Blended Retirement's Lump Sum Feature Enticing But Is It Fair? Those who opt into the new Blended Retirement System (BRS) will face a decision on retired pay so unusual that the DoD has...
Personnel Chiefs Worry Over Deployment Pace, New Blended Retirement DoD personnel chiefs are worried about too frequent deployments, erratic budget practices, and the new Blended Retirement...
Blended Retirement System Facts You Need to Know The new retirement system is vastly different than previous ones. Some members have the option to switch. Learn the facts...
Blended Retirement System for Reserve Members Reservist? The Blended Retirement System may be a good choice for you.
Avoid these BRS Traps Avoid these traps if you want to make the most of the new Blended Retirement System
The Easy Blended Retirement System Guide for Military Spouses Confused about the military's new Blended Retirement System or military retirement in general? Us, too. Here's an easy guide.
A Retirement Reminder to Troops: Be Careful What You Click On Rumors surfaced of troops unintentionally opting-in to the new retirement system , but DoD did not receive any reports.
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...