Print & Post: Week of August 16, 2010
Stimulus Improves National Cemeteries
The Department of Veterans' Affairs recently used funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to refurbish some of the country's national cemeteries and memorials. Visit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44636446@N04/sets/72157624522042899/) VA's Flickr page to view the improvements.
2010-11 Yellow Ribbon Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that they have entered into "Yellow Ribbon" program agreements with over 1,100 schools for the upcoming academic year. YRP makes it possible for eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill users to attend higher-cost schools, by providing matching funds for tuition assistance and associated fees which exceed the Post-9/11 tuition and fee caps.
For information on specific schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, go to (http://www.gibill.va.gov) www.gibill.va.gov or call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (or 1?888-442 4551).
Get more than $49,000 a year for school. Request info about GI Bill approved programs from (http://edu.military.com/gibill/?ESRC=vr.nl) military and veteran-friendly schools and start earning your degree today.
Obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Home Loan
Before qualifying for a VA loan, veterans and active duty military personnel must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs put in place certain protocols for acquiring a COE that can make obtaining the document simple and straightforward. (http://www.military.com/finance/homebuying/obtaining-certificate-of-eligibility.html?ESRC=vr.nl) Read More.
Got questions about VA loans?
Buying a home can be pretty confusing, especially if you're trying to purchase with a VA Home Loan. Military.com, in partnership with Direct VA Loans from iFreedom Direct(R), has a new VA Home Buying video series to help you cut through the clutter and the process. The videos clear up the qualification process, fees that are charged and just about all the questions you have. (http://www.military.com/homebuying/ifreedom/ifreedom-direct-video-library.html?ESRC=vr.nl) Take the first step in homeownership now.
Deal of the Week: Top Secret Discounts
These discounts are top secret, and you've got clearance. We've assembled the biggest and best discounts available only to our members. So if you're looking for a special get-a-way or to discounts on a new car -- we've got you covered. (http://www.military.com/discounts/?ESRC=vr.nl) Start saving now.
What to Do If You Owe the VA
Lessons learned and helpful advice for those who face the dreaded VA recoupment process. (http://military-education.military.com/2010/08/what-to-do-if-you-owe-the-va/?ESRC=vr.nl) Read More.
Education is the key to open many doors. But if you've been out of school for a while, deciding where to go and how to pay for it can be overwhelming. Military.com helps our members sort through the GI Bill and even schools that are military-friendly. (http://schools.military.com/schoolfinder/search-for-schools.do?ESCR=vr.nl) Start searching now.
Find Your Next Employer in Baltimore
The Military.com Career Expo is coming to Baltimore on Thursday, Aug. 26. This event will feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. You can also attend employment workshops focused on helping you leverage your military experience in the civilian job market. (http://www.military.com/career-expo/baltimore-career-fair/?ESRC=vr.nl) Register to attend this free event or look for other events coming near you soon.
Can't make it to Baltimore? A Military.com Career Expo will be near you soon. (http://www.military.com/career-expo/?ESRC=vr.nl) Click here to check out upcoming locations and for more information about the most powerful recruiting event for veterans.
Navy Mutual Offers $1M of Coverage
Did you know Navy Mutual now offers up to $1 million of coverage? They understand servicemembers' needs and provide the coverage levels that meet those needs. A million dollars of coverage can help you provide for your loved ones and give you peace of mind knowing that you're taking care of those you care about the most. (http://www.military.com/nmaa/nmaaform?ESRC=vr.nl) Get Details.
Job Corps Offers Training
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service and the Employment and Training Administration's Job Corps are partnering in a demonstration project that will provide Job Corps' comprehensive array of career development services to eligible veterans, ages 20-24, to prepare them for successful careers. The project is free to all veterans. It includes transportation to and from the Job Corps center, housing, meals, basic medical services, academic and career technical training, bi-weekly living allowance, and job placement and post-graduation support. To sign up for the project or receive more information, visit the (http://www.dol.gov/vets/jc-info.htm) U.S. Department of Labor website or call (800)-733-5627.
To access the largest veteran job board in the world, visit the Military.com (http://www.military.com/Careers/Home/0,13373,,00.htm?ESRC=vr.nl) Career Center and find military friendly employers.
Let Us Simplify Your Move
Our moving experts can easily connect your home services online. Order your Internet, phone, TV and electricity from leading companies before you move in. (http://partners.whitefence.com/sf/military/) Get moving.
VA Studies Care Model
VA has begun studying the best way to implement a "patient-centered medical home" model of primary care. A handful of VA clinics began moving to the new model a year or two ago. VA policymakers say at least 80 percent of VA clinics will follow suit by 2012. (http://www.research.va.gov/news/features/primary_care.cfm) Learn how that could improve the care you receive at your local clinic.
