Week of June 30, 2008
$$$ From New Army Program - Active-duty enlisted Soldiers and future Soldiers in the Delayed Entry Program can now serve as assistant recruiters and earn extra money in their off-duty hours. More...
AF Posts Largest Promotion List - The Air Force Personnel Center posted selection lists for technical and master sergeant promotions on the Air Force Portal and the AFPC public website. More...
Air War College Revises Program - The Air War College will make significant changes to its distance learning program this summer and discontinue the previous 16th edition. More...
Celebrating with a Capitol Fourth - The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) presents "Capitol Fourth, America's Independence Day Celebration" on Independence Day, Friday, July, 4, 2008. More...
Chairman Highlights Plight of Homeless Veterans - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, said the nation must fully integrate efforts to help homeless veterans. More...
Chairman Urges More Careful Treatment - Senator Daniel K. Akaka recently issued a statement urging caution regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' research on smoking and post-traumatic stress disorder. More...
Changes to AF Enrollments - Before senior Air Force NCOs are eligible for a senior rater endorsement, they must complete either Course 12 or 14. More...
Citizenship Path for Airmen - U.S. citizenship application forms, checklists and other supporting documents recently became available on the Air Reserve Personnel Center website. More...
Deal of the Week: 20% OFF at JOS. A. BANK - SAVE 20% OFF Regular Price of Anything In-Stock. Plus, receive FREE Shipping on all Online Orders $175 or more. More...
Deal of the Week: Special Offer - An organized life at a very low price. Buy the BlackBerry 8700c for only $49.99 w/ qualified voice & data plan & 2-yr svce agreement. Shop 24/7. More...
Dental Insurance Legislation Introduced - U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced legislation that would provide veterans with access to dental insurance. More...
DoD Issues Medication Safety Notice - Recent reports linking varenicline to hallucinations and even suicide, prompted the Military Health System to re-issue its Medication Safety Notice. More...
DoD Provides Flood Information - Defense Department officials have issued information to assist federal employees and agencies affected by the recent flooding. More...
Donor Program Saves Lives - The C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense (DoD) Marrow Donor Program provides support for military personnel who volunteer as marrow donors. More...
Education Coalition to Host Conference - The Military Child Education Coalition will hold its 2008 annual conference from July 23-25 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. More...
Featured Job: Security Guard - If you're looking for the benefits of joining an industry leader, with a high-charged, energy-filled environment, then you can stop looking. More...
Free Mental Health Counseling - Mental health practitioners nationwide are donating their time and services to provide free, confidential counseling to military people and their families. More...
Gifts from the Homefront - The Army and Air Force Exchange Service's (AAFES) "Gifts from the Homefront" can be sent to deployed troops by logging on to www.aafes.org. More...
Grant Awarded to Illinois Veterans Homes - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding construction grants totaling more than $1.2 million for the state veterans home in Manteno and Quincy, Illinois. More...
Grant for Indiana Veterans Home - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding a construction grant totaling more than $1.1 million for the state veterans home in West Lafayette. More...
Midwest Flood Response and Recovery - The USA.gov website has set up a webpage with information that is regularly updated on the flooding in the Midwest. More...
Navy Seeks Applications - Enlisted applications are currently being sought for duty aboard the USS Constitution. Applications must be received before July 15, 2008. More...
Navy Sets Exam Points Deadline - Sailors with an associate or bachelor's degree can obtain either two or four additional points toward advancement for the September 2008 examination cycle. More...
New Navy Uniforms Arrive - The Navy started rolling out its new year-round service uniform for Sailors E-6 and below and a new Battle Dress Uniform, or BDU-style, working uniform for all ranks. More...
Overseas Citizens Voters Week - The Department of Defense designated June 28-July 7, 2008 as Overseas Citizens Voters Week. More...
Packages from Home - U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell from Arizona recently honored the organization Packages from Home for its efforts and continued support for the nation's servicemembers. More...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. More...
President Signs New GI Bill - President Bush signed legislation ushering in a new era in GI Bill benefits. Bush praised the bill for including a provision that permits transfer unused benefits to spouses and children. More...
Program Provides Education for Spouses - Recent changes in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program allows more active-duty spouses to enroll in classes and offers new job fields. More...
Sacramento Valley Cemetery to Expand - The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $18 million to two Sacramento, CA companies to expand the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. More...
Sailors Can Earn Certification - The Navy's Master-at-Arms professionals can now earn formal certification in homeland security as part of the Navy's free Credentialing Opportunities Online program. More...
Subcommittee Reviews Bills - The House Veterans' Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee conducted a legislative hearing to review eight bills that would enhance benefits for veterans provided by the VA. 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 Availability Still in Jeopardy - In an effort to give Congress time to block a scheduled 10.6 percent Medicare (TRICARE) fee cut, the Bush administration plans to delay paying doctors for treating Medicare patients in early July. More...
TRICARE Benefits Remain During Flooding - TRICARE beneficiaries and families affected by the flooding in Iowa and Missouri that their health care benefits will be maintained and that service and support will continue during this critical time. More...
TRICARE Cuts Pharmacy Costs - TRICARE is sending letters to its beneficiaries who receive regular maintenance prescriptions at network retail pharmacies informing them of the savings they can experience. More...
VA Establishes New Committee - Veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War will gain additional access to the leadership of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More...
