JULY 16, 2018 - Soldier for Life is a U.S. Army program that conducts strategic outreach and shapes education, employment, and health policies, programs, and services to inspire citizens to serve and to create an environment where Soldiers transition to be productive Veterans of characters, integrity, and service. Soldier for Life is spreading the message across the Army … [Read more...]
DoD Announces Policy Change on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
JULY 13, 2018, Washington D.C. - The Defense Department issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients. Effective one year from the date of this change, eligibility to transfer those benefits will be limited to service members with less … [Read more...]
Benefits Of Service: Advancement, Pay, Leave
JULY 11, 2018, Schriever Air Force Base, CO - Most Airmen currently serving at one point considered the benefits of service before deciding to raise their right hands. While the considerations are many, three common categories that can often sway people toward setting off into the wild blue yonder are: advancement, pay and leave. Advancement According to Master Sgt. … [Read more...]
Blended Military Retirement System to Take Effect January 1, 2018
DECEMBER 20, 2017, Washington D.C. - One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS. The new system blends aspects of the traditional defined benefit retirement pension system, with a defined contribution … [Read more...]
TRICARE Call Centers Ready to Help With Upcoming TRICARE Changes
NOVEMBER 21, 2017, Portsmouth, VA - Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, significant changes to the TRICARE health plan will go into effect. Navy Medicine East (NME) wants patients to “Take Command” of their health and understand what this means for them. TRICARE Select will replace TRICARE Standard and Extra. Patients who currently have TRICARE Standard will be automatically enrolled in … [Read more...]