MIL-News: May 2007
MIL-News
May 2007
 DFAS Website Moves
 2007 TSP Limits
 AF RC DFAS Move
 Customer Survey
 Linking Your Interest
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Military Pay Newsletter May 2007

DFAS' Web Site Changed Location
  
On May 1st the DFAS website not only returned to its original address of www.dfas.mil, but Military Pay pages received a facelift. The new Military Pay section has expanded content to help you find information on your military pay concerns and improved graphics. Be sure to check the new Military Pay pages! Check details about the location change!

Family Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)

It is important to keep the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) file updated with current spouse information to ensure proper charges and avoid accruing debt. Learn the difference between FSGLI and Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI), how to update the DEERS file, and how to reduce or decline coverage here.

Fiscal Year 2007 Clothing Monetary Allowances

Last year’s Clothing Monetary Allowances tables have been updated to reflect the rate changes for Fiscal Year 2007, effective October 1, 2006. View here the Clothing Monetary Allowance table updates.

Thrift Savings Plan Limits for 2007

Contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) fall into two different categories. Knowing which is “tax-deferred” and “tax-exempt” can help participants plan their future tax liability. Learn more about the new TSP annual contribution limits.

Limits Set for Some Debt Repayments

No one likes unanticipated debt, especially when it results in payday deductions. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (PL 109-364), was signed into law by the President on October 17, 2006. Read more about lower limits on some amounts withheld .

Protecting Your Home Computer Helps Protect Your myPay Account

Recently security gaps on a small number of Servicemembers’ personal home computers allowed their myPay PIN to be captured and used. Read more about how this happened and precautions to take to prevent malicious software installation on a personal home computer !

Air Force Reserve Account Maintenance Shifts to Indianapolis

On March 22, 2007, Air Force Reserve account maintenance responsibilities were moved successfully from DFAS Cleveland to DFAS Indianapolis. Learn more about the move !

Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Each year, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) conducts a Customer Satisfaction Survey for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). This year, OPM distributes the 2007 DFAS Military Pay Customer Satisfaction Surveys during the week of May 21 through 25, 2007. Read here to learn more.

Linking Your Interest

Often, the editors run across items of interest at other DoD Websites Servicemembers might find interesting and, at times, helpful. This article from the Strategic Business Management (SBM) DIMHRS newsletter and the link it provides to the DIMHRS home page is a good example. Visit the article and link .


Servicemembers’ Most Requested Information:

• Basic Pay Tables can be found on the OSD Military Compensation Basic Pay page

• BAH information can be found on the OSD Military Compensation BAH page.

• DFAS Contact information can be found here for help with other Military Pay questions.

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