AUGUST 6, 2019 - The Department of Defense now has a new investigative tool to help identify perpetrators of sexual assault. The new Catch a Serial Offender--or "CATCH"--Program, fully operational as of August 5, 2019, is run by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and the National Guard. CATCH gives people making a Restricted … [Read more...]
DoD Rolls Out the Statement of Benefits Guide and Transition Preparation Timeline
JULY 31, 2019 - The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19 NDAA) brought about many changes for the DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP). One of the changes adds a new section to Chapter 58 of Title 10 USC; Section 1155, Statement of Benefits. This addition requires the military services to provide a summary of all benefits available … [Read more...]
Transition Coordinators Crucial to Soldier’s Success in Life
JULY 25, 2019 - When a Soldier is preparing to transition out of the Army, Transition Coordinators can make all the difference. During the Transition Coordinator Training Course held in Arlington, Virginia, the newest Transition Coordinators were shown the ropes. Nancy Adams, Chief of the Career and Education Readiness Division, Army Warrior Care and Transition, explained how … [Read more...]
Total Army Sponsorship Program
JULY 19, 2019 - The Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP) is a commander's program designed to assist Soldiers, Families, and Army Civilian employees during relocation. Sponsors, ideally Soldiers and Army Civilians with significant time on station, provide incoming personnel with information and referral services about the installation and community. The Army continues to … [Read more...]
Navy Makes Progress to Expand Oversight of PPV Housing Program
JUNE 12, 2019 - The Navy has taken another step forward to improve the quality of life of service members and their families as well as better address housing concerns now and into the future. A central housing electronic data warehouse that will provide consistent oversight of the Navy’s Private Partner Venture (PPV) and government housing programs is currently in … [Read more...]