Week of July 21, 2008
"Assistance Act" Slowing Vets Claims - In 2000, Congress passed the Veterans Claims Assistance Act (VCAA). Since then, a lengthy process is required to develop evidence to support claims. More...
American Legion Encourages Freedom Walks - The American Legion reports that the Department of Defense asked posts of The American Legion to consider coordinating a "Freedom Walk". More...
Annual Observance for the Wounded - Silver Star Families of America asked 5,000 cities and towns across the nation to sign a proclamation to observe May 1, 2009 as Silver Star Banner Day, honoring wounded and ill servicemembers from all wars. More...
Armed Forces Retirement Home - The Armed Forces Retirement Home is a retirement community that offers residential living quarters, advanced health care, and essential social services along with a host of recreational programs. More...
Army Boosts Special Pay - Stars and Stripes reports that the Army is boosting bonuses and lowering leadership requirements for personnel in its new warrior transition units. More...
Asian-American Officers Group Launched - Four officers established the Naval Officer Mentorship Association (NOMA) for officers with Asian or Filipino ancestry. More...
Bill to Compensate Stop-loss Troops - Troops kept in the ranks through the military's stop-loss policy could see an extra $1,500 each month under legislation that was recently introduced. More...
Civil Air Patrol Welcomes Volunteers - Air Force retirees looking for ways to "still serve" may want to consider volunteering with the Civil Air Patrol. More...
Deal of the Week: 50% off Cirque du Soleil Tickets - Military personnel can experience three Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas for half off the regular ticket price. More...
Deal of the Week: Discounted Travel - MilitaryToGo.com is a unique on-line site that offers military members and their families availability to discounts on leisure travel. More...
Deployment Guide Update Accelerated - A company that publishes an annual deployment guide sped up its schedule to release the 2009 guide this fall. More...
Disease Now Service-Connected - Secretary of Veterans' Affairs James Peake declared amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," a service connected disability. More...
Education Grants for AF Family - The Air Force Aid Society's Education Grant Program provides $2,000 grants to selected dependents of Air Force retirees, deceased retirees, and the surviving spouses of Air Force retirees. More...
Europe to Sponsor Marathon Teams - The U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) is sponsoring teams to participate in the 12th Annual United States Air Force Marathon Sept. 20 2008. More...
Featured Classified: Hot Deals on Motorcycles - Ride, live large and save gas. Browse thousands of motorcycles for sale - Harleys, Yamahas, Suzukis and more - all in your installation. More...
Featured Job: Aerospace and Defense - There are hundreds of job openeings in the Aerospace and Defense Industry on Military.com. More...
Featured Job: United in Support of Our Military - At UnitedHealth Group our professionals are united to improve health care for all Americans. More...
Filing for Economic Stimulus Check - The Internal Revenue Service says there are 48 million eligible Americans who have not yet filed the paperwork necessary to receive an economic stimulus check. More...
Hearing on VA Smoking Cessation Study - The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs recently conducted an oversight hearing in response to recent events concerning a smoking cessation study at the VA. More...
Language Program Launches Website - The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center's new website, offers deploying servicemembers easier access to hundreds of linguistic materials, free of charge. More...
Marine Corps Conducts Poll - Due to the current economic environment, the Marine Corps is asking Marines to complete a quick poll through an online questionnaire. More...
Marines Encouraged to Vote - The Presidential election will be held on Nov. 4, 2008. To vote in the election, you must be registered. More...
Navy Issues Uniform Guidelines - The Navy's new Physical Training uniform (PTU), now available in Navy Exchanges, is required for command and unit physical training. More...
Navy Uniform Available July 31 - The Navy's new E1-E6 Service Uniform (SU) will be available for purchase in Great Lakes and California Navy Exchanges beginning July 31, 2008. More...
New AF Excellence Award - The secretary of the Air Force established the annual International Affairs Excellence Award to honor outstanding and innovative contributions to international affairs. More...
New Fisher House Dedicated - More than 400 guests attended a dedication ceremony for the 39th Fisher House recently built on the grounds of Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center. More...
Online Journal for the Defense Industry Launches - Military.com has launched DoD Buzz, an online defense industry journal with exclusive, inside information on Pentagon procurement and defense industry trends. More...
Online TRICARE Enrollment - TRICARE offers a convenient Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) tool where beneficiaries can manage enrollment and DEERS information online 24/7. More...
PCS Season Moving Tips - Many military families plan permanent change of station (PCS) moves during the summer. More...
Rate the Military Health System - The U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System is encouraging servicemembers and their families to take the online Military Health System Poll. More...
