Airmen across the globe are feeling the effects of budget cuts. These issues are not only affecting the weapon systems they use to protect our nation, but it is affecting their quality of life as well as their mission and in some cases, whether or not they have a job. Expect around 5,000 Airmen to [...]
Military Budgetary Issues Affecting Troop Quality of Life?
The military budget has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. The ongoing War on Terror has stretched the budget thin, to the point of almost breaking. Each service needs an influx of billions of dollars to restock and refurbish their equipment and supply the ongoing war efforts. But how much [...]
5 GI Bill Facts Every Veteran Needs to Know
The GI Bill is one of the most valuable benefits that most veterans are able to take with them when they leave military service and transition into civilian life. The value of a college education vs. not having a college education can be well over a million dollars throughout the course of a lifetime. Using [...]
Military Tax Forms Available on MyPay
Tax season is officially upon us all! DFAS recently announced that W2′s are available in MyPay for military members. DFAS customers with myPay access will be able to retrieve their tax statements electronically up to two weeks sooner than those relying on regular mail delivery. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms W-2s, 1099Rs and 1099-INTs, along [...]