Southwest Airlines to provide military leave for pilots in 2026Southwest has agreed to provide up to 10 days of short-term military leave and to pay $18.5 million in compensation to nearly 2,800 former and current By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 weeks ago
Defense bill would expand leave for veterans joining federal workforceNearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience.By Molly Weisner2 years ago
Troops’ corrected leave balances will show up in October, DFAS saysIncorrect leave balances were posted due to a DFAS system change to implement a law that reduces the special leave accrual cap.By Karen Jowers2 years ago
Troops: Check new ‘use it or lose it’ rules to avoid forfeiting leave Some troops could lose accrued leave after Sept. 30.By Karen Jowers2 years ago
Sailors could lose time off under special leave accrual policy changesSailors could lose time off they earned during the COVID-19 pandemic — if they don’t use it before the end of September.By Diana Stancy2 years ago
Troops can now take two weeks of leave after death of spouse or childThe policy creates a new type of leave specifically for bereavement.By Meghann Myers3 years ago