Week of July 07, 2008
4 Ways to Fund Your Education - The military encourages servicemembers to use all programs available, whether they are from federal, military-related, or private sources. Here are a few places to get you started. More...
AF Death Benefit Designation Changes - Airmen can now select one or more persons of their choosing to receive death gratuity benefits in increments of 10 percent. More...
Active Reserve Marine Reenlistment Bonus - Marines who re-enlisted in the Active Reserve Program on or after Jan. 1, 2008 and who meet the eligibility requirements may be eligible for a $15,000 re-enlistment bonus. More...
Apply to be an AF Test Pilot - The Air Force is currently accepting applications from officers for the annual U.S. Air Force test pilot school (TPS) selection board, which will convene Oct. 27-30. More...
Be Alert for Check-Fraud Scams - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Legal Assistance Office is warning Servicemembers and their families against a recent outbreak in that area of the Counterfeit Check Scam. More...
Become an AF Physical Therapist - The Air Force is accepting applications until Nov. 21, 2008 for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which begins October 2009. More...
Committee Approves Second Amendment Legislation - The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs approved the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act which would end the government's ability to strip veterans of their Second Amendment rights. More...
Committee Marks Up Health Care Bill - The Committee on Veterans' Affairs approved comprehensive legislation to improve health care and benefits for returning servicemembers and veterans from previous eras. More...
Committees Consider College Loan Bill - Congressional Committees are considering a veterans benefits bill that would require colleges to refund loans to students who are called to active-duty in the middle of a semester. More...
Committees Consider Education Bill - Congressional Committees are considering a veterans benefits bill that would require colleges to refund loans to students who are called to active-duty in the middle of a semester. More...
Court Rules in Favor of Military Widows - A recent federal court ruling voted in favor of restoring an estimated $30 million in death benefits that were wrongly withheld from the surviving spouses of disabled military retirees. More...
Deal of the Week: 15 Percent Off Shoes and Free Shipping - Save 15% off regular priced shoes, sandals & more at Onlineshoes.com. Shop top name brands like Rockport, New Balance, Asics, Keen, Dansko and more. More...
Deal of the Week: Fend for Yourself - Gerber Legendary Blades is a global leader in the development of high-grade, innovative military gear including knives, tools, lights and equipment. More...
DoD Launches Video to Encourage Mental Health - 'Different Kind of Courage' is a new educational video depicting how servicemembers and their families may be affected by combat and deployment stress. More...
Featured Job: Commitment is Valued - We are seeking Service Sales Reps and Managers and Supervisors for Service & Production. More...
Featured Job: Commitment is Valued 07-07-08 - We are seeking Service Sales Reps and Managers and Supervisors for Service & Production. More...
Featured Job: Make the World a Better Place to Work - For more than 65 years, Hewitt Associates has been helping leading companies around the world get a great return on their most important investment. More...
Free Navy Language Training - Free online foreign language training for active-duty Sailors, reservists, and Navy civilians is available. More...
Free SAT-ACT Software for Military Families - For the second year, a group of NFL, NFL Europe, AFL and CFL football players have sponsored several million dollars worth of $199 SAT and ACT test prep programs to every family in the U.S. Military. More...
Full Year's Subscription to The American Legion Magazine - The American Legion Magazine exists to publish professionally written, accurate and relevant articles that promote the growth of American Legion programs. More...
Guard Reintegration Hearings - The Veterans' Affairs Oversight Subcommittee recently conducted a hearing to evaluate the progress improving the reintegration process for members of the National Guard and Reserves. More...
House Passes Epilepsy Bill - The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 2818, which provides for the establishment of Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. More...
How the GI Bill Impacts You - With the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 signed into law, military members and veterans crave information on whether, when and how they will gain access. More...
Judge Issues PTSD Treatment Decision - A Federal Judge ruled that he lacks the legal authority to force the VA to immediately treat war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. More...
Marine Corps Sponsors Conference - The First Annual CD&I Occupational Field Sponsor and MOS Specialist Conference will be help at Henderson Hall in the base theater Sept.7-9, 2008. More...
New 'Lemon Law' in California - An amendment to the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act changed the "Lemon Law" so that it now protects all military personnel stationed in California. More...
New Board to Ensure Consistency in Disability Ratings - Former servicemembers who disagree with the disability ratings they received when they were discharged as unfit for military duty can now apply to have those ratings reviewed. More...
New Laws in California - Two new state laws affecting the use of cell phones while driving have taken effect in California. More...
