Week of May 13, 2013


$100k Additional Coverage From $7 a Month - SGLI isn't enough. Get $100k additional coverage from as low as $7 a month. More...

2013 Space-A Conference - The 2013 Military Space Available Travel conference will be held May 17-19 in Jacksonville, FL. More...

AAFES Offers Online Savings - Army and Air Force Exchanges worldwide are providing a variety of exclusive savings through the mail and online. More...

AF Museum Receives Award - The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force History and Museums Program as the recipient of the 2013 Air Force Heritage Award. More...

AF to Promote All Eligible O2's - Air Force has eliminated the Captain's Central Selection Board, which means first lieutenants will no longer meet a promotion central selection board to make captain. More...

Annual Sexual Assault Report Released - The Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military was recently released to Congress. More...

Apply for Defense Acquisition University - Defense Acquisition University (DAU) registration will open online May 16, 2013, and students should apply as soon as possible since classes fill quickly. More...

Atlanta Braves Military Appreciation Day - The Atlanta Braves will honor military personnel when they hold their annual military appreciation day May 18. More...

Benefits of a VA Loan in Today's Market - One of the unique benefits afforded to military personnel is access to the Veterans Affairs Home Mortgage Loan program. More...

Buddy Finder: Reconnect with Old Military Friends - The Military.com Buddy Finder allows you to search over 20 million records to locate old military friends. More...

DARPA Fellowship Seeks AF Applicants - The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency needs eight motivated officers for the fiscal 2013 Service Chiefs' Fellows Program. More...

DoD Highlights Motorcycle Safety - The DoD marks the start of prime motorcycle riding weather by designating each May as Motorcycle Safety Month. More...

Financial Tips for Servicemembers - Here are some personal financial tips to avoid predatory practices. More...

Get Your News and Benefits on the Go for FREE - Get your news and benefits on the go with the Military.com app. More...

Global Threats in the Age of Austerity - A debate titled "Global Threats in the Age of Austerity" will be held live and online at 12:00 p.m. eastern (9:00 a.m. pacific) on May 15. More...

Helping Homeless Veterans - In 2009, President Obama and VA Secretary Shinseki announced the goal of ending veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. More...

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Memorial Day Events in Paris - Numerous events will take place in Paris, France the weekend of May 25-26, 2013 to mark commemorate Memorial Day. More...

Moving Soon Due to PCS? - Be prepared for your PCS with our handy checklists and tips so your move is seamless. More...

Navy Courses Assigned College Credits - The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) has announced that the American Council on Education (ACE) now recommends college credits for four CPPD courses. More...

Navy Detailing Application Phase Opens - The U.S. Navy's Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application phase began May 9 and will remain open until 5 a.m., May 21. More...

Navy Drug Education For Youth Program - The U.S. Navy's Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) program, geared toward keeping children drug free and teaching them various life skills, begins this summer. More...

Navy Launches Health Campaign - The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's Health Promotion and Wellness campaign has announced the launch of its Psychological and Emotional Well-Being program. More...

New AAFES Shopping Guide - Servicemembers can add some sizzle to the summer with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's free summer shopping guide. More...

No Truth to Religious Prosecution Rumors - Internet posts making the rounds claiming that the Defense Department will court-martial servicemembers who espouse Christianity are not true, a Pentagon spokesman said recently. More...

Online Help for Struggling Veterans - Moving Forward is an online program that helps overcome life's challenges which is designed specifically for veterans and servicemembers. More...

Our Veteran Employment Center Needs Your Feedback - Are you finding the career tools you need? More...

PTSD and Gender Differences - A new study of gender differences had found that the prevalence of PTSD appears to be similar in male and female veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. More...

Peak Moving Season is Here - More than 65 percent of moves by servicemembers occur during the peak moving season, which runs May 15 through August 31. More...

Sail Away: Princess' Cruise for Veterans - Sail away on Princess Cruises' first veterans fundraising cruise in November. More...

Study Looks at Mental Health Care - A new study has found that various factors may contribute to nonuse of mental health treatment by OEF/OIF veterans. More...

TRICARE Temporarily Eases Rules - TRICARE West Region Prime enrollees referred for specialty care from April 1 up to May 18, 2013 do not need authorization before seeking care. More...

Translating Your Military Experience - As you transition to work with civilians, you may encounter people who have difficulty understanding your military experience. More...

Veterans Virtual Career Fair in May - Help move your career to the next level and find your next job at this virtual event. More...

Veterans Wanted: Chevron is Hiring - U.S. veteran talent wanted: Are you ready to apply your skills to new challenges in a career with Chevron? More...

Veterans with Security Clearance Wanted - Top companies and government contractors actively hire and pay top salaries to veterans with Security Clearance. More...