The strength and definition of a toned upper body is a highly sought after trait, but what most gym rats may not realize is there is much more to gaining upper body strength than simply being able to bench press more than the next weightlifter. True upper body power is gained from balanced overall strength; employing muscles in the back, chest, shoulders and arms. When done … [Read more...]
Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits Increase in 2013
By Kathryn Iapichino Air Force Personnel Center Benefits and Entitlements Counselor JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2013 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions increased from $17,000 to $17,500 for 2013, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The TSP catch-up plan … [Read more...]
Army Developing Next-Generation Surveillance Aircraft
December 5, 2012 By Kris Osborn Army scientists, engineers and program developers are making substantial progress building and integrating a technically sophisticated battlefield surveillance aircraft called Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System in a laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., service officials said. The initial task, now underway … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Work at Home Options
December 2012 Military Spouse Work at Home Options Military spouses may find it difficult to work outside of the house. This is for a variety of reasons. Most military couples have small children or have children in school. This limits the amount of time that a military spouse may have to devote to work outside of the home. Though some military bases do offer military spouse … [Read more...]
Handling the Holidays with an Active-Duty Spouse
December 2012 Handling the Holidays with an Active-duty Spouse The holidays are time for family and when someone cannot be home with you, it can make things seem pretty dismal. When you have a spouse that is on active-duty in the military, even if they are home, they may not be able to spend the day with you. If they are not at home, it will take some extra planning to make … [Read more...]