Expert's View:
Sick Leave Credit for FERS?
In a surprising turn of events, a bill introduced by Congressman Jim Moran to pay FERS employees for their unused sick leave when they retire was revised and attached to a bill that passed the House and was sent to the Senate. . . writes benefits expert Reg Jones.
Retired 2-Star To Oversee NBA Referees
Still reeling from a scandal that saw referee Tim Donaghy plead guilty to taking money from gamblers, the National Basketball Association has hired retired Army Maj. More
Gitmo Detainee Charged in Cole Bombing
A Saudi national held at the detainment facility on Guantanamo Naval Station, Cuba, has been charged with playing a key role in the October 2002 bombing attack on the destroyer Cole as it lay at anchor in the port of Aden. More
Bush Signs Supplemental Appropriations Bill
President Bush signed a $162 billion supplemental bill on June 30 that will enable the military to continue combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. More
Units To Deploy to Iraq
Six combat units will deploy to Iraq between January and March of next year, the Pentagon announced June 30. More
AF Seeks Test Pilot Applicants
Air Force pilots, navigators and engineers who wish to help the service develop, test, and evaluate the newest weapons systems and aircraft have until Sept. More
AF Releases Enlisted Promotions Lists
The Air Force has released the names of airmen in ranks E-5 through E-9 selected for promotion on the supplemental promotion list. More
Language Issues Beset VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs to do more to address cultural and language needs of a veteran population that is increasingly more diverse in terms of race, ethnic heritage, sex, and age, according to the Government Accountability Office. More
More Leave Carryover Allowed
Service members can now carry over more unused annual leave that they before would have lost, under a provision of this year’s defense bill. Under the old policy, no more than 60 days of unused leave could be carried over.
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