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Increased fitness standards for close combat jobs.

Section 577 of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act mandates higher fitness standards for those positions in the Army [Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve] that have a propensity for close combat. This section of law only pertains to the Army and no other...

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Important Health Care Benefit Update

One of the little known provisions in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act is tucked away in section 702. It's so small; anyone could pass right over it. And the language looks so innocuous that some might think it to be a technical correction. It has a long...

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2024 Pay Raises

Active duty and drilling Guard and Reserve members' pay will increase 5.2% over 2023 rates. It will be the largest increase in pay in two decades. DFAS is due to issue the official pay tables in January 2024. Military pay is taxable in most States. Basic Allowance for...

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Nominations are open for the ESGR Freedom Award

NOMINATE YOUR EMPLOYER Submissions are now being accepted for the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. ESGR’s awards program culminates with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award (ESFA), the highest recognition given by the U.S....