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The official account of the Federal Education Association (FEA).
Representing most DoDEA educators worldwide—advocating for students, supporting schools, and advancing the profession.
Representing most DoDEA educators worldwide—advocating for students, supporting schools, and advancing the profession.
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Meet Sharon Manuel, FEA’s new President!👋
With 23 years in DoDEA and a deep commitment to listening to educators, Sharon is ready to lead with experience and purpose. She wants to hear your stories because your voice is FEA’s strength. 💙
📧 Share your story: feaadmin@nea.org"
With 23 years in DoDEA and a deep commitment to listening to educators, Sharon is ready to lead with experience and purpose. She wants to hear your stories because your voice is FEA’s strength. 💙
📧 Share your story: feaadmin@nea.org"
FEA and NEA showed up at the U.S. Capitol for the January 14 rally in support of the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), a bipartisan bill that would restore union protections for federal workers and require the administration to honor collective bargaining agreements.
January 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
FEA and NEA showed up at the U.S. Capitol for the January 14 rally in support of the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), a bipartisan bill that would restore union protections for federal workers and require the administration to honor collective bargaining agreements.
On December 10, the world observes International Human Rights Day, first established in 1948. It stands on one powerful truth: Every human being is born with equal dignity, rights, and worth.
🌟 Happy International Human Rights Day! 🌟
🌟 Happy International Human Rights Day! 🌟
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
On December 10, the world observes International Human Rights Day, first established in 1948. It stands on one powerful truth: Every human being is born with equal dignity, rights, and worth.
🌟 Happy International Human Rights Day! 🌟
🌟 Happy International Human Rights Day! 🌟
🍁✨ Happy Thanksgiving from FEA! ✨🍁
Please enjoy this special Thanksgiving message from FEA President Sharon Manuel!
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we invite you to take a moment and share one thing you are thankful for.
Please enjoy this special Thanksgiving message from FEA President Sharon Manuel!
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we invite you to take a moment and share one thing you are thankful for.
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
🍁✨ Happy Thanksgiving from FEA! ✨🍁
Please enjoy this special Thanksgiving message from FEA President Sharon Manuel!
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we invite you to take a moment and share one thing you are thankful for.
Please enjoy this special Thanksgiving message from FEA President Sharon Manuel!
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we invite you to take a moment and share one thing you are thankful for.
In honor of ESP Day, join us in celebrating Mrs. Teresa Brown and all Educational Support Professionals who keep our schools strong.
Tag an ESP you appreciate and want to recognize.
Happy ESP Day!
Tag an ESP you appreciate and want to recognize.
Happy ESP Day!
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In honor of ESP Day, join us in celebrating Mrs. Teresa Brown and all Educational Support Professionals who keep our schools strong.
Tag an ESP you appreciate and want to recognize.
Happy ESP Day!
Tag an ESP you appreciate and want to recognize.
Happy ESP Day!
Happy ESP Day from FEA!
We extend our gratitude to every ESP who shows commitment, care, and leadership in service of our students and school communities. Your work is essential and deeply valued. Thank you for all you do.
We extend our gratitude to every ESP who shows commitment, care, and leadership in service of our students and school communities. Your work is essential and deeply valued. Thank you for all you do.
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Happy ESP Day from FEA!
We extend our gratitude to every ESP who shows commitment, care, and leadership in service of our students and school communities. Your work is essential and deeply valued. Thank you for all you do.
We extend our gratitude to every ESP who shows commitment, care, and leadership in service of our students and school communities. Your work is essential and deeply valued. Thank you for all you do.
Hear from FEA President Sharon Manuel as she wishes a happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! 🦅🌎⚓
The Marine Corps’ values of discipline, honor, and commitment shine through in our Marine-connected schools every day.
👉 Know someone in the Corps? Give them a shoutout below!
The Marine Corps’ values of discipline, honor, and commitment shine through in our Marine-connected schools every day.
👉 Know someone in the Corps? Give them a shoutout below!