Reduction in Backlog Encouraged - The Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee recently held an oversight hearing on the undue delay of veterans' disability claims processing. More...
Report: Vets Pay More for Health Care - A government report found that former U.S. soldiers who were disabled fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and who live far from VA or DoD hospitals and rehabilitation centers pay more for health care than other veterans More...
SGLI Expiration Date - Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage ends 120 days after you leave active duty service. More...
Sailors: Improve Your Promotion Chances - Sailors can improve their chances in the Navy's promotion and selection board process by ensuring their Official Military Personnel File is up to date and accurate. More...
Save with Offers from ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel, military retirees and their families. More...
Schools Prepare for More Students Under GI Bill - Schools are preparing for an influx of student Soldiers after lawmakers overhauled the GI Bill, making higher education essentially free to veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. More...
Senators: End Voter Reg Prohibition - Three U.S. senators recently sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake calling on him to end the current prohibition of voter registration at VA facilities. More...
SpouseBUZZ Live Tour is Here - Join us and hundreds of Military Spouses for the SpouseBUZZ Live 2008 Tour as it travels through Norfolk, Va, San Antonio, Tx and Tacoma, Wa. More...
State Veteran Benefits - Veterans pursuing their educational goals are usually eligible for "educational assistance for students" in most states. More...
Survey Request: We need Your Help - We want to hear from you. Please take this brief education survey so we can learn more about you, our valued member. More...
TRICARE "Backs" New Surgeries - Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, two minimally invasive back surgeries, are now covered under TRICARE. More...
TRICARE Helps Out in Flood States - Express Scripts, Inc. has been authorized to add provisions for early refill of medications for TRICARE beneficiaries and families in seven states affected by recent flooding. More...
TRICARE Provides Crisis Information - TRICARE wants to assure beneficiaries and families affected by the recent flooding in seven states that their health care benefits will be maintained. More...
Travel Card Switch Coming - Defense Department travelers are gearing up for Nov. 30, 2008 when the bank issuing their travel charge cards will switch from Bank of America to Citibank. More...
Tuition Assistance Payment Rates - Each year as an active duty servicemember you earn up to $4,500 of Tuition Assistance. More...
VA Announces Homeless Grants - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will make awards to 55 community-based organizations in 24 states, which will add more than 1,000 transitional housing beds. More...
VA Opening New Vet Centers - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to develop 39 new Vet Centers across the country by the fall 2009. More...
American Legion Encourages Freedom Walks - The American Legion reports that the Department of Defense asked posts of The American Legion to consider coordinating a "Freedom Walk". More...
Annual Observance for the Wounded - Silver Star Families of America asked 5,000 cities and towns across the nation to sign a proclamation to observe May 1, 2009 as Silver Star Banner Day, honoring wounded and ill servicemembers from all wars. More...
Armed Forces Retirement Home - The Armed Forces Retirement Home is a retirement community that offers residential living quarters, advanced health care, and essential social services along with a host of recreational programs. More...
Army Boosts Special Pay - Stars and Stripes reports that the Army is boosting bonuses and lowering leadership requirements for personnel in its new warrior transition units. More...
Asian-American Officers Group Launched - Four officers established the Naval Officer Mentorship Association (NOMA) for officers with Asian or Filipino ancestry. More...
Bill to Compensate Stop-loss Troops - Troops kept in the ranks through the military's stop-loss policy could see an extra $1,500 each month under legislation that was recently introduced. More...
Civil Air Patrol Welcomes Volunteers - Air Force retirees looking for ways to "still serve" may want to consider volunteering with the Civil Air Patrol. More...
Deal of the Week: 50% off Cirque du Soleil Tickets - Military personnel can experience three Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas for half off the regular ticket price. More...
Deal of the Week: Discounted Travel - MilitaryToGo.com is a unique on-line site that offers military members and their families availability to discounts on leisure travel. More...
Deployment Guide Update Accelerated - A company that publishes an annual deployment guide sped up its schedule to release the 2009 guide this fall. More...
Disease Now Service-Connected - Secretary of Veterans' Affairs James Peake declared amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," a service connected disability. More...
Education Grants for AF Family - The Air Force Aid Society's Education Grant Program provides $2,000 grants to selected dependents of Air Force retirees, deceased retirees, and the surviving spouses of Air Force retirees. More...
Europe to Sponsor Marathon Teams - The U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) is sponsoring teams to participate in the 12th Annual United States Air Force Marathon Sept. 20 2008. More...
Featured Classified: Hot Deals on Motorcycles - Ride, live large and save gas. Browse thousands of motorcycles for sale - Harleys, Yamahas, Suzukis and more - all in your installation. More...
