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When Should I Make a Deposit for My Military Time?

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristySeptember 20, 2021 2:52 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees may be able to receive retirement credit for their military service.

How a Military Deposit Affects Your Retirement

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJune 3, 2021 8:14 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How does a military deposit affect your retirement, and should you buy back your military time?

Legislation Seeks to Expand Parental Leave for Military Members

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 12, 2021 4:05 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to greatly expand parental leave benefits for members of the military.

Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJanuary 31, 2020 8:14 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An appeals court considered whether the 5 year requirement of civilian service to quality for an annuity could be met in part with service as a cadet at West Point.

Federal Employee Charged with Theft of Over $1 Million in Military Equipment

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 28, 2019 12:20 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A federal employee at Camp Mabry has been charged with stealing over $1 million worth of military equipment.

Should I Buy Back Military Time?

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonAugust 27, 2019 12:09 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Should you buy back military time? The author provides an analysis.

Another Pay Freeze Proposed for 2020

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 11, 2019 2:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The White House has proposed a pay freeze for federal employees for the second year in a row.

Fort Hood Shooting Victims’ Lawsuit Is Dismissed

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: January 29, 2019 10:36 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

In a major setback for individuals trying to obtain redress for the 2009 Fort Hood attacks, a federal court has dismissed all of the claims filed by victims.

Military Deposits and Your Annuity

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeDecember 10, 2018 2:46 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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How do military deposits affect FERS and CSRS retirement calculations? Here is an overview.

Apple Launches Discount Program for Veterans and Military

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 7, 2018 9:41 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Apple has launched a discount program for active duty military and veterans with discounts on many of its products including iPhone and Apple Watches.

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