WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday signed an executive order repealing the ban on transgender people serving openly in the military, a ban that former President Donald Trump had put in effect, the White House said. In a statement, the White House said Biden’s order “sets the policy that all Americans who are qualified to serve in […]
On 12 February 2021, the GoArmyEd system will be deactivated. To facilitate the migration of the Tuition Assistance (TA) program data from GoArmyEd to ArmyIgnitED, the ArmyIgnitED system will be offline from 25 February-8 March 2021. Soldiers, Army Education Counselors, and Educational Institutions (EIs) will not be able to access TA data or functionality during […]
Lloyd Austin, a retired four-star Army general, has been confirmed by the Senate, making him the first Black secretary of defense in U.S. history. The Senate approved President Biden’s nomination for Pentagon chief in a near-unanimous 93 to 2 vote. Austin’s nomination was approved despite concerns raised on both sides of the aisle that he […]
The FY22 Regular Army (RA)/United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) SFC Evaluation Board will evaluate all NCOs in the zone of consideration. All considered NCOs will either be: Most Qualified (MQ); Distinctly annotated Full Qualified (FQ) Not Fully Qualified (NFQ); Name not included Individual OML standing (MQ, FQ and NFQ) will be […]
The current Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) Program, MILPER Message 20-321, is set to expire on 8 Jan 2021. This means that the last day to reenlist (if eligible) under the current message is 7 Jan 2021. The new MILPER Message, 20-434 (SRB), goes into effect on 8 Jan 2021. Many MOSs are currently eligible for […]
With the Holidays quickly approaching and having a pandemic on the rise the Alaska Air National Guard is still holding their traditions true. Even during COVID and having to scale back Operation Santa Clause is still in effect. The mission is to successfully deliver wrapped gifts and supplies to the small villages in Alaska. COVID […]
The Department of Defense released its 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates. BAH rates will increase an average of 2.9 percent when the new rates take effect on January 1, 2021. An estimated $23 billion will be paid to approximately one million Service members. BAH rates are based on local area rental market data […]
How do you feel about the proposed 3.0% pay increase? This will be effective on 1 January 2021 and you will see the reflection in your 15 January 2021 pay upon approval. Here is a sneak peak of the proposed military pay chart! ➡ MilitaryBenefits.info
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Retired General Lloyd Austin to serve as Secretary of Defense, according to three people with knowledge of the decision. If confirmed, General Austin would be the first Black person to lead the Pentagon. In picking General Austin, Biden has chosen a barrier-breaking former four-star general who was the first Black […]
Look who’s been selected to attend the next Sergeants Major Course (SMC) (Class 72)! Congratulations to the selected Master Sergeants–and their families! Regular Army (RA) List Active Guard Reserve (AGR) List To those not selected to attend the next SMC…STAY READY!! As Soldiers submit retirement, decline to attend the SMC, or fail to remain qualified, […]
