Week of September 01, 2008
'Ready Army' Initiative Introduced - The Army announced a new emergency preparedness initiative called "Ready Army." More...
1.8 Million Veterans Uninsured - According to a recent study, 1.8 million military veterans in the U.S. neither have health insurance nor receive ongoing care at the Veterans Health Administration. More...
2009 AF Advanced Opportunities - Air Force officers interested in the 2009 special developmental education programs must apply soon for the Olmsted Scholarship or Information Assurance Scholarship programs. More...
3 Tips for Surviving an Economic Downturn - An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle which basically marks the end of a period of growth and the economy as a whole is in decline. More...
5 Must Know GI Bill Facts - First time users of the GI Bill can find the process confusing and often frustrating. If you are planning to use your GI Bill benefit, there are 5 facts you must know. More...
AAFES Salute Your Service Sweepstakes - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is extending special retirement benefits to former Soldiers and Airmen who shop their exchange during the annual "Still Serving" weekend. More...
Army Shifts from Green to Blue - A new Army message defines the wear policy of the new Army Service Uniform and gives "bridging" strategy for transition to the new uniform. More...
Citizenship Faster for Servicemembers - A new initiative from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) helps simplify and expedite the process for servicemembers to obtain American citizenship. More...
Coast Guard Comment Period Extended - The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Directorate reopened the comment period for the March 31, 2008 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. More...
Commissaries Recall Ketchup - The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced a withdrawal of all sizes of Del Monte Ketchup as military food health officials investigated reports of bottle swelling. More...
Course Teaches Information Operations - The LeMay Center's Information Operations Fundamentals Applications Course is typically held eight times throughout the fiscal year at Maxwell Air Force Base. More...
DOL Launches Website - The U.S. Labor Department website "America's Heroes at Work" offers help for veterans afflicted with traumatic-brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More...
Deal of the Week: 15% Off at Converse Outlet Stores - Converse has more than 20 Outlet Stores nationwide featuring everyone's favorites, the Chuck Taylor All Star, and other Converse footwear for the whole family. More...
Deal of the Week: Free Photo, Video and File Sharing - Share videos, photos, & files - right from your desktop. Stay in touch with your family & friends - without the hassles of email. More...
DoD Kindergarten Eligibility Changes - The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) changed its entrance age eligibility requirement for the Kindergarten Program for the 2009-2010 School Year. More...
Earn Money Selling Thru Classifieds - Sell stuff to other military people - cars, motorcycles, gear, collectibles and more. Post ads for free thru Military.com Classifieds. More...
Extra Social Security Benefits - The Fleet Reserve Association reports that those with military service prior to 2001 may be entitled to an extra monetary benefit when filing for Social Security benefits. More...
Featured Job: Get Behind the Badge - When you enlist as a recruit of the New Orleans Police Department, you become more than a future police officer; you become a force within the force. More...
Featured Job: Overseas Careers - Military.com connects servicemembers and veterans with jobs that are based overseas. More...
From the Military to a Classroom - The federally funded Troops to Teachers program, which has been around since 1994, has produced almost 11,000 teachers. More...
Funniest Military Stories Earn Cash - The US Naval Institute is offering a cash reward for the funniest military stories! More...
Life Insurance 101 - Life insurance is one of the most important, least understood, and frequently neglected aspects of our overall family financial plan. More...
Marine Re-enlistment Bonus Advice - The window for Marines to cash in on their new contracts is closing. For some Marines, re-enlisting before the start of the new fiscal year will prove more beneficial. More...
Marines Limit Boatspaces - The Marine Corps will limit re-enlistment boatspaces for first-termers in fiscal year 2009 after removing the caps in 2008 in an effort to expand the Corps' wartime strength. More...
Marines New Combat Fitness Test - The Marine Corps Training and Education Command launched a worldwide road show for Marines on the new Combat Fitness Test (CFT). More...
Military Spouse Event in Virginia Beach Next Week - All Military Spouses are invited to attend SpouseBUZZ Live on September 6th in Virginia Beach, Va. More...
Navy Sea-Shore Flow Career Paths - As part of new sea-shore flow (SSF) enlisted career paths, Sailors' sea tour lengths will now be determined by sea tours completed instead of by pay grade. More...
New Army Nurse Program - A new program for Army nurses who are recent college graduates will help bridge the gap between their academic training and the demands of the clinical environment. More...
