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Understanding Divorce in the Military
March 29, 2011

If you are in the military or a military spouse and are getting a divorce, there are some financial factors that can affect you. More

Troops Still Don't Claim Stop-Loss Pay
Associated Press | March 09, 2011

They've sent out letters and fliers and have Tweeted and pleaded, but DoD officials are still struggling to give away a huge cache of money to troops and veterans. As of last week, only $300 million of $534 million in stop-loss special pay had been spent. The deadline has been extended to March 18. More

Rome Embassies Hit by Package Bombs
Associated Press | December 23, 2010

Package bombs exploded at the Swiss and Chilean embassies in Rome, wounding two, in attacks that bore similarities to bombings in Greece last month. No group claimed responsibility, but Italian Interior Minister Roberto Maroni said anarchists were thought to be behind the blasts. More

Congress, Don't Rob our Troops
Paul Rieckhoff | December 09, 2010

". . . they've been sacrificing for 10 years now. Washington, don't make them sacrifice their pay." More

Sports: SF Giants on Top of the World
Paul Rieckhoff | November 02, 2010

Era of Big Military Pay Raises Ending?
Tom Philpott | May 06, 2010

During recent Senate hearings Congress was advised to end its 12-year run of voting for annual military pay raises that exceed wage growth in the private sector. More

Those Due 'Stop-Loss' Pay Must Apply
Tom Philpott | January 07, 2010

About 185,000 veterans who were forced by wartime ?stop loss? orders to serve on active duty are due $500 for each extra month they served. More

Chapter 61 Retirees Denied Concurrent Receipt
Tom Philpott | October 18, 2009

This week Tom's readers sound-off on Congress' decision to take a provision that would provide CRDP to some Chpt. 61 Retirees off the 2010 Defense Authorization Bill. More

Opposition To Webb GI Bill Rankles
Tom Philpott | April 25, 2008

"It's time to ask the embarrassing questions concerning reform of the GI Bill." More

Emergency Relief for Soldiers
Tom Philpott | April 14, 2008

The Army Emergency Relief program's Command Referral Program allows company commanders and first sergeants to authorize interest-free loans to their Soldiers. More

COLA Increases in Europe
Tom Philpott | April 07, 2008

Troops in European countries where the euro is used will see a small increase in their cost-of-living allowances due to the falling value of the U.S. dollar. More

Combat-Related Compensation Changes
Tom Philpott | April 07, 2008

The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes changes to expand eligibility to include certain medical retirees. More

New REAP Monthly Verification
Tom Philpott | April 07, 2008

Starting this April all Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) participants will be required to verify their monthly attendance in order to receive payment. More

Thrift Savings Plan: A Benefit for Life
Tom Philpott | April 07, 2008

The Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provides ease of savings and tax benefits like civilian employer 401k plans. More

Army Emergency Relief Offers Support
Tom Philpott | March 31, 2008

The Army Emergency Relief (AER) program provides emergency interest-free loans and grants as well as need- and merit-based academic scholarships. More

Combat Pay Counts for Stimulus Payment
Tom Philpott | March 31, 2008

Military personnel serving or in combat zones are eligible for an economic stimulus payment. More

Obtaining W-2s and 1099s
Tom Philpott | March 31, 2008

The Defense Accounting and Finance Service (DFAS) "myPay" users automatically receive copies of their military W-2s electronically. More

Some Retirees to Receive Retro Payment
Tom Philpott | March 31, 2008

Servicemembers with retirement dates on or after Jan. 1, 2008, may receive a retroactive payment based on the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. More

South Dakota Offers Vets Bonus
Tom Philpott | March 31, 2008

South Dakota offers a bonus to members of the Armed Forces who were legal residents of the state for no less than six months immediately preceding their period of active duty. More

Retired Pay Differences Rise
Tom Philpott | March 27, 2008

Older military retirees like Marine Corps Master Sgt. Lanny Bauer, 68, of Stockton, Calif., do not begrudge current service members for a string of annual pay raises that have exceeded wage growth in the private sector. More

Free Tax Filing for Stimulus Payment
Tom Philpott | March 24, 2008

Individuals who normally do not file a tax return, but must do so this year in order to receive their 2008 economic stimulus payment, can use a free filing tool. More

Fuel Ration Cards for Germany
Tom Philpott | March 24, 2008

Department of Defense-affiliated motorists in Germany will begin replacing their Army and Air Force Exchange Service fuel coupons with a new fuel ration card. More

Housing Rates to Increase in Guam
Tom Philpott | March 24, 2008

The DoD's Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee announced rate increases will go into effect for servicemembers who live in Guam. More

Stimulus Rebate Calculator
Tom Philpott | March 24, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service announced that it will begin sending more than 130 million economic stimulus payments starting May 2. More

DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay
Tom Philpott | March 20, 2008

In September 2006, the Department of Veteran?s Affairs (DVA) identified more than 133,000 recipients of Combat Related Special Compensation or Concurrent Retired Disability Payment that may be eligible for additional retroactive compensation. More

DoD Study Reports Pay Gap Closed
Tom Philpott | March 17, 2008

A new Department of Defense study of military compensation finds no pay gap exists today between service members and civilian peers. More

Sailors Offered Recruiting Incentives
Tom Philpott | March 17, 2008

The Recruiting Referral Recognition Program offers rewards such as Achievement and Commendation Medals to those who refer qualified individuals to the Navy. More

Tuition Assistance Program Overview
Tom Philpott | March 17, 2008

Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. More

DoD Reports Pay Gap Closed
Tom Philpott | March 13, 2008

A new Pentagon study finds no pay gap between servicemembers and civilian peers, and advises officials to adopt a new tool for comparing compensation so that servicemembers fully recognize their more favorable package of pay, benefits, allowances and tax breaks. More

Review Panel Recommends Pay Changes
American Forces Press Service | March 13, 2008

The 10th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation has suggested a new way of measuring military pay, proposed that more money be spent on special and incentive pays, and recommended restructuring the basic allowance for housing. More

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