Oct. 16, 2013 Service Members Should Start Saving Early for Retirement It's never too soon to start savinge for retirement, Barbara Thompson, the director of the Defense Department's office of family policy/children and youth advised service members today.Enlistees as young as 18 might not be thinking about saving for retirement or the importance of their Thrift
Oct. 16, 2013 PCS orders on hold until shutdown ends Editor's Note: The information in this article does not pertain to civilian Airmen who are still furloughed or whose PCS orders are to a position that is furloughed. Permanent change of station orders processing is on hold until fiscal 2014 funds are available, but Airmen who already have their
Oct. 16, 2013 CFC suspended as shutdown continues As a result of the government shutdown, the Department of Defense has indefinitely suspended the Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign was slated to start its official solicitation period Sept. 1 and run through Dec. 15.According to a memorandum released Oct. 9, CFC campaign activities are not
Oct. 9, 2013 Hagel receives update on shutdown from service leaders The Defense Department's top leadership, including the service secretaries and service chiefs, updated Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Oct. 7 on the impact of the ongoing government shutdown, Pentagon officials reported.In a statement summarizing the meeting, officials said Hagel was pleased that most
Oct. 9, 2013 AF releases furlough-related pay information Air Force officials released Oct. 8, the following furlough-related questions and answers to aid service civilians with processing time and attendance. This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management, and general counsel office experts. Q. What status do the
Oct. 8, 2013 Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions Below are frequently asked questions about the government shutdown / reopening. If you don't find the answer to a question you have about this topic, post your question as a comment below; we will research it and try to find the answer for you. WEBSITES / POINTS OF CONTACT - Defense Civilian
Oct. 7, 2013 TSP to continue operations during shutdown As the closure of government offices and activities continues, the Thrift Savings Plan, the retirement savings program for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, will carry on operations.Since neither the TSP nor the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board depend on
Oct. 7, 2013 No FY14 budget, tuition assistance suspended With the U.S. government failing to pass a fiscal 2014 budget, all tuition assistance for classes starting on or after Oct. 1 will be suspended until further notice. As a result, effective immediately, the ability to apply for TA through the Air Force Virtual Education Center is on hold. "Airmen
Oct. 7, 2013 Air Force Aid Society provides services during government shutdown Due to the government shut down we are being told many Airman & Family Readiness Centers to include their Air Force Aid sections will be closed. If you have an emergency travel situation or need funds to avoid privation please call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337 -- Service to the Armed