Financial news from the Military.com Military Report dated June 29, 2009:
Special Duty Assignment Pay Revised
The U.S. Navy recently announced revisions in special duty assignment pay (SDAP), which take effect July 26. More
Deal of the Week: Military Coupons
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AF Increases Special Duty Pay
Pentagon officials recently increased Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) for Military Training Instructors (MTIs). More
Tuition Assistance Overview and Benefit Pay Out
Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. More
How to Lay Old Glory to Rest
We raised our flags September 11, 2001 and flew them proudly. Our flags stand tall as we leave our mark on foreign soil. More
New Military.com GI Bill Calculator
The new GI Bill offers several new benefits above and beyond anything previously offered. However, there are limitations as to how and where these benefits can be applied. More
What Comes After SGLI?
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance coverage ends 120 days after you leave active duty service. Do you have plans for how you are going to meet your life insurance needs once your SGLI expires? More
Featured Job: Government Law Enforcement
Use your military experience to get an exciting career in law enforcement. More
How Much Can You Afford on a House?
The rule of thumb is that a military family can comfortably afford a home that is up to three times their average annual household income. More
New Online Housing Referral Network
The Department of Defense implemented its new Internet-based Automated Housing Referral Network to facilitate the long-distance house-hunting process More
Website Opens for Post-9/11 GI Bill
The Defense Department signed off June 22 on policies and procedures servicemembers will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children. More
AFFES Helps Deployed Troops Call Home
Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "Help Our Troops Call Home" phone card program keeps American troops in touch with their families back home. More
Navy to Issue PCS Orders
The Navy announced it will resume issuing permanent change of station (PCS) orders following a three-month delay due to a budget shortfall. More
Air Force Modifies PCS Policies
Air Force officials modified two permanent change of station (PCS) policies to give Airmen more flexible assignment options and better force development opportunities. More
Navy Suspends Bonus Program
Based on the number of Sailors who enlisted this year under the selective re-enlistment bonus program the Navy reached its congressional authority funding limit for this fiscal year. More
Exchanges Offer Firestone Car Centers
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is teaming up with Firestone Complete Auto Care to provide services at 30 Army posts and Air Force bases. More
