Week of May 20, 2013
'Have Book, Will Travel' Summer Reading - Libraries across the Department of Defense (DoD) will soon begin offering the fourth annual Summer Reading Program. More...
2013 Military Pay Calculator - Calculate your military pay on Military.com to see how much you'll make at your next duty station. More...
A Loan Limits for High-Cost Counties - The VA loan guaranty program does not impose a maximum amount that an eligible veteran may borrow using a VA loan. More...
AAFES Free Guide: Dressing for Success - Military members transitioning to civilian life can acquire a new wardrobe thanks to the Exchange's support of the Army Career & Alumni Program/Transition Assistance Program. More...
AF Leadership Development Opportunity - The DoD is seeking active duty Air Force majors and major-selects for the academic year 2013-2014 Executive Leadership Development Program. More...
AF Officers: Apply for Attache' Duty - The Air Force is accepting applications for senior defense official/defense attache', air attache' and assistant air attache' duty at nine locations. More...
AF Registers Children for MiCare - The Air Force Medical Service is now registering children in its web-based secure messaging health application, MiCare. More...
AF Tech Sgt Promotion List - More than 3,800 Air Force technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant. More...
AFFES Offers Safety Gear - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service knows that safety is no accident; that is why the Exchange is committed to providing a wide selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). More...
Airmen Affected by Tornados - More than 33,000 Air Force members in the Oklahoma area may have been affected by recent tornados that leveled neighborhoods in and around Moore and Oklahoma City. More...
American Legion Offers Grants to Tornado Victims - The American Legion has announced that it is allocating $1 million to veterans affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. More...
American Legion Scholarships Available - The Samsung scholarship is available for high school juniors who are direct descendants (or legally adopted children) of wartime veterans eligible for American Legion membership. More...
Army Secure Health Care Messaging - Army Medicine beneficiaries can now conveniently communicate online with their primary care providers via secure messaging. More...
Assistance Available After Tornado - If your personnel need immediate assistance with food, clothing or emergency financial assistance, please contact the Tinker Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC). More...
Be an AF Defense Attache' NCO - The Air Force is accepting applications for enlisted Defense Attache' Specialists at 19 locations, with tour lengths ranging from 12 to 36 months. More...
Become a VA Peer Specialist - VA has always recognized the value and importance of veterans being able to see recovery taking place and have a fellow veteran help them navigate the VA system. More...
Changes to DEERS Update Process - Air Force base identification card issuing offices will no longer be able to manually correct or update certain types of personnel information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). More...
Chenega Wants Your Veteran Experience - Are you ready to apply your skills to new challenges in a career with Chenega? More...
Deal of the Week: MORE $ IN YOUR POCKET! - Get an additional 10% off of any Boost Mobile phone from 5/17-5/31. More...
Deal of the Week: Military Discount - Up to 50% off lifestyle, outdoor & tactical gear. More...
Deal of the Week: Princess' Cruise for Veterans - Sail away on Princess Cruises' first veterans fundraising cruise. More...
Deal of the Week: Win a Sony Vaio Laptop - Enter for a chance to win a Sony Vaio Laptop. More...
Equal Opportunity Advisor Candidates - Sailors looking to enhance their career by working outside their rate should consider becoming an Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA). More...
FY13 USN Sr. Enlisted Continuation Board - The U.S. Navy has announced the results from the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted (SECB). More...
Fewer DoD Furlough Days - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has decided budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July. More...
GI Bill for Spouses of Fallen Heroes - Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced a bill today that would amend the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include spousal eligibility for the Fry Scholarship. More...
Get Your List of 2013 Military Benefits - The Military.com Benefit Calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefit information. More...
Get the 2013 VA Loan Guide - Understand the VA Loan benefit you've earned by downloading the free Miliary.com VA Loan Guide. More...
Guitars for Wounded Warriors - The Les Paul Foundation's Guitars for Vets helps veterans who graduate from its programs obtain guitars. More...
Happy Military Appreciation Month - Servicemembers and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts and events. More...
