MARCH 12, 2021 – Behavior changes this past year to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has not been lost on criminals. The Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Major Cybercrime Unit is cautioning users to be wary of suspicious quick response codes, known as QR codes. According to the Major Cybercrime Unit, QR code usage increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While QR codes have … [Read more...]
Air Force ADSL Training Transitions to “myLearning”
MARCH 5, 2021 - As part of Air Education and Training Command’s efforts to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training, Airmen and Guardians can access the “myLearning” digital platform on the Air Force Portal beginning March 18. The AETC Learning Services division is launching the new secure learning management system that will enable student learning, … [Read more...]
New W-4 Form; What You Need To Know
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...]