Special and Incentive (S&I) pays provide the Services with flexible additional pays that can be used to address specific manning needs and other force management issues that cannot be efficiently addressed through basic pay increases. Click on Index of S&I Pays for a complete list and additional details of these pays. Unlike basic pay and allowances, which vary by … [Read more...]
Statement by the President on Change of Condolence Letter Policy
July 6, 2011 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary As Commander in Chief, I am deeply grateful for the service of all our men and women in uniform, and grieve for the loss of those who suffer from the wounds of war - seen and unseen. Since taking office, I’ve been committed to removing the stigma associated with the unseen wounds of war, which is why I’ve worked to … [Read more...]
Using Meds Beyond 6-month Dispense Date Results in Career Loss
FORT HOOD, Texas (Army News Service) -- Soldiers who take their prescription medications six months after dispensation and pop positive on a urinalysis test could see their careers go down the toilet. Changes made to Army Medical Command regulation 40-51, issued by the surgeon general via an All Army Activities message Feb. 23, 2011, announced that controlled substances could … [Read more...]
Court Orders Halt to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Enforcement
July 7, 2011 By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 -- The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the government to stop enforcing the terms of the law that prevents openly gay service members from being in the military. The Defense Department will comply and is informing commands worldwide of the court’s order, Pentagon spokesman Marine … [Read more...]
We Will Honor All Those Who Have Fallen
July 06, 2011 Blog Posted by General Peter W. Chiarelli I commend the decision of our Commander-in-Chief, President Obama, reversing the long-standing policy of not sending condolence letters to the families of service members who commit suicide while deployed to a combat zone. The greatest regret of my military career was as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division in … [Read more...]