Week of November 23, 2009
AAFES - Calling All Cooks! - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and Hershey's are joining culinary forces to determine which AAFES shoppers have the most talent in the kitchen. More...
AF Launches New Website - The Air Force Services Agency launched a new website to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. More...
Air Force Issues Instruction - A new fitness Air Force instruction (AFI) emphasizes each Airman's responsibility to meet and maintain fitness standards. More...
Air Force Sponsors T-Shirt Competition - As part of the Year of the Air Force Family, the Air Force Services Agency is promoting a T-shirt design competition on the recently launched myairforcelife.com website. More...
American Legion Redesigns Website - The American Legion, America's largest veterans' service organization, launched a new website complete with new content and featuring a completely redesigned look. More...
Army Orders Arlington Probe - The Secretary of the Army ordered an investigation into allegations of lost accountability of some graves, poor record keeping and other issues at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. More...
Army Orders Probe in Arlington Accountability - The Secretary of the Army ordered an investigation into allegations of lost accountability of some graves, poor record keeping and other issues at Arlington. More...
Benefit Update for Veterans - Both the Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bills are worth over $49,000. This money is not a loan and will help you cover the costs of getting a degree. More...
Continuation Pay Expanded - The Air Force released details on its fiscal 2010 Aviator Continuation Pay Program, which offers two agreement options for eligible Airmen. More...
Deal of Week: Come Run With Us At RUNNERS WORLD! - Get a risk-free taste of the practical advice that's made RUNNER'S WORLD the single best source for all the things that you love about Running. More...
Deal of the Week: Up to 87% off - Limited time offer for US Military. Microsoft Office Standard 2007 for only $49.99. More...
Exchange's Match-It Program - The Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) program ,"We'll Match It!," is the last line of defense in delivering the lowest price to troops and their families. More...
Exchanges Offer Fuel Savings - With the busy holiday shopping season just around the corner, Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas stations worldwide are offering savings on fuel. More...
Exchanges Offer Phone Cards - Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) gift and phone cards are two of the most economical ways to brighten a servicemember's day. More...
Executive Order to Hire Vets - President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order aimed at hiring more veterans to work in the federal government. More...
Featured Job: Maintenance Industry - Use your military experience to get a job in the general maintenance industry. More...
Free CUNY Veterans' College Fair 2009 - The City University of New York (CUNY) is presenting its 2009 College Fair for Veterans on November 23, 2009 at the Borough of Manhatten Community College. More...
Information on Emergency Payments - The Secretary of Veterans Affairs authorized advance payments up to $3,000 for veterans who applied for VA educational benefits and who have not yet received their monthly education payments. More...
Laser Engraved Memorial Honors Vets - The Southwest Montana Veterans Memorial in Dillon, Mont. was erected in memory of all who have served our nation, living or deceased. More...
Legion Family Raising Funds - The American Legion family is renewing its fundraising efforts for the holiday season to purchase comfort items for troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units. More...
Looking for an Old Military Buddy - Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? More...
Looking for an Old Military Buddy? - Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? Why not look for them right now? More...
More Vet Counselors for Texas - Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his office will fund up to 12 new veterans counselors to expedite benefits claims for veterans. More...
NROTC Units Experience Surge - Interest in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program increased significantly in the past couple of years. More...
Navy Family Contact Info - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently announced its 2009 Winter Outlook, forecasting a harsh season ahead for much of the East Coast. More...
Navy Historical Records Available - Ancestry.com, in cooperation with the Naval History and Heritage Command and Naval Historical Foundation, added more than 600 Navy cruise books to its online collection of military records. More...
Navy Uniform Roll-out Accelerated - The Navy Exchange Command is accelerating its distribution schedule of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU), due to sufficient inventory of the most in-demand sizes. More...
Outdoor Guide: Catman of the Cumberland - "It's a brutally cold February afternoon, the kind of day that makes you wish you were inside a nice, toasty office cubicle instead of hunkered down in an anchored boat on Tennessee's Cumberland River..." More...
POST 9-11 Payment Calculator - The new Post 9/11 GI Bill offers the biggest education benefits package since the original GI Bill. But, there are differences between the new GI Bill and other GI Bill programs. More...
POST 911 Payment Calculator - The new Post 9/11 GI Bill offers the biggest education benefits package since the original GI Bill. But, there are differences between the new GI Bill and other GI Bill programs. More...
Scholarships for Military Children - Scholarship applications are now available in commissaries worldwide and online at the Scholarships for Military Children website. More...
Senate Offers Input on GI Bill Claims Process - Key members of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki offering their advice for improving the Post-9/11 GI Bill payment process. More...
Servicemembers Save with ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA) provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. More...
Start Your Own Business and Be Your Own Boss - Starting your own business can be extremely challenging. However, for those who succeed the financial and emotional rewards can't be beat. More...
TriWest Offers New Service - TriWest Healthcare Alliance is offering a new lung health service to West Region TRICARE beneficiaries eligible for its Disease Management programs. More...
USAA Open to All Vets Who Honorably Served - USAA announced that effective immediately, membership now is open to all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served honorably. More...
USS Constitution Receives Honor - The USS Constitution recently became America's Ship of State. USS Constitution's primary mission will remain education and public outreach. More...
Veterans Urged to Volunteer - First Lady Michelle Obama recently urged all Americans, including military veterans, to put their skills to use in volunteer service to assist U.S. communities and citizens in need. More...
Website Offers Flu Information - The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center in Portsmouth, Va., boasts a comprehensive influenza website that offers up-to-date guidance about influenza infection. More...