Hiring Event in San Diego - The American Freedom Foundation is sponsoring its W2: Warriors To The Workforce Hiring Event in San Diego, Calif. on Friday, May 24, 2013. More...
Honoring Memorial Day - For updated events, military discounts and other reflections related to Memorial Day, visit the Military.com Memorial Day page. More...
How to PCS with a VA Loan - Have you been served with PCS orders and looking to rent your home financed with a VA loan? More...
Make Sleep a Top Priority - While sleep problems used to be considered a part of a patient's diagnosis, they are now recognized as a separate diagnosis that can exacerbate other conditions. More...
Military Skills Translator: Civilian Jobs You Qualify For - Translate your military skills, experience and training to find career opportunities that best align with your capabilities. More...
Missile Wing Takes a Hit - The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense addressed Congressional concerns over media reports about the findings of a recent missile wing inspection. More...
Must Have Veteran Benefits Information - Don't miss out on your Veteran benefits. More...
NEX Updates Price Match Policy - The Navy Exchange has announced a change to its Price Match Policy. More...
Naval Academy Cyber Ops Degree - The Naval Academy has announced that a new major is available for the Class of 2016 and beyond. More...
Navy Fleet-wide Uniform Survey - Randomly-selected female officers and enlisted are being asked to participate in the online survey on the fit, design and durability of Navy uniforms. More...
Navy Issues New Career Guidance - The U.S. Navy has issued new guidance for the Career Intermission Pilot Program (CIPP). More...
Navy Reminder on GI Bill Transferability - Sailors who wish to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to eligible family members should act sooner rather than later to avoid missing out. More...
Navy Requires Motorcycle Safety Program - The most recent change to the Navy's Traffic Safety Instruction requires commands to set up mentorship programs for motorcycle riders. More...
New Discounts in Michigan - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder recently signed legislation designed to make it easier for military veterans to access discounts from retailers, restaurants, hotels and vendors across the state. More...
Online Post-Tornado Disaster Resource - A new "DOD Live" blog post provides a wide range of resources for people affected directly or indirectly by the deadly tornado that struck Moore, Okla. More...
Our Veteran Employment Center Needs Your Feedback - Are you finding the career tools you need? More...
Planning a Wedding? Wedding Day Gift Guide - This is your celebration, and there are many details all wrapped up into a few memorable hours. More...
Recruiters Among Those to be Retrained - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the services to retrain, re-credential and rescreen all sexual assault prevention and response personnel and military recruiters. More...
Report on Vets Mental Health Services - Several Departments have released an interim report on the progress made to date on mental health initiatives. More...
SGLI Isn't Enough -- Get $50k Coverage from $2.50 a Month - SGLI caps out at $400k. Protect your family's future with affordable life insurance coverage. More...
SGLI Isn't Enough! Get $150k Coverage From $11 a Month - Get $150,000 additional protection from only $11 a month. More...
Schneider Committed to Hiring Veterans - Start your civilian career with a company that can provide endless opportunity. More...
Scholarships Given at Pearl Harbor - The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park recently awarded the park's annual scholarships to eight recipients in the Pearl Harbor submarine community. More...
Search over 40,000 Units on Military.com - Connect with your past or present Military Unit on Military.com. More...
Separate System Aids Wounded Troops - Servicemembers who are separating from the military for wounds, injuries or illnesses have their own VA benefits process. More...
Sequestration and Military Readiness - Defense Department Comptroller Robert F. Hale said the severe and abrupt budget cuts imposed by sequestration are devastating the U.S. Armed forces. More...
St Louis Vet Small Business Conference - The National Veterans Small Business Conference is coming to St. Louis' America's Center, on Aug. 6-8, 2013. More...
State Farm Committed to Hiring Veterans - Start your civilian career with a company that can provide endless opportunity. More...
TRICARE E-Payment Enrollment Deadline - Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. More...
TRICARE West Deadline This Week - Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check were requested to switch to an electronic form of payment. More...
