Week of November 16, 2009
AF Seeks NCOA Award Nominations - Air Force officials need nominations for the 2010 Noncommissioned Officers Association Vanguard Award. More...
Air Force Job Openings - The Air Force is hiring more than 9,000 new positions in fiscal year 2010. More...
Be an AF Physician Assistant - Air Force officials are taking applications from active-duty enlisted Airmen for Physician Assistant Phase I Training classes beginning December 2010, and April 2011 - August 2011. More...
CLEP Your Way to a Degree - Although you have surely heard of CLEP tests, you may not know that these credit-by-exam tests are widely accepted by colleges and universities. More...
Craig's List Founder Joins VA Panel - Craig Newmark, the founder of craigslist.com agreed to serve on the blue-ribbon panel of the VA that will review and evaluate ideas to improve disability claims processing. More...
Deal of the Week: Coupons for Veterans - Military.com has hundreds and discounts exclusively for veterans and their families. Don't pay full price for anything. More...
Deal of the Week: GM Military Discount - Active duty and Reserves of the U.S. Military can save big on most 2008 and 2009 GM vehicles. More...
Featured Job: Healthcare - Within the state of Ohio there are many medical and healthcare opportunities for veterans. More...
Featured Job: Overseas Jobs Available - There are hundreds of job opportunities overseas. Military.com connects you with companies who want people with military experience. More...
Free CUNY Veterans' College Fair - 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...
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...
Guard Gets H1N1 Vaccinations - The Defense Department acquired enough doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine to immunize all 460,000 members of the National Guard. More...
Help the Legion Help Recovering Heroes - The American Legion is renewing its fundraising efforts for the holiday season by purchasing comfort items for troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units. More...
Holiday Mailing Guidelines Set - The U.S. Postal Service has set guidelines for mailing holiday mail and packages overseas. More...
Jacksonville, Fla. Cemetery Expansion - VA announced an $11.8 million contract to develop the next phase of the Jacksonville, Fla., National Cemetery, which opened for burials in January 2009. More...
Job Opportunities for Military Spouses - A new executive policy pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS. More...
Leavenworth Cemetery to Expand - VA announced a $10 million contract to expand the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kan. More...
Military Spouse Relief Act Becomes Law - When the military orders servicemembers to move, spouses who move with them often have to pay taxes in a new state or locality and lose the right to vote in the place considered to be home. More...
More Veterans in Government - President Barack Obama signed an executive order Nov. 9 aimed at hiring more veterans to work in the federal government. More...
New AF Cyberspace Career Field - Air Force officials converted more than 43,000 total force enlisted Airmen from former communications career fields to cyberspace support Nov. 1. More...
Retirees and Vets Allowed to Salute Flag - Traditionally, members of the nation's veterans service organizations render the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag. More...
State Veteran Benefits - Veterans pursuing their educational goals are usually eligible for "educational assistance for students" in most states. More...
The Key to Getting Voc-Rehab Started - Author and veteran advocate Ben Krause offers his insight into the process of applying for Voc-Rehabilitation. 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...
USO, Skype Holiday Connection Offer - Skype and the USO have joined to give troops in the Guam, Yokosuka, and Camp Hansen (Okinawa) USO centers the chance to connect with their families stateside. More...
Update: 2010 Military Retirement COLA - Each year military retirement pay is adjusted to meet the increased cost of living. This Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) varies from year to year. More...
VA Plan to End Vet Homelessness - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki unveiled the department's comprehensive plan to end homelessness among veterans. More...
VA Working to Improve Vet Education - The Department of Veterans Affairs is working with Florida and other states to help veterans make the transition from combat to college life. More...
VA's New Look Website - VA launched the first and most visible phase of a big Web renovation project that will better serve our nation's veterans. More...
Vets' Caregiver Bill Stalled - More than a month after the new fiscal year began, the House and Senate are working to pass a group of bills to improve veterans' benefits and health programs. More...
Yellow Ribbon Highway Honors Active Duty - The Washington State Department of Transportation dedicated State Route 529 as the Yellow Ribbon Highway during a ceremony Nov. 5 in Everett, Wash. More...