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Hear from FEA President Sharon Manuel as she wishes a happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! 🦅🌎⚓
The Marine Corps’ values of discipline, honor, and commitment shine through in our Marine-connected schools every day.
👉 Know someone in the Corps? Give them a shoutout below!
The Marine Corps’ values of discipline, honor, and commitment shine through in our Marine-connected schools every day.
👉 Know someone in the Corps? Give them a shoutout below!
If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact your local Human Resources office.
📬 Delivered by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
📬 Delivered by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact your local Human Resources office.
📬 Delivered by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
📬 Delivered by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
🔵 A Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) will not be generated for this out-of-cycle payment. These earnings will appear on your November 1, 2025, LES under the Retroactive Earnings section, listed as Special Pay to prevent duplicate processing.
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
🔵 A Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) will not be generated for this out-of-cycle payment. These earnings will appear on your November 1, 2025, LES under the Retroactive Earnings section, listed as Special Pay to prevent duplicate processing.
🔵 There will be no additional payment for health or life insurance following the lapse in appropriation for the pay period ending November 1, 2025.
🔵 Taxes will still apply to any regular earnings paid after the lapse in appropriation.
🔵 Taxes will still apply to any regular earnings paid after the lapse in appropriation.
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
🔵 There will be no additional payment for health or life insurance following the lapse in appropriation for the pay period ending November 1, 2025.
🔵 Taxes will still apply to any regular earnings paid after the lapse in appropriation.
🔵 Taxes will still apply to any regular earnings paid after the lapse in appropriation.
Please note:
🔵 The payment will be reduced by applicable deductions such as taxes, health benefits, and life insurance, as required.
🔵 You are responsible for paying benefits when payments are made.
🔵 The payment will be reduced by applicable deductions such as taxes, health benefits, and life insurance, as required.
🔵 You are responsible for paying benefits when payments are made.
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Please note:
🔵 The payment will be reduced by applicable deductions such as taxes, health benefits, and life insurance, as required.
🔵 You are responsible for paying benefits when payments are made.
🔵 The payment will be reduced by applicable deductions such as taxes, health benefits, and life insurance, as required.
🔵 You are responsible for paying benefits when payments are made.
FOR OVERSEAS MEMBERS ONLY:
DFAS has approved payments for entitlements
DFAS has approved payments for entitlements
November 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
FOR OVERSEAS MEMBERS ONLY:
DFAS has approved payments for entitlements
DFAS has approved payments for entitlements
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the world.
October 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the world.
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!⚓️
Hear from FEA President Sharon Manuel as she celebrates the birthday of the U.S. Navy and honors the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of sailors and their families across the globe.
👉 Know someone in the Navy? Give them a shoutout in the comments!
Hear from FEA President Sharon Manuel as she celebrates the birthday of the U.S. Navy and honors the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of sailors and their families across the globe.
👉 Know someone in the Navy? Give them a shoutout in the comments!
October 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!⚓️
Hear from FEA President Sharon Manuel as she celebrates the birthday of the U.S. Navy and honors the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of sailors and their families across the globe.
👉 Know someone in the Navy? Give them a shoutout in the comments!
Hear from FEA President Sharon Manuel as she celebrates the birthday of the U.S. Navy and honors the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of sailors and their families across the globe.
👉 Know someone in the Navy? Give them a shoutout in the comments!
✈️Skip the Lines with Free TSA PreCheck ✈️
Good news for U.S. service members and qualifying DoD civilians — you can enjoy TSA PreCheck at no cost, with no application required. This benefit makes airport security faster and less stressful.
Scan the QR code to learn more!
Good news for U.S. service members and qualifying DoD civilians — you can enjoy TSA PreCheck at no cost, with no application required. This benefit makes airport security faster and less stressful.
Scan the QR code to learn more!
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
✈️Skip the Lines with Free TSA PreCheck ✈️
Good news for U.S. service members and qualifying DoD civilians — you can enjoy TSA PreCheck at no cost, with no application required. This benefit makes airport security faster and less stressful.