TV Spots Warn of Vet Suicide Risk - The DoD and the VA have produced three public service announcements to help families and friends recognize the signs of potential suicide in veterans and servicemembers. More...
Task Force Report on Gulf War Illnesses - The VA Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force is publishing a comprehensive draft report in the Federal Register for public feedback and comment. More...
The Benefits of the VA Loan - The VA loan can be used in a number of ways and is available to servicemembers, veterans, and some surviving spouses. More...
Tinker AFB Reserve Muster Cancelled - Due to the tornado that touched down in Moore, Okla., the Individual Ready Reserve Muster Screening, scheduled for June 8 at Tinker AFB, Okla., has been cancelled. More...
Tinker's AFRC Became a Lifeline - Immediately after the tornado struck Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma began providing assistance to Tinker personnel. More...
Together We Served - The website Together We Served (TWS) has extended the Roll of Honor online war memorial. More...
VA Announces Grants - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced two new grants to support VA's goal of ending Veterans' homelessness in 2015. More...
VA and VSOs Team to Take on Backlog - The VA, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion have announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for veterans. More...
VA for Vets - VA for Vets is an innovative new career management program that helps Veterans prepare for or secure careers in the fields they choose. More...
VA to Use Overtime to Fix Claims Backlog - The VA is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices. More...
VGLI Isn't Enough -- Get $50k Coverage from $2.50 a Month - VGLI caps out at $400k. Protect your family's future with affordable life insurance coverage. More...
Veterans Conference Coming - The National Veterans Small Business Conference is coming to St. Louis, August 6-8. More...
Veterans Legal Assistance Conference - The 5th Annual Veterans' Legal Assistance Conference & Training will provide a forum for discussion of critical legal issues facing our veterans. More...
Veterans' Franchise Giveaway - The Unishippers for Veterans Franchise Giveaway contest began accepting entries on May 13, 2013 and will run through July 1, 2013. More...
Virtually March in the Memorial Day Parade in DC - Join Gary Sinise, RG3, Trace Adkins, and others in celebrating America's veterans and active duty troops at the 2012 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC. More...
2013 Military Pay Calculator - Calculate your military pay on Military.com to see how much you'll make at your next duty station. More...
A Loan Limits for High-Cost Counties - The VA loan guaranty program does not impose a maximum amount that an eligible veteran may borrow using a VA loan. More...
AAFES Free Guide: Dressing for Success - Military members transitioning to civilian life can acquire a new wardrobe thanks to the Exchange's support of the Army Career & Alumni Program/Transition Assistance Program. More...
AF Leadership Development Opportunity - The DoD is seeking active duty Air Force majors and major-selects for the academic year 2013-2014 Executive Leadership Development Program. More...
AF Officers: Apply for Attache' Duty - The Air Force is accepting applications for senior defense official/defense attache', air attache' and assistant air attache' duty at nine locations. More...
AF Registers Children for MiCare - The Air Force Medical Service is now registering children in its web-based secure messaging health application, MiCare. More...
AF Tech Sgt Promotion List - More than 3,800 Air Force technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant. More...
AFFES Offers Safety Gear - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service knows that safety is no accident; that is why the Exchange is committed to providing a wide selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). More...
Airmen Affected by Tornados - More than 33,000 Air Force members in the Oklahoma area may have been affected by recent tornados that leveled neighborhoods in and around Moore and Oklahoma City. More...
American Legion Offers Grants to Tornado Victims - The American Legion has announced that it is allocating $1 million to veterans affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. More...
American Legion Scholarships Available - The Samsung scholarship is available for high school juniors who are direct descendants (or legally adopted children) of wartime veterans eligible for American Legion membership. More...
Army Secure Health Care Messaging - Army Medicine beneficiaries can now conveniently communicate online with their primary care providers via secure messaging. More...
Assistance Available After Tornado - If your personnel need immediate assistance with food, clothing or emergency financial assistance, please contact the Tinker Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC). More...
