Week of February 06, 2012
$200k Protection for $14.52 a Month - Give your family $200k worth of financial security for as little as $14.52 a month by purchasing affordable life insurance through ASMBA. More...
'Navy Week' Schedule Announced - From Boston to Sacramento, America's Navy will come home to 15 cities across the country in 2012. More...
AF Employee Leadership School - The Air Force Personnel Center is advising that Air Force civilians interested in developmental education (CDE) should work on their nomination packages now. More...
AF O-6 Promotions Announced - The Air Force 2011B Colonel Line of Air Force and Nurses Corps Central Selection Boards selected 539 lieutenant colonels and 112 captains for promotion. More...
African-American History Month - Each February, the country recognizes African American History Month to highlight the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens and looks at their contributions to the nation's cultural and political life. More...
Aid and Attendance Rate Increase - The United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs approved a rate increase in the Veterans Administration's (VA) Aid and Attendance Pension rate. More...
Army's World-Class Athletes - in the Army's World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), Soldiers train full time in an Olympic sport, and participate in the Pan American Games, World Championships, Olympic and Paralympic Games. More...
CCME to Meet in Orlando - The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) 2012 National Conference will be held in Orlando Fl. More...
Cold War Satellites on Display - Three formerly classified reconnaissance satellites have been placed on public display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. More...
College Credit for Marines - Many programs offer Marines the opportunity to save money for college classes while on active duty or at the end of their active service. More...
College Credit for Sailors - One consideration for Sailors in pursuit of a college degree is to choose academic institutions that award maximum credit for military training and ratings as evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). More...
Consumer Financial Protection - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has created a national database to share between state and federal law enforcement with information about companies that target military members for consumer and financial fraud. More...
Corps of Engineers Offers Internships - Soldiers now have the option to learn valuable construction and engineering skills through internships with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. More...
Deal of the Week: KinderCare - KinderCare is offering fee assistance for active duty military families when care at a Child Development Center is not available. More...
Detroit to Host Small Business Conference - A "VA for Vets" Hiring Fair will be held during the conference for veterans looking for careers in the public and private sectors. More...
Get $250k Protection for $13 a Month - No War, Aviation or Terrorist Clause -- just low cost live insurance for the military and their families. More...
Hostile Fire Pay Now Prorated - Starting this month, the Defense Department will calculate hostile fire and imminent-danger pay by the day rather than the month. More...
Join Us at the Spouse Summit March 2-3 - The Military.com Spouse Summit is a first-of-its kind event aimed at informing and empowering military spouses. More...
National Salute to Veteran Patients - The National Salute to Veteran Patients program encourages all Americans to visit and volunteer at VA medical centers and to send letters of thanks or valentines to those who have protected our nation. More...
Navy Equal Opportunity Symposium - The Navy Equal Opportunity Advisor Professional Development Training Symposium will be held Feb. 7-9, at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) aboard Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Fla. More...
Navy Lodge North Island Opens - The Navy Lodge just finished a refurbishment, making the lodge more family friendly by providing new amenities. More...
Navy Updates High-Year Tenure - The U.S. Navy has announced changes to the High Year Tenure (HYT) policy and the merging of the active and reserve policy into one Total Force policy. More...
Navy's New Tuition Assistance Policies - The U.S. Navy recently announced policy changes to the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program and Navy Voluntary Education. More...
New Website for Military Kids - The Military Kids Connect website uses videos to help military families stay connected. More...
Report Looks at PTSD TBI Programs - A GAO report has found that Department of Defense programs supporting psychological health and traumatic brain injury treatment and research are poorly coordinated. More...
Report Looks at PTSD TBI Programs - A GAO report has found that Department of Defense programs supporting psychological health and traumatic brain injury treatment and research are poorly coordinated. More...
Retirees Taxable Income Up in 2011 - Military retirees received 13 payments for 2011 unlike previous years that typically reflect only 12 payments. More...
Sailors Reminded to Designate Benefits - The Navy is reminding Sailors of the fifteen benefits and programs where members may designate beneficiaries of their choosing. More...