Air Force Job Openings - The Air Force is hiring more than 9,000 new positions in fiscal year 2010. More...
Be an AF Physician Assistant - Air Force officials are taking applications from active-duty enlisted Airmen for Physician Assistant Phase I Training classes beginning December 2010, and April 2011 - August 2011. More...
CLEP Your Way to a Degree - Although you have surely heard of CLEP tests, you may not know that these credit-by-exam tests are widely accepted by colleges and universities. More...
Craig's List Founder Joins VA Panel - Craig Newmark, the founder of craigslist.com agreed to serve on the blue-ribbon panel of the VA that will review and evaluate ideas to improve disability claims processing. More...
Deal of the Week: Coupons for Veterans - Military.com has hundreds and discounts exclusively for veterans and their families. Don't pay full price for anything. More...
Deal of the Week: GM Military Discount - Active duty and Reserves of the U.S. Military can save big on most 2008 and 2009 GM vehicles. More...
Featured Job: Healthcare - Within the state of Ohio there are many medical and healthcare opportunities for veterans. More...
Featured Job: Overseas Jobs Available - There are hundreds of job opportunities overseas. Military.com connects you with companies who want people with military experience. More...
Free CUNY Veterans' College Fair - 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...
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...
Guard Gets H1N1 Vaccinations - The Defense Department acquired enough doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine to immunize all 460,000 members of the National Guard. More...
Help the Legion Help Recovering Heroes - The American Legion is renewing its fundraising efforts for the holiday season by purchasing comfort items for troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units. More...
Holiday Mailing Guidelines Set - The U.S. Postal Service has set guidelines for mailing holiday mail and packages overseas. More...
Jacksonville, Fla. Cemetery Expansion - VA announced an $11.8 million contract to develop the next phase of the Jacksonville, Fla., National Cemetery, which opened for burials in January 2009. More...
Job Opportunities for Military Spouses - A new executive policy pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS. More...
Leavenworth Cemetery to Expand - VA announced a $10 million contract to expand the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kan. More...
Military Spouse Relief Act Becomes Law - When the military orders servicemembers to move, spouses who move with them often have to pay taxes in a new state or locality and lose the right to vote in the place considered to be home. More...
More Veterans in Government - President Barack Obama signed an executive order Nov. 9 aimed at hiring more veterans to work in the federal government. More...
New AF Cyberspace Career Field - Air Force officials converted more than 43,000 total force enlisted Airmen from former communications career fields to cyberspace support Nov. 1. More...
Retirees and Vets Allowed to Salute Flag - Traditionally, members of the nation's veterans service organizations render the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag. More...
State Veteran Benefits - Veterans pursuing their educational goals are usually eligible for "educational assistance for students" in most states. More...
The Key to Getting Voc-Rehab Started - Author and veteran advocate Ben Krause offers his insight into the process of applying for Voc-Rehabilitation. 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...
USO, Skype Holiday Connection Offer - Skype and the USO have joined to give troops in the Guam, Yokosuka, and Camp Hansen (Okinawa) USO centers the chance to connect with their families stateside. More...
Update: 2010 Military Retirement COLA - Each year military retirement pay is adjusted to meet the increased cost of living. This Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) varies from year to year. More...
VA Plan to End Vet Homelessness - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki unveiled the department's comprehensive plan to end homelessness among veterans. More...
VA Working to Improve Vet Education - The Department of Veterans Affairs is working with Florida and other states to help veterans make the transition from combat to college life. More...
VA's New Look Website - VA launched the first and most visible phase of a big Web renovation project that will better serve our nation's veterans. More...
Vets' Caregiver Bill Stalled - More than a month after the new fiscal year began, the House and Senate are working to pass a group of bills to improve veterans' benefits and health programs. More...
Yellow Ribbon Highway Honors Active Duty - The Washington State Department of Transportation dedicated State Route 529 as the Yellow Ribbon Highway during a ceremony Nov. 5 in Everett, Wash. More...
