Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program
No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
By Karen Jowers
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Military spouse paid fellowship program expanding, with more money
DOD will increase the stipend it pays during the 12-week fellowship. Current pilot program will close to new applications on Sept. 1.
By Karen Jowers
Army reduces transition job-training time, prioritizing junior troops
Junior soldiers will have 120 days to use end-of-contract training programs before leaving the Army, while higher ranks get either 90 or 60 days.
By Todd South
Outgoing DOD family official: ‘Don’t forget who you’re working for’
Patricia Barron connected with – and listened to – military spouses during her four years as head of DOD family policy.
By Karen Jowers
89 Air Force jobs now eligible for retention bonuses
The bonuses range from $180,000 to $360,000, according to a leaked Air Force memo.
By Riley Ceder
How the Marine Corps is retaining a lot of its first-term Marines
Marine Corps recruitment and retention numbers are looking mighty healthy, officials say.
By Todd South