Department of Navy Office of Civilian Human Resources The Navy Office of Civilian Human Resources reminds Sailors considering post-Navy career options that those interested in continuing to serve in a civilian capacity should begin preparing for that transition as soon as possible. There are hundreds of different occupations for civilians with the Department of the Navy (DON) … [Read more...]
Tuition Assistance Being Reviewed in Military Compensation Package
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2011 – Although no changes to the tuition assistance policy will be made in the near term, defense officials stated the tuition assistance program will be considered as part of the holistic review of the military compensation package. Current policy provides eligible service members up to $4,500 in tuition assistance. The … [Read more...]
Deadline for Stop Loss Compensation Approaching
By Eric M. Grill Air Force Personnel, Service and Manpower Public Affairs 10/20/2011 - (AFNS) -- The Oct. 21 deadline to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay is fast approaching. Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2004, may be eligible for the special pay compensation of $500 for each month they were affected. The … [Read more...]
Joining Forces Campaign Announces 25,000 Job Openings for Military Spouses and Vets
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama, on a visit with her husband to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., today announced a private sector hiring commitment of 25,000 military spouses and veterans as part of the Joining Forces campaign. Some 270 companies represented by the American Logistics Association for doing … [Read more...]
Retroactive Stop Loss…Time is running out
If your enlistment was involuntarily extended between September 11, 2001 and September 30, 2009 due to Stop Loss authority, you may be entitled to Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP). The deadline for filing a RSLSP claim has been extended to October 21, 2011. Eligibility and filing information is available online at Defenselink. If you meet eligibility criteria, you … [Read more...]