Week of May 05, 2008
AF Spouses Encouraged to Take Survey - The Air Force Biennial Community Assessment Survey continues online through June 30, 2008. More...
Air Force Campaign Stars Available - The Afghanistan and Iraq campaign stars recognize servicemembers for participating in designated campaign phases. More...
Attend Entrepreneurship Boot Camp - The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities offers cutting edge training in entrepreneurship and small business management to disabled Servicemembers. More...
Building a Lending Library for Troops - The organization "Operation: A Bit of Home" is encouraging people to send their unwanted DVDs to troops stationed overseas. More...
Commissaries Offer Online Dietician - The Defense Commissary Agency's (DeCA) dietitian is available to help the retiree community lose weight, get in shape and maintain good health. More...
Cyberspace Symposium Returns - The Air Force Cyberspace Symposium II is set for June 17-19, 2008 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough, Mass. More...
DVDs Help Kids Cope With Deployment - The U.S. Army Medical Command and the American Academy of Pediatrics produced "Military Youth Coping with Separation: When Family Members Deploy." More...
Deal of the Week: BEST MILITARY DISCOUNT from any car company - Active duty and Reserves of the U.S. Military can save up to thousands on select 2008/2009 GM vehicles. More...
Deal of the Week: Veterans Special - Great colors. Great features. Great price -- Samsung a737 slider phone with 3G speed, mobile email and quad band for int'l use. More...
Department of Labor Issues Report - The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its biennial report, "The Employment Situation of Veterans: 2007." More...
Featured Job: Orkin - Orkin Pest Control, a national service provider, is seeking talented men and women to expand sales. More...
Featured Job: Transition Careers - Change your call sign, not your calling. Become a Border Patrol Agent, and protect America. More...
Fisher House for St. Louis - Plans are underway to build housing for families of patients being treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis. More...
Force Health Protection Conference - Registration is open for the Force Health Protection Conference, the largest Department of Defense (DoD) public health gathering, which will be held Aug. 9-15. More...
Free Amusement Park Admission - Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks are offering complimentary admission to active-duty military representing all five services. More...
Free Military Business Cards - Pay only shipping & processing on military business cards with patriotic themes, official military seals or military recruiter logos. More...
Get Credit for Your Military Experience - Today employers are looking for those holding a degree. Veterans can earn a degree without starting over again with a program called Credit for Life Experience. More...
Join Hollywood Stars at the GI Film Fest - The Second Annual GI Film Festival will be held May 14-18, 2008 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC. More...
Marine Corps Ceremony Announced - The Commandant of the Marine Corps will host the 2008 United States Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Clubs at Quantico, Va. More...
Marines Face Strict New Motorcycle Rules - Marines who own or intend to purchase a motorcycle are now required to notify their commands prior to making a purchase. More...
Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 9th - Since 1984, the Armed Forces have set aside a special day to acknowledge the significant contributions of our spouses. More...
Must Read Blog on Transition - We've just launched a Blog called Real Military Transition Stories on Military.com. It's a great place to tell others about getting your first job outside of the military. More...
Naturalization for Servicemembers - Any servicemember or veteran who has served honorably in the United States Armed Forces during periods of military hostilities is eligible for streamlined naturalization. More...
Navy Announces New Recruiting Program - The U.S. Navy and NASCAR' five-time most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., announced the formation of the Dale Jr. Division. More...
New VA Facilities for Denver - A new bed tower and a research tower for Denver-area veterans may result from a partnership between the VA, the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Colorado Hospital. More...
New Website Seeks User Input - Inflexxion Inc., a leader in online, interactive health solutions, is working with the DoD to create an online, interactive, relationship-building course specifically for military couples. More...
Online Housing Referral Network Expands - The military is looking to expand the Automated Housing Referral Network overseas beginning with bases in Europe. More...
Online Relocation Tool - While most moving takes place over the summer, it's never too early to start making a plan. More...
Senate Passes Veterans Bill - The Senate recently passed S. 1315, the Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007, by a vote of 96 - 1. More...
Senate Seeks 3.9% Military Pay Boost - Senate lawmakers proposed a higher-than-requested 3.9 percent pay raise for all military personnel in their first draft of the fiscal 2009 defense authorization bill. More...
Student Veterans of America National Conference - The newly formed Student Veterans of America (SVA) is holding their first National Conference June 11-13, 2008 in Washington D.C. More...
Thinking About Becoming a Chaplain? - Army Chaplains serve both God and country by answering the call to serve our nations Soldiers in the challenging, diverse, and ever changing environment of the Army. More...
Translators Wanted - The Army is now offering individuals who speak certain Middle-Eastern languages cash bonuses for enlisting in the U.S. Army. More...
Translators are in High Demand - The Army needs speakers of Middle-Eastern languages to serve as interpreter/translators on both active and reserve duty. More...
Tuition Top-Up Servicemember Benefit - Top-Up is a program that allows GI Bill participants' to use the GI Bill to supplement the tuition and fees not covered by tuition assistance. More...
VA Calling Combat Veterans - The Department of Veterans Affairs recently began contacting nearly 570,000 combat veterans to ensure they know about VA's medical services and other benefits. More...
VA Seeks More Volunteers - The Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging more Americans to join its corps of 85,000 volunteers. More...
