Week of March 15, 2010
AF Begins New Hiring Procedures - A new civilian hiring test initiative requires current Air Force civilian employees to follow new procedures when applying for jobs at select bases. More...
AF Offers DePLAYment Program - When an Airman deploys, their family can now obtain a "dog tag" to use as a base pass for free/ reduced cost services such as free child care, youth sports, classes and more as part of DePLAYment, an Air Force program. More...
AF Sets Education Deadline - Air Force officers and civilians considering intermediate or senior developmental education in 2010 have until April 5 to submit their applications for consideration by the selection board. More...
American Legion Offers Financial Aid - The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance program provides cash assistance to help meet the basic needs of veterans' children when it is established that no other resources are available to provide the required assistance. More...
Army Mails Families Survey - The U.S. Army recently sent out the 2010 Survey of Army Families VI to a random selection of civilian Active Army spouses in order to assess the support provided to families and Soldiers during these past nine years of persistent conflict. More...
Brain Injury Awareness Month - March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and representatives at Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center locations will be hosting various activities promoting the Brain Injury Association of America's current campaign, "A concussion is a brain injury. Get the facts." More...
Captain America Coming to AAFES - Captain America is coming to Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) BXs and PXs in a new, free Marvel comic book that takes readers from occupied France to the front lines of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. More...
China Going Digital -- Camo That Is... - My colleague at Defense Tech, Greg Grant, forwarded me this pic a few days ago that comes from a Foreign Policy magazine article on Chinese military strength, and it was noteworthy to both of us because of the intriguing camo pattern on the PLA trooper and the vehicles he's driving. More...
College Basketball Player of the Year: Evan Turner - Before a January ceremony honoring Ohio State's 1960 national championship team, a nervous Evan Turner broke the trophy he was to hand Jerry Lucas. It wouldn't be the last precious item he'd break that belonged to a Buckeyes legend. More...
Company to Offer Dental Implants - ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers is helping current members of the military and military veterans who have developed dental problems. More...
Deal of the Week: Don't Panic! - Haven't done your taxes? TurboTax(R) Federal Free Edition is the fast way to your max refund--prepare, print & e-file in under 1 hr. More...
Deal of the Week: Don't Wait! - Haven't done your taxes? TurboTax(R) Federal Free Edition is the fast way to your max refund--prepare, print & e-file in under 1 hr. More...
Dental Program for Retirees - The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program is available around the world to retired servicemembers who receive retirement pay, "gray area" retired National Guard and Reserve members who are entitled to but not yet receiving retirement pay and Medal of Honor recipients. More...
DoD Assessing Disability Ratings - A recent review by a Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) resulted in 61 percent of applicants having their status changed from a medical separation to retirement on the permanent disability list. More...
Dot Mil Docs Celebrates Milestone - Dot Mil Docs, the Military Health System's official podcast, recently celebrated its 100th episode. Dot Mil Docs is a weekly audio podcast that features military medical professionals and other military health experts from across the Department of Defense (DoD). More...
Featured Job: Military Friendly Employers - Visit Military.com's veteran job board to search thousands of jobs in aerospace, defense, health care, nursing, government, law enforcement, teaching and more. More...
First 'Green' Exchange Opens - The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) recently opened its first-ever environmentally friendly base exchange at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. More...
First African-American Marines - The Marine Corps began recruiting African Americans in 1942 by establishing a camp in Montford Point, N.C. that served as a recruit depot to train African-American Marine recruits. More...
Forum for Army Professionals - S1NET is an interactive online forum that helps human resources (HR) professionals help others by getting their questions answered quickly. More...
Get the 2010 GI Bill Guide - Your GI Bill Rate for 2010 is over $49,000. There are 2 main steps you'll need to take to start using and understanding your benefits. More...
Guard Launches "Minuteman Report" - The "Minuteman Report" is a new source of information for news about the National Guard. The roughly one-minute video segment highlights news, current events and items of significance within the National Guard. More...
Looking for an Old Military Buddy? - Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? Why not look for them right now? More...
March is National Nutrition Month - March is National Nutrition Month, and here are some tips to promote healthy eating habits in children. More...