Featured Job: Aerospace and Defense - There are hundreds of job openeings in the Aerospace and Defense Industry on Military.com. More...
Featured Job: United in Support of Our Military - At UnitedHealth Group our professionals are united to improve health care for all Americans. More...
Filing for Economic Stimulus Check - The Internal Revenue Service says there are 48 million eligible Americans who have not yet filed the paperwork necessary to receive an economic stimulus check. More...
Hearing on VA Smoking Cessation Study - The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs recently conducted an oversight hearing in response to recent events concerning a smoking cessation study at the VA. More...
Language Program Launches Website - The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center's new website, offers deploying servicemembers easier access to hundreds of linguistic materials, free of charge. More...
Marine Corps Conducts Poll - Due to the current economic environment, the Marine Corps is asking Marines to complete a quick poll through an online questionnaire. More...
Marines Encouraged to Vote - The Presidential election will be held on Nov. 4, 2008. To vote in the election, you must be registered. More...
Navy Issues Uniform Guidelines - The Navy's new Physical Training uniform (PTU), now available in Navy Exchanges, is required for command and unit physical training. More...
Navy Uniform Available July 31 - The Navy's new E1-E6 Service Uniform (SU) will be available for purchase in Great Lakes and California Navy Exchanges beginning July 31, 2008. More...
New AF Excellence Award - The secretary of the Air Force established the annual International Affairs Excellence Award to honor outstanding and innovative contributions to international affairs. More...
New Fisher House Dedicated - More than 400 guests attended a dedication ceremony for the 39th Fisher House recently built on the grounds of Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center. More...
Online Journal for the Defense Industry Launches - Military.com has launched DoD Buzz, an online defense industry journal with exclusive, inside information on Pentagon procurement and defense industry trends. More...
Online TRICARE Enrollment - TRICARE offers a convenient Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) tool where beneficiaries can manage enrollment and DEERS information online 24/7. More...
PCS Season Moving Tips - Many military families plan permanent change of station (PCS) moves during the summer. More...
Rate the Military Health System - The U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System is encouraging servicemembers and their families to take the online Military Health System Poll. More...
Reduction in Backlog Encouraged - The Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee recently held an oversight hearing on the undue delay of veterans' disability claims processing. More...
Report: Vets Pay More for Health Care - A government report found that former U.S. soldiers who were disabled fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and who live far from VA or DoD hospitals and rehabilitation centers pay more for health care than other veterans More...
SGLI Expiration Date - Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage ends 120 days after you leave active duty service. More...
Sailors: Improve Your Promotion Chances - Sailors can improve their chances in the Navy's promotion and selection board process by ensuring their Official Military Personnel File is up to date and accurate. More...
Save with Offers from ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel, military retirees and their families. More...
Schools Prepare for More Students Under GI Bill - Schools are preparing for an influx of student Soldiers after lawmakers overhauled the GI Bill, making higher education essentially free to veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. More...
Senators: End Voter Reg Prohibition - Three U.S. senators recently sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake calling on him to end the current prohibition of voter registration at VA facilities. More...
SpouseBUZZ Live Tour is Here - Join us and hundreds of Military Spouses for the SpouseBUZZ Live 2008 Tour as it travels through Norfolk, Va, San Antonio, Tx and Tacoma, Wa. More...
State Veteran Benefits - Veterans pursuing their educational goals are usually eligible for "educational assistance for students" in most states. More...
Survey Request: We need Your Help - We want to hear from you. Please take this brief education survey so we can learn more about you, our valued member. More...
TRICARE "Backs" New Surgeries - Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, two minimally invasive back surgeries, are now covered under TRICARE. More...
TRICARE Helps Out in Flood States - Express Scripts, Inc. has been authorized to add provisions for early refill of medications for TRICARE beneficiaries and families in seven states affected by recent flooding. More...
TRICARE Provides Crisis Information - TRICARE wants to assure beneficiaries and families affected by the recent flooding in seven states that their health care benefits will be maintained. More...
Travel Card Switch Coming - Defense Department travelers are gearing up for Nov. 30, 2008 when the bank issuing their travel charge cards will switch from Bank of America to Citibank. More...
Tuition Assistance Payment Rates - Each year as an active duty servicemember you earn up to $4,500 of Tuition Assistance. More...
VA Announces Homeless Grants - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will make awards to 55 community-based organizations in 24 states, which will add more than 1,000 transitional housing beds. More...
VA Opening New Vet Centers - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to develop 39 new Vet Centers across the country by the fall 2009. More...
