DECEMBER 11, 2020 - The Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2021 – 2022 begins accepting applications Dec. 14 this year. Applications are due by Feb. 17. The program, now entering its 21st year, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and celebrates the commissary’s role in enhancing military quality … [Read more...]
Navy Exchange Service Command is Hiring Over 600 Positions
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 - The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is hiring for an array of diverse positions with varying work schedules among all six of its business lines. In addition to the full-time and hourly open positions, seasonal staffing is also in full-swing, with the goal to fill 600 positions. “A job with NEXCOM is like being part of a family 14,000 deep that … [Read more...]
Military Pay Mission Transfers Back to Army
OCTOBER 2, 2020 - The U.S. Army is working to modernize its military pay systems to provide for a more ready and lethal force that is focused on mission accomplishment and not just on paycheck issues. In preparation for that future, the U.S. Army Financial Management Command assumed the Army’s military pay mission from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service on Oct. … [Read more...]
Navy Assignment Incentive Pay Approved for Extensions
JULY 2, 2020 - The Navy has authorized Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for Sailors extended at certain commands due to COVID-19 transfer delays. On June 12, the Navy announced the conditions-based, phased plan for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. A vital part of the plan is prioritizing sea duty and critical shore billets, such as Recruit Division Commanders duty at … [Read more...]
Sailors, Marines, Civilians Beware of Card-Cracking Scams
APRIL 9, 2020 - NCIS has recently observed increased reporting from service members facing severe financial losses after falling victims to card-cracking scams initiated via social media with promises of getting out of debt and making extra money. There are two primary methods used to establish contact with potential victims. One version involves a social media post or … [Read more...]