Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Junior Soldiers get 'Cool' Options for Promotion Points Junior Soldiers in a handful of job specialties have another option to gain promotion points. As of Jan. 11 (2004), skill-based licenses and certifications from civilian sources are worth 10 points. There are 10 career fields that are currently participating in the initiative: Adjutant General, Air Defense Artillery, Aviation, Engineer, Ordnance, Quartermaster, Signal, Transportation, Army Medical Department and Public Affairs. Army to Restructure -- Will Grow by 30,000 Troops The Army will grow to 510,000 soldiers over the next four years as a temporary measure, a senior Army official said on 29 January (2004). Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has authorized the Army to exceed end strength limits by 30,000. The increase is allowed under emergency authorities Congress granted the Defense Department. The focus gives the Army the opportunity to rebalance and reset the forces using the lessons learned from the most recent combat. United States Marine Corps Commissioning Programs There are several ways to gain a commission in the United States Marine Corps, whether one is currently enlisted, or whether one is currently a civilian college student/graduate. For those Marine Officers not attending the U.S. Naval Academy, the road to a commission as a lieutenant in the Corps begins with one of several programs at Officer Candidates School: The Officer Candidates Class, the Platoon Leaders Course, or the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Military College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) The College Loan Repayment Program is an enlistment incentive. Like other enlistment incentives authorized by Congress, each of the services are free to offer the program, or not, as they see fit, in order to meet their established recruiting goals. Under the program, the military will repay a portion of eligible college loans for non-prior service enlisted military members. Scams That Target Service Members Scams. It seems to be a consistent problem that affects military members more than others, but experts say there is much that service members can do to prevent becoming victims. In a report titled "In Harms Way," the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) has analyzed the problem and has come up with some solutions. Air Force Dental Technicians to Train as Hygienists The Air Force has teamed up with Trident Technical College in Charleston to send dental technicians to an Air Force-sponsored dental hygiene training scholarship program. Graduates of the program earn an associate degree at the end of the 14-month course. Air Force officials plan to send four to five dental technicians a year through TTC, along with five or six others through a similar program at St. Petersburg College in Florida. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) in Afghanistan "The strong will stand, the weak will fall by the wayside." For Air Force tactical air control party airmen, these words are more than just a motto; they also serve as a battle cry. Wherever American military forces are found, TACP airmen are sure to be nearby. Nicknamed the "Air Force infantry" because they spend most of their career assigned to Army units, tactical controllers can most often be found embedded with special operations forces. Military Commissions The President has authorized the formation of military commissions to try detainees from Afghanistan and Iraq, currently being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The trials will be conducted much in the same manner as a court-martial, under the procedures of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Servicemembers Civil Relief Act On 19 December 2003, President Bush signed into law the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This law is a complete revision of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA). Air Force Transient Alert Unlike the old saying which goes, jack of all trades, master of none, the transient alert team are "airmen of all aircraft, masters of most." The team is primarily responsible for meeting the fuel, cargo and maintenance needs of military and commercial passenger and cargo aircraft as well as distinguished visitor aircraft not assigned to the base. United States Marine Corps Satellite Communications Operators Marines taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedom sent emails home to friends and family in the United States. However, the fact that they had internet access in the middle of the desert is often overlooked. Even more so is the fact that one job in the Marine Corps allows that sort of communication. And, Marines make it happen. Shopping in Combat Zones Today, there are at least 30 post exchanges/base exchanges in Iraq and 52 throughout Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. In addition to these stores, AAFES supports troops in isolated and hostile areas, with some 80 unit-run Imprest Fund stores and mobile operations called PX Rodeos. More Single Airmen May Move Out of the Dorms A change in how the Air Force figures unaccompanied housing requirements will call for fewer dormitory rooms -- meaning more airmen could move off base and receive a monetary housing allowance, in the future. More Flight Options for R&R Program Soldiers coming home on rest and recuperation leave will now have their travel expenses covered to the airport closest to their R&R destination. he policy change came with the Dec. 19 (2003) approval to fund the onward travel program by Charles Abell, principal deputy, under secretary of defense for Personnel & Readiness. |