Occupational Certification Opportunities - The U.S. Military Apprenticeship Program offers Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen the opportunity to obtain a Journeyman's Certificate if their occupational field. More...
Payments for Disabled Veterans - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding disabled veterans that they have until Oct. 15, 2008 to file claims for economic stimulus payments. More...
Policy Aims to Prevent Loss of Leave - Servicemembers expecting to lose annual leave on Sept. 30 due to caps on carryover leave will be the first to benefit from a new policy that allows them to keep more annual leave. More...
Political Activity by Marines - Recently, some Marines appeared in uniform at partisan political events such as campaign speeches given by Presidential candidates. More...
Program Aids High School Students - A program that uses the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery could help teens find their strengths and set goals for their future. More...
Sesame Street Visiting Bases - Sunny days will be just around the corner when Elmo and his friends bring their live show in a Sesame Street/USO tour to 43 military installations. More...
Support the Purple Heart Cruise for Vets - The annual Kup's Purple Heart Cruise will set sail again on July 31st, 2008 on the waters of Lake Michigan in Chicago, IL. More...
TRICARE Sponsors Internships - TRICARE Management Activity's (TMA) Student Educational Employment Program provides Federal employment opportunities to students. More...
Training Grants for Veterans - The Secretary of Labor announced 103 grants, totaling nearly $30 million, to provide veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers. More...
Tuition Assistance for Marines - Tuition Assistance is a program designed to aid enlisted Marines on active duty, or enlisted reservists on continuous active duty, who pursue a college degree. More...
TurboTAP Offers Transition Assistance - TurboTAP is an easy to use, interactive web portal that provides life-long support to separating military servicemembers (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) and their families. More...
Uncle Sam's on a Hiring Spree - Uncle Sam, is on a hiring spree, looking to bring on hundreds of thousands of the nation's best and brightest, according to the Partnership for Public Service. More...
VA Announces 44 New Clinics - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to create 44 new community-based outpatient clinics in 21 states. More...
VA Raises GI Bill Payment Rates - The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that the Montgomery GI Bill will soon be increased by 20 percent. More...
Volunteers Needed for Wheelchair Games - Volunteers are needed to assist with the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games July 25-29, 2008. More...
What Comes After SGLI? - Do you have plans for how you are going to meet your life insurance needs once your SGLI expires? More...
AF Death Benefit Designation Changes - Airmen can now select one or more persons of their choosing to receive death gratuity benefits in increments of 10 percent. More...
Active Reserve Marine Reenlistment Bonus - Marines who re-enlisted in the Active Reserve Program on or after Jan. 1, 2008 and who meet the eligibility requirements may be eligible for a $15,000 re-enlistment bonus. More...
Apply to be an AF Test Pilot - The Air Force is currently accepting applications from officers for the annual U.S. Air Force test pilot school (TPS) selection board, which will convene Oct. 27-30. More...
Be Alert for Check-Fraud Scams - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Legal Assistance Office is warning Servicemembers and their families against a recent outbreak in that area of the Counterfeit Check Scam. More...
Become an AF Physical Therapist - The Air Force is accepting applications until Nov. 21, 2008 for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which begins October 2009. More...
Committee Approves Second Amendment Legislation - The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs approved the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act which would end the government's ability to strip veterans of their Second Amendment rights. More...
Committee Marks Up Health Care Bill - The Committee on Veterans' Affairs approved comprehensive legislation to improve health care and benefits for returning servicemembers and veterans from previous eras. More...
Committees Consider College Loan Bill - Congressional Committees are considering a veterans benefits bill that would require colleges to refund loans to students who are called to active-duty in the middle of a semester. More...
Committees Consider Education Bill - Congressional Committees are considering a veterans benefits bill that would require colleges to refund loans to students who are called to active-duty in the middle of a semester. More...
Court Rules in Favor of Military Widows - A recent federal court ruling voted in favor of restoring an estimated $30 million in death benefits that were wrongly withheld from the surviving spouses of disabled military retirees. More...
Deal of the Week: 15 Percent Off Shoes and Free Shipping - Save 15% off regular priced shoes, sandals & more at Onlineshoes.com. Shop top name brands like Rockport, New Balance, Asics, Keen, Dansko and more. More...
Deal of the Week: Fend for Yourself - Gerber Legendary Blades is a global leader in the development of high-grade, innovative military gear including knives, tools, lights and equipment. More...
