WASHINGTON - Veterans, their families, and survivors receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs saw a 3.6 percent increase in their compensation and pension benefits beginning January 1. “Veterans, their families and their survivors are entitled to benefits that keep pace with the cost of living,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “VA is also … [Read more...]
Blue Button Added to Health Insurance Carriers for Federal Employees
January 19, 2012 Washington, DC - Millions of federal employees, retirees and their families will soon be able to use the Blue Button to download their personal health data from the websites of their health plans. In a Carrier Letter issued on December 19, 2011, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asked all health insurance carriers in the Federal Employees Health … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Alaska
Alaska (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 … [Read more...]
All-American Football Player Learns Love of the Game, Core Values From Marine Father
By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Courtnye Wynn, a defensive tackle from Norfolk, Va., is one of a hundred elite high school athletes that competed in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, however, he has special ties to the game being raised by a Marine couple. When retired Marine Shannon Messick first met Courtnye Wynn, he was a six-foot-five, lanky teenager from a … [Read more...]
“A day in the Life…”
January 5, 2012 By Maj. Bradley Gordon, 2nd Marine Division HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- The division chaplain makes his way around Task Force Leatherneck, one FOB at a time. "This is what it’s all about," said Cmdr. Christopher Fronk, chaplain for 2nd Marine Division (Forward). "There’s nothing better than getting out to the Marines, to share their time and their … [Read more...]