MARCH 4, 2021 - The Internal Revenue Service has issued a new W-4 form for filing year 2020. It is substantially different than its predecessor. The revision is the result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The new design reduces the form’s complexity and increases the transparency and accuracy of the withholding system. A “withholding” is the amount of money taken out … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Variety of Uniform Options
MARCH 3, 2021 - Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance. “These options came directly from feedback from the field through the virtual uniform board and feedback from commands in the field,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, … [Read more...]
Navy College Program Transitions to DANTES MilEd Benefits App
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 - On 26 Feb., the Navy College Program (NCP) mobile app will sunset and Sailors will need to transition to the DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) MilEd Benefits mobile app for detailed education information and support. The move to the MilEd Benefits mobile app will provide Sailors all the education information they need in one … [Read more...]
AAFES Offering 10% Off Tax Preparation at H&R Block
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping make the filing season less taxing by working with H&R Block to provide tax preparation services to military members and their families at a 10% discount at select locations worldwide. In addition to the discount, H&R Block at the Exchange is offering: A free second-look tax review program in which H&R … [Read more...]
Retirement in the Age of COVID
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – While COVID-19 has affected many aspects of life for many people, it has not stopped Pennsylvania National Guard members from retiring when it’s their time. However, COVID restrictions have made gathering information about retirement a little more challenging, and the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guards are adapting. The Pennsylvania Army … [Read more...]