MARCH 30, 2020 - The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the impact of the new coronavirus on service members, their families and survivors. Resources offered through Military OneSource, the Military and Family Life Counseling program and the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program continue to serve the military community. “We are working hard to provide … [Read more...]
Air Guard Members Issued New OCP Camouflage Uniforms
MARCH 12, 2020 - The word “camouflage” didn’t enter the American vernacular until U.S. soldiers began returning home following the First World War. With its origins around 1917, the term “camouflage” was coined to describe what British and French soldiers were doing when they used surrounding foliage to hide their encampments from enemy aircraft. It was not just the word … [Read more...]
Rules Restrict Political Activity by DoD Personnel
MARCH 11, 2020 - With the 2020 election season in full swing, the Department of Defense officials are reminding military members and civilian employees of limits to what kinds of political activity they can participate in. Those limits are outlined in the Hatch Act and in DoD Directive 1344.10, said Army Maj. Johnny Davis, with the Pennsylvania National Guard's staff judge … [Read more...]
Military Post Offices Implementing Changes for International Mail
MARCH 5, 2020 - Beginning March 13, 2020, the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Military Post Offices will stop accepting handwritten customs forms on packages destined for international addresses. Customers mailing packages from Military Post Offices to international addresses must use either their Click-n-Ship account or the USPS Customs Form Online tool to create … [Read more...]
Voicing Your Political Opinion on Social Media – 2020 Election Season
MARCH 3, 2020 - The Department of Defense encourages all military and civilian personnel and their eligible family members to register and vote. Certain provisions on campaign participation, however, apply to federal employees and members of the armed forces – offline or online. So what do Marines and Department of the Navy civilians need to know before they post, tweet and … [Read more...]