Week of October 06, 2008
AF Forums Still Available - The new Air Force Community website will still feature the GI Mail service and Air Force Spouse forums and discussion boards as well as the DoD family support websites. More...
AF Travel Voucher Payment Delays - The shift to processing pay and travel transactions at the newly established Air Force Financial Services Center caused some customers to see delays in the payments of travel vouchers. More...
Active Duty Education Benefits User's Guide - If you are on active duty, you have several options for how to pay for college. Making the right choice is critical. More...
Army Honors Gold Star Mothers - Army leaders are reminding us of the patriotic service and the sacrifices of Gold Star Mothers with upcoming events in October. More...
CUNY Offers College Fair for Veterans - The City University of New York (CUNY) will hold a free College Fair for Veterans designed to help those transitioning from military life to college life. More...
Changes to Retiree ID Renewal Rules - Homeland Security Directive 12 now requires retirees and family members seeking to renew or replace a military identification card to provide two types of ID. More...
Copernicus Award Nominations Sought - The Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard can submit their nominations for the 2009 Copernicus Awards, which recognize individual contributions to naval warfare. More...
Deadline Spouse to Teachers Vouchers - The Defense Activity for Non-Tradition Education Support announced that they will no longer be accepting new registrations for the Spouse To Teachers program. More...
Deadline for Stimulus Payment - Time is running out to receive your economic stimulus payment. Most taxpayers qualify, and many who do not regularly file a tax return also qualify. More...
Deal of the Week: 10% off Military T-Shirts - Now get 10% off at coolmilitary.com Just enter the code work COOLMILITARY at checkout, and get 10% off your entire order. More...
Deal of the Week: Call with Ease - AT&T introduces a NEW prepaid phone card. Minus the card. The Virtual AT&T Global PrePaid Card. Convenience at your command. More...
Debt Crisis Stings Military Families - While the government tries to figure out how to bail out Wall Street, one author has been working this year on ways to bail out three military families from debt. More...
DoD Launches New E-Library - A new Department of Defense initiative makes Defense Department library materials available online and expands DoD's library program. More...
Earn Cash and Help the Goodwill - Clean out your closets and make some cash while helping others. Host a garage sale and promote it for FREE on Military.com Classifieds. More...
Enlisted Navy Leadership Development - The Navy College Program (NCP) enables Sailors to obtain a college degree while on active duty. More...
Featured Job: A Perfect Transition - Your training has prepared you for a stateside career with the U.S. Border Patrol. Airborne. Search and Rescue. ATV & 4WD teams and more. More...
Featured Job: PROGRESSIVE - Want to build your career with a world-class company that is one of BusinessWeek's "50 Best Places to Launch A Career"? More...
Feds Fast-track Mil Spouse Hiring - President Bush signed an executive order this week that will make it easier for spouses of servicemembers to get federal jobs. More...
Filipino Vets Insulted by Benefits Bill - The Senate passed a bill in April to give Filipino soldiers military benefits on par with those of U.S. veterans, and many Filipino Vets thought they would be honored for his years of sacrifice. More...
Find Free Stuff on Military.com Classifieds - Browse Military.com Classifieds for free stuff in your neighborhood - from firewood to fill dirt, from table saws to guitars. More...
Get Extra Pay and Benefits from Your Employer - Military.com Real Military Transition Stories connects you with other members who have gotten jobs and used their benefits outside of the Military. More...
Get a Carpool Going on New Website - A recently launched website offers servicemembers a place to find someone to share a ride with and save a little money. More...
Legal Assistance Available to Sailors - Sailors have many resources available - including their ship's legal department - to take care of issues concerning their personal lives. More...
Life Insurance in an Economic Downturn - Today's economic reality has many individuals looking for ways to protect their portfolios from the impact of a chaotic market. More...
Marines Get Fitness Test Extension - The Marine Corps recently extended the time Marines have to complete an initial combat fitness test (CFT) by three months. More...
Military Health System Seeks Feedback - The Pentagon is asking wounded, ill or injured service members and their families to rate their medical care in an anonymous poll. More...
Military Spotlights Breast Cancer - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, designed to highlight the importance of monthly breast self-exams for all women and annual mammograms for women. More...
Montgomery GI Bill Expiration Date - Once you have separated from the service you have 10 years to use all of your benefits. More...
National Veterans' Arts Festival - Veterans from across the country who are medal winners in national creative writing, music, dance, drama or visual arts competitions are preparing to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. More...
New Holiday Exchange Catalog - Military shoppers can get a head start on the spirit of the season with the new 2008 Exchange Holiday catalog. More...
New Jersey Receives Grant for Cemetery - The VA announced a $2.6 million grant to maintain continuity of service at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown. More...
New Media Policy for Military Funerals - Under the new policy, family members will have three options for media coverage of their loved-ones' funerals. More...
New Navy Female Mentorship Program - The Navy Office of Women's Policy launched the Navy Women E-Mentoring Pilot to provide mentoring support for women. More...
