The 2012 Military Pay Charts are out and many soldiers will be going over to see how it affects their current rank. This years change over last year is roughly $20 to $30 more. These charts do not reflect BAH, BAS, or COLA. Click here for the current chart. The military pay charts change each...
Global warming is often a disputed subject. But, regardless of any controversy, the Navy is conducting tests on alternative fuel usage in various ships and other equipment. A Spruance-class destroyer will be sailing from Point Loma in San Diego to Port Hueneme, California. The ship will have a 50-50 blend of hydro-processed algal oil...
TRICARE will be directing the SAIC to provide credit monitoring and restoration services to those affected by the recent medical data theft. On Sept. 14 2011, medical information was stolen and was reported to the TMA (TRICARE Management Activity). The TRICARE health data has not yet been recovered. With roughly 4.9 million patients information...
Many reservist are being take off of activated status this week due to normal procedures and possible financial reasons. There can be any number of activated reservists at anytime, within each military branch. Activated reservists have the opportunity to receive benefits and pay similar to Active Duty military members. This is often a desirable...
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation have given supplies to the Department of Veterans Affairs in Biloxi, MS totaling $118,000. These supplies include clothing, hats, hygiene products such as soap and toothpaste, blankets, and water. For many military veterans, adjusting to civilian life can be difficult, or devastating. Gaining employment in todays job market is...
The Harrison Corporation (NYSE: HRS) has received $20 million to provide Falcon !!! AN/PRC-117G multiban man pack radios and associated AN/VRC-114 vehicular amplifier adapters for use in Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. This is from the U.S. Army’s Project Manager-MRAP via the GSA, FAS Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS, Region 2). This will provide...
An hours worth of paperwork and 6 months of waiting was enough to get Tech Sgt. Joshua Lopez $10,000. The money was in response to the tech sergeants innovative ideas to changing the way an F-22 raptor rail launchers are maintenanced. The previous method worked along the lines of a TOD. But the TOD...
There are current plans in the works to cut thousands of soldiers from active-duty roles. The Army reserve is ready to absorb these active-duty losses. These types are due to budget reductions required by the federal government. There are currently many shortages throughout the Army reserve. Picking up some of these soldiers who are...
The American Legion is not happy about proposed Department of Defense and veteran benefit cuts. The nations largest veterans organization says it would further hurt the economy and do irreparable damage to the capabilities of the armed services to protect the US. The Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction is expected to make...
Tri-care will be sending letters to victims of a data breach over the next 4 to 6 weeks. The data that was saved on computer tapes were stolen from a car belonging to an employee of Science Applications International Corporation. They are a large military contractor that runs medical centers for servicemembers and their...