(NAVY TIMES 14 JAN 14) … Patricia Kime The massive omnibus spending bill unveiled by congressional appropriators Monday night includes restoration of the full annual cost of living adjustment for … More »
Pentagon officials will be forced to make other sacrifices. (NATIONAL JOURNAL 08 JAN 14) … Sara Sorcher For Washington lawmakers who measure the national debt in trillions, $6 billion is … More »
Younger military veterans are angered by budget cuts to their pension benefits (WASHINGTON POST 31 DEC 13) … Lori Montgomery After 25 years of service, including combat tours in Afghanistan … More »
Congress could reconsider military pension cut in January (WASHINGTON POST 30 DEC 13) … Lisa Rein A cut to military retirement pay in the budget signed Thursday by President Obama … More »
(MILITARY.COM 26 DEC 13) … Tom Philpott Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Budget Committee, appear to be in sync in defending the … More »
December 20, 2013 Beginning February 14, 2014, TRICARE For Life (TFL) beneficiaries will be required to fill maintenance medication prescription refills through the TRICARE Home Delivery (mail-order) pharmacy system. Beneficiaries … More »
WASHINGTON — For the second time this week, the US Senate has sent legislation to the president’s desk that will have a big impact on Pentagon policies and budgeting. In … More »
(DOD BUZZ 12 DEC 13) … Kris Osborn The U.S. military needs a more focused war plan specific to China, especially after China’s recent declaration of an air defense zone … More »