Week of March 08, 2010
10 'Must Ask' Online Education Questions - For many active military members and their spouses, earning an online degree is becoming increasingly attractive. More...
AF Deadline for Academic Degrees - Air Force officers considering advanced academic degree and experience broadening programs in 2011 have until April 30 to apply. More...
AF Prohibits Consumption of Plants - The psychoactive hallucinogenic plants Salvia Divinorum and Spice, although sold commercially, are prohibited for use by Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) military members, according to a new major command policy letter. More...
Air Force Announces Promotions - The Air Force has selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible Master Sergeants for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant for a selection rate of 9.24 percent. More...
Air Force Improves Incentive Pay - The Air Force has approved an incentive pay for officer and enlisted Airmen who commit themselves to flying or operating sensors on remotely piloted aircraft. More...
Air Force Offers Culture Course - The Air Force Culture and Language Center staff developed an online, culture-general course through Advanced Distributed Learning System. More...
Air Force Offers Deployment Briefings - The Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) at your base offers deployment briefings, a mandatory briefing for all Airmen deploying. More...
Air Force Sponsors Space Camp - The Air Force Services Agency is sponsoring the Air Force Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for eligible 12-to-18 year-olds July 25 through 30, in Huntsville, Ala. More...
Air Reserve Releases Fact Sheets - The Air Reserve Personnel Center has released the 2010 Guard and Reserve Personnel Fact Sheets. More...
American Freedom Festival San Diego - The American Freedom Foundation plans to bring Nashville to San Diego! for their first annual American Freedom Festival San Diego to be held Saturday, May 29th on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum. More...
Army Emergency Relief Campaign Begins - The annual Army Emergency Relief (AER) campaign runs now through May 15. Donations generate interest-free loans to fellow Soldiers and families in times of need. More...
Army Launches Software Contest - The Army has announced its first internal applications-development challenge. The program, called "Apps for the Army," or A4A, gives Army personnel the opportunity to demonstrate their software-development skills. More...
Attention Servicemembers: Important Benefit Update - You may have more than $67,000 worth of education benefits. Don't let this money go to waste. More...
Attention Veterans: Important Benefit Update - You may have more than $67,000 worth of education benefits. Don't let this money go to waste. More...
Brain Injury Awareness Month - The Military Health System recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month and wants to provide all servicemembers, retirees, veterans, and their families with information on these types of injuries. More...
Committee Looks at Veteran Suicide - The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bob Filner recently conducted a hearing to explore the relationship between medication and veteran suicide. More...
Deal of the Week: Come Run With us at RUNNERS WORLD! - Get a risk-free taste of the practical advice that's made RUNNER'S WORLD the single best source for all the things that you love about running. More...
Deal of the Week: Up to 80% Off - Limited time offer for US Military. Microsoft Office Standard 2007 for only $79.95. Buy now and save up to $320! More...
DoD Releases Internet Policy - The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a policy memorandum that requires the DoD non-classified network be configured to provide access to Internet-based capabilities across all DoD components. More...
Featured Job: Engineering Opportunities - Starting salaries in Engineering are significantly higher than those of college graduates in other fields. More...
Grants for Texas Groups - The Texas Veterans Commission is accepting requests for funding from groups aiding members of the armed services. More...
Hearing on Pre-Discharge Initiatives - John Hall (D-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, recently conducted a hearing to examine two pre-discharge initiatives, the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) and Quick Start Programs. More...
Improved Website for Wounded Warriors - The federal departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor and Defense have unveiled an improved website for wounded warriors. More...
Know an Outstanding Military Spouse? - Military.com and Cinchouse.com are looking for 2010's Top Military Spouse. More...
Little Known Veterans Program - A little known and little used Veterans Administration program can help low income, disabled veterans receive needed medical, nursing, and home health care without depleting their savings. More...
M24 Sniper Rifle Fixes in the Works - According to PEO for Soldier weapons Col. Doug Tamilio, the service is taking "some" of its Remington-made M24s and converting them to .300 Win Mag shooters -- which Tamilio says will increase the rifles range beyond its current 800 meters. More...