New Flight 77 Memorial to Open - The new Pentagon Memorial will be dedicated in Washington, D.C. at 7 p.m., E.T., on the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. More...
New Online Post-Deployment Resource - The Military Health System is planning a late-September update to its behavioral health website, AfterDeployment.org. More...
Participants Needed for Focus Group September 4th - Participate in a focus group scheduled for Thursday, September 4th beginning at 6pm in Virginia Beach. More...
Pennsylvania Veterans Programs - Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is encouraging the state's 1.1 million veterans to take advantage of a variety of state benefits More...
Pepperoni Pizza Recall - Nestle Prepared Foods Company recalled several of its frozen stuffed pepperoni pizza products. More...
Sailors Sought for Journalism Program - The Navy seeks applications from mass communications specialists for the Advanced Military Visual Journalism Training Program for the academic year 2009-2010. More...
Scholarship Supports Marine Families - The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, announced that it will award a record 1,250 scholarships to the children of U.S. Marines for the 2008-2009 academic year. More...
Seeking VA Budget Reform - Congress is moving to reopen the VA health care system to thousands of previously excluded veterans. More...
Servicemembers Save on Cars and Trucks - Military.com classifieds has thousands of cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. You can browse by your installation. More...
Show Your Support for the Troops - ThanksUSA is a non-profit that THANKS the men and women in our military by providing scholarships based on financial need, to their spouses and children. More...
Tuition Assistance Payment Rates - Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. More...
VA Loan Limit Increased - The Department of Veterans Affairs will now use a locality-based approach in raising ceilings on its no-down payment home loans from the current $417,000 to as much as $729,000. More...
Veterans Save on Cars and Trucks - Military.com classifieds has thousands of cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. You can browse by your installation. More...
Virtual 'Debate 2008' Website Available - Presidential candidates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain recently granted exclusive video interviews on military, national security and veterans' issues to The American Legion Magazine. More...
Volunteers Service Hospitalized Veterans - A California-based group of volunteers works to ensure that hospitalized veterans get their needs met. More...
Watch Historical Presidential Debate - Military.com and The American Legion are proud to present the first "virtual presidential debate" on military and veteran issues. More...
1.8 Million Veterans Uninsured - According to a recent study, 1.8 million military veterans in the U.S. neither have health insurance nor receive ongoing care at the Veterans Health Administration. More...
2009 AF Advanced Opportunities - Air Force officers interested in the 2009 special developmental education programs must apply soon for the Olmsted Scholarship or Information Assurance Scholarship programs. More...
3 Tips for Surviving an Economic Downturn - An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle which basically marks the end of a period of growth and the economy as a whole is in decline. More...
5 Must Know GI Bill Facts - First time users of the GI Bill can find the process confusing and often frustrating. If you are planning to use your GI Bill benefit, there are 5 facts you must know. More...
AAFES Salute Your Service Sweepstakes - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is extending special retirement benefits to former Soldiers and Airmen who shop their exchange during the annual "Still Serving" weekend. More...
Army Shifts from Green to Blue - A new Army message defines the wear policy of the new Army Service Uniform and gives "bridging" strategy for transition to the new uniform. More...
Citizenship Faster for Servicemembers - A new initiative from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) helps simplify and expedite the process for servicemembers to obtain American citizenship. More...
Coast Guard Comment Period Extended - The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Directorate reopened the comment period for the March 31, 2008 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. More...
Commissaries Recall Ketchup - The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced a withdrawal of all sizes of Del Monte Ketchup as military food health officials investigated reports of bottle swelling. More...
Course Teaches Information Operations - The LeMay Center's Information Operations Fundamentals Applications Course is typically held eight times throughout the fiscal year at Maxwell Air Force Base. More...
DOL Launches Website - The U.S. Labor Department website "America's Heroes at Work" offers help for veterans afflicted with traumatic-brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More...
Deal of the Week: 15% Off at Converse Outlet Stores - Converse has more than 20 Outlet Stores nationwide featuring everyone's favorites, the Chuck Taylor All Star, and other Converse footwear for the whole family. More...
Deal of the Week: Free Photo, Video and File Sharing - Share videos, photos, & files - right from your desktop. Stay in touch with your family & friends - without the hassles of email. More...
