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Trump orders the removal of some feds from competitive service
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Oct. 21 that would place policy-facing employees under a new schedule out of the competitive service.
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$20 billion plan to outsource management of military household moves hits roadblock
Plan delayed for outsourcing the management of household goods moves.
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Military families are seeing some progress in their fight for tenant rights
A pilot program is providing seven-year maintenance histories to housing residents at some installations.
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Feds still make three quarters of private sector pay
Federal employees make 23.1 percent less than those doing the same job in the private sector, according to the Federal Salary Council.
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Troops’ weight allowances for household goods moves may increase by next summer
The services are looking at increases across the board, Army official says.
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Mid-October numbers indicate increased turnout of military absentee voters
More military absentee ballots are coming from overseas than in 2016, according to one indicator. And there's still time to vote!
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Approval expected soon for DoD civilians to shop in military exchanges
Nearly 600,000 DoD civilians would get new shopping privileges.
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OPM finalizes rules to address new and underperforming employees
The finalized rule would enable agency managers to move more quickly through disciplinary processes and encourages keeping new feds in career limbo for their first year.
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Now’s the time for parents to decide on enrollment in 2nd semester of DoDEA’s Virtual School
Deadline for deciding is Nov. 6.
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Military families using Tricare Young Adult facing spike in monthly fees, advocate says
Tricare Young Adult costs are already more than $4,500 a year for some military adult children.
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Military absentee ballots could have substantial impact on election, report says
Military absentee ballots should be counted before winner declared, report says.
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