Many Vets Still Unaware of Benefits - According to recent testimony, many military personnel still leave service unaware of their VA benefits or the programs set up to help them transition to civilian life. More...
Navy League Seeks Award Nominations - The Navy League of the United States is accepting nominations for the Admiral Vern Clark and General James L. Jones Safety Awards. More...
New Exchange Catalog Available - The new All-Services Exchange Outdoor Living 2010 catalog offers 36 pages of products to enhance your patio, lawn and garden. More...
New Mental Health Program Debuts - The new 'inTransition' program is designed to offer servicemembers currently receiving mental health treatment a bridge of support between health care providers when they transfer to a new location or separate from active service. More...
New Web-Based Tool for Airmen - Airmen now have a new, Web-based tool to track their career and work with a mentor from throughout the Air Force. More...
Obtaining W-2 Forms - You may need a W-2 form to file your income tax return. Your employer is required to give you copies of your W-2 form by January 31. More...
Senate Committee Seeks Reform - At a hearing on the VA budget, U.S. Senator (and U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman) Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki agreed that reforming the VA disability claims system must be a top priority. More...
Tops in Blue Seeks Applicants - The Air Force Services Agency is still looking for Airmen to join the 2010 Tops In Blue team. More...
Turbo Tax Freedom Edition 2009 - The Free File Alliance (FFA) is a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax software companies. More...
VA Announces Contract Awards - The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the award of two contracts totaling $41.5 million to create a polytrauma center for the care of the most severely injured veterans and to improve the existing wards at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio. More...
VA Issues Report - The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force has nearly completed a comprehensive report that will redefine how VA addresses the pain and suffering of ill Veterans who deployed during the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991. More...
West Point Seats Open - Each school year, 85 seats for active-duty and another 85 for Reserve and Guard Soldiers are reserved in the incoming freshman class at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. More...
What Comes After SGLI? - Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage ends 120 days after you leave active duty service. More...
AF Deadline for Academic Degrees - Air Force officers considering advanced academic degree and experience broadening programs in 2011 have until April 30 to apply. More...
AF Prohibits Consumption of Plants - The psychoactive hallucinogenic plants Salvia Divinorum and Spice, although sold commercially, are prohibited for use by Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) military members, according to a new major command policy letter. More...
Air Force Announces Promotions - The Air Force has selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible Master Sergeants for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant for a selection rate of 9.24 percent. More...
Air Force Improves Incentive Pay - The Air Force has approved an incentive pay for officer and enlisted Airmen who commit themselves to flying or operating sensors on remotely piloted aircraft. More...
Air Force Offers Culture Course - The Air Force Culture and Language Center staff developed an online, culture-general course through Advanced Distributed Learning System. More...
Air Force Offers Deployment Briefings - The Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) at your base offers deployment briefings, a mandatory briefing for all Airmen deploying. More...
Air Force Sponsors Space Camp - The Air Force Services Agency is sponsoring the Air Force Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for eligible 12-to-18 year-olds July 25 through 30, in Huntsville, Ala. More...
Air Reserve Releases Fact Sheets - The Air Reserve Personnel Center has released the 2010 Guard and Reserve Personnel Fact Sheets. More...
American Freedom Festival San Diego - The American Freedom Foundation plans to bring Nashville to San Diego! for their first annual American Freedom Festival San Diego to be held Saturday, May 29th on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum. More...
Army Emergency Relief Campaign Begins - The annual Army Emergency Relief (AER) campaign runs now through May 15. Donations generate interest-free loans to fellow Soldiers and families in times of need. More...
Army Launches Software Contest - The Army has announced its first internal applications-development challenge. The program, called "Apps for the Army," or A4A, gives Army personnel the opportunity to demonstrate their software-development skills. More...
Attention Servicemembers: Important Benefit Update - You may have more than $67,000 worth of education benefits. Don't let this money go to waste. More...