Personal Finance Website Available - The DoD's Personal Finance website offers financial news and information, links to groups that can help with financial issues, and tips from a leading financial specialist. More...
Program for Blind Vets Seeks VA Support - There are as many as 160 veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who are considered legally blind and 1,600 servicemembers suffered battle-related eye injuries that required surgery. More...
Recruitment Bonus Payouts Surge - After seven years at war, the military paid recruits hundreds of millions of dollars over the past year as they answered the call to duty. More...
Red Tape Snarls Vet Voter Registration - With the presidential polls a month away, thousands of U.S. war veterans are still wondering whether they will be able to vote for the candidate of their choice. More...
South Dakota Vets May See Bonuses - The state of South Dakota is paying a veterans bonus of up to $500 to certain servicemembers based on monthly service during qualifying dates. More...
Sports Clinic Registration Opens - Registration for participation in the 23rd National Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is open now through Nov. 30, 2008 for the disabled veterans. More...
Sweeping Veterans' Mental Health Legislation - The Veterans Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 makes various improvements to veterans' mental health care and other forms of health care. More...
TRICARE Retiree Dental Overseas News - Retired TRICARE beneficiaries living overseas may now enroll in the Enhanced-Overseas TRICARE Retiree Dental Program. More...
VA Announces Homeless Grants - Homeless veterans in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will get more assistance, thanks to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants. More...
VA Changes TBI Compensation Evaluations - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced changes in the way VA will evaluate traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and burn scars. More...
VA Funds New Cemetery for Missouri - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a $7,555,296 grant to establish a new, 228-acre, state veterans cemetery. More...
VA Grant to Help Vets Stay Independent - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced $36 million in new grant programs to 28 states to help older Americans and veterans remain independent. More...
VA Names ALS Compensable Illness - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will become a presumptively compensable illness for all veterans. More...
VA Offers Weight Management Program - If you're overweight or obese you're at increased risk for a number of health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, sleep apnea and gallstones. More...
VA Under Fire for GI Bill Delays - Lawmakers angrily criticized Veterans Affairs officials Wednesday for possible delays in implementing the new GI Bill benefits by the August 2009 deadline. More...
VA and DoD Share Medical Records - Instant electronic medical information from the DoD about severely wounded troops will be transferred to the VA's four polytrauma centers More...
Word to the Wise on the GI Bill - Servicemembers and veterans are excited and anxious about the New Post 9/11 GI Bill. More...
YMCA Partnership Provides Child Care - Deployed Guard and Reserve personnel and independent duty personnel with children up to age 12 can receive free respite child care. More...
AF Travel Voucher Payment Delays - The shift to processing pay and travel transactions at the newly established Air Force Financial Services Center caused some customers to see delays in the payments of travel vouchers. More...
Active Duty Education Benefits User's Guide - If you are on active duty, you have several options for how to pay for college. Making the right choice is critical. More...
Army Honors Gold Star Mothers - Army leaders are reminding us of the patriotic service and the sacrifices of Gold Star Mothers with upcoming events in October. More...
CUNY Offers College Fair for Veterans - The City University of New York (CUNY) will hold a free College Fair for Veterans designed to help those transitioning from military life to college life. More...
Changes to Retiree ID Renewal Rules - Homeland Security Directive 12 now requires retirees and family members seeking to renew or replace a military identification card to provide two types of ID. More...
Copernicus Award Nominations Sought - The Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard can submit their nominations for the 2009 Copernicus Awards, which recognize individual contributions to naval warfare. More...
Deadline Spouse to Teachers Vouchers - The Defense Activity for Non-Tradition Education Support announced that they will no longer be accepting new registrations for the Spouse To Teachers program. More...
Deadline for Stimulus Payment - Time is running out to receive your economic stimulus payment. Most taxpayers qualify, and many who do not regularly file a tax return also qualify. More...
Deal of the Week: 10% off Military T-Shirts - Now get 10% off at coolmilitary.com Just enter the code work COOLMILITARY at checkout, and get 10% off your entire order. More...
Deal of the Week: Call with Ease - AT&T introduces a NEW prepaid phone card. Minus the card. The Virtual AT&T Global PrePaid Card. Convenience at your command. More...
Debt Crisis Stings Military Families - While the government tries to figure out how to bail out Wall Street, one author has been working this year on ways to bail out three military families from debt. More...
DoD Launches New E-Library - A new Department of Defense initiative makes Defense Department library materials available online and expands DoD's library program. More...
Earn Cash and Help the Goodwill - Clean out your closets and make some cash while helping others. Host a garage sale and promote it for FREE on Military.com Classifieds. More...
Enlisted Navy Leadership Development - The Navy College Program (NCP) enables Sailors to obtain a college degree while on active duty. More...
Featured Job: A Perfect Transition - Your training has prepared you for a stateside career with the U.S. Border Patrol. Airborne. Search and Rescue. ATV & 4WD teams and more. More...