Vehicle Rules in Europe - U.S. forces personnel in Germany who expect friends or family members to visit this summer must obtain approval for visiting drivers. More...
Air Force Campaign Stars Available - The Afghanistan and Iraq campaign stars recognize servicemembers for participating in designated campaign phases. More...
Attend Entrepreneurship Boot Camp - The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities offers cutting edge training in entrepreneurship and small business management to disabled Servicemembers. More...
Building a Lending Library for Troops - The organization "Operation: A Bit of Home" is encouraging people to send their unwanted DVDs to troops stationed overseas. More...
Commissaries Offer Online Dietician - The Defense Commissary Agency's (DeCA) dietitian is available to help the retiree community lose weight, get in shape and maintain good health. More...
Cyberspace Symposium Returns - The Air Force Cyberspace Symposium II is set for June 17-19, 2008 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough, Mass. More...
DVDs Help Kids Cope With Deployment - The U.S. Army Medical Command and the American Academy of Pediatrics produced "Military Youth Coping with Separation: When Family Members Deploy." More...
Deal of the Week: BEST MILITARY DISCOUNT from any car company - Active duty and Reserves of the U.S. Military can save up to thousands on select 2008/2009 GM vehicles. More...
Deal of the Week: Veterans Special - Great colors. Great features. Great price -- Samsung a737 slider phone with 3G speed, mobile email and quad band for int'l use. More...
Department of Labor Issues Report - The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its biennial report, "The Employment Situation of Veterans: 2007." More...
Featured Job: Orkin - Orkin Pest Control, a national service provider, is seeking talented men and women to expand sales. More...
Featured Job: Transition Careers - Change your call sign, not your calling. Become a Border Patrol Agent, and protect America. More...
Fisher House for St. Louis - Plans are underway to build housing for families of patients being treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis. More...
Force Health Protection Conference - Registration is open for the Force Health Protection Conference, the largest Department of Defense (DoD) public health gathering, which will be held Aug. 9-15. More...
Free Amusement Park Admission - Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks are offering complimentary admission to active-duty military representing all five services. More...
Free Military Business Cards - Pay only shipping & processing on military business cards with patriotic themes, official military seals or military recruiter logos. More...
Get Credit for Your Military Experience - Today employers are looking for those holding a degree. Veterans can earn a degree without starting over again with a program called Credit for Life Experience. More...
Join Hollywood Stars at the GI Film Fest - The Second Annual GI Film Festival will be held May 14-18, 2008 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC. More...
Marine Corps Ceremony Announced - The Commandant of the Marine Corps will host the 2008 United States Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Clubs at Quantico, Va. More...
Marines Face Strict New Motorcycle Rules - Marines who own or intend to purchase a motorcycle are now required to notify their commands prior to making a purchase. More...
Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 9th - Since 1984, the Armed Forces have set aside a special day to acknowledge the significant contributions of our spouses. More...
Must Read Blog on Transition - We've just launched a Blog called Real Military Transition Stories on Military.com. It's a great place to tell others about getting your first job outside of the military. More...
Naturalization for Servicemembers - Any servicemember or veteran who has served honorably in the United States Armed Forces during periods of military hostilities is eligible for streamlined naturalization. More...
Navy Announces New Recruiting Program - The U.S. Navy and NASCAR' five-time most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., announced the formation of the Dale Jr. Division. More...
New VA Facilities for Denver - A new bed tower and a research tower for Denver-area veterans may result from a partnership between the VA, the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Colorado Hospital. More...
New Website Seeks User Input - Inflexxion Inc., a leader in online, interactive health solutions, is working with the DoD to create an online, interactive, relationship-building course specifically for military couples. More...
Online Housing Referral Network Expands - The military is looking to expand the Automated Housing Referral Network overseas beginning with bases in Europe. More...
Online Relocation Tool - While most moving takes place over the summer, it's never too early to start making a plan. More...
Senate Passes Veterans Bill - The Senate recently passed S. 1315, the Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007, by a vote of 96 - 1. More...
Senate Seeks 3.9% Military Pay Boost - Senate lawmakers proposed a higher-than-requested 3.9 percent pay raise for all military personnel in their first draft of the fiscal 2009 defense authorization bill. More...
Student Veterans of America National Conference - The newly formed Student Veterans of America (SVA) is holding their first National Conference June 11-13, 2008 in Washington D.C. More...
Thinking About Becoming a Chaplain? - Army Chaplains serve both God and country by answering the call to serve our nations Soldiers in the challenging, diverse, and ever changing environment of the Army. More...
Translators Wanted - The Army is now offering individuals who speak certain Middle-Eastern languages cash bonuses for enlisting in the U.S. Army. More...
Translators are in High Demand - The Army needs speakers of Middle-Eastern languages to serve as interpreter/translators on both active and reserve duty. More...
Tuition Top-Up Servicemember Benefit - Top-Up is a program that allows GI Bill participants' to use the GI Bill to supplement the tuition and fees not covered by tuition assistance. More...
VA Calling Combat Veterans - The Department of Veterans Affairs recently began contacting nearly 570,000 combat veterans to ensure they know about VA's medical services and other benefits. More...
VA Seeks More Volunteers - The Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging more Americans to join its corps of 85,000 volunteers. More...
Vehicle Rules in Europe - U.S. forces personnel in Germany who expect friends or family members to visit this summer must obtain approval for visiting drivers. More...
