Tag: Military
New Military Retirement System Has Big Changes

A new military retirement system is going into effect. Here is how it will work.
Feds’ Eligibility For Shopping at Military Exchanges to Increase

Many federal employees who are veterans will become eligible for shopping through the military exchange system later this year.
Huge Changes Ahead for Military Retirement
The year ahead will prompt many of today’s 1.3 million active-duty service members to make a big decision about their retirement benefits: whether to preserve their place in the traditional military pension system or opt into a new "blended" benefits package.Military Families Shunning Stocks
It turns out many military families are avoiding the stock market when it comes to their retirement savings. One of the most popular investments being used is the TSP's G Fund.Air Force Facing Dire Personnel Shortage
Earlier this year, top Air Force officials sounded the alarm about their thinning ranks -- saying they were 700 pilots and 4,000 mechanics short. Now they warn the problem is far worse.Army Demotes ‘Swinging General’ After Investigation Into Affairs
The Army has stripped Maj. Gen. David Haight of three ranks following revelations that he had a decade-long extramarital affair and had lived a “swinger lifestyle,” Army Secretary Eric Fanning said Friday.A Personal Remembrance in Honor of Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a federal holiday created to honor those that served their country in the military. The author provides a personal memorial to honor one of these veterans.
More Than 100 Troops Seeking Transgender Care
More than 100 transgender troops have informed the services that they want to transition to the opposite sex, be formally recognized in their new gender or are seeking counseling or medical treatment, according to documents and the military.What Happens If You Are Accidentally Overpaid?

Recent news that nearly 10,000 soldiers were asked by the Pentagon to repay bonus overpayments may have other federal employees wondering what happens if they find themselves in a similar situation. The author provides some details on how agencies usually handle overpayments.