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Mar 19, 2010
Family Care Plan Requirements To Expand
Navy Changes Evaluations for Navy IAs
DoD Alters JSF Contract
AF Sets Deadline for Developmental Programs Applications
Comfort Returns From Haiti Mission
Pendleton, Union Reach Accord
Freedom Takes Part in Drug Seizure
Spouse Career Program Resumes
Cyber Command Prepares To Stand

Mar 26, 2010
Health Care Bill Draws Comment

Mar 26, 2010
New Tax Law May Affect Spouses

Mar 26, 2010
Medicare, Tricare Changes Loom

Mar 26, 2010
New Leave Policy To Take Effect

Mar 26, 2010
Tanker Competition Not Settled

Mar 26, 2010
February Recruiting Goals Largely Met

Mar 26, 2010
AF Announces 2nd DOS Rollback

Mar 26, 2010
VA Offers Quicker Path for Sick Gulf War Vets

Mar 26, 2010
Army Ten-Miler Registration To Open

Apr 02, 2010
Navy To Deep-Six Paper Leave Chits

Apr 02, 2010
MC Allows ‘Limited Personal Use' of Computers

Apr 02, 2010
End to SBP Offset Could Face Vote

Apr 02, 2010
Gates Outlines ‘Don't Ask' Changes

Apr 02, 2010
GAO: More UAS Training, Coordination Needed

Apr 02, 2010
Internet Dating Scam Warning Issued

Apr 02, 2010
AF Seeks More Separations

Apr 02, 2010
AF Announces Officer Promotions

Apr 02, 2010
Watchdog: Costs, Delays Beset JSF

Apr 02, 2010
VA Budget Would Address Women Vets' Needs

Apr 09, 2010
Think Tank: REDUX a Bad Deal

Apr 09, 2010
AF Opens VSP Window

Apr 09, 2010
MC Seeks Athletes of the Year

Apr 09, 2010
Navy Approves Uniform Changes

Apr 09, 2010
Navy Issues Active-to-Reserve Guidelines

Apr 09, 2010
Report: TRICARE Accessibility Varies

Apr 09, 2010
GAO: VA Women's Services Need Improvement

Apr 09, 2010
Bill Would Ease Reserve Retirement Payment

Apr 09, 2010
Census Advice Offered

Apr 16, 2010
VA Issues Phone-Scam Warning

Apr 16, 2010
Court Ruling Outrages Veterans' Organizations

Apr 16, 2010
DFAS Offers New Retiree Web Site

Apr 16, 2010
Group Wants Protection from Financial Predators

Apr 16, 2010
Automation To Improve GI Bill Application Process

Apr 16, 2010
AF IDs Language Scholars

Apr 16, 2010
Nuclear Review Clarified

Apr 16, 2010
Army To Get More Mine-Resistant Vehicles

Apr 16, 2010
Shinseki Vows To Reduce Backlog

Apr 23, 2010
Gates Spearheads Effort To Overhaul Export Regs

Apr 23, 2010
Changes Ordered in Wake of Hood Shootings

Apr 23, 2010
AF Announces Uniform Changes

Apr 23, 2010
Marines Lift Social-Networking Ban

Apr 23, 2010
AF Opens Clubs to Other Services

Apr 23, 2010
VA Overhaul GI Bill Claims Processing Begins

Apr 23, 2010
Some See Delay in Receiving New IDs

Apr 23, 2010
Navy Shifts TA Transactions Online

Apr 23, 2010
March Recruiting Goals Met or Exceeded

Apr 23, 2010
Marine Corps Standardizes Westpac Per Diem Rates

Apr 30, 2010
TRICARE Urges O'seas Beneficiaries To Update DEERS

Apr 30, 2010
Move Compensation To Get Better

Apr 30, 2010
Senate To Get Hood Shooting Probe Papers

Apr 30, 2010
'Don't Ask' Revisions Released

Apr 30, 2010
Plan Would Ease Business Start-ups

Apr 30, 2010
Benning Expansion Study Approved

Apr 30, 2010
Navy Sponsors Marine Mammal Research

Apr 30, 2010
GAO: Combat Training Consistency Lags

Apr 30, 2010
Enlisted-to-Officer Submissions Due

May 07, 2010
SGLI Expenses Drop

May 07, 2010
AF Rescue Squadron Stands

May 07, 2010
6 More Names Added to VN Memorial

May 07, 2010
DoD Official: Military Pay Stacks Up Well

May 07, 2010
Navy Launches Blog

May 07, 2010
White Paper: Afghanistan Stabilizing

May 07, 2010
Nuclear Stockpile Details Declassified

May 07, 2010
Women Cleared for Submarine Service

