By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2011 – President Barack Obama marked the 10th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan today by honoring those who have served there and noting their efforts toward bringing the war to a responsible end from a position of strength. Operation Enduring Freedom, launched in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, … [Read more...]
‘Military 24/7’ App Extends to iPhone & iPod
October 7, 2011 Atlanta – On the heels of the release of the ‘Military 24/7’ App for iPad, Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) has launched the free application for iPhone and iPod users. Now, the latest U.S. Military news stories, images and video obtained exclusively from the frontlines can be accessed by millions of Apple consumers. ‘Military 24/7’ takes … [Read more...]
Postal Date Deadlines for Holiday Mail for 2011
The United States Postal Service and Military Postal Service Agency have released 2011 deadlines to ensure that packages arrive to Military and State Department post offices overseas by Dec. 25, 2011. 2011 Mailing Schedule is as follows: Nov. 12 for parcel post mail Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10 for priority mail and first-class … [Read more...]
New TRICARE Prime Enrollees Pay Adjusted Annual Fees
Sept. 30, 2011 From a Defense Department News Release WASHINGTON – Military retirees enrolling in the TRICARE Prime health plan after Oct. 1 will begin paying slightly higher annual fees, Pentagon officials announced yesterday. The fee change for fiscal 2012 means the plan will cost $260 per year for members and $520 per year for members and family. The increase amounts to … [Read more...]
Cost-Of-Living Allowance Rate Changes
Sept. 30, 2011 By Lisa Daniel WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Pentagon officials are reminding service members stationed overseas to leave out cost-of-living pay when planning their personal budgets, due to fluctuations in the rate. The cost-of-living allowance, or COLA, paid to those stationed outside of the continental United States to off-set foreign … [Read more...]