NOVEMBER 20, 2020 - During the holiday season, consumers tend to make a greater number of purchases than they do during the rest of the year. They also tend to be more distracted and face an increased risk of identity theft during the holidays. There are numerous ways an identity thief can take advantage of you. Whether you’re shopping with credit cards, shopping online, … [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...]
DoD Announces Cost of Living Increase to Retired Pay
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 - Today, the Department of Defense announced annual cost of living adjustments that will benefit military retirees and survivors during calendar year 2021. Most military retirees will receive a 1.3 percent increase to their retired pay beginning with the pay they receive on December 31, 2020. Likewise, survivors of members who died on active or inactive duty, … [Read more...]
DoD Launches New ‘My Military OneSource’ Mobile App
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 - The "My Military OneSource" mobile app is now available for service members and their families for free by downloading it on Google Play or Apples App Store. The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding what they need, said Erika Slaton, the associate director for Military … [Read more...]
2020 Military Family Month
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 - The National Military Family Association, NMFA, manifested over fifty years ago, when a group of military spouses wanted to ensure that their friend and newly widowed military spouse was not forgotten. The organization’s site states “November is Military Family Appreciation Month—a time when America honors and recognizes those unique sacrifices and … [Read more...]