Your New GI Bill Tuition and Fee Rate - Unlike the Montgomery GI Bill, the Post 9/11 GI Bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay your tuition and fees directly to the school. More...
AF Launches New Website - The Air Force Services Agency launched a new website to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. More...
Air Force Issues Instruction - A new fitness Air Force instruction (AFI) emphasizes each Airman's responsibility to meet and maintain fitness standards. More...
Air Force Sponsors T-Shirt Competition - As part of the Year of the Air Force Family, the Air Force Services Agency is promoting a T-shirt design competition on the recently launched myairforcelife.com website. More...
American Legion Redesigns Website - The American Legion, America's largest veterans' service organization, launched a new website complete with new content and featuring a completely redesigned look. More...
Army Orders Arlington Probe - The Secretary of the Army ordered an investigation into allegations of lost accountability of some graves, poor record keeping and other issues at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. More...
Army Orders Probe in Arlington Accountability - The Secretary of the Army ordered an investigation into allegations of lost accountability of some graves, poor record keeping and other issues at Arlington. More...
Benefit Update for Veterans - Both the Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bills are worth over $49,000. This money is not a loan and will help you cover the costs of getting a degree. More...
Continuation Pay Expanded - The Air Force released details on its fiscal 2010 Aviator Continuation Pay Program, which offers two agreement options for eligible Airmen. More...
Deal of Week: Come Run With Us At RUNNERS WORLD! - Get a risk-free taste of the practical advice that's made RUNNER'S WORLD the single best source for all the things that you love about Running. More...
Deal of the Week: Up to 87% off - Limited time offer for US Military. Microsoft Office Standard 2007 for only $49.99. More...
Exchange's Match-It Program - The Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) program ,"We'll Match It!," is the last line of defense in delivering the lowest price to troops and their families. More...
Exchanges Offer Fuel Savings - With the busy holiday shopping season just around the corner, Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas stations worldwide are offering savings on fuel. More...
Exchanges Offer Phone Cards - Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) gift and phone cards are two of the most economical ways to brighten a servicemember's day. More...
Executive Order to Hire Vets - President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order aimed at hiring more veterans to work in the federal government. More...
Featured Job: Maintenance Industry - Use your military experience to get a job in the general maintenance industry. More...
Free CUNY Veterans' College Fair 2009 - The City University of New York (CUNY) is presenting its 2009 College Fair for Veterans on November 23, 2009 at the Borough of Manhatten Community College. More...
Information on Emergency Payments - The Secretary of Veterans Affairs authorized advance payments up to $3,000 for veterans who applied for VA educational benefits and who have not yet received their monthly education payments. More...
Laser Engraved Memorial Honors Vets - The Southwest Montana Veterans Memorial in Dillon, Mont. was erected in memory of all who have served our nation, living or deceased. More...
Legion Family Raising Funds - The American Legion family is renewing its fundraising efforts for the holiday season to purchase comfort items for troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units. More...
Looking for an Old Military Buddy - Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? More...
Looking for an Old Military Buddy? - Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? Why not look for them right now? More...
More Vet Counselors for Texas - Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his office will fund up to 12 new veterans counselors to expedite benefits claims for veterans. More...
NROTC Units Experience Surge - Interest in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program increased significantly in the past couple of years. More...
Navy Family Contact Info - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently announced its 2009 Winter Outlook, forecasting a harsh season ahead for much of the East Coast. More...
Navy Historical Records Available - Ancestry.com, in cooperation with the Naval History and Heritage Command and Naval Historical Foundation, added more than 600 Navy cruise books to its online collection of military records. More...
Navy Uniform Roll-out Accelerated - The Navy Exchange Command is accelerating its distribution schedule of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU), due to sufficient inventory of the most in-demand sizes. More...
Outdoor Guide: Catman of the Cumberland - "It's a brutally cold February afternoon, the kind of day that makes you wish you were inside a nice, toasty office cubicle instead of hunkered down in an anchored boat on Tennessee's Cumberland River..." More...
POST 9-11 Payment Calculator - The new Post 9/11 GI Bill offers the biggest education benefits package since the original GI Bill. But, there are differences between the new GI Bill and other GI Bill programs. More...
POST 911 Payment Calculator - The new Post 9/11 GI Bill offers the biggest education benefits package since the original GI Bill. But, there are differences between the new GI Bill and other GI Bill programs. More...
Scholarships for Military Children - Scholarship applications are now available in commissaries worldwide and online at the Scholarships for Military Children website. More...
Senate Offers Input on GI Bill Claims Process - Key members of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki offering their advice for improving the Post-9/11 GI Bill payment process. More...
Servicemembers Save with ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA) provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. More...
Start Your Own Business and Be Your Own Boss - Starting your own business can be extremely challenging. However, for those who succeed the financial and emotional rewards can't be beat. More...
TriWest Offers New Service - TriWest Healthcare Alliance is offering a new lung health service to West Region TRICARE beneficiaries eligible for its Disease Management programs. More...
USAA Open to All Vets Who Honorably Served - USAA announced that effective immediately, membership now is open to all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served honorably. More...
USS Constitution Receives Honor - The USS Constitution recently became America's Ship of State. USS Constitution's primary mission will remain education and public outreach. More...
Veterans Urged to Volunteer - First Lady Michelle Obama recently urged all Americans, including military veterans, to put their skills to use in volunteer service to assist U.S. communities and citizens in need. More...
Website Offers Flu Information - The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center in Portsmouth, Va., boasts a comprehensive influenza website that offers up-to-date guidance about influenza infection. More...
Your New GI Bill Tuition and Fee Rate - Unlike the Montgomery GI Bill, the Post 9/11 GI Bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay your tuition and fees directly to the school. More...
