Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) is meant to offset costs for a member's meals. BAS entitlement continues for service members while hospitalized. This allowance is based in the historic origins of the military in which the military provided room and board (or rations) as part of a member's pay. This allowance is not intended to offset the costs of meals for family members. … [Read more...]
2012 Reserve Pay Day/Statement Schedule
The following table shows the DFAS schedule of military pay periods and scheduled pay days for 2012. Pay Period Mid-month Pay Day LES Available End of Month Pay Day LES Available January Jan. 13 Jan. 6 Feb. 1 Jan. 25 … [Read more...]
2012 Active Duty Pay Day/Statement Schedule
The following table shows the DFAS schedule of military pay periods and scheduled pay days for 2012. We've added the dates your Net Pay Advice (NPA) (for mid-month paydays) and Leave and Earnings Statements (for end-of-month paydays) will be available in myPay. IMPORTANT NOTE: Military members in a transient or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) status … [Read more...]
Advanced Tool Helps Process New AF Civilian Employees
March 31, 2012 Air Force civilian hires will soon have access to a new virtual tool that provides more efficient and timely processing for job placement. The USA Staffing Onboarding Manager tool will help reduce the average amount of time it takes to inprocess new civilians before they enter on duty. The tool is part of continuing efforts to move the service closer to an … [Read more...]
Employment is Key Concern for Soldiers
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.,-- Finding a job in today's economic climate can be challenging, especially for Army Reserve Soldiers who had to leave the civilian workforce to serve their country in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations worldwide. Helping these returning warriors find employment is just one of many services offered during the 99th Regional Support Command's Yellow Ribbon … [Read more...]