Aug. 16, 2018 Latest NDAA repeals reduced long-term per diem The Fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act includes an immediate repeal of the authority to prescribe a reduced flat rate per diem for long-term temporary duty travel. As of today, August 13, 2018, normal per diem rules, including the following, apply: • Lodging receipts are required
Aug. 14, 2018 Wing, SC ESGR give employers a 'lift' to remember Nearly 50 South Carolina employers got a rare opportunity to fly in a Charleston C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 10, 2018 over the South Carolina skies as part of the South Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Bosslift.
Aug. 13, 2018 Military OneSource Benefits Extended to Vets, Families for Full Year After Separation Eligibility for Military OneSource benefits has been extended from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure all service members and families have access to comprehensive support as they transition to civilian life.
Aug. 13, 2018 President Signs Fiscal 2019 Defense Authorization Act at Fort Drum Ceremony The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act provides $700 billion to the Defense Department and paves the way for the most significant investment in the U.S. military and its warfighters in modern history, President Donald J. Trump said.
Aug. 13, 2018 AFAS to award more than $6 million in annual grants, scholarships The Air Force Aid Society will award more than $6 million in Gen. Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen.
Aug. 9, 2018 Defense Audit Provides Improved Accounting for Spending, Inventories The Defense Department audit that is underway will allow leaders in the White House, the Pentagon and Congress to find better ways to account for taxpayers’ dollars, DoD’s chief financial officer said.
Aug. 6, 2018 Alpha Warrior Air Force Fitness Tour comes to JB Charleston Airmen and Sailors cheered each other on during the Alpha Warrior Air Force Fitness Tour Level 1 Battle Rig Instructor Course Aug. 1, 2018, at the Fitness Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The Alpha Warrior Air Force Fitness Tour brings professional coaches to bases that are equipped with Alpha
Aug. 6, 2018 New DoD policy bars GPS-enabled devices in deployed settings Deployed service members are going to have to ditch their "geolocation devices" in response to a new memo from Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan.This includes physical fitness aids, applications in phones that track locations, and other devices and apps that pinpoint and track the
Aug. 6, 2018 Wing announces 2nd quarter award winners The 315th Airlift Wing selection boards for the Airman, Non-commissioned Officer, Senior Non-commissioned Officer, Company Grade Officer, Field Grade Officer selected the following winners for the April - June 2018 quarter:
Aug. 5, 2018 315th AES welcomes new commander The 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron officially welcomed a new commander during an assumption of command ceremony Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the Yonkie Auditorium here. Lt. Col. David Bailey took command of the squadron he’s been interim commander for since July 2017.“I’d like to say thank you