Separation Pay for Sailors - Involuntary Separation Pay (ISP) for Sailors has Navy Reserve requirements and obligations. More...
State Veterans Benefits Directory - The following is a list of links to the websites for each of the individual states that offer veterans benefits. More...
Top 35 Veteran Employers - Experts have looked over a variety of companies, both large and small, over different industries, and picked the best places for veterans to land. More...
Traveling With TRICARE Prime - TRICARE recommends that any routine medical care should be coordinated through a Primary Care Manager (PCM) before traveling. More...
VA Acquisitions Internship - Special internships have been set up to prepare newly-returned Veterans to become federal contracting specialists. More...
VA Eyes Paperless Claims - Recent testimony suggests that the only way to achieve VA's goal of every disability compensation claim being processed within 125 days and with 98 percent accuracy is to shift to a paperless claims system. More...
VA Home Loan Program - VA's loan specialists can intervene on a veteran's behalf to help pursue home-retention options such as repayment plans, forbearances, and loan modifications. More...
VA Hospitals Not Following Guidelines - A recent study has found that VA hospitals screen elderly men with limited life expectancies for prostate cancer at surprisingly high rates, even though guidelines recommend against such screening. More...
VA Loan Facts for 2012 - Get the facts on how a VA loan can help you purchase a home with no down payment. More...
VA Medical Benefits Updated - VA has amended its medical benefits package to include up to seven days of medical care for newborns delivered by women veterans who are receiving VA maternity care benefits. More...
VA Medical Centers on Facebook - All 152 VA medical centers are now actively represented on Facebook, the world's largest social networking site. More...
VA to Add Blue Button App - VA will offer a mobile app for its Blue Button feature this year so veterans have more options to view and download their personal health data from the department's patient portal. More...
Vet Job Corps Plan Announced - In the President's State of the Union address, he referred to a new program to help veterans find employment called the "Veterans Job Corps." More...
Veterans Benefit Calculator - The benefits calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefits based on your service and duty status. More...
Vets Sought in Kansas, Nebraska - The Nebraska Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reaching out to U.S. veterans who would like to start or get back into farming. More...
'Navy Week' Schedule Announced - From Boston to Sacramento, America's Navy will come home to 15 cities across the country in 2012. More...
AF Employee Leadership School - The Air Force Personnel Center is advising that Air Force civilians interested in developmental education (CDE) should work on their nomination packages now. More...
AF O-6 Promotions Announced - The Air Force 2011B Colonel Line of Air Force and Nurses Corps Central Selection Boards selected 539 lieutenant colonels and 112 captains for promotion. More...
African-American History Month - Each February, the country recognizes African American History Month to highlight the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens and looks at their contributions to the nation's cultural and political life. More...
Aid and Attendance Rate Increase - The United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs approved a rate increase in the Veterans Administration's (VA) Aid and Attendance Pension rate. More...
Army's World-Class Athletes - in the Army's World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), Soldiers train full time in an Olympic sport, and participate in the Pan American Games, World Championships, Olympic and Paralympic Games. More...
CCME to Meet in Orlando - The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) 2012 National Conference will be held in Orlando Fl. More...
Cold War Satellites on Display - Three formerly classified reconnaissance satellites have been placed on public display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. More...
College Credit for Marines - Many programs offer Marines the opportunity to save money for college classes while on active duty or at the end of their active service. More...
College Credit for Sailors - One consideration for Sailors in pursuit of a college degree is to choose academic institutions that award maximum credit for military training and ratings as evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). More...
Consumer Financial Protection - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has created a national database to share between state and federal law enforcement with information about companies that target military members for consumer and financial fraud. More...
Corps of Engineers Offers Internships - Soldiers now have the option to learn valuable construction and engineering skills through internships with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. More...
Deal of the Week: KinderCare - KinderCare is offering fee assistance for active duty military families when care at a Child Development Center is not available. More...
Detroit to Host Small Business Conference - A "VA for Vets" Hiring Fair will be held during the conference for veterans looking for careers in the public and private sectors. More...
