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  • AF extends Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit transfer phase-in period

    Some Airmen will be able to transfer all or a portion of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their family members without incurring a four-year active duty service commitment thanks to a program phase-in extension implemented this month.When initially implemented, the Post-9/11 GI Bill education

  • Dempsey: Sequestration Will Affect Programs, Readiness

    The Defense Department will see effects to long-term military readiness and support programs such as the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors under sequestration's fiscal constraints, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here yesterday.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey gave remarks and

  • Furlough to affect thrift savings plan contributions

    Federal civilian employees could see their Thrift Savings Plan contributions reduced if furloughs take effect.The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve."Employees who have selected

  • Air Force suspends military tuition assistance

    In the wake of sequestration, the Air Force officially suspended military tuition assistance March 11.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced the Air Force has officially suspended military TA for the remainder of fiscal 2013. The program will continue to be evaluated to determine the

  • Andersen saves $25 million with contamination cleanup concept

    The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight is currently working on containing contamination to protect the environment at Site 14 on Andersen Air Force Base.The site, located in the southeastern corner of the base, was contaminated with harmful substances such as polychlorinated biphenyl

  • Thrift Savings Plan Officials Warn Against Unsanctioned App

    A free iPhone app for the Thrift Savings Plan available at the Apple App Store could pose a security risk, program officials warned.A notice on the Thrift Savings Plan website says the "TSP Funds" app, which asks participants for their account login information, is not sanctioned."This app is not

  • Date Safe romances Andersen with inspiring briefing

    More than 350 Andersen Airmen participated in the "Can I Kiss You?" safe dating presentation held at the Meehan Theater on Andersen Air Force Base March 6. Mike Domitrz, founder of The Date Safe Project, Inc., came to the base to talk with Airmen and their leadership about tools and skills for

  • Furloughs can begin April 26, DOD comptroller says

    Unless Congress acts to end sequestration, furloughs for Defense Department civilian employees can begin April 26, the department's comptroller said here March 11.Robert F. Hale discussed the furlough planning process with a Pentagon audience. The comptroller also took questions sent in via Facebook

  • Team Andersen offers 'Click-N-Ship'

    Andersen's post office has new time-saving options for you to ship your packages. For more information, watch the video below and click on the slide to the right for information on the USPS "Click-N-Ship" option that can be used here at Andersen.To view the "Click-N-Ship" video click here.

  • Sequestration impacts ripple across Air Force

    Air Force senior leaders issued updated guidance to leaders of Air Force major commands and addressed the service's Airmen last week on how the service will operate under sequestration and a continuing resolution for the remainder of the fiscal year.Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie