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Having Trouble Balancing Your Finances

Visit the finance center for tips on balancing your budget, finding the right insurance, PCSing, auto and home loans, taxes advantages for veterans and more.

Housing Assistance Program Pays Claim

The Sacramento District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the nation's first check under the new Homeowners Assistance Program as expanded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Navy Career Intermission Program

The chief of naval personnel revised a pilot program allowing Sailors to take a break of up to three years from active duty, by authorizing the review of applications on a rolling basis in place of an annual selection board.

Navy Stop-Loss Window Opens

The DoD recently announced the implementation of plans to issue retroactive stop-loss special pay to compensate active duty, Reserve component, former and retired servicemembers with Navy critical skills.

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'Laptops for Flat Tops' Military Contest

AllAmericanDirect.com, a leading e-commerce provider of consumer goods and services, today announces the company's fourth and final Laptops for Flat Tops contest.

A Groundbreaking PTSD Court Decision

A groundbreaking verdict for accused veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder was decided recently in Canyon City, Ore. when former Soldier Jesse Bratcher, on trial for murder, was found guilty by reason of insanity.

AF Changes Civilian Hiring Policy

Department of Defense civilian employees will now be referred to the hiring official along with current Air Force civilians for all permanent Air Force civilian positions.

AF Portal to Require CAC Reader

On Jan. 1, the AF Portal will only be accessible by a CAC reader. This means you need a functioning CAC reader to access the Readiness Management Group Community of Practice site or any website requiring the use of the Air Force Portal.

Army Signs Agreement with University

Army Management Staff College (AMSC) signed another articulation agreement, demonstrating university recognition of its Civilian Education System (CES) program.

Cash for Illinois Veterans

Illinois Veterans will get 100 percent of the net proceeds from a special state lottery game.

Eat Free at Applebee's

Military veterans and active-duty servicemembers will be able to eat for free at any Applebee's across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Wed., Nov. 11, 2009.

Featured Job: Military Friendly Employers

Military shoppers don't need to look any further than the AAFES new 36-page 2009 All-Services Sports and Fitness Catalog for amazing array of treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bikes and other sports equipment.

Exchanges Sponsor Holiday Giveaway

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone are getting into the holiday spirit with their new Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone Sweepstakes.

Flu Information and Resources

The U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System created its Influenza Resources information webpage to help servicemembers and their families find the resources they need.

Liberty University Offers Tuition Discounts to Military

In today's economy, you need a degree to complement your military training. At Liberty University Online, it's easy for service members, veterans, and military spouses to get an in-demand education.

Holiday Shopping at the Exchange

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service's (AAFES) plans several promotions and prizes during this holiday season.

Mailing Dates for Afghanistan

U.S. Postal Service officials announced the recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. military servicemembers serving in Afghanistan.

Navy Launches New Post Grad Program

The Naval Postgraduate School recently launched a new distance learning certificate program in Human Systems Integration open to all federal government personnel including officers and enlisted military.

Obama Signs VA Healthcare Reform Law

President Barack Obama recently signed new legislation that creates predictable funding for veterans' health care.

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