DoD Kindergarten Eligibility Changes - The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) changed its entrance age eligibility requirement for the Kindergarten Program for the 2009-2010 School Year. More...
Earn Money Selling Thru Classifieds - Sell stuff to other military people - cars, motorcycles, gear, collectibles and more. Post ads for free thru Military.com Classifieds. More...
Extra Social Security Benefits - The Fleet Reserve Association reports that those with military service prior to 2001 may be entitled to an extra monetary benefit when filing for Social Security benefits. More...
Featured Job: Get Behind the Badge - When you enlist as a recruit of the New Orleans Police Department, you become more than a future police officer; you become a force within the force. More...
Featured Job: Overseas Careers - Military.com connects servicemembers and veterans with jobs that are based overseas. More...
From the Military to a Classroom - The federally funded Troops to Teachers program, which has been around since 1994, has produced almost 11,000 teachers. More...
Funniest Military Stories Earn Cash - The US Naval Institute is offering a cash reward for the funniest military stories! More...
Life Insurance 101 - Life insurance is one of the most important, least understood, and frequently neglected aspects of our overall family financial plan. More...
Marine Re-enlistment Bonus Advice - The window for Marines to cash in on their new contracts is closing. For some Marines, re-enlisting before the start of the new fiscal year will prove more beneficial. More...
Marines Limit Boatspaces - The Marine Corps will limit re-enlistment boatspaces for first-termers in fiscal year 2009 after removing the caps in 2008 in an effort to expand the Corps' wartime strength. More...
Marines New Combat Fitness Test - The Marine Corps Training and Education Command launched a worldwide road show for Marines on the new Combat Fitness Test (CFT). More...
Military Spouse Event in Virginia Beach Next Week - All Military Spouses are invited to attend SpouseBUZZ Live on September 6th in Virginia Beach, Va. More...
Navy Sea-Shore Flow Career Paths - As part of new sea-shore flow (SSF) enlisted career paths, Sailors' sea tour lengths will now be determined by sea tours completed instead of by pay grade. More...
New Army Nurse Program - A new program for Army nurses who are recent college graduates will help bridge the gap between their academic training and the demands of the clinical environment. More...
New Flight 77 Memorial to Open - The new Pentagon Memorial will be dedicated in Washington, D.C. at 7 p.m., E.T., on the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. More...
New Online Post-Deployment Resource - The Military Health System is planning a late-September update to its behavioral health website, AfterDeployment.org. More...
Participants Needed for Focus Group September 4th - Participate in a focus group scheduled for Thursday, September 4th beginning at 6pm in Virginia Beach. More...
Pennsylvania Veterans Programs - Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is encouraging the state's 1.1 million veterans to take advantage of a variety of state benefits More...
Pepperoni Pizza Recall - Nestle Prepared Foods Company recalled several of its frozen stuffed pepperoni pizza products. More...
Sailors Sought for Journalism Program - The Navy seeks applications from mass communications specialists for the Advanced Military Visual Journalism Training Program for the academic year 2009-2010. More...
Scholarship Supports Marine Families - The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, announced that it will award a record 1,250 scholarships to the children of U.S. Marines for the 2008-2009 academic year. More...
Seeking VA Budget Reform - Congress is moving to reopen the VA health care system to thousands of previously excluded veterans. More...
Servicemembers Save on Cars and Trucks - Military.com classifieds has thousands of cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. You can browse by your installation. More...
Show Your Support for the Troops - ThanksUSA is a non-profit that THANKS the men and women in our military by providing scholarships based on financial need, to their spouses and children. More...
Tuition Assistance Payment Rates - Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. More...
VA Loan Limit Increased - The Department of Veterans Affairs will now use a locality-based approach in raising ceilings on its no-down payment home loans from the current $417,000 to as much as $729,000. More...
Veterans Save on Cars and Trucks - Military.com classifieds has thousands of cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. You can browse by your installation. More...
Virtual 'Debate 2008' Website Available - Presidential candidates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain recently granted exclusive video interviews on military, national security and veterans' issues to The American Legion Magazine. More...
Volunteers Service Hospitalized Veterans - A California-based group of volunteers works to ensure that hospitalized veterans get their needs met. More...
Watch Historical Presidential Debate - Military.com and The American Legion are proud to present the first "virtual presidential debate" on military and veteran issues. More...
