By Nick Simeone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2012 – The Defense Department continues to assess the security needs of its African partners, some of which face a growing terrorist presence, but is not planning for unilateral military intervention, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today. In a conference call with reporters yesterday, Johnnie … [Read more...]
Electronic Payments Required for TRICARE Reserve and Retired Reserve Monthly Premiums
10/2/2012 - FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013. Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or … [Read more...]
Afghan Commander Discusses Insider Attack on the CBS program “60 Minutes”
In an interview on the CBS program “60 Minutes” last night, the commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan said he takes his mission personally and is angered by insider attacks by Afghan security forces and militants wearing Afghan uniforms. “I'm mad as hell about them, to be honest with you,” Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of … [Read more...]
OSI Introduces New Smartphone Anonymous Tip Line
10/1/2012 - QUANTICO, Va. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has opened its first anonymous tip line that allows submissions from the Internet, via SMS (texting) or using a smartphone application. The application was created in order to capitalize on cyberspace and engage the Air Force community more effectively, officials said. "This tool will allow … [Read more...]
Roth Contributions Open to All Active-Duty Troops
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Beginning Oct. 1, active-duty members of the Navy, Army, and Air Force will be able to contribute to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan as part of their investment planning, The after-tax contributions will be electronically deducted from service members' pay accounts. Active-duty service members also can start their Roth TSP contributions now through their … [Read more...]