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...]
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President Obama Discusses the Defense Strategic Review
Good morning, everybody. The United States of America is the greatest force for freedom and security that the world has ever known. And in no small measure, that’s because we’ve built the best-trained, best-led, best-equipped military in history — and as Commander-in-Chief, I’m going to keep it that way. Indeed, all of us on this stage — every single one of us — have a … [Read more...]