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AF Selective Re-Enlistment Bonus List

Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list containing 91 Air Force specialties.

NSPS Abolished by President

A controversial pay-for-performance system used by Department of Defense civilian employees, including more than 100 on station, was abolished by the President.

Bonuses for Ohio War Veterans Approved

Overshadowed by fights over casinos and farm animals, a largely uncontested ballot issue authorizing $200 million in debt to pay cash bonuses to recent war veterans was overwhelmingly saluted yesterday.

‘Stop Loss’ Reduced as Payments Start

As the Defense Department begins to compensate military members forced to serve beyond the expiration of their contracts, the number of those still serving under “Stop Loss” has been greatly reduced, a Pentagon official said.

NSPS Employees to Get Base Pay Raise

Defense Department employees paid under the National Security Personnel System will receive the same base salary increases this year as their General Schedule counterparts, a Defense Department official said Sept. 29.

Special Pay for Health Professions

DTM establishes DoD policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements special pay for licensed clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, physician assistants, licensed veterinary officers, and public health officers.

Law Helps Ensure Equal Pay for Women

Lilly Ledbetter just wanted to retire quietly from Goodyear of Gadsden. But when she got an anonymous note comparing her pay to that of her male co-workers, she was outraged.

Referral Bonus Program Suspended

Effective July 1, 2009, the $2K Referral Bonus Program is suspended. Referrals submitted after close of business July 1 will not qualify for the referral bonus.

VA Begins Stimulus Payments to Veterans

The first $250 payments to veterans as part of President Obama's recovery plan were sent Monday, and officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs said all payments will be distributed by June 30.

Navy Suspends Bonus Program for ‘09

Based on the number of Sailors who have enlisted this year under the selective reenlistment bonus program (SRB), the Navy reached its congressional authority funding limit for this fiscal year.

MTIs Special Duty Pay Increase Approved

Pentagon officials recently revised Special Duty Assignment Pay for Military Training Instructors. The revision, effective June 1, increases SDAP levels for MTIs.

Cash Bonus Takes Place of Stop-Loss

The Deployment Extension Stabilization Pay program replaces the stop-loss program and pays a cash bonus of up to $6,000 to Soldiers in units set to deploy who elect to stay in past their end-of-service date in order to deploy, said Col. Marianne Watson, Army National Guard Personnel officer.

Deadline Looms for AF Bonus Changes

Airmen have until Monday to re-enlist before cuts in the Selective Re-Enlistment Bonus program kick in.

Pay for Federally Employed Guardsmen

A new law was recently enacted that supplements the salary of National Guard members, who work for the federal government. Federal employees who previously received pay cuts when they were mobilized will now receive salary supplements to make up the difference between their civilian and military paychecks.

Selective Re-Enlistment Bonus List Out

Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list which contains 82 Air Force specialties.

DFAS to in-source R & A Pay Functions

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) officials announced today they have decided to transition Department of Defense Retired and Annuitant (R&A) pay functions to a government run operation performed by DoD civilian workers in early 2010.

VA Announces Recovery Spending

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will spend more than $1.4 billion as part of President Obama's economic recovery plan to improve services to America's Veterans.

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