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Ask Reg: Does National Guard service count toward my military buyback?

Reg Jones tackles the question of whether Title 32 time in the National Guard is creditable for buyback in retirement.
VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level ever

More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department’s programs and outreach efforts.
Pentagon mulls special pay boost to fix health care personnel shortage

Officials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers.
Medicare Advantage for feds: How it works and what it can save you

This article is packed with information on how Medicare Advantage works, who’s eligible and where it can save you money on medical costs.