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  • AF launches civilian self-service system June 1

    The Air Force will launch two self-service modules that will allow civilians to access their personnel information beginning June 1. My Biz will provide civilian employees access and the ability to update information about themselves; and My Workplace will provide military and civilian managers

  • VA working to prevent future information loss

    The Department of Veterans Affairs has begun a thorough examination of policies and procedures after the loss of 26.5 million veterans' personal information, the VA's leader told the House Armed Services Committee on May 25. "I've formed a task force ... to examine comprehensively all of our

  • VA urges caution after theft of personal information

    Veterans Affairs officials announced May 22 the theft of personal information on up to 26.5 million veterans; however, VA Secretary R. James Nicholson stressed there's no indication the information is being used for purposes of fraud. "We at the VA have recently learned that an employee here, a data

  • OPM announces launch of enhanced Long-Term Care Web site

    The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has announced the launch of a new and improved Web site for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program at www.ltcfeds.com/. Long Term Care Partners, LLC, administers the long-term care program and maintains the site. The Federal Long Term Care Insurance

  • Vietnam POW exhibit opens at Air Force museum

    Visitors can get a rare glimpse into the lives of prisoners of war through a dramatic new exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The exhibit, titled "Return with Honor: American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia," located in the museum's Modern Flight Gallery, is now open to

  • Money problems delay Afterburner issue

    A delay in the release of money needed to operate the Air Force Personnel Center this fiscal year, coupled with a shortage in funds, has, in turn, resulted in the publication delay of the Afterburner, News for Retired USAF Personnel. The funds which would have been used to mail the issue planned for

  • VA secretary announces 18 millionth home loan guaranty

    One of the most widely used veterans benefits in America reached a major milestone May 13 when Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson announced that an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran from Texas was the recipient of the 18-millionth home loan guaranteed by the Department of Veterans

  • Most SBP annuitants to get May 1 pay increase

    Approximately 175,000 recipients of military Survivor Benefit Plan annuities will see an increase in their monthly payments deposited May 1. The SBP is an optional plan military retirees may choose to participate in to provide continued income for their survivors. Most recipients of SBP annuities

  • May 1 checks show Tricare retiree dental premium increase

    Some military retirees will see a slight reduction in their monthly net pay beginning on May 1, due to an increase in the Tricare Retiree Dental Program premium. The new rates began on April 1 and will remain in effect until March 31, 2007. Retirees who have an allotment deduction to pay premiums

  • Bills of interest to Air Force retired members

    Several bills that may be of interest to members of the military retiree community have been introduced this year and are currently being considered. Following is a recap of the bills: H.R. 4949 - Reps. Chet Edwards (D-Texas) and Walter Jones (R-N.C.) -- would remove the Secretary of Defense's