Week of February 08, 2010
2011 Budget: Pay and TRICARE Fees Up? - Pay, TRICARE Fees, and Concurrent Receipt -- The Obama administration proposes to increase all three. More...
30 Days Through Afghanistan - A new website "30 Days Through Afghanistan" aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the International Security Assistance Force's (ISAF's) 44 participating nations to a worldwide audience. More...
AAFES Sponsors Sweepstakes - Now through Feb. 14, military shoppers visiting their BX/PX can register to win one of five 14k white gold Princess Cut Diamond Bridal Sets. More...
AF Warrior Games Coaches Needed - The Air Force team for the first-ever Warrior Games needs coaches for shooting, swimming, archery, volleyball, cycling, track and field and basketball. More...
Air Force Reverts to 2003 HYT Limits - The Air Force has announced a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels. More...
Apply for AF Law School Programs - Applications for the USAF fiscal year 2010 Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) and Excess Leave Program (ELP) are being accepted now through March 1. More...
Army Spends Big on Smart Grenade Rifle - The Army is moving ahead smartly with its XM25 shoulder fired, semi-automatic 25mm grenade launcher with plans to spend $34 million more. More...
Be Cautious When Donating to Haiti Relief - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns, that not all urgent appeals to help earthquake victims in Haiti are legitimate. More...
CLEP Your Way to a Degree - Although you have surely heard of CLEP tests, you may not know that these credit-by-exam tests are widely accepted by colleges and universities. More...
Deal of the Week: File Simple Taxes Free Now - Get Step by Step Guidance, Max Tax Refund Guarantee & All the Help You Need.? More...
Deal of the Week: Save 25% Now - Get Your Tax Refund in 8 Days and Your Max Refund, Guaranteed with TurboTax(r) More...
Determining VA Loan Eligibility - Those interested in VA home loan benefits may find it helpful to speak with a VA loan professional. More...
DoD 2011 Budget Request - The DoD budget request includes $549 billion in discretionary budget authority to fund base defense programs and $159 billion to support overseas contingency operations. More...
Featured Job: Health Care - Working in the health care industry provides a stable and rewarding career. Military.com has thousands of jobs listed right now. More...
Free Tax Assistance in Europe - Tax assistance centers at U.S. Army garrisons across Europe are opening in February to offer free tax preparation and filing assistance to eligible members of the U.S. forces community. More...
Gear Up, Troops! San Diego Career Fair is On Its Way - This event will feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. More...
Immunization Clinic Finder - TRICARE announced a new way to find your nearest Immunization clinic. More...
Last WWI Veteran Turns 109 - The last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, former Cpl. Frank Buckles, recently turned 109. More...
Navy Mutual Offers $1M Dollars of Coverage - Did you know Navy Mutual now offers up to $1,000,000 of coverage? A million dollars of coverage can help you provide for your loved ones. More...
New Air Force FitFamily Website - The Air Force Services Agency has launched a family fitness website as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. More...
New Military Pay Calculator - You can estimate your gross monthly income by rank location or duty, see how much you'll make at your next duty station. More...
New Pay Tool Helps Wounded Warriors - DFAS's latest tool helps medically retired wounded warriors understand how their retirement pay, disability compensation, and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) pay rates are determined. More...
New TRICARE Handbook Available - The new TRICARE Standard and Extra handbook is now available to all TRICARE Standard beneficiaries. More...
President Signs Veterans Act - President Barack Obama recently signed the Veterans' Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2009. More...
Register for the Vandenberg AFB Military Expo Today - Military.com Career Expo is coming to Vandenberg AFB, Calif. on Feb. 18, 2010. More...
San Diego Career Fair is On Its Way - Military.com Career Expo is coming to Camp Pendleton, Calif. on Feb. 16, 2010. More...
Scholarship Deadline Approaches - The Feb. 17 deadline for students to apply for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program is fast approaching. More...
Senate Committee Approves VA Bills - The Committee on Veterans' Affairs approved comprehensive legislation to respond to environmental hazard exposures on military installations, and more. More...
Sign-Up for the Vandenberg AFB Military Expo Today - Military.com Career Expo is coming to Vandenberg AFB, Calif. on Feb. 18, 2010. More...
Sneaky Weapon Retention Tips - Weapon retention is vital to survival when you're fighting in built up areas like urban or suburban environments. More...
Test Your Way to a Degree - Although you have surely heard of CLEP tests, you may not know that these credit-by-exam tests are widely accepted by colleges and universities. More...
Tips for Sneaky Weapon Retention - You often have very little room to maneuver when you're fighting in built up areas like urban or suburban environments. More...
U.S. to Repay Veterans - The government will repay $7.4 million to military veterans whose tax refunds and benefits the government improperly withheld between 2001 and 2008 More...
USMC Commandant Seeks Suggestions - The Commandant of the Marine Corps wants good suggestions to improve the Corps. More...
VA Budget Request Released - The VA 2011 budget request is $125 billion -- up $11 billion, or 10 percent, from the 2010 enacted budget. More...