Be an AF Defense Attache' NCO - The Air Force is accepting applications for enlisted Defense Attache' Specialists at 19 locations, with tour lengths ranging from 12 to 36 months. More...
Become a VA Peer Specialist - VA has always recognized the value and importance of veterans being able to see recovery taking place and have a fellow veteran help them navigate the VA system. More...
Changes to DEERS Update Process - Air Force base identification card issuing offices will no longer be able to manually correct or update certain types of personnel information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). More...
Chenega Wants Your Veteran Experience - Are you ready to apply your skills to new challenges in a career with Chenega? More...
Deal of the Week: MORE $ IN YOUR POCKET! - Get an additional 10% off of any Boost Mobile phone from 5/17-5/31. More...
Deal of the Week: Military Discount - Up to 50% off lifestyle, outdoor & tactical gear. More...
Deal of the Week: Princess' Cruise for Veterans - Sail away on Princess Cruises' first veterans fundraising cruise. More...
Deal of the Week: Win a Sony Vaio Laptop - Enter for a chance to win a Sony Vaio Laptop. More...
Equal Opportunity Advisor Candidates - Sailors looking to enhance their career by working outside their rate should consider becoming an Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA). More...
FY13 USN Sr. Enlisted Continuation Board - The U.S. Navy has announced the results from the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted (SECB). More...
Fewer DoD Furlough Days - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has decided budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July. More...
GI Bill for Spouses of Fallen Heroes - Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced a bill today that would amend the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include spousal eligibility for the Fry Scholarship. More...
Get Your List of 2013 Military Benefits - The Military.com Benefit Calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefit information. More...
Get the 2013 VA Loan Guide - Understand the VA Loan benefit you've earned by downloading the free Miliary.com VA Loan Guide. More...
Guitars for Wounded Warriors - The Les Paul Foundation's Guitars for Vets helps veterans who graduate from its programs obtain guitars. More...
Happy Military Appreciation Month - Servicemembers and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts and events. More...
Hiring Event in San Diego - The American Freedom Foundation is sponsoring its W2: Warriors To The Workforce Hiring Event in San Diego, Calif. on Friday, May 24, 2013. More...
Honoring Memorial Day - For updated events, military discounts and other reflections related to Memorial Day, visit the Military.com Memorial Day page. More...
How to PCS with a VA Loan - Have you been served with PCS orders and looking to rent your home financed with a VA loan? More...
Make Sleep a Top Priority - While sleep problems used to be considered a part of a patient's diagnosis, they are now recognized as a separate diagnosis that can exacerbate other conditions. More...
Military Skills Translator: Civilian Jobs You Qualify For - Translate your military skills, experience and training to find career opportunities that best align with your capabilities. More...
Missile Wing Takes a Hit - The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense addressed Congressional concerns over media reports about the findings of a recent missile wing inspection. More...
Must Have Veteran Benefits Information - Don't miss out on your Veteran benefits. More...
NEX Updates Price Match Policy - The Navy Exchange has announced a change to its Price Match Policy. More...
Naval Academy Cyber Ops Degree - The Naval Academy has announced that a new major is available for the Class of 2016 and beyond. More...
Navy Fleet-wide Uniform Survey - Randomly-selected female officers and enlisted are being asked to participate in the online survey on the fit, design and durability of Navy uniforms. More...
Navy Issues New Career Guidance - The U.S. Navy has issued new guidance for the Career Intermission Pilot Program (CIPP). More...
Navy Reminder on GI Bill Transferability - Sailors who wish to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to eligible family members should act sooner rather than later to avoid missing out. More...
Navy Requires Motorcycle Safety Program - The most recent change to the Navy's Traffic Safety Instruction requires commands to set up mentorship programs for motorcycle riders. More...
New Discounts in Michigan - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder recently signed legislation designed to make it easier for military veterans to access discounts from retailers, restaurants, hotels and vendors across the state. More...
Online Post-Tornado Disaster Resource - A new "DOD Live" blog post provides a wide range of resources for people affected directly or indirectly by the deadly tornado that struck Moore, Okla. More...