May 07, 2010
CBO: Navy Shipbuilding Plans Fall Short

May 14, 2010
CHA List Changes

May 14, 2010
Phishing Alert Issued

May 14, 2010
Petraeus Expounds on Upcoming Changes

May 14, 2010
VA Health Benefit Process Streamlined

May 14, 2010
New Legislation Improves Vets’ Health Care

May 14, 2010
Courses Will Help Personnel System Transition

May 14, 2010
Marines, Sailors Deploy to Romania

May 14, 2010
AF To Open NCO Academy

May 14, 2010
MC Increases Number of AFCT Sites

Jun 04, 2010
1.4-Percent Pay Raise Offered in Senate Bill
TRICARE/Medicare Cuts Loom
Fight To Stop Funeral Protesters Goes On
Lawmakers Work To Expand Concurrent Receipt
Families' Input Sought
U.S., Japan Agree on Base Relocation
Gay-Ban Repeal Delayed
MC Tests New Combat Vehicle
Is There an Army ‘App' for That Smartphone?

Jun 11, 2010
House Passes 2011 Defense Bill

Jun 11, 2010
TRICARE Offers Electronic Fee Payment

Jun 11, 2010
Navy Clarifies Personal Firearms Policy

Jun 11, 2010
Leave Carryover Extension OK'd

Jun 11, 2010
NEXCOM Launches Info Center

Jun 11, 2010
O'seas Travelers Urged To Use Official Carriers

Jun 11, 2010
TRICARE Teams Study Care Delivery

Jun 11, 2010
MC Announces June, July Officer Promotions

Jun 11, 2010
Japanese PM To Honor Base Deal

Jun 18, 2010
GAO Answers Pay Benchmark Questions
VA-DoD Record-Sharing Could Improve
Moving? Use New PPM, DoD says
AF Extends VSP Window
Arlington Management Changed
Army Issues Body Armor Inspection Call
DACOWITS Panel Members Selected
Bonus Set for AF Contracting Officers
Online Tool Simplifies NAF Job Applications

Jul 09, 2010
Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended
TRICARE, Medicare Changes Delayed
Petraeus Assumes Afghanistan Command
End to Iraq Mission in Sight
AF Delays Colonel SERB
Chile Assistance Medal Available
Navy Changes Manual
VA Moves Toward Paperless Claims
Watchdog: EFV Program Needs Further Look

Jul 23, 2010
‘Fit but Unsuitable’ Draws Criticism
First PCS Stop: The Web
PCS Family Escort Rules Change
TRICARE Offers New Formulary Tool
Nondual Status Increase Plan Gets Hill Support
Navy To Offer New PFA, IA Software
AF Releases NCO Retraining Dates
AF Launches New Dress Standards Site
DoD Commits To Disabled Vets’ Businesses

Aug 13, 2010
Bills Would Mandate Lump-Sum Payouts

Aug 13, 2010
Test Site for Quicker VA Payouts Selected

Aug 13, 2010
Stationary Bike Test Will Change

Aug 13, 2010
TRICARE Retired Reserve Rules Published

Aug 13, 2010
Notifications Hinder Some Citizenship Approvals

Aug 13, 2010
Questions Raised About Privatized Lodging

Aug 13, 2010
Navy To Test New NWU

Aug 13, 2010
DoD Demands WikiLeaks Return Documents

Aug 13, 2010
Automatic TSP Enrollment Begins

Aug 13, 2010

Aug 20, 2010
Services Meet February Recruiting Goals
Adm. Fallon, CENTCOM Chief, Steps Down
Bills To Aid Service Members Who Seek Green Cards Pass
Street-View Imagery of Bases Banned
Army Mental Health Study: More ‘Dwell Time’ Needed
GAO: Environmental Compliance Does Not Hinder Training
AF Officer Promotions Announced
AF Releases E-8 Promotion List
Army Releases 0-4 Chaplain Selections
Navy Offers Recruiting Incentives

Aug 27, 2010
Court Nullifies Stolen Valor Act
Gates Will Likely Resign
Dried Plasma May Soon Become Available
Navy Set To End Paper Records
Enlisted Warfare Qualifications Now Mandatory
Bill Would Change Education Benefits
Changes Continue as BRAC Deadline Approaches
Group Seeks Expansion of Spousal Benefit
Changes Continue as BRAC Deadline Approaches

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