Defense news and career advice written by Dennis Damp

Comparing 2026 Healthcare Plans to their Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan Option

COLA 2026: Small Gains, Big Shortfalls as Government Shutdown Drags On
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OPM Confirms 2026 Health Plan Costs Jump 10%—How Federal Employees Can Save This Open Season

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Ramifications of the Federal Government Shutdown – The Reality

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Two-Page Federal Resume Implementation Guidance

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Don’t Cut and Run Without an Annuity – Deferred and Early Retirements

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ICE Is Hiring 10,000 New Agents, Many with Signing Bonuses

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White House Spending Bill Gets Signed: Here’s What It Means for Your Taxes and Benefits

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Updated Performance Appraisal System for Federal Employees – What to Expect

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An Update on Significant Changes Impacting Federal Employees