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Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided US
More than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.
Veterans Health Administration HR staff to see 15% pay hike this week
The department is continuing to look for ways to reduce how long it takes to get employees onboarded and keep turnover at bay.
‘Cautionary tale’: How Boeing won a US Air Force program and lost $7B
The KC-46 was to be the ideal candidate for a fixed-price development program. Instead, it has cost Boeing billions, and made industry wary of such deals.
From Trump to Congress, Republican defense orthodoxy crumbles
President Trump's America First shadow threatens to overtake the GOP's Reaganite defense orthodoxy with more scrutiny on military budgets and allies.
Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s end
Independent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.
How do I tell OPM that I started working again with a FERS retirement?
It's important to know your minimum retirement age to find out if you qualify for certain types of FERS rules.
By Reg Jones
Is my special rate pay safe from changes in agency policy?
Agencies can cancel a special rate authority at any time. Here's how it could effect you.
By Reg Jones
Pentagon briefs Hill on Army special ops cuts, vacant slots targeted
The Army's number two civilian and Pentagon special operations officials spoke to committee staff members Thursday.
Does a special salary rate count toward my ‘High-3′ FERS calculation?
Your “high-3” average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned during any 3 consecutive years of service.
By Reg Jones
Do I earn too much for the FERS special retirement supplement?
The SRS represents the income an employee who retired early would be earning from Social Security if they were old enough to start claiming it.
By Reg Jones
How is a FERS disability retirement special provision rate calculated?
FERS applicants are eligible as long as they have at least 18 months of credible service with the federal government.
By Reg Jones