Week of June 17, 2013


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10th Anniversary Middle East War Memorial - June 15, 2013 marked the 10th anniversary of the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial on the Illinois River in Marseilles, Illinois. More...

AF Changes Funeral Honors Rules - Due to the impact sequestration has on resources, Air Force Services is adjusting requirements for military funeral honors (MFH) of retirees. More...

AF Extends Ghedi Accompanied Tour Length - Airmen selected for an assignment to Ghedi Air Base, Italy, who elect to serve the accompanied tour will now be required to serve 36 months rather than 24. More...

AF Force Management Phase II - The Air Force has implemented fiscal year 2013 Force Management Enlisted Date of Separation Rollback Program Phase II. More...

AF ROTC Command Opportunities - Summer 2014 command opportunities are expected to open at more than 40 educational institutions. Applicants must have a master's degree and superior performance record. More...

AF Seeks ROTC Instructors - Eligible lieutenants, captains and majors interested in Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor opportunities must submit their statement of intent, to the Air Force Personnel Center by July 3. More...

Air Force Youth Bowling Program - Air Force youth around the world can win prizes just by bowling in the 2013 World Wide Bowling program. More...

American Legion Releases Route Details - The route for the 2013 American Legion Legacy Run is nearly finalized. More...

Americans Warned of Virus - Stars and Stripes reports that the U.S. Embassy has warned Americans in Bahrain about the threat of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus. More...

Are You Eligible for a VA Home Loan? - In order to obtain a VA home loan, you must first fill out VA Form 26-1880, the request for your Certificate of Eligibility. More...

Help for Homeowners Event June 28 in Columbia, SC - The U.S. Department of Treasury is putting on a Help for Homeowners Event for financially struggling military families. More...

Help for Homeowners in Trouble - The U.S. Department of the Treasury's - Help For Homeowners Event will be held in Columbia, South Carolina on Friday, June 28, 2013. More...

How is VA Loan Entitlement Determined? - Many military members wonder whether they have entitlement for a VA loan. More...

Johnson Controls Committed to Hiring Veterans - Start your civilian career with Johnson Controls. More...

Make Retirement Planning a Priority - One day you can retire, but are you sure how to get there? 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...

Navy Sexual Assault Stand-Down - All Navy commands will conduct a sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) stand-down between June 10 and July 1st. More...

Navy Updates Apprenticeship Program - A major update to the Professional Apprenticeship Career Track Program (PACT) section of the Learning and Development Roadmap has been posted to Navy Knowledge Online (NKO). More...

New DoD Deployment Series - The Department of Defense recently launched its "How to Help Military and Veteran Families, Before, During and After Deployment" initiative. More...

New Medical Scholarship Opportunity - The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine is encouraging military veterans to apply for a new scholarship. More...

New Navy E-Learning System - The Navy has introduced a new Navy E-Learning system that was developed under a modernization effort called the Enterprise Training Management Delivery System. More...

PTSD Awareness Day in DC - Government representatives will gather on Capitol Hill on June 22, 2013 to commemorate National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. More...

Retirees May Not Get Their Due Back Pay - Retirees who are under a "High-3" retired pay formula have been getting a little less in retired pay than the law directs. More...

Sailors and Chaplains - In a recent poll on Navy Personnel Command's website, 63 percent of 5,049 respondents did not believe that what they say to a chaplain is confidential. More...

TRICARE e-Alerts - With the Atlantic hurricane season underway,TRICARE has created state-specific e-alerts with latest information about how TRICARE has been affected. More...

The Battle over TRICARE Fees Continues - Last week the White House issued a rebuttal to the House's proposed 2014 defense budget. More...

Think You Know Military Facts? Test Your Knowledge & Win - Test your military history and knowledge with the Military.com Trivia Challenge. More...

VA Seeks Gulf War Vets Input - Are you an OEF/OIF/OND or 1990?1991 Gulf War Veteran? The Department of Veterans Affairs is working on a new Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. More...

Vets Make the Connection - The VA's Make the Connection website connects veterans and their friends and family members with information and resources. More...