New Lesson: How diversification really works

US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions

The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.
Defense spending bill has some Ukraine aid, multiyear munitions buys

Congress released the text of the $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, which includes some Ukraine aid and funding for multiyear munitions contracts.
Can I buy back active duty time for my GS retirement?

Once you have that figure, you’ll be able to decide whether it’s in your best financial interest to make the deposit.
Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plans

The Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.