Week of July 13, 2009
Air Mobility 'Rodeo 2009' Coming - The Air Mobility Command's premier mobility competition, "Air Mobility Rodeo 2009," will take place July 19 to 24 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. More...
Alabama Cemetery Opens - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently opened its 129th national cemetery with the first burials at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. More...
Army Launches Online Safety Tool - To prevent water-related deaths and injuries, the Army launched a new interactive, Web-based, multimedia water-safety tool on the webpage More...
Army Limits Re-enlistment Options - The Army has limited re-enlistment options during the last three months of fiscal year 2009. More...
Army Tests Wikis - The U.S. Army Combined Arms Center launched a test allowing Soldiers and leaders to make real-time updates to the Army's tactics, techniques and procedures via a wiki environment. More...
Bakersfield Cemetery Begins Burials - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially opened its 130th national cemetery with first burials at Bakersfield National Cemetery in California. More...
Civilian Thrift Savings Plan Changes - President Obama recently signed the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009 into law. More...
Deal of the Week: Free Trial of 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: Summer Discounts - Military.com has hundreds of deals on sports equipment, travel, motorcycles, fitness equipment, gardening, flowers, restaurants, and more. More...
Expanded Homeowner's Assistance Program - The Base Realignment and Closure decisions of 2005 has caused upheaval for some families, but help is available through the Department of Defense National Relocation Program. More...
Featured Job: Military Experience Wanted - Use your military experience to get an exciting career in law enforcement. Search thousands of Federal, State and Local jobs. More...
GI Bill Monthly Payment Rates - Both the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills offer huge monthly payments to help cover the costs of getting a degree. More...
Helmets to Hardhats for Guard-Reserve - The U.S. Army Reserve and the Army National Guard recently signed an agreement with Helmets to Hardhats that allows Soldiers greater access to construction career opportunities. More...
Maid Brigade Giveaway for Vets - They've earned their medals in the U.S. Armed Forces. Now veterans can prove their mettle in the business world with the Maid Brigade Veterans Franchise Giveaway. More...
Military Families Save Big with Offers from ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA), established in 1963, provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. More...
Navy Accepting Mngt Program Applications - The U.S. Navy is seeking applicationsfor the National Security Management Program (NSMP). More...
Navy Announces GI Bill Benefits - The chief of Naval Personnel announced specific guidance detailing eligibility and benefits, including transferability for the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act, or GI Bill. More...
Navy Ends BOOST Program - Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST), a program intended to help junior Sailors become officers, was officially disestablished . More...
Navy's New Defense Travel System - The Navy Reserve is implementing use of the Defense Travel System (DTS). The Reserve Force already rolled out DTS at Navy Operational Support Center . More...
New AF Wounded Warrior Program - The Air Force recently debuted its new Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) program to assist wounded warriors and their families. More...
New Laws in Connecticut - Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell recently signed a bill into law that expands eligibility for assistance from the state's Military Family Relief Fund to an eligible member of the Armed Forces. More...
Operation Life Transformed - Jeannie Benton, a 51-year-old female, is seeking pledges for Operation Life Transformed by pursuing her first cross-country bike ride -- exceeding 3,600 miles. More...
Program Matches Employers, Veterans - A new Washington, D.C-based employment pilot program will assist veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More...
Sexual Assault Survey for Sailors - The Navy encourages active-duty Sailors to participate in a sexual assault study to assess the effectiveness of the Navy's Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) program. More...
Should DoD Ban Smoking? - A new Institute of Medicine report recommends that the Department of Defense gradually reduce (and eventually eliminate) the use of tobacco products. More...
TRICARE Expands Chiropractic Care - Eleven military hospitals and clinics are gearing up to ensure more active-duty servicemembers (ADSMs) have access to chiropractic services starting this fall. More...
The Yellow Ribbon Fund - Founded in 2005, the Yellow Ribbon Fund assists injured servicemembers and their families while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. More...
Training Grants for Veterans - The Department of Labor announced 17 grants, totaling more than $7.5 million dollars, to provide approximately 3,000 veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers related to "green jobs." More...
Transfer GI Bill Benefits - The Department of Defense is now accepting applications from Airmen to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents. More...
VA Begins 'Summer of Service' - Secretary Eric Shinseki recently escorted several veterans to their appointments at a VA medical center as part of President Obama's "United We Serve" kick off. More...
VA Promotes Post-9/11 GI Bill - Tammy Duckworth recently visited Vermont to promote the Post-9/11 GI Bill and meet with veterans. More...
VA Silent on HIV Exposure Compensation - An attorney for veterans potentially exposed to HIV and other infections by colonoscopies at three VA's hospitals said his clients are waiting to hear if they will be compensated. More...
WWII Pilots Awarded Medal - President Barack Obama recently signed into law a bill that awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. More...
Wheelchair Games This Week - At least 500 wheelchair athletes, including some U.S. military Veterans, will compete at the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games being held in Spokane, Wash. More...