Microsoft Launches Initiative - Microsoft Corp. announced an initiative to support active duty servicemembers who are transitioning out of the military as well as members of the National Guard and Reserves who are returning to their civilian jobs. More...
Military Career Expo: Meet New Jersey Employers - The Military.com Career Expo is coming to McGuire AFB, NJ on March 23, 2010. This event will feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. More...
MyCAA Program Makes its Return - Military.com has learned that currently enrolled spouses will be able to start new classes in their program after March 13. According to Pentagon sources, the MyCAA spouse education assistance program will be phased back in over the coming weeks, starting with spouses who are currently enrolled. More...
NMCRS Volunteers Needed at Pendleton - The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) helps Marines, Sailors and their family members with immediate emergency needs. More...
Navy 2010 Advanced Education Vouchers - The Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) is seeking applicants for the FY-10 Advanced Education Voucher (AEV) program, providing advanced education opportunities for top performing Chief and Senior Chief Petty Officers. More...
Navy Offers ROTC Scholarships - The Navy will award five cyber-option Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarships annually to high school seniors or first year college students who individually place in the top 20 percent at the U.S. Cyber Challenge competition. More...
Navy Recognizes Women Who Serve - The Navy will pay tribute to military and civilian women serving in the Navy during Women's History Month in March. More...
New Army Vo-Tech Program - Active Duty Soldiers, including National Guard and Reserve Soldiers on extended active duty, are now eligible to enroll in the Army Vocational/Technical (AVOTEC) Soldier Program. More...
Oversight Hearing Held - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, recently held an oversight hearing on veteran suicide and mental health issues. More...
Regular Medical Screenings a Must - For TRICARE Prime and Standard beneficiaries, there are no cost shares or co-pays for many important preventive care services, including colorectal cancer screenings. More...
SSI Excludes Combat-Related Pay - The Social Security Administration (SSI) is no longer considering combat-related military pay in determining whether spouses and children of servicemembers are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). More...
Senate Supports Budget Increase - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) was joined by a majority of Committee members recently in recommending a $380 million increase in discretionary funding above the President's VA budget proposal. More...
Servicemembers Save with ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA), established in 1963, provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. For example, you can get an extra $100,000 worth of coverage for only $19 a month. More...
Skiers to Attend Clinic - Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Alpine skier Bode Miller and Olympian Casey Puckett will join Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo. on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. More...
Special Tax Issues for Military Personnel - If you miss the original tax filing deadline in April, it's very important to file your income tax return as soon as possible, even if you have an amount due and are unable to pay the tax owed. More...
Superior Life Insurance for You and Your Family - AFBA offers life insurance products that suit the needs of a military family. There is no medical exam requirement for active duty, Guard, and Reserve under age 50, for coverage up to $250,000. More...
TRICARE Media Center Offers News - Visit TRICARE's new media center at www.TRICARE.mil/mediacenter for links to TRICARE's social media and the latest TRICARE news. More...
The Pat Tillman Scholarship - Now in its second year, the Tillman Military Scholars program supports educational opportunities for active and veteran servicemembers and their families by covering direct study-related expenses. More...
Top 10 Oddball Tax Deductions - TurboTax has outlined some outlandish tax deductions to help you increase your tax refund. We've uncovered what we think are the weirdest deductions allowed, from pet food to free beer to (we're not kidding) a girlfriend. More...
Troops to Teachers - Servicemembers looking for a career after the military have the opportunity to begin a teaching career with the help of the Troops to Teachers program. More...
VA to Improve Claims Process - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an aggressive new initiative to solicit private-sector input on a proposed fast-track Veterans' claims process for service-connected presumptive illnesses due to Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. More...
Veterans to File Additional Claims - Over the next two years, about 200,000 veterans are expected to file disability compensation claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under an historic expansion of three new presumptive illnesses. More...
Vets Urged to File AO Claims - Tens of thousands of Vietnam veterans with ischemic heart disease, Parkinson's disease or B cell leukemia should file claims now with the Department of Veterans Affairs for disability compensation, not wait until VA publishes a regulation officially linking these diseases to wartime service. More...
