force Employee Assistance Program has relaunched with a new phone number and website. The program will provide the same services as it did in the past, and at no cost. It may be accessed 24/7 by all Air Force civilian personnel (APF and NAF), Guard/Reserve and family members. William Sherman, 14th Flying Training Wing community support … [Read more...]
Tuition Assistance Program Develops Employees, Benefits Mission
JANUARY 7, 2020 - Tobyhanna Army Depot employees are eligible for a lucrative tuition assistance program, allowing them to expand their skill sets and potentially grow their careers. Frank Gervasi is one of the employees who used the depot’s non-duty developmental training program to chase his dream job. He started his depot career as a painting worker, and traveled the … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Your New Year’s Resolution at the Army Wellness Center
DECEMBER 31, 2019 - A quick search of the internet reveals that eat better, lose weight, and exercise more, commonly rank among the top resolutions people make for the New Year. The Army Wellness Center features free health and wellness classes for service members, retirees, and family members, and Department of the Army civilian employees. “The Army Wellness Center offers … [Read more...]
DoD Releases 2020 CONUS COLA Rates
DECEMBER 30, 2019 - The Defense Department released Dec. 20 the 2020 Continental United States Cost of Living Allowance rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. In 2020, the total number of service members receiving CONUS COLA will decline by 2,600. Approximately $20.2 million will be paid to approximately 12,300 service members stationed CONUS in 2020 – $1.9 million less … [Read more...]