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Agencies kick off Giving Tuesday, part of Combined Federal Campaign

Last year, the federal community pledged over $3.6 million to participating charities during the week of Giving Tuesday.

Duke LeDuc joins cutest canine Dina in TSA’s annual calendar

Duke is named after an employee who died on 9/11 while working at the World Trade Center towers in New York City.

Social Security agency turnover may undermine hiring plans, union says

According to an exit survey data obtained by Federal Times, nearly 24% of new hires are already looking to leave the agency.

‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license

The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.

New locality rates to boost pay for thousands of federal workers

The public-private sector pay gap has widened to 27%, up from 24% last year.

Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say

One veteran called military spouses the "glue" that holds families together.

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Honor veterans by following their lead into public service

Our institutions aren’t just the stark marble facades in Washington — they’re the people who breathe life into them.

‘It’s larger than us.’ Arlington Cemetery staff preps for Veterans Day

Attention to detail and special touches are heightened this time of year when so much of the cemetery is in the public eye.

New editors named at Military Times and service branch publications

Three new editors will lead Military Times and its service branch publications.

Almost 70% of federal employees still telework, OPM poll finds

According to the 2023 results, 17% telework one or two days per week.

White House pick for US cyber director spotlights hiring outside STEM

It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.

Retired Space Force Lt. Gen. Armagno joins Rocket Lab board

She was the first lieutenant general officer appointed to, and director of staff for, the Space Force.

Senators could force confirmation vote on Navy, Air Force leaders

Republicans are pushing for individual votes on the vacant Joint Chiefs posts, while Democrats are looking to advance hundreds of pending promotions.

Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags

More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.

Rep. Gaetz bill would jail feds who disclose security clearances

The proposal would also levy a $1,000 fine for individuals who talk publicly about their clearance status.

United Airlines eases job path for transitioning military pilots

Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation.