Protecting Your Computer

Recently, two private industry firms disclosed that overseas hackers broke into customer accounts. According to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at one of these firms, these attacks were carried out by "keylogging" software installed on personal computers. A keylogger is a type of surveillance software (considered to be either software or spyware) that has the capability to record data processed on the computer. Read more about steps you can take to avoid keyloggers and keep your information confidential.

Features in myPay that are Beneficial to You

Most military members know that myPay is an award-winning Web-based information system that provides employees and customers with security, convenience, and control of their pay information. Learn more about features myPay offers that are beneficial to you!

Changes and Extensions for Bonuses and Special Pays Authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2007

President Bush signed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2007 (NDAA 07) on October 17, 2006, into law. The law extends authority to the services that allow them to pay existing bonuses for another year as well as authorizing several bonuses to be increased. Learn more about the NDAA 07 and changes that could affect you!

Reporting Changes in Dependency Status will Ensure Correct Entitlements

It is important for military members to report any changes in dependency status to their personnel office as soon as they occur. Please read more about the importance of keeping your status up-to-date.

NDAA FY07 Military Basic Allowance for Housing Changes

The National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2007 (NDAA FY07) Section 604, signed by the President on October 17, 2006, provides the military services authority to pay a second Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) entitlement for certain reserve members who are in support of contingency operations. Continue reading about BAH entitlements here.

Military Basic Pay Changes and SGLI for OEF/OIF

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (NDAA FY07) increases the basic pay monthly rates for members of the uniformed services by 2.2 percent effective January 1, 2007. Learn more about the increase in basic pay monthly rates.

Indianapolis Military Pay Contact Center

The Army and Air Force Contact Center transition from DFAS-Cleveland to DFAS-Indianapolis is now complete. As of October 2, 2006, the Indianapolis Contact Center will handle all Army and Air Force military pay related calls except Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and Savings Deposit Program (SDP) inquiries. Read more about the Indianapolis call center here.