Your Education Benefits Explained - The Military.com Education Channel explains your benefits so you can use them. Get easy to understand breakdowns of Tuition Assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Scholarships and more. More...
Alabama Cemetery Opens - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently opened its 129th national cemetery with the first burials at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. More...
Army Launches Online Safety Tool - To prevent water-related deaths and injuries, the Army launched a new interactive, Web-based, multimedia water-safety tool on the webpage More...
Army Limits Re-enlistment Options - The Army has limited re-enlistment options during the last three months of fiscal year 2009. More...
Army Tests Wikis - The U.S. Army Combined Arms Center launched a test allowing Soldiers and leaders to make real-time updates to the Army's tactics, techniques and procedures via a wiki environment. More...
Bakersfield Cemetery Begins Burials - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially opened its 130th national cemetery with first burials at Bakersfield National Cemetery in California. More...
Civilian Thrift Savings Plan Changes - President Obama recently signed the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009 into law. More...
Deal of the Week: Free Trial of 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: Summer Discounts - Military.com has hundreds of deals on sports equipment, travel, motorcycles, fitness equipment, gardening, flowers, restaurants, and more. More...
Expanded Homeowner's Assistance Program - The Base Realignment and Closure decisions of 2005 has caused upheaval for some families, but help is available through the Department of Defense National Relocation Program. More...
Featured Job: Military Experience Wanted - Use your military experience to get an exciting career in law enforcement. Search thousands of Federal, State and Local jobs. More...
GI Bill Monthly Payment Rates - Both the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills offer huge monthly payments to help cover the costs of getting a degree. More...
Helmets to Hardhats for Guard-Reserve - The U.S. Army Reserve and the Army National Guard recently signed an agreement with Helmets to Hardhats that allows Soldiers greater access to construction career opportunities. More...
Maid Brigade Giveaway for Vets - They've earned their medals in the U.S. Armed Forces. Now veterans can prove their mettle in the business world with the Maid Brigade Veterans Franchise Giveaway. More...
Military Families Save Big with Offers from ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA), established in 1963, provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. More...
Navy Accepting Mngt Program Applications - The U.S. Navy is seeking applicationsfor the National Security Management Program (NSMP). More...
Navy Announces GI Bill Benefits - The chief of Naval Personnel announced specific guidance detailing eligibility and benefits, including transferability for the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act, or GI Bill. More...
Navy Ends BOOST Program - Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST), a program intended to help junior Sailors become officers, was officially disestablished . More...
Navy's New Defense Travel System - The Navy Reserve is implementing use of the Defense Travel System (DTS). The Reserve Force already rolled out DTS at Navy Operational Support Center . More...
New AF Wounded Warrior Program - The Air Force recently debuted its new Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) program to assist wounded warriors and their families. More...
New Laws in Connecticut - Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell recently signed a bill into law that expands eligibility for assistance from the state's Military Family Relief Fund to an eligible member of the Armed Forces. More...
Operation Life Transformed - Jeannie Benton, a 51-year-old female, is seeking pledges for Operation Life Transformed by pursuing her first cross-country bike ride -- exceeding 3,600 miles. More...
Program Matches Employers, Veterans - A new Washington, D.C-based employment pilot program will assist veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More...
Sexual Assault Survey for Sailors - The Navy encourages active-duty Sailors to participate in a sexual assault study to assess the effectiveness of the Navy's Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) program. More...
Should DoD Ban Smoking? - A new Institute of Medicine report recommends that the Department of Defense gradually reduce (and eventually eliminate) the use of tobacco products. More...
TRICARE Expands Chiropractic Care - Eleven military hospitals and clinics are gearing up to ensure more active-duty servicemembers (ADSMs) have access to chiropractic services starting this fall. More...
The Yellow Ribbon Fund - Founded in 2005, the Yellow Ribbon Fund assists injured servicemembers and their families while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. More...
Training Grants for Veterans - The Department of Labor announced 17 grants, totaling more than $7.5 million dollars, to provide approximately 3,000 veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers related to "green jobs." More...
Transfer GI Bill Benefits - The Department of Defense is now accepting applications from Airmen to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents. More...
VA Begins 'Summer of Service' - Secretary Eric Shinseki recently escorted several veterans to their appointments at a VA medical center as part of President Obama's "United We Serve" kick off. More...
VA Promotes Post-9/11 GI Bill - Tammy Duckworth recently visited Vermont to promote the Post-9/11 GI Bill and meet with veterans. More...
VA Silent on HIV Exposure Compensation - An attorney for veterans potentially exposed to HIV and other infections by colonoscopies at three VA's hospitals said his clients are waiting to hear if they will be compensated. More...
WWII Pilots Awarded Medal - President Barack Obama recently signed into law a bill that awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. More...
Wheelchair Games This Week - At least 500 wheelchair athletes, including some U.S. military Veterans, will compete at the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games being held in Spokane, Wash. More...
Your Education Benefits Explained - The Military.com Education Channel explains your benefits so you can use them. Get easy to understand breakdowns of Tuition Assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Scholarships and more. More...
