PT program needs fixing, audit finds

From AirForceTimes.com By Michael Hoffman – Staff writer An Air Force-wide audit found the service’s fitness program is failing to keep airmen fit year-round. The fitness program “did not effectively promote a healthy lifestyle,” and unit commanders did not give airmen enough time to work out while not cracking down on airmen who failed PT […]

TRICARE Monthly Premiums Decrease for TRS

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Effective Jan. 1, 2009, TRICARE will reduce the rates for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). Monthly premiums for TRS individual coverage will drop 44 percent from $81 to $47.51, and TRS family coverage will drop 29 percent from $253 to $180.17. The 2009 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 704, required TRICARE […]

Pay Raise Time of year..

From Stars and Stripes: WASHINGTON — Troops worldwide will receive a 3.9 percent pay raise starting on Thursday, but Defense Dept civilian employees working overseas will see only a 2.9 percent bump in their paychecks. Under rules outlined by the White House two weeks ago, all stateside civilian federal workers will receive a pay raise […]

Courts Martial Info

By Mathew B. Tully Special to the Times The information in this column is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Readers are encouraged to seek the advice of an attorney or other professional when an opinion is needed. In the wake of recent publicity surrounding the controversial court-martial […]