VA Home Grant in Iowa - The VA has awarded the state of Iowa a grant totaling $2,248,320 to help expand the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. More...
30 Days Through Afghanistan - A new website "30 Days Through Afghanistan" aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the International Security Assistance Force's (ISAF's) 44 participating nations to a worldwide audience. More...
AAFES Sponsors Sweepstakes - Now through Feb. 14, military shoppers visiting their BX/PX can register to win one of five 14k white gold Princess Cut Diamond Bridal Sets. More...
AF Warrior Games Coaches Needed - The Air Force team for the first-ever Warrior Games needs coaches for shooting, swimming, archery, volleyball, cycling, track and field and basketball. More...
Air Force Reverts to 2003 HYT Limits - The Air Force has announced a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels. More...
Apply for AF Law School Programs - Applications for the USAF fiscal year 2010 Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) and Excess Leave Program (ELP) are being accepted now through March 1. More...
Army Spends Big on Smart Grenade Rifle - The Army is moving ahead smartly with its XM25 shoulder fired, semi-automatic 25mm grenade launcher with plans to spend $34 million more. More...
Be Cautious When Donating to Haiti Relief - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns, that not all urgent appeals to help earthquake victims in Haiti are legitimate. More...
CLEP Your Way to a Degree - Although you have surely heard of CLEP tests, you may not know that these credit-by-exam tests are widely accepted by colleges and universities. More...
Deal of the Week: File Simple Taxes Free Now - Get Step by Step Guidance, Max Tax Refund Guarantee & All the Help You Need.? More...
Deal of the Week: Save 25% Now - Get Your Tax Refund in 8 Days and Your Max Refund, Guaranteed with TurboTax(r) More...
Determining VA Loan Eligibility - Those interested in VA home loan benefits may find it helpful to speak with a VA loan professional. More...
DoD 2011 Budget Request - The DoD budget request includes $549 billion in discretionary budget authority to fund base defense programs and $159 billion to support overseas contingency operations. More...
Featured Job: Health Care - Working in the health care industry provides a stable and rewarding career. Military.com has thousands of jobs listed right now. More...
Free Tax Assistance in Europe - Tax assistance centers at U.S. Army garrisons across Europe are opening in February to offer free tax preparation and filing assistance to eligible members of the U.S. forces community. More...
Gear Up, Troops! San Diego Career Fair is On Its Way - This event will feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. More...
Immunization Clinic Finder - TRICARE announced a new way to find your nearest Immunization clinic. More...
Last WWI Veteran Turns 109 - The last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, former Cpl. Frank Buckles, recently turned 109. More...
Navy Mutual Offers $1M Dollars of Coverage - Did you know Navy Mutual now offers up to $1,000,000 of coverage? A million dollars of coverage can help you provide for your loved ones. More...
New Air Force FitFamily Website - The Air Force Services Agency has launched a family fitness website as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. More...
New Military Pay Calculator - You can estimate your gross monthly income by rank location or duty, see how much you'll make at your next duty station. More...
New Pay Tool Helps Wounded Warriors - DFAS's latest tool helps medically retired wounded warriors understand how their retirement pay, disability compensation, and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) pay rates are determined. More...
New TRICARE Handbook Available - The new TRICARE Standard and Extra handbook is now available to all TRICARE Standard beneficiaries. More...
President Signs Veterans Act - President Barack Obama recently signed the Veterans' Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2009. More...
Register for the Vandenberg AFB Military Expo Today - Military.com Career Expo is coming to Vandenberg AFB, Calif. on Feb. 18, 2010. More...
San Diego Career Fair is On Its Way - Military.com Career Expo is coming to Camp Pendleton, Calif. on Feb. 16, 2010. More...
Scholarship Deadline Approaches - The Feb. 17 deadline for students to apply for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program is fast approaching. More...
Senate Committee Approves VA Bills - The Committee on Veterans' Affairs approved comprehensive legislation to respond to environmental hazard exposures on military installations, and more. More...
Sign-Up for the Vandenberg AFB Military Expo Today - Military.com Career Expo is coming to Vandenberg AFB, Calif. on Feb. 18, 2010. More...
Sneaky Weapon Retention Tips - Weapon retention is vital to survival when you're fighting in built up areas like urban or suburban environments. More...
Test Your Way to a Degree - Although you have surely heard of CLEP tests, you may not know that these credit-by-exam tests are widely accepted by colleges and universities. More...
Tips for Sneaky Weapon Retention - You often have very little room to maneuver when you're fighting in built up areas like urban or suburban environments. More...
U.S. to Repay Veterans - The government will repay $7.4 million to military veterans whose tax refunds and benefits the government improperly withheld between 2001 and 2008 More...
USMC Commandant Seeks Suggestions - The Commandant of the Marine Corps wants good suggestions to improve the Corps. More...
VA Budget Request Released - The VA 2011 budget request is $125 billion -- up $11 billion, or 10 percent, from the 2010 enacted budget. More...
VA Home Grant in Iowa - The VA has awarded the state of Iowa a grant totaling $2,248,320 to help expand the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. More...