Scan the QR code to learn more!
Good news for U.S. service members and qualifying DoD civilians — you can enjoy TSA PreCheck at no cost, with no application required. This benefit makes airport security faster and less stressful.
Scan the QR code to learn more!
🌍✨ Happy World Teacher’s Day! ✨🌍
FEA educators bring knowledge, care, and stability to military-connected students and their families. Your dedication ensures that around the world students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
Today, we celebrate your impact. Thank you! 💙📚✏️
FEA educators bring knowledge, care, and stability to military-connected students and their families. Your dedication ensures that around the world students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
Today, we celebrate your impact. Thank you! 💙📚✏️
October 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🌍✨ Happy World Teacher’s Day! ✨🌍
FEA educators bring knowledge, care, and stability to military-connected students and their families. Your dedication ensures that around the world students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
Today, we celebrate your impact. Thank you! 💙📚✏️
FEA educators bring knowledge, care, and stability to military-connected students and their families. Your dedication ensures that around the world students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
Today, we celebrate your impact. Thank you! 💙📚✏️
What happens to your health and life insurance benefits during a furlough?
Learn more by scanning the QR code!
Learn more by scanning the QR code!
October 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What happens to your health and life insurance benefits during a furlough?
Learn more by scanning the QR code!
Learn more by scanning the QR code!
By designating a beneficiary, you ensure that the benefits from your policy go directly to the person (or people) you intend, without unnecessary delays or complications. It’s quick and easy to do, but it can make a world of difference during a difficult time.
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
By designating a beneficiary, you ensure that the benefits from your policy go directly to the person (or people) you intend, without unnecessary delays or complications. It’s quick and easy to do, but it can make a world of difference during a difficult time.
Happy Birthday to the United States Air Force!✈️
Hear from President Sharon Manuel as she reflects on the importance of recognizing our military community and the educators who serve alongside them in DoDEA schools.
👉Do you know someone in the Air Force? Give them a shoutout in the comments below!
Hear from President Sharon Manuel as she reflects on the importance of recognizing our military community and the educators who serve alongside them in DoDEA schools.
👉Do you know someone in the Air Force? Give them a shoutout in the comments below!
September 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Happy Birthday to the United States Air Force!✈️
Hear from President Sharon Manuel as she reflects on the importance of recognizing our military community and the educators who serve alongside them in DoDEA schools.
👉Do you know someone in the Air Force? Give them a shoutout in the comments below!
Hear from President Sharon Manuel as she reflects on the importance of recognizing our military community and the educators who serve alongside them in DoDEA schools.
👉Do you know someone in the Air Force? Give them a shoutout in the comments below!
🌟 Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15 🌟
FEA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Their resilience, creativity, and pride enrich our schools and our union every day. 💛💙❤️
FEA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Their resilience, creativity, and pride enrich our schools and our union every day. 💛💙❤️
September 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🌟 Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15 🌟
FEA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Their resilience, creativity, and pride enrich our schools and our union every day. 💛💙❤️
FEA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Their resilience, creativity, and pride enrich our schools and our union every day. 💛💙❤️
Earn discounted graduate credits on technology integration through FEA’s VESi courses, then expand your knowledge with NEA’s new AI in Education Hub.
Scan the QR codes to find out more!
Scan the QR codes to find out more!
September 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Earn discounted graduate credits on technology integration through FEA’s VESi courses, then expand your knowledge with NEA’s new AI in Education Hub.
Scan the QR codes to find out more!
Scan the QR codes to find out more!
Hear from FEA President Sharon Manuel as she shares why unity and collective strength are essential to building a stronger, more equitable public education system.
👉 How are you celebrating Labor Day and the power of workers in your community?
👉 How are you celebrating Labor Day and the power of workers in your community?
September 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Hear from FEA President Sharon Manuel as she shares why unity and collective strength are essential to building a stronger, more equitable public education system.