Attention Veterans: Important Benefit Update - You may have more than $67,000 worth of education benefits. Don't let this money go to waste. More...
Brain Injury Awareness Month - The Military Health System recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month and wants to provide all servicemembers, retirees, veterans, and their families with information on these types of injuries. More...
Committee Looks at Veteran Suicide - The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bob Filner recently conducted a hearing to explore the relationship between medication and veteran suicide. More...
Deal of the Week: Come Run With us at RUNNERS WORLD! - Get a risk-free taste of the practical advice that's made RUNNER'S WORLD the single best source for all the things that you love about running. More...
Deal of the Week: Up to 80% Off - Limited time offer for US Military. Microsoft Office Standard 2007 for only $79.95. Buy now and save up to $320! More...
DoD Releases Internet Policy - The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a policy memorandum that requires the DoD non-classified network be configured to provide access to Internet-based capabilities across all DoD components. More...
Featured Job: Engineering Opportunities - Starting salaries in Engineering are significantly higher than those of college graduates in other fields. More...
Grants for Texas Groups - The Texas Veterans Commission is accepting requests for funding from groups aiding members of the armed services. More...
Hearing on Pre-Discharge Initiatives - John Hall (D-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, recently conducted a hearing to examine two pre-discharge initiatives, the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) and Quick Start Programs. More...
Improved Website for Wounded Warriors - The federal departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor and Defense have unveiled an improved website for wounded warriors. More...
Know an Outstanding Military Spouse? - Military.com and Cinchouse.com are looking for 2010's Top Military Spouse. More...
Little Known Veterans Program - A little known and little used Veterans Administration program can help low income, disabled veterans receive needed medical, nursing, and home health care without depleting their savings. More...
M24 Sniper Rifle Fixes in the Works - According to PEO for Soldier weapons Col. Doug Tamilio, the service is taking "some" of its Remington-made M24s and converting them to .300 Win Mag shooters -- which Tamilio says will increase the rifles range beyond its current 800 meters. More...
Many Vets Still Unaware of Benefits - According to recent testimony, many military personnel still leave service unaware of their VA benefits or the programs set up to help them transition to civilian life. More...
Navy League Seeks Award Nominations - The Navy League of the United States is accepting nominations for the Admiral Vern Clark and General James L. Jones Safety Awards. More...
New Exchange Catalog Available - The new All-Services Exchange Outdoor Living 2010 catalog offers 36 pages of products to enhance your patio, lawn and garden. More...
New Mental Health Program Debuts - The new 'inTransition' program is designed to offer servicemembers currently receiving mental health treatment a bridge of support between health care providers when they transfer to a new location or separate from active service. More...
New Web-Based Tool for Airmen - Airmen now have a new, Web-based tool to track their career and work with a mentor from throughout the Air Force. More...
Obtaining W-2 Forms - You may need a W-2 form to file your income tax return. Your employer is required to give you copies of your W-2 form by January 31. More...
Senate Committee Seeks Reform - At a hearing on the VA budget, U.S. Senator (and U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman) Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki agreed that reforming the VA disability claims system must be a top priority. More...
Tops in Blue Seeks Applicants - The Air Force Services Agency is still looking for Airmen to join the 2010 Tops In Blue team. More...
Turbo Tax Freedom Edition 2009 - The Free File Alliance (FFA) is a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax software companies. More...
VA Announces Contract Awards - The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the award of two contracts totaling $41.5 million to create a polytrauma center for the care of the most severely injured veterans and to improve the existing wards at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio. More...
VA Issues Report - The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force has nearly completed a comprehensive report that will redefine how VA addresses the pain and suffering of ill Veterans who deployed during the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991. More...
West Point Seats Open - Each school year, 85 seats for active-duty and another 85 for Reserve and Guard Soldiers are reserved in the incoming freshman class at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. More...
What Comes After SGLI? - Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage ends 120 days after you leave active duty service. More...
