August 19, 2011 WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2011 -- One of the biggest challenges the Army faces is budget reductions. On Aug. 4, the Army announced it will reduce the size of its civilian employee workforce by more than 8,700 people, by Sept. 30, 2012. The press release states "these cuts are based on Department of Defense resource decisions as reflected in the fiscal year 2012 … [Read more...]
G.I Bill Now Offers Free Books for Active Duty Soldiers
August 12, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Active duty Soldiers and their spouses will soon be able to get funding for books and supplies as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Beginning Oct. 1, active duty members and their spouses can receive up to $1,000 for books and supplies, per academic year, as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Active duty … [Read more...]
BAH Officially Frozen for E-5 and Below
8/16/2011 By Lance Cpl. Joshua Pettway , Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Marine Administrative Message 429/11 states all pending and future requests for basic allowance for housing for Marines, sergeant and below, without dependents will be frozen effective July 29. Exceptions to the policy will be approved on a case-by-case … [Read more...]
No Changes to Military Retirement Anytime Soon
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service 8/16/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The military retirement isn't going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. "There's no immediate plan to affect retirement," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 31. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to … [Read more...]
Officials Announce Civilian Workforce Hiring Freeze
By Capt. Mary Danner-Jones Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs 8/14/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective immediately. A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said. In addition to a 90-day hiring … [Read more...]