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 With the stroke of a pen, U.S. Space Force becomes a reality President Trump signed into law Dec. 20 the sprawling, $738 billion defense bill, making history by creating the Space Force as a stand-alone, sixth branch of the U.S. military and guaranteeing for the first time 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers.
Dec. 20, 2019 Defense Department establishes U.S. Space Force Today the President signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and with it, directed the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces.
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. 18, 2019 Doggone bombs: Team MacDill integrates joint force counter-IED training The 6th CES/EOD flight held an integrated training with 6th SFS military working dog teams, aeromedical technicians with the 927th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and veterinary technicians with the U.S. Army Public Health Activity, Fort Gordon, MacDill branch, from Dec. 9 to 13, at MacDill Air Force
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. 12, 2019 Operation Christmas Drop delivers critical supplies, holiday spirit Now in its 68th year, Operation Christmas Drop has not only served as the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 55 Micronesian islands like Woleia, but has also served as a coming together for elders and their communities on their respective islands across
Dec. 6, 2019 Hat-trick win: MacDill CONS remains best in the business In recognition of their mission-focused business leadership in support of AMC and the Air Force operational acquisition enterprise, the 6th CONS received five individual awards, an AbilityOne team award and for the third time in four years, AMC’s Outstanding Operational Unit Award.
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.