DoD Launches Video to Encourage Mental Health - 'Different Kind of Courage' is a new educational video depicting how servicemembers and their families may be affected by combat and deployment stress. More...
Featured Job: Commitment is Valued - We are seeking Service Sales Reps and Managers and Supervisors for Service & Production. More...
Featured Job: Commitment is Valued 07-07-08 - We are seeking Service Sales Reps and Managers and Supervisors for Service & Production. More...
Featured Job: Make the World a Better Place to Work - For more than 65 years, Hewitt Associates has been helping leading companies around the world get a great return on their most important investment. More...
Free Navy Language Training - Free online foreign language training for active-duty Sailors, reservists, and Navy civilians is available. More...
Free SAT-ACT Software for Military Families - For the second year, a group of NFL, NFL Europe, AFL and CFL football players have sponsored several million dollars worth of $199 SAT and ACT test prep programs to every family in the U.S. Military. More...
Full Year's Subscription to The American Legion Magazine - The American Legion Magazine exists to publish professionally written, accurate and relevant articles that promote the growth of American Legion programs. More...
Guard Reintegration Hearings - The Veterans' Affairs Oversight Subcommittee recently conducted a hearing to evaluate the progress improving the reintegration process for members of the National Guard and Reserves. More...
House Passes Epilepsy Bill - The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 2818, which provides for the establishment of Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. More...
How the GI Bill Impacts You - With the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 signed into law, military members and veterans crave information on whether, when and how they will gain access. More...
Judge Issues PTSD Treatment Decision - A Federal Judge ruled that he lacks the legal authority to force the VA to immediately treat war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. More...
Marine Corps Sponsors Conference - The First Annual CD&I Occupational Field Sponsor and MOS Specialist Conference will be help at Henderson Hall in the base theater Sept.7-9, 2008. More...
New 'Lemon Law' in California - An amendment to the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act changed the "Lemon Law" so that it now protects all military personnel stationed in California. More...
New Board to Ensure Consistency in Disability Ratings - Former servicemembers who disagree with the disability ratings they received when they were discharged as unfit for military duty can now apply to have those ratings reviewed. More...
New Laws in California - Two new state laws affecting the use of cell phones while driving have taken effect in California. More...
Occupational Certification Opportunities - The U.S. Military Apprenticeship Program offers Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen the opportunity to obtain a Journeyman's Certificate if their occupational field. More...
Payments for Disabled Veterans - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding disabled veterans that they have until Oct. 15, 2008 to file claims for economic stimulus payments. More...
Policy Aims to Prevent Loss of Leave - Servicemembers expecting to lose annual leave on Sept. 30 due to caps on carryover leave will be the first to benefit from a new policy that allows them to keep more annual leave. More...
Political Activity by Marines - Recently, some Marines appeared in uniform at partisan political events such as campaign speeches given by Presidential candidates. More...
Program Aids High School Students - A program that uses the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery could help teens find their strengths and set goals for their future. More...
Sesame Street Visiting Bases - Sunny days will be just around the corner when Elmo and his friends bring their live show in a Sesame Street/USO tour to 43 military installations. More...
Support the Purple Heart Cruise for Vets - The annual Kup's Purple Heart Cruise will set sail again on July 31st, 2008 on the waters of Lake Michigan in Chicago, IL. More...
TRICARE Sponsors Internships - TRICARE Management Activity's (TMA) Student Educational Employment Program provides Federal employment opportunities to students. More...
Training Grants for Veterans - The Secretary of Labor announced 103 grants, totaling nearly $30 million, to provide veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers. More...
Tuition Assistance for Marines - Tuition Assistance is a program designed to aid enlisted Marines on active duty, or enlisted reservists on continuous active duty, who pursue a college degree. More...
TurboTAP Offers Transition Assistance - TurboTAP is an easy to use, interactive web portal that provides life-long support to separating military servicemembers (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve) and their families. More...
Uncle Sam's on a Hiring Spree - Uncle Sam, is on a hiring spree, looking to bring on hundreds of thousands of the nation's best and brightest, according to the Partnership for Public Service. More...
VA Announces 44 New Clinics - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to create 44 new community-based outpatient clinics in 21 states. More...
VA Raises GI Bill Payment Rates - The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that the Montgomery GI Bill will soon be increased by 20 percent. More...
Volunteers Needed for Wheelchair Games - Volunteers are needed to assist with the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games July 25-29, 2008. More...
What Comes After SGLI? - Do you have plans for how you are going to meet your life insurance needs once your SGLI expires? More...