Get $250k Protection for $13 a Month - No War, Aviation or Terrorist Clause -- just low cost live insurance for the military and their families. More...
Hostile Fire Pay Now Prorated - Starting this month, the Defense Department will calculate hostile fire and imminent-danger pay by the day rather than the month. More...
Join Us at the Spouse Summit March 2-3 - The Military.com Spouse Summit is a first-of-its kind event aimed at informing and empowering military spouses. More...
National Salute to Veteran Patients - The National Salute to Veteran Patients program encourages all Americans to visit and volunteer at VA medical centers and to send letters of thanks or valentines to those who have protected our nation. More...
Navy Equal Opportunity Symposium - The Navy Equal Opportunity Advisor Professional Development Training Symposium will be held Feb. 7-9, at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) aboard Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Fla. More...
Navy Lodge North Island Opens - The Navy Lodge just finished a refurbishment, making the lodge more family friendly by providing new amenities. More...
Navy Updates High-Year Tenure - The U.S. Navy has announced changes to the High Year Tenure (HYT) policy and the merging of the active and reserve policy into one Total Force policy. More...
Navy's New Tuition Assistance Policies - The U.S. Navy recently announced policy changes to the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program and Navy Voluntary Education. More...
New Website for Military Kids - The Military Kids Connect website uses videos to help military families stay connected. More...
Report Looks at PTSD TBI Programs - A GAO report has found that Department of Defense programs supporting psychological health and traumatic brain injury treatment and research are poorly coordinated. More...
Report Looks at PTSD TBI Programs - A GAO report has found that Department of Defense programs supporting psychological health and traumatic brain injury treatment and research are poorly coordinated. More...
Retirees Taxable Income Up in 2011 - Military retirees received 13 payments for 2011 unlike previous years that typically reflect only 12 payments. More...
Sailors Reminded to Designate Benefits - The Navy is reminding Sailors of the fifteen benefits and programs where members may designate beneficiaries of their choosing. More...
Separation Pay for Sailors - Involuntary Separation Pay (ISP) for Sailors has Navy Reserve requirements and obligations. More...
State Veterans Benefits Directory - The following is a list of links to the websites for each of the individual states that offer veterans benefits. More...
Top 35 Veteran Employers - Experts have looked over a variety of companies, both large and small, over different industries, and picked the best places for veterans to land. More...
Traveling With TRICARE Prime - TRICARE recommends that any routine medical care should be coordinated through a Primary Care Manager (PCM) before traveling. More...
VA Acquisitions Internship - Special internships have been set up to prepare newly-returned Veterans to become federal contracting specialists. More...
VA Eyes Paperless Claims - Recent testimony suggests that the only way to achieve VA's goal of every disability compensation claim being processed within 125 days and with 98 percent accuracy is to shift to a paperless claims system. More...
VA Home Loan Program - VA's loan specialists can intervene on a veteran's behalf to help pursue home-retention options such as repayment plans, forbearances, and loan modifications. More...
VA Hospitals Not Following Guidelines - A recent study has found that VA hospitals screen elderly men with limited life expectancies for prostate cancer at surprisingly high rates, even though guidelines recommend against such screening. More...
VA Loan Facts for 2012 - Get the facts on how a VA loan can help you purchase a home with no down payment. More...
VA Medical Benefits Updated - VA has amended its medical benefits package to include up to seven days of medical care for newborns delivered by women veterans who are receiving VA maternity care benefits. More...
VA Medical Centers on Facebook - All 152 VA medical centers are now actively represented on Facebook, the world's largest social networking site. More...
VA to Add Blue Button App - VA will offer a mobile app for its Blue Button feature this year so veterans have more options to view and download their personal health data from the department's patient portal. More...
Vet Job Corps Plan Announced - In the President's State of the Union address, he referred to a new program to help veterans find employment called the "Veterans Job Corps." More...
Veterans Benefit Calculator - The benefits calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefits based on your service and duty status. More...
Vets Sought in Kansas, Nebraska - The Nebraska Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reaching out to U.S. veterans who would like to start or get back into farming. More...
