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Soldier indicted and accused of selling sensitive military information
The soldier is accused of selling national defense information and faces charges for bribing a public official.
Should I wait to retire until my within-grade pay increase kicks-in?
Each General Schedule grade has 10 steps. Within-grade increases (WGIs) or step increases are periodic increases in a GS employee's rate of basic pay.
By Reg Jones
F-35 upgrades slip to 2024, drawing lawmaker’s ire
“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.
How the war in Ukraine is driving growth in Arkansas
The city of Camden is hoping to expand as defense contractors there ramp up production to supply arms to Ukraine and replenish American stockpiles.
By Jen Judson
US Air Force awards Boeing first contract for fleet of 26 E-7 aircraft
Boeing's contract will be worth up to $1.2 billion, as the service begins work on a fleet to replace the iconic E-3 Sentry.
US vows to send more drones, aid to Ukraine on war’s anniversary
The Pentagon announced it would send more drones to Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia on the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the invasion.
By Joe Gould
What’s the best day of the year to retire?
Your annuity will be based on your "high-3," which is based on the average on your basic pay over 78 consecutive pay periods
By Reg Jones
‘Jack Ryan’ season 3 ushers show into its anti-hero era
Tom Clancy's "Jack Ryan" season 3 is fun if not an exercise in the familiar.
By Sarah Sicard
How is ‘High-3′ basic pay calculated for retirement?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
By Reg Jones
Lockheed gets HIMARS contract to replenish stock sent to Ukraine
Lockheed Martin is getting nearly $500 million from the U.S. Army to rapidly build more missiles launchers to replace those sent to Ukraine.
By Jen Judson
Lockheed wins $521 million order to replenish US Army rocket stockpile
World's largest defense contractor to increase HIMARS and GMLRS production by nearly 60%.
By Jen Judson