DECEMBER 24, 2019 - Before signing a lease or contract, ensure that you don’t unknowingly waive your rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The SCRA is a federal law enacted in 2003 which restricts or limits actions against military personnel serving on active duty. The Act was designed to allow active duty service members, especially those who are … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus Program
NOVEMBER 21, 2019 - Air Force officials released details Nov. 20 on the fiscal year 2020 Selective Retention Bonus program, which includes 72 eligible Air Force specialties. “The Air Force works hard to retain our highly trained and experienced Airmen and the annual Selective Retention Bonus program is a key element in that effort,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air Force … [Read more...]
Defense Department Announces Cost of Living Increase to Retired Pay
NOVEMBER 8, 2019 - Today, the Department of Defense announced annual cost of living adjustments that will benefit military retirees and survivors during calendar year 2020. Most military retirees will receive a 1.6 percent increase to their retired pay beginning with the pay they receive on January 1, 2020. Likewise, survivors of members who died on active or inactive duty, or … [Read more...]
Minuteman ROTC Scholarship Campaign is Underway
OCTOBER 25, 2019 - United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) has six Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarships remaining to award this year. Army Reserve Soldiers and those planning to enlist can help pay for college through the Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty Scholarship Minuteman Campaign. It provides college students with an ROTC scholarship … [Read more...]
Budgeting: The Key to Breaking Out of Debt and Into Financial Freedom
OCTOBER 10, 2019 - Fort Knox financial specialists agree uncontrolled personal spending is a real problem for many Soldiers. Mounting debts can mean dire consequences to a military career, family life and financial futures. “Budgeting is absolutely critical to getting out of debt,” said Ronald Rowland, a financial counselor with the Soldier For Life: Transition Assistance … [Read more...]