Dec. 11, 2020

Military Personnel Data Records (PDR) System, COMDTINST M1080.10 (series) Updated

Change 2 to Military Personnel Data Records (PDR) System, COMDTINST M1080.10 (series) has been issued.

Dec. 8, 2020

Thrift Savings Plan changes, 2021 IRS Annual Deferral Limit

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is changing the way catch-up contributions are elected and withheld starting start in January, 2021.

Nov. 4, 2020

Yeoman in the Spotlight: Chief Petty Officer Richard DePascale

Our Deckplate Leader of the week Chief Petty Officer Richard DePascale, the Admin Chief of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May!

Nov. 3, 2020

PPC Customer/SPO Newsletter October 2020

The latest issue of the PPC Customer / SPO Newsletter is now available.

Oct. 30, 2020

Military members: Here’s why your paycheck looks different

Your pay this week may be different than what you expected. Don’t panic.

Oct. 22, 2020

Check Out: New Monthly Premiums for TRICARE Young Adult Plans in 2021

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2021, premiums for TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) coverage will increase. TYA Select will increase by 12.7% and TYA Prime by 22%. These changes reflect the increase in TYA program costs for calendar year 2021. TYA is a premium-based plan available for purchase by qualified dependent children under the age of 26.

Oct. 21, 2020

Thrift Savings Plan Catch-up contributions will soon get easier

Starting in January 2021, we will make the catch-up process easier: if you’re turning 50 or older, you’ll no longer need to make two separate elections each year in order to take advantage of catch-up contributions.

Oct. 19, 2020

Know when to reenlist for eligible SRB

Changes are being implemented regarding when an enlisted member can reenlist for a selective reenlistment bonus (SRB). Starting this year, any member eligible for a SRB will be allowed to reenlist beginning Oct. 1, 2020 (FY21) or anytime within the fiscal year their enlistment expires. Additionally, the pro-rated calculation for current obligated service is no longer applied. Members who reenlisted for an SRB will be entitled to the full bonus amount. Members will no longer be constrained by the three month reenlistment policy, and is now expanded to the entire fiscal year in which your enlistment expires.

Oct. 15, 2020

Distribution of Finalized DD-214

The implementation of electronic transmission of DD Form 214 data to the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) is complete. The Veterans Administration, State Directors of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Labor have access to DD Form 214 data. SPOs are not required to produce and distribute paper copies 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8. DMDC is the official distribution source of the Military Services authoritative and certified information for all periods of active duty that are completed on or after January 1, 2015.

Oct. 8, 2020

What's TRICARE Young Adult?

TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) is available for purchase by certain family members under the age of 26 who have lost or will lose TRICARE eligibility due to age. Qualified adult children can purchase TYA coverage after regular TRICARE coverage ends