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2012 Active Duty Pay Day/Statement Schedule

The following table shows the DFAS schedule of military pay periods and scheduled pay days for 2012. We've added the dates your Net Pay Advice (NPA) (for mid-month paydays) and Leave and Earnings Statements (for end-of-month paydays) will be available in myPay. IMPORTANT NOTE: Military members in a transient or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) status … [Read more...]

‘War Hero with a Heart of Gold’

May 15, 2012 By Cpl. Katherine M. Solano , 2nd Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Enthusiastic, respectful, mentor, intuitive, role model and friend are words that cannot begin to describe one combat engineer who retired from the Marine Corps at the Beirut Memorial in Jacksonville, N.C., May 11. His peers, supervisors and subordinates found no shortage of … [Read more...]

Part-Time Firefighter, Full-Time Marine

5/14/2012 By Cpl. Bruno J. Bego , 2nd Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - For centuries now, Marines have built their reputation of being professional warriors who are capable of performing and succeeding at everything they do. Contributing remarkably to that legacy is Gunnery Sgt. Donald L. Garrison Jr., the headquarters company first sergeant with 2nd Maintenance … [Read more...]

DOD Budget Request Reflects Tough Choices

DOD Budget Request Reflects Tough Choices

May 14, 2012 By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – As Congress marks up the military budget, the nation’s defense leaders said today they stand ready to work with lawmakers to maintain the balance they built into their budget proposal. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, … [Read more...]

All-Terrain Training Now Required

May 13, 2012 It is now mandatory for dirt bike and all-terrain vehicle owners to attend a dirt bike and all-terrain vehicle safety class before operating the vehicle, according to Marine Corps Order 5100.19F. The safety classes for dirt bikes and ATVs are much like the existing Basic Rider Course for motorcycles, and have been in existence for some time now. The big change … [Read more...]

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Japan, U.S. Forces Conduct Fleet Synthetic Training

MARCH 4, 2026 – Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. forces conducted Fleet Synthetic Training Joint (FST-J) 26-71 at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka and command centers across the region Feb. 23-27, 2026. FST-J 71, the maritime component of the Japan-U.S. Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (Defensive) Exercise, provided computer-generated training to commands ashore and ships […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Transition Assistance Program Cultivates Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2026 — When Drevon Turner met with the Transition Assistance Program team he knew two things – he wanted to stay in the area, and he wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. “Ever since I was a kid, I knew I was going to join the military, and I knew I […]

Estate Planning for Vets and Service Members

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Why a Will is not enough along with VA Burial Benefit Facts You Need To Know, 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. Join us for our next webinar: Estate Planning Made Easy – Did You Know Everyone has an Estate Plan? Unfortunately most people find this out too late! […]

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