NOVEMBER 20, 2019 - According to the Thrift Savings Plan website, all TSP participants must have validated contact information and use two-step authentication to log in to the TSP My Account beginning in December. “It’s a security measure,” said Vic Villarreal, 21st Force Support Squadron personal financial readiness leader. “In today’s world of high-tech and hackers, it’s … [Read more...]
DoD Expanding Access to Commissaries, Military Exchanges and Recreation Facilities
NOVEMBER 14, 2019 - The Department of Defense is expanding commissary, military exchange, and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) retail privileges on U.S. military installations as specified in the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018, included in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, … [Read more...]
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Marks Veterans Day with Special Sales
NOVEMBER 5, 2019 - In honor of Veterans Day, military shoppers can enjoy special savings at Army & Air Force Exchange Service locations starting Nov. 8. From Nov. 8 through 14, deals can be found in stores and online at ShopMyExchange.com, including: Up to 35% off selected 4K TVs. Up to $300 off selected laptops. Up to $500 off selected washer-dryer pairs. Up to 50% … [Read more...]
Approved Veterans and Caregivers to Access Base Facilities, Shops
OCTOBER 30, 2019 - Navy installations are ready to support authorized veterans and their caregivers who will soon be able to enjoy certain Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs and shop at base commissaries and exchanges. Effective Jan. 1 2020, veterans awarded the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor, who are former prisoners of war, or have service-connected disability … [Read more...]
Certification Process Eases for Student Recipients of Survivor Benefit Plan
OCTOBER 30, 2019 - A commitment to continuing education is an important investment in the future. This is especially true for a student covered as a child annuitant under the Survivor Benefit Plan, or SBP. The plan's child-annuity payments typically end when recipients turn 18. But if you are a recipient attending full-time school — in high school or at an accredited trade … [Read more...]