Featured Job: PROGRESSIVE - Want to build your career with a world-class company that is one of BusinessWeek's "50 Best Places to Launch A Career"? More...
Feds Fast-track Mil Spouse Hiring - President Bush signed an executive order this week that will make it easier for spouses of servicemembers to get federal jobs. More...
Filipino Vets Insulted by Benefits Bill - The Senate passed a bill in April to give Filipino soldiers military benefits on par with those of U.S. veterans, and many Filipino Vets thought they would be honored for his years of sacrifice. More...
Find Free Stuff on Military.com Classifieds - Browse Military.com Classifieds for free stuff in your neighborhood - from firewood to fill dirt, from table saws to guitars. More...
Get Extra Pay and Benefits from Your Employer - Military.com Real Military Transition Stories connects you with other members who have gotten jobs and used their benefits outside of the Military. More...
Get a Carpool Going on New Website - A recently launched website offers servicemembers a place to find someone to share a ride with and save a little money. More...
Legal Assistance Available to Sailors - Sailors have many resources available - including their ship's legal department - to take care of issues concerning their personal lives. More...
Life Insurance in an Economic Downturn - Today's economic reality has many individuals looking for ways to protect their portfolios from the impact of a chaotic market. More...
Marines Get Fitness Test Extension - The Marine Corps recently extended the time Marines have to complete an initial combat fitness test (CFT) by three months. More...
Military Health System Seeks Feedback - The Pentagon is asking wounded, ill or injured service members and their families to rate their medical care in an anonymous poll. More...
Military Spotlights Breast Cancer - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, designed to highlight the importance of monthly breast self-exams for all women and annual mammograms for women. More...
Montgomery GI Bill Expiration Date - Once you have separated from the service you have 10 years to use all of your benefits. More...
National Veterans' Arts Festival - Veterans from across the country who are medal winners in national creative writing, music, dance, drama or visual arts competitions are preparing to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. More...
New Holiday Exchange Catalog - Military shoppers can get a head start on the spirit of the season with the new 2008 Exchange Holiday catalog. More...
New Jersey Receives Grant for Cemetery - The VA announced a $2.6 million grant to maintain continuity of service at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown. More...
New Media Policy for Military Funerals - Under the new policy, family members will have three options for media coverage of their loved-ones' funerals. More...
New Navy Female Mentorship Program - The Navy Office of Women's Policy launched the Navy Women E-Mentoring Pilot to provide mentoring support for women. More...
Personal Finance Website Available - The DoD's Personal Finance website offers financial news and information, links to groups that can help with financial issues, and tips from a leading financial specialist. More...
Program for Blind Vets Seeks VA Support - There are as many as 160 veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who are considered legally blind and 1,600 servicemembers suffered battle-related eye injuries that required surgery. More...
Recruitment Bonus Payouts Surge - After seven years at war, the military paid recruits hundreds of millions of dollars over the past year as they answered the call to duty. More...
Red Tape Snarls Vet Voter Registration - With the presidential polls a month away, thousands of U.S. war veterans are still wondering whether they will be able to vote for the candidate of their choice. More...
South Dakota Vets May See Bonuses - The state of South Dakota is paying a veterans bonus of up to $500 to certain servicemembers based on monthly service during qualifying dates. More...
Sports Clinic Registration Opens - Registration for participation in the 23rd National Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is open now through Nov. 30, 2008 for the disabled veterans. More...
Sweeping Veterans' Mental Health Legislation - The Veterans Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 makes various improvements to veterans' mental health care and other forms of health care. More...
TRICARE Retiree Dental Overseas News - Retired TRICARE beneficiaries living overseas may now enroll in the Enhanced-Overseas TRICARE Retiree Dental Program. More...
VA Announces Homeless Grants - Homeless veterans in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will get more assistance, thanks to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants. More...
VA Changes TBI Compensation Evaluations - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced changes in the way VA will evaluate traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and burn scars. More...
VA Funds New Cemetery for Missouri - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a $7,555,296 grant to establish a new, 228-acre, state veterans cemetery. More...
VA Grant to Help Vets Stay Independent - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced $36 million in new grant programs to 28 states to help older Americans and veterans remain independent. More...
VA Names ALS Compensable Illness - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will become a presumptively compensable illness for all veterans. More...
VA Offers Weight Management Program - If you're overweight or obese you're at increased risk for a number of health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, sleep apnea and gallstones. More...
VA Under Fire for GI Bill Delays - Lawmakers angrily criticized Veterans Affairs officials Wednesday for possible delays in implementing the new GI Bill benefits by the August 2009 deadline. More...
VA and DoD Share Medical Records - Instant electronic medical information from the DoD about severely wounded troops will be transferred to the VA's four polytrauma centers More...
Word to the Wise on the GI Bill - Servicemembers and veterans are excited and anxious about the New Post 9/11 GI Bill. More...
YMCA Partnership Provides Child Care - Deployed Guard and Reserve personnel and independent duty personnel with children up to age 12 can receive free respite child care. More...
