Dec. 27, 2019 DoD releases 2020 CONUS COLA rates The Defense Department released Dec. 20 the 2020 Continental United States Cost of Living Allowance rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. In 2020, the total number of service members receiving CONUS COLA will decline by 2,600.
Dec. 20, 2019 Nurse enlisted commissioning program application window now open The Chief Nurse interview process has also changed, allowing Chief Nurses to interview only eligible candidates.
Dec. 17, 2019 Joint Chiefs chairman welcomes military's new top enlisted member Responsibility as the U.S. military's top enlisted service member changed hands at a ceremony hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia, Dec. 13.
Dec. 14, 2019 Air Force reservist assists in life-saving care aboard commercial flight Tech. Sgt. Donny, a pararescue specialist with the 304th Rescue Squadron, Portland Air National Guard Base, was traveling from Portland to Phoenix when he was called into action.
Dec. 13, 2019 Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures.
Dec. 5, 2019 Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1 The Defense Department has expanded commissary and Military Service Exchange access.
Dec. 3, 2019 Senators frustrated by uneven pace addressing privatized housing problems Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett insisted to the Senate Armed Services Committee Dec. 3 that the service is moving aggressively to fix chronic problems with privatized housing while also acknowledging that the “Air Force owns part of the responsibility” for dangerous and unhealthy
Nov. 19, 2019 Changes to TSP coming in December The traditional login method, with a member’s username/account number and password, is enhanced by adding a one-time verification code members receive through email and/or text message each time the account is accessed.
Nov. 19, 2019 Air Force says CBD products not ok to use, may cause positive drug test Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no.
Nov. 19, 2019 Project NEXUS: Empowering the USAF’s digital talent Designed by the AETC technology integration detachment and hosted by the AFWERX-Austin hub, the beta test program was designed to fuel organic technology problem solving efforts for Airmen in their day-to-day workplaces.