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Military Spouse Relief Act Becomes Law

When the military orders servicemembers to move, spouses who move with them often have to pay taxes in a new state or locality and lose the right to vote in the place considered to be home.

Retirees and Vets Allowed to Salute Flag

Traditionally, members of the nation's veterans service organizations render the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag.

USO, Skype Holiday Connection Offer

Skype and the USO have joined to give troops in the Guam, Yokosuka, and Camp Hansen (Okinawa) USO centers the chance to connect with their families stateside.

VA Plan to End Vet Homelessness

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki unveiled the department's comprehensive plan to end homelessness among veterans.

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AF Seeks NCOA Award Nominations

Air Force officials need nominations for the 2010 Noncommissioned Officers Association Vanguard Award.

Air Force Job Openings

The Air Force is hiring more than 9,000 new positions in fiscal year 2010.

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.

Craig's List Founder Joins VA Panel

Craig Newmark, the founder of craigslist.com agreed to serve on the blue-ribbon panel of the VA that will review and evaluate ideas to improve disability claims processing.

Deal of the Week: GM Military Discount

Active duty and Reserves of the U.S. Military can save big on most 2008 and 2009 GM vehicles.

Featured Job: Overseas Jobs Available

There are hundreds of job opportunities overseas. Military.com connects you with companies who want people with military experience.

Guard Gets H1N1 Vaccinations

The Defense Department acquired enough doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine to immunize all 460,000 members of the National Guard.

Help the Legion Help Recovering Heroes

The American Legion is renewing its fundraising efforts for the holiday season by purchasing comfort items for troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units.

Holiday Mailing Guidelines Set

The U.S. Postal Service has set guidelines for mailing holiday mail and packages overseas.

Jacksonville, Fla. Cemetery Expansion

VA announced an $11.8 million contract to develop the next phase of the Jacksonville, Fla., National Cemetery, which opened for burials in January 2009.

Job Opportunities for Military Spouses

A new executive policy pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS.

More Veterans in Government

President Barack Obama signed an executive order Nov. 9 aimed at hiring more veterans to work in the federal government.

The Key to Getting Voc-Rehab Started

Author and veteran advocate Ben Krause offers his insight into the process of applying for Voc-Rehabilitation.

Update: 2010 Military Retirement COLA

Each year military retirement pay is adjusted to meet the increased cost of living. This Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) varies from year to year.

VA Working to Improve Vet Education

The Department of Veterans Affairs is working with Florida and other states to help veterans make the transition from combat to college life.

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