If you are planning on applying or have applied for a Government, Military related job, or any job requiring you to have access to restricted information, you will have more than likely had to go through a security clearance. A security clearance is technically a license issued by the head of a department, division or agency of the federal government. The type of security … [Read more...]
Payout Dates Change for Military Retiree Pay
Defense Finance and Accounting Service CLEVELAND, Sept. 9, 2011 – Paydays for military retirees and those who receive portions of retired pay are changing for the months of September and December, as the Defense Finance and Accounting Service changes its pay schedule to comply with the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act. The 2011 NDAA requires military retiree pay to be … [Read more...]
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program (BOSS)
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a program that supports the overall quality of life for single and unaccompanied soldiers. The mission of BOSS is to enhance the quality of life and morale of Single Soldiers, increase retention, sustain readiness and maintain the all volunteer force supporting an expeditionary force. The BOSS program encourages and assists … [Read more...]
Army Launches Online Tool to Connect Soldiers to Scientists
August 29, 2011 By Mr. Dan Lafontaine (U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command) Soldiers can now provide feedback on their equipment directly to military scientists, U.S. Army officials announced Aug. 25. The Army has launched the Soldier Technology Suggestion Portal, which enables Warfighters to send suggestions through an Army Knowledge Online Web site. "We … [Read more...]
EFMP
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is an enrollment program that works with military and civilian agencies to provide community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs. Active Duty Soldiers with family members who have a emotional, physical, or developmental/Psychological disorder are eligible to enroll in in the … [Read more...]