Will an Online Degree get me the Job? - Many prospective students have concerns about getting an "online degree." They wonder if it will hurt their career aspirations or ability to build on their education goals. More...
AF Posts Largest Promotion List - The Air Force Personnel Center posted selection lists for technical and master sergeant promotions on the Air Force Portal and the AFPC public website. More...
Air War College Revises Program - The Air War College will make significant changes to its distance learning program this summer and discontinue the previous 16th edition. More...
Celebrating with a Capitol Fourth - The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) presents "Capitol Fourth, America's Independence Day Celebration" on Independence Day, Friday, July, 4, 2008. More...
Chairman Highlights Plight of Homeless Veterans - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, said the nation must fully integrate efforts to help homeless veterans. More...
Chairman Urges More Careful Treatment - Senator Daniel K. Akaka recently issued a statement urging caution regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' research on smoking and post-traumatic stress disorder. More...
Changes to AF Enrollments - Before senior Air Force NCOs are eligible for a senior rater endorsement, they must complete either Course 12 or 14. More...
Citizenship Path for Airmen - U.S. citizenship application forms, checklists and other supporting documents recently became available on the Air Reserve Personnel Center website. More...
Deal of the Week: 20% OFF at JOS. A. BANK - SAVE 20% OFF Regular Price of Anything In-Stock. Plus, receive FREE Shipping on all Online Orders $175 or more. More...
Deal of the Week: Special Offer - An organized life at a very low price. Buy the BlackBerry 8700c for only $49.99 w/ qualified voice & data plan & 2-yr svce agreement. Shop 24/7. More...
Dental Insurance Legislation Introduced - U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced legislation that would provide veterans with access to dental insurance. More...
DoD Issues Medication Safety Notice - Recent reports linking varenicline to hallucinations and even suicide, prompted the Military Health System to re-issue its Medication Safety Notice. More...
DoD Provides Flood Information - Defense Department officials have issued information to assist federal employees and agencies affected by the recent flooding. More...
Donor Program Saves Lives - The C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense (DoD) Marrow Donor Program provides support for military personnel who volunteer as marrow donors. More...
Education Coalition to Host Conference - The Military Child Education Coalition will hold its 2008 annual conference from July 23-25 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. More...
Featured Job: Security Guard - If you're looking for the benefits of joining an industry leader, with a high-charged, energy-filled environment, then you can stop looking. More...
Free Mental Health Counseling - Mental health practitioners nationwide are donating their time and services to provide free, confidential counseling to military people and their families. More...
Gifts from the Homefront - The Army and Air Force Exchange Service's (AAFES) "Gifts from the Homefront" can be sent to deployed troops by logging on to www.aafes.org. More...
Grant Awarded to Illinois Veterans Homes - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding construction grants totaling more than $1.2 million for the state veterans home in Manteno and Quincy, Illinois. More...
Grant for Indiana Veterans Home - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding a construction grant totaling more than $1.1 million for the state veterans home in West Lafayette. More...
Midwest Flood Response and Recovery - The USA.gov website has set up a webpage with information that is regularly updated on the flooding in the Midwest. More...
Navy Seeks Applications - Enlisted applications are currently being sought for duty aboard the USS Constitution. Applications must be received before July 15, 2008. More...
Navy Sets Exam Points Deadline - Sailors with an associate or bachelor's degree can obtain either two or four additional points toward advancement for the September 2008 examination cycle. More...
New Navy Uniforms Arrive - The Navy started rolling out its new year-round service uniform for Sailors E-6 and below and a new Battle Dress Uniform, or BDU-style, working uniform for all ranks. More...
Overseas Citizens Voters Week - The Department of Defense designated June 28-July 7, 2008 as Overseas Citizens Voters Week. More...
Packages from Home - U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell from Arizona recently honored the organization Packages from Home for its efforts and continued support for the nation's servicemembers. More...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. More...
President Signs New GI Bill - President Bush signed legislation ushering in a new era in GI Bill benefits. Bush praised the bill for including a provision that permits transfer unused benefits to spouses and children. More...
Program Provides Education for Spouses - Recent changes in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program allows more active-duty spouses to enroll in classes and offers new job fields. More...
Sacramento Valley Cemetery to Expand - The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $18 million to two Sacramento, CA companies to expand the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. More...
Sailors Can Earn Certification - The Navy's Master-at-Arms professionals can now earn formal certification in homeland security as part of the Navy's free Credentialing Opportunities Online program. More...
Subcommittee Reviews Bills - The House Veterans' Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee conducted a legislative hearing to review eight bills that would enhance benefits for veterans provided by the VA. 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 Availability Still in Jeopardy - In an effort to give Congress time to block a scheduled 10.6 percent Medicare (TRICARE) fee cut, the Bush administration plans to delay paying doctors for treating Medicare patients in early July. More...
TRICARE Benefits Remain During Flooding - TRICARE beneficiaries and families affected by the flooding in Iowa and Missouri that their health care benefits will be maintained and that service and support will continue during this critical time. More...
TRICARE Cuts Pharmacy Costs - TRICARE is sending letters to its beneficiaries who receive regular maintenance prescriptions at network retail pharmacies informing them of the savings they can experience. More...
VA Establishes New Committee - Veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War will gain additional access to the leadership of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More...
Will an Online Degree get me the Job? - Many prospective students have concerns about getting an "online degree." They wonder if it will hurt their career aspirations or ability to build on their education goals. More...
