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Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonus

TAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus.

By Cristina Stassis

12 days ago

Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill

The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.

By Patricia Kime

3 weeks ago

Coast Guard to work without pay during DHS shutdown

Coasties will likely not feel the effects until the next scheduled military payday Feb. 27, which they could miss if Congress can’t reach an agreement.

By Patricia Kime

5 weeks ago

Unemployment rates for veterans worsen amid civilian job market gains

While overall hiring increased by 130,000 jobs in January, post-9/11 veterans saw their jobless rates balloon to 5.8%.

By Richard Sisk

5 weeks ago

Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures

A House subcommittee on Tuesday discussed proposed legislation on illnesses linked to service-connected exposures.

By Patricia Kime

7 weeks ago

Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say

Crytpo scams, romance scams, education scams, job scams. Advocates are pushing authorities to root out scamsters at the source.

By Karen Jowers

8 weeks ago