Our Veteran Employment Center Needs Your Feedback - Are you finding the career tools you need? More...
Planning a Wedding? Wedding Day Gift Guide - This is your celebration, and there are many details all wrapped up into a few memorable hours. More...
Recruiters Among Those to be Retrained - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the services to retrain, re-credential and rescreen all sexual assault prevention and response personnel and military recruiters. More...
Report on Vets Mental Health Services - Several Departments have released an interim report on the progress made to date on mental health initiatives. More...
SGLI Isn't Enough -- Get $50k Coverage from $2.50 a Month - SGLI caps out at $400k. Protect your family's future with affordable life insurance coverage. More...
SGLI Isn't Enough! Get $150k Coverage From $11 a Month - Get $150,000 additional protection from only $11 a month. More...
Schneider Committed to Hiring Veterans - Start your civilian career with a company that can provide endless opportunity. More...
Scholarships Given at Pearl Harbor - The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park recently awarded the park's annual scholarships to eight recipients in the Pearl Harbor submarine community. More...
Search over 40,000 Units on Military.com - Connect with your past or present Military Unit on Military.com. More...
Separate System Aids Wounded Troops - Servicemembers who are separating from the military for wounds, injuries or illnesses have their own VA benefits process. More...
Sequestration and Military Readiness - Defense Department Comptroller Robert F. Hale said the severe and abrupt budget cuts imposed by sequestration are devastating the U.S. Armed forces. More...
St Louis Vet Small Business Conference - The National Veterans Small Business Conference is coming to St. Louis' America's Center, on Aug. 6-8, 2013. More...
State Farm Committed to Hiring Veterans - Start your civilian career with a company that can provide endless opportunity. More...
TRICARE E-Payment Enrollment Deadline - Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. More...
TRICARE West Deadline This Week - Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check were requested to switch to an electronic form of payment. More...
TV Spots Warn of Vet Suicide Risk - The DoD and the VA have produced three public service announcements to help families and friends recognize the signs of potential suicide in veterans and servicemembers. More...
Task Force Report on Gulf War Illnesses - The VA Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force is publishing a comprehensive draft report in the Federal Register for public feedback and comment. More...
The Benefits of the VA Loan - The VA loan can be used in a number of ways and is available to servicemembers, veterans, and some surviving spouses. More...
Tinker AFB Reserve Muster Cancelled - Due to the tornado that touched down in Moore, Okla., the Individual Ready Reserve Muster Screening, scheduled for June 8 at Tinker AFB, Okla., has been cancelled. More...
Tinker's AFRC Became a Lifeline - Immediately after the tornado struck Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma began providing assistance to Tinker personnel. More...
Together We Served - The website Together We Served (TWS) has extended the Roll of Honor online war memorial. More...
VA Announces Grants - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced two new grants to support VA's goal of ending Veterans' homelessness in 2015. More...
VA and VSOs Team to Take on Backlog - The VA, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion have announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for veterans. More...
VA for Vets - VA for Vets is an innovative new career management program that helps Veterans prepare for or secure careers in the fields they choose. More...
VA to Use Overtime to Fix Claims Backlog - The VA is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices. More...
VGLI Isn't Enough -- Get $50k Coverage from $2.50 a Month - VGLI caps out at $400k. Protect your family's future with affordable life insurance coverage. More...
Veterans Conference Coming - The National Veterans Small Business Conference is coming to St. Louis, August 6-8. More...
Veterans Legal Assistance Conference - The 5th Annual Veterans' Legal Assistance Conference & Training will provide a forum for discussion of critical legal issues facing our veterans. More...
Veterans' Franchise Giveaway - The Unishippers for Veterans Franchise Giveaway contest began accepting entries on May 13, 2013 and will run through July 1, 2013. More...
Virtually March in the Memorial Day Parade in DC - Join Gary Sinise, RG3, Trace Adkins, and others in celebrating America's veterans and active duty troops at the 2012 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC. More...