Watch for Suspicious Activity - On military installations across the United States, antiterrorism measures are implemented daily. Be able to recognize suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities. More...
AF Offers DePLAYment Program - When an Airman deploys, their family can now obtain a "dog tag" to use as a base pass for free/ reduced cost services such as free child care, youth sports, classes and more as part of DePLAYment, an Air Force program. More...
AF Sets Education Deadline - Air Force officers and civilians considering intermediate or senior developmental education in 2010 have until April 5 to submit their applications for consideration by the selection board. More...
American Legion Offers Financial Aid - The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance program provides cash assistance to help meet the basic needs of veterans' children when it is established that no other resources are available to provide the required assistance. More...
Army Mails Families Survey - The U.S. Army recently sent out the 2010 Survey of Army Families VI to a random selection of civilian Active Army spouses in order to assess the support provided to families and Soldiers during these past nine years of persistent conflict. More...
Brain Injury Awareness Month - March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and representatives at Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center locations will be hosting various activities promoting the Brain Injury Association of America's current campaign, "A concussion is a brain injury. Get the facts." More...
Captain America Coming to AAFES - Captain America is coming to Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) BXs and PXs in a new, free Marvel comic book that takes readers from occupied France to the front lines of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. More...
China Going Digital -- Camo That Is... - My colleague at Defense Tech, Greg Grant, forwarded me this pic a few days ago that comes from a Foreign Policy magazine article on Chinese military strength, and it was noteworthy to both of us because of the intriguing camo pattern on the PLA trooper and the vehicles he's driving. More...
College Basketball Player of the Year: Evan Turner - Before a January ceremony honoring Ohio State's 1960 national championship team, a nervous Evan Turner broke the trophy he was to hand Jerry Lucas. It wouldn't be the last precious item he'd break that belonged to a Buckeyes legend. More...
Company to Offer Dental Implants - ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers is helping current members of the military and military veterans who have developed dental problems. More...
Deal of the Week: Don't Panic! - Haven't done your taxes? TurboTax(R) Federal Free Edition is the fast way to your max refund--prepare, print & e-file in under 1 hr. More...
Deal of the Week: Don't Wait! - Haven't done your taxes? TurboTax(R) Federal Free Edition is the fast way to your max refund--prepare, print & e-file in under 1 hr. More...
Dental Program for Retirees - The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program is available around the world to retired servicemembers who receive retirement pay, "gray area" retired National Guard and Reserve members who are entitled to but not yet receiving retirement pay and Medal of Honor recipients. More...
DoD Assessing Disability Ratings - A recent review by a Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) resulted in 61 percent of applicants having their status changed from a medical separation to retirement on the permanent disability list. More...
Dot Mil Docs Celebrates Milestone - Dot Mil Docs, the Military Health System's official podcast, recently celebrated its 100th episode. Dot Mil Docs is a weekly audio podcast that features military medical professionals and other military health experts from across the Department of Defense (DoD). More...
Featured Job: Military Friendly Employers - Visit Military.com's veteran job board to search thousands of jobs in aerospace, defense, health care, nursing, government, law enforcement, teaching and more. More...
First 'Green' Exchange Opens - The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) recently opened its first-ever environmentally friendly base exchange at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. More...
First African-American Marines - The Marine Corps began recruiting African Americans in 1942 by establishing a camp in Montford Point, N.C. that served as a recruit depot to train African-American Marine recruits. More...
Forum for Army Professionals - S1NET is an interactive online forum that helps human resources (HR) professionals help others by getting their questions answered quickly. More...
Get the 2010 GI Bill Guide - Your GI Bill Rate for 2010 is over $49,000. There are 2 main steps you'll need to take to start using and understanding your benefits. More...
Guard Launches "Minuteman Report" - The "Minuteman Report" is a new source of information for news about the National Guard. The roughly one-minute video segment highlights news, current events and items of significance within the National Guard. More...
Looking for an Old Military Buddy? - Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? Why not look for them right now? More...
March is National Nutrition Month - March is National Nutrition Month, and here are some tips to promote healthy eating habits in children. More...
