The long-awaited Army Regulation 670-1, with new rules on army authorized boots, tattoos, hairstyles, grooming and uniform wear, went into effect Monday, after being unofficially leaked on Facebook. “The Army is a profession, and one of the ways our leaders and the American people measure our professionalism is by our appearance,” Sgt. Maj. of … [Read more...] about It’s Official: The 2014 Version Of AR 670-1 Goes Into Effect
Archives for March 2014
Military Retirement With Enlisted And Officer Service
Today's post is an "ask the readers" question about military retirement after service in both enlisted and officer grades. (Nearly 80% of this blog's readers find a post through a search engine. This post uses keywords about officer and enlisted retirements and the accompanying legal issues that can be difficult to research. The same keywords … [Read more...] about Military Retirement With Enlisted And Officer Service
ALARACT 082/2014 – Effective Dates To Coincide With Release Of Updated AR 670-1
Subject: Effective dates to coincide with release of updated AR 670-1 and new DA Pam 670-1 1. References: a. AR 670-1, wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia, dated 19 March 2014 b. AR 670-1, wear and appearance of army uniforms and insignia, dated 19 March 2014 2. This message provides clarifying guidance for effective dates of … [Read more...] about ALARACT 082/2014 – Effective Dates To Coincide With Release Of Updated AR 670-1
USAREC CG Proposes Radical Changes To Army Recruiting
By Maj. Gen. Allen Batschelet, Rick Ayer and Col. Mike Runey — Reblogged from the Army Magazine As the rift between the Army and American society widens, our recruiters in the field are reporting increased challenges. This should not be surprising considering that a 2013 Gallup survey found that 76 percent of those polled put a great deal of … [Read more...] about USAREC CG Proposes Radical Changes To Army Recruiting
New AR 670-1: Army Grooming & Appearance Regulation Leaked Online
Update: Will the Army Pay For Tattoo Removal The 2014 Version Of Ar 670-1 Goes Into Effect See ALARACT 082/2014 For Effective Dates Information on the US Army's highly anticipated changes to grooming and uniform regulations leaked earlier today, just days prior to the official release. Army Secretary John McHugh approved the … [Read more...] about New AR 670-1: Army Grooming & Appearance Regulation Leaked Online
Early Withdrawals From Your TSP and IRA After The Military
Readers frequently ask how they should handle their cash flow after they reach financial independence. The biggest challenge for military veterans is setting aside enough assets for annual living expenses after separation or retirement. There's usually investment income (interest, dividends, capital gains distributions), rental property income, … [Read more...] about Early Withdrawals From Your TSP and IRA After The Military
Career Assistance Program – AAFMAA Offers $4000 Loan
Is the Army Air Force Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA), Career Assistance Program Loan (CAP) worth it? I’m going to have to say YES! Back in the day as a young Staff Sergeant I needed some extra cash during a tough financial period. I was introduced to AAFMAA by a fellow Soldier. He informed me that AAFMAA offered an extremely low-interest-rate … [Read more...] about Career Assistance Program – AAFMAA Offers $4000 Loan
Can I Count On A Military Pension?
A reader asks: "Thank you for your words of wisdom in your blog and being a source of motivation. I have a quick question and I would appreciate your advice. I have 18.5 years towards my military retirement and plan to go another 10 years or so. That would put me at 50 years old which is my goal retirement age. Unfortunately along the way I have … [Read more...] about Can I Count On A Military Pension?