👉 How are you celebrating Labor Day and the power of workers in your community?
👉 How are you celebrating Labor Day and the power of workers in your community?
Meet Christine Caylor-Beltran!👋
Christine is a Social Studies / Science / AVID Middle School Teacher at Lester Middle School, Okinawa, Japan. This summer, Christine traveled home from Okinawa to Austin, Texas, and joined her family for the 1st Annual 5K Night Nation Music Fun Run!
Christine is a Social Studies / Science / AVID Middle School Teacher at Lester Middle School, Okinawa, Japan. This summer, Christine traveled home from Okinawa to Austin, Texas, and joined her family for the 1st Annual 5K Night Nation Music Fun Run!
August 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Meet Christine Caylor-Beltran!👋
Christine is a Social Studies / Science / AVID Middle School Teacher at Lester Middle School, Okinawa, Japan. This summer, Christine traveled home from Okinawa to Austin, Texas, and joined her family for the 1st Annual 5K Night Nation Music Fun Run!
Christine is a Social Studies / Science / AVID Middle School Teacher at Lester Middle School, Okinawa, Japan. This summer, Christine traveled home from Okinawa to Austin, Texas, and joined her family for the 1st Annual 5K Night Nation Music Fun Run!
Meet Sharon Manuel, FEA’s new President!👋
With 23 years in DoDEA and a deep commitment to listening to educators, Sharon is ready to lead with experience and purpose. She wants to hear your stories because your voice is FEA’s strength. 💙
📧 Share your story: feaadmin@nea.org"
With 23 years in DoDEA and a deep commitment to listening to educators, Sharon is ready to lead with experience and purpose. She wants to hear your stories because your voice is FEA’s strength. 💙
📧 Share your story: feaadmin@nea.org"
August 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Meet Sharon Manuel, FEA’s new President!👋
With 23 years in DoDEA and a deep commitment to listening to educators, Sharon is ready to lead with experience and purpose. She wants to hear your stories because your voice is FEA’s strength. 💙
📧 Share your story: feaadmin@nea.org"
With 23 years in DoDEA and a deep commitment to listening to educators, Sharon is ready to lead with experience and purpose. She wants to hear your stories because your voice is FEA’s strength. 💙
📧 Share your story: feaadmin@nea.org"
🎉Happy 235th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! 🎉
At FEA, we honor the service members, veterans, and civilian personnel who uphold their motto, Semper Paratus—Always Ready. Your commitment helps safeguard our communities and bring stability to life on the water.
Thank you for your service.
At FEA, we honor the service members, veterans, and civilian personnel who uphold their motto, Semper Paratus—Always Ready. Your commitment helps safeguard our communities and bring stability to life on the water.
Thank you for your service.
August 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🎉Happy 235th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! 🎉
At FEA, we honor the service members, veterans, and civilian personnel who uphold their motto, Semper Paratus—Always Ready. Your commitment helps safeguard our communities and bring stability to life on the water.
Thank you for your service.
At FEA, we honor the service members, veterans, and civilian personnel who uphold their motto, Semper Paratus—Always Ready. Your commitment helps safeguard our communities and bring stability to life on the water.
Thank you for your service.
Carleen Alford, an AVID Elective Teacher at Mahaffey Middle School in Fort Campbell, KY, delivered a keynote at the 2025 AVID Summer Institute in Orlando, FL—selected from 100s of applicants nationwide!
👏 Join us in celebrating Ms. Alford for lifting up her students and our entire DoDEA family.
👏 Join us in celebrating Ms. Alford for lifting up her students and our entire DoDEA family.
July 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Carleen Alford, an AVID Elective Teacher at Mahaffey Middle School in Fort Campbell, KY, delivered a keynote at the 2025 AVID Summer Institute in Orlando, FL—selected from 100s of applicants nationwide!
👏 Join us in celebrating Ms. Alford for lifting up her students and our entire DoDEA family.
👏 Join us in celebrating Ms. Alford for lifting up her students and our entire DoDEA family.