Microsoft Launches Initiative - Microsoft Corp. announced an initiative to support active duty servicemembers who are transitioning out of the military as well as members of the National Guard and Reserves who are returning to their civilian jobs. More...
Military Career Expo: Meet New Jersey Employers - The Military.com Career Expo is coming to McGuire AFB, NJ on March 23, 2010. This event will feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. More...
MyCAA Program Makes its Return - Military.com has learned that currently enrolled spouses will be able to start new classes in their program after March 13. According to Pentagon sources, the MyCAA spouse education assistance program will be phased back in over the coming weeks, starting with spouses who are currently enrolled. More...
NMCRS Volunteers Needed at Pendleton - The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) helps Marines, Sailors and their family members with immediate emergency needs. More...
Navy 2010 Advanced Education Vouchers - The Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) is seeking applicants for the FY-10 Advanced Education Voucher (AEV) program, providing advanced education opportunities for top performing Chief and Senior Chief Petty Officers. More...
Navy Offers ROTC Scholarships - The Navy will award five cyber-option Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarships annually to high school seniors or first year college students who individually place in the top 20 percent at the U.S. Cyber Challenge competition. More...
Navy Recognizes Women Who Serve - The Navy will pay tribute to military and civilian women serving in the Navy during Women's History Month in March. More...
New Army Vo-Tech Program - Active Duty Soldiers, including National Guard and Reserve Soldiers on extended active duty, are now eligible to enroll in the Army Vocational/Technical (AVOTEC) Soldier Program. More...
Oversight Hearing Held - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, recently held an oversight hearing on veteran suicide and mental health issues. More...
Regular Medical Screenings a Must - For TRICARE Prime and Standard beneficiaries, there are no cost shares or co-pays for many important preventive care services, including colorectal cancer screenings. More...
SSI Excludes Combat-Related Pay - The Social Security Administration (SSI) is no longer considering combat-related military pay in determining whether spouses and children of servicemembers are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). More...
Senate Supports Budget Increase - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) was joined by a majority of Committee members recently in recommending a $380 million increase in discretionary funding above the President's VA budget proposal. More...
Servicemembers Save with ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA), established in 1963, provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. For example, you can get an extra $100,000 worth of coverage for only $19 a month. More...
Skiers to Attend Clinic - Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Alpine skier Bode Miller and Olympian Casey Puckett will join Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo. on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. More...
Special Tax Issues for Military Personnel - If you miss the original tax filing deadline in April, it's very important to file your income tax return as soon as possible, even if you have an amount due and are unable to pay the tax owed. More...
Superior Life Insurance for You and Your Family - AFBA offers life insurance products that suit the needs of a military family. There is no medical exam requirement for active duty, Guard, and Reserve under age 50, for coverage up to $250,000. More...
TRICARE Media Center Offers News - Visit TRICARE's new media center at www.TRICARE.mil/mediacenter for links to TRICARE's social media and the latest TRICARE news. More...
The Pat Tillman Scholarship - Now in its second year, the Tillman Military Scholars program supports educational opportunities for active and veteran servicemembers and their families by covering direct study-related expenses. More...
Top 10 Oddball Tax Deductions - TurboTax has outlined some outlandish tax deductions to help you increase your tax refund. We've uncovered what we think are the weirdest deductions allowed, from pet food to free beer to (we're not kidding) a girlfriend. More...
Troops to Teachers - Servicemembers looking for a career after the military have the opportunity to begin a teaching career with the help of the Troops to Teachers program. More...
VA to Improve Claims Process - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an aggressive new initiative to solicit private-sector input on a proposed fast-track Veterans' claims process for service-connected presumptive illnesses due to Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. More...
Veterans to File Additional Claims - Over the next two years, about 200,000 veterans are expected to file disability compensation claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under an historic expansion of three new presumptive illnesses. More...
Vets Urged to File AO Claims - Tens of thousands of Vietnam veterans with ischemic heart disease, Parkinson's disease or B cell leukemia should file claims now with the Department of Veterans Affairs for disability compensation, not wait until VA publishes a regulation officially linking these diseases to wartime service. More...
Watch for Suspicious Activity - On military installations across the United States, antiterrorism measures are implemented daily. Be able to recognize suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities. More...
