DECEMBER 27, 2022 - The Defense Department implemented annual changes to the Child Development Program Fee Policy and restructured total family income categories which determine child care fees. The policy change includes fee increases necessary to ensure the department's ability to find and keep skilled child care staff and to continue providing quality care for military … [Read more...]
BAH Rates Will Increase By Average of 12.1%
DECEMBER 16, 2022 - The Defense Department has released the basic allowance for housing, or BAH rates for 2023. Those rates have risen, on average, by 12.1%, said the Pentagon press secretary during a briefing today. "The significant increase in average BAH rates is reflective of the unique market conditions experienced across many locations nationwide over the past year," … [Read more...]
Navy Updates Retirement and Separation Policy
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - Navy Personnel Command recently updated timelines and procedures for submitting separation and retirement packages to make the process both smooth and timely. Released Nov. 2, MILPERSMAN 1900-015 outlines what is required of both Sailors, their commands and the Transaction Service Centers. Separation packages must be submitted no less than 60 days … [Read more...]
DoD Improves Access to Child Care Resources
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 – Among the child development programs recently announced by the Department of Defense as part of the “Taking Care of Service Members and Families” initiative is one that improves access to off-site military child care fee assistance and expands access for in-home child care. The DOD child care fee assistance program, “Military Child Care in Your … [Read more...]
Worldwide Launch of New AFN Video-On-Demand App
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 - The American Forces Network, AFN, marks its 80th Anniversary this year with the launch of its new streaming service, AFN Now, on November 7. The AFN Now app delivers top-rated AFN television programming to service members, families, and retirees living overseas, when and where they want it, on the devices they use every day. The Defense Media Activity (DMA) … [Read more...]