Navy Energy Conservation Program
The U.S. Navy will introduce its Resident Energy Conservation Program in September in a pilot program at Navy and Marine Corps public-private venture housing in Hawaii and at Beaufort/Parris Island in South Carolina. Saving energy costs will create capital that will be re-invested back into the PPV community in the form of improvements and community amenities. Families whose consumption of electricity is less than a 'normal usage band' will also earn rebates. Beginning in September, housing residents will start receiving a 'mock bill,' which will tell residents what their utility bill would have been under the RECP. For more information about the RECP program and frequently asked questions, visit (http://www.greatlifehawaii.com/recp/) www.greatlifehawaii.com/recp/ or (http://www.fcnavyhawaii.com) www.fcnavyhawaii.com.
2010 disABLEDperson Scholarship
The Fall 2010 disABLEDperson Scholarship competition for college students with disabilities began on Aug. 15, 2010 and will end on Oct. 15, 2010. To compete for the $1,500 award a disabled student must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled full time in a two- or four-year accredited U.S. college or university. Entries must be submitted before the Oct. 15, 2010 deadline. The winner will be announced on (http://www.disabledperson.com/) www.disABLEDperson.com on Oct. 29, 2010. Further eligibility and competition details can be found at (http://www.disabledperson.com/) www.disABLEDperson.com.
GI Bill Video Series: Do's and Don'ts on Active Duty
How, where, and when can you use the Post-9/11 GI Bill? What else do you need to know to make the best of the benefit? Join Terry Howell and get some quick and important guidelines for optimizing the use of your GI Bill benefits. (http://www.military.com/education/content/gi-bill/the-dos-and-donts-of-using-the-gi-bill-on-active-duty.html?ESRC=vr.nl) Watch Video.
Get more than $49,000 a year for school. Request info about GI Bill approved programs from (http://edu.military.com/gibill/?ESRC=vr.nl) military and veteran-friendly schools and start earning your degree today.
VA Use of Stimulus Funds
The Department of Veterans' Affairs recently committed the last of its $1.8 billion in Recovery Act funds. Projects at more than 1,200 sites across the country will increase access to health care and services to Veterans, while creating jobs. For more information, including a list of projects, visit the (http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1934) VA website.
Virtually Own Your Own Football Team
Registration for Military.com's Salary Cap Football is now open. You build the team, you call the shots all while competing for individual honor and great prizes. Military.com's Fantasy Football leagues are easy enough for first timers and challenging enough for experienced players. (http://www.military.com/entertainment/sports/football/fantasy-football-military-style?ESRC=vr.nl) Sign up today.
Your Benefits May Be Expiring
You only have a finite amount of time to use your GI Bill benefits. Be advised that this benefit is not a loan. What?s more, your military service may be accepted by schools for credit. These two factors mean fewer out of pocket expenses and a shorter time commitment. (http://edu.military.com/gibill?ESRC=vr.nl) Use your benefits now.
To learn more about military education benefits, visit the Military.com (http://www.military.com/education?ESCR=vr.nl) Education Channel.
The Passdown: Snakes
"I hate snakes!" It's a great laugh line delivered by Indiana Jones on quests for rare archeological artifacts when he suddenly finds himself defenseless -- surrounded by vipers. Somehow, he always manages to survive the experience. The scenes should serve as a primer for U.S. presidents promising to deliver great changes in U.S. domestic policy. (http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,218619,00.html?ESRC=vr.nl) Read More.
VA Testing Paperless Systems
The Department of Veterans Affairs has selected its regional benefits office in Providence, R.I., to test a paperless system and new procedures to improve processing of Veterans' claims for disability compensation. The pilot, which initially focuses on compensation benefits, is expected to start at the Providence facility in November, with completion in May 2011. Additional pilots are expected before the new claims system is deployed to all 57 VA regional benefits offices. For more information on VA benefits, visit the (http://www.va.gov) VA website.
The Department of Veterans' Affairs recently used funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to refurbish some of the country's national cemeteries and memorials. Visit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44636446@N04/sets/72157624522042899/) VA's Flickr page to view the improvements.
2010-11 Yellow Ribbon Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that they have entered into "Yellow Ribbon" program agreements with over 1,100 schools for the upcoming academic year. YRP makes it possible for eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill users to attend higher-cost schools, by providing matching funds for tuition assistance and associated fees which exceed the Post-9/11 tuition and fee caps.
For information on specific schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, go to (http://www.gibill.va.gov) www.gibill.va.gov or call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (or 1?888-442 4551).
Get more than $49,000 a year for school. Request info about GI Bill approved programs from (http://edu.military.com/gibill/?ESRC=vr.nl) military and veteran-friendly schools and start earning your degree today.
Obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Home Loan
Before qualifying for a VA loan, veterans and active duty military personnel must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs put in place certain protocols for acquiring a COE that can make obtaining the document simple and straightforward. (http://www.military.com/finance/homebuying/obtaining-certificate-of-eligibility.html?ESRC=vr.nl) Read More.
Got questions about VA loans?
Buying a home can be pretty confusing, especially if you're trying to purchase with a VA Home Loan. Military.com, in partnership with Direct VA Loans from iFreedom Direct(R), has a new VA Home Buying video series to help you cut through the clutter and the process. The videos clear up the qualification process, fees that are charged and just about all the questions you have. (http://www.military.com/homebuying/ifreedom/ifreedom-direct-video-library.html?ESRC=vr.nl) Take the first step in homeownership now.
Deal of the Week: Top Secret Discounts
These discounts are top secret, and you've got clearance. We've assembled the biggest and best discounts available only to our members. So if you're looking for a special get-a-way or to discounts on a new car -- we've got you covered. (http://www.military.com/discounts/?ESRC=vr.nl) Start saving now.
What to Do If You Owe the VA
Lessons learned and helpful advice for those who face the dreaded VA recoupment process. (http://military-education.military.com/2010/08/what-to-do-if-you-owe-the-va/?ESRC=vr.nl) Read More.
Education is the key to open many doors. But if you've been out of school for a while, deciding where to go and how to pay for it can be overwhelming. Military.com helps our members sort through the GI Bill and even schools that are military-friendly. (http://schools.military.com/schoolfinder/search-for-schools.do?ESCR=vr.nl) Start searching now.
Find Your Next Employer in Baltimore
The Military.com Career Expo is coming to Baltimore on Thursday, Aug. 26. This event will feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. You can also attend employment workshops focused on helping you leverage your military experience in the civilian job market. (http://www.military.com/career-expo/baltimore-career-fair/?ESRC=vr.nl) Register to attend this free event or look for other events coming near you soon.
Can't make it to Baltimore? A Military.com Career Expo will be near you soon. (http://www.military.com/career-expo/?ESRC=vr.nl) Click here to check out upcoming locations and for more information about the most powerful recruiting event for veterans.
Navy Mutual Offers $1M of Coverage
Did you know Navy Mutual now offers up to $1 million of coverage? They understand servicemembers' needs and provide the coverage levels that meet those needs. A million dollars of coverage can help you provide for your loved ones and give you peace of mind knowing that you're taking care of those you care about the most. (http://www.military.com/nmaa/nmaaform?ESRC=vr.nl) Get Details.
Job Corps Offers Training
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service and the Employment and Training Administration's Job Corps are partnering in a demonstration project that will provide Job Corps' comprehensive array of career development services to eligible veterans, ages 20-24, to prepare them for successful careers. The project is free to all veterans. It includes transportation to and from the Job Corps center, housing, meals, basic medical services, academic and career technical training, bi-weekly living allowance, and job placement and post-graduation support. To sign up for the project or receive more information, visit the (http://www.dol.gov/vets/jc-info.htm) U.S. Department of Labor website or call (800)-733-5627.
To access the largest veteran job board in the world, visit the Military.com (http://www.military.com/Careers/Home/0,13373,,00.htm?ESRC=vr.nl) Career Center and find military friendly employers.
Let Us Simplify Your Move
Our moving experts can easily connect your home services online. Order your Internet, phone, TV and electricity from leading companies before you move in. (http://partners.whitefence.com/sf/military/) Get moving.
VA Studies Care Model
VA has begun studying the best way to implement a "patient-centered medical home" model of primary care. A handful of VA clinics began moving to the new model a year or two ago. VA policymakers say at least 80 percent of VA clinics will follow suit by 2012. (http://www.research.va.gov/news/features/primary_care.cfm) Learn how that could improve the care you receive at your local clinic.
Navy Energy Conservation Program
The U.S. Navy will introduce its Resident Energy Conservation Program in September in a pilot program at Navy and Marine Corps public-private venture housing in Hawaii and at Beaufort/Parris Island in South Carolina. Saving energy costs will create capital that will be re-invested back into the PPV community in the form of improvements and community amenities. Families whose consumption of electricity is less than a 'normal usage band' will also earn rebates. Beginning in September, housing residents will start receiving a 'mock bill,' which will tell residents what their utility bill would have been under the RECP. For more information about the RECP program and frequently asked questions, visit (http://www.greatlifehawaii.com/recp/) www.greatlifehawaii.com/recp/ or (http://www.fcnavyhawaii.com) www.fcnavyhawaii.com.
2010 disABLEDperson Scholarship
The Fall 2010 disABLEDperson Scholarship competition for college students with disabilities began on Aug. 15, 2010 and will end on Oct. 15, 2010. To compete for the $1,500 award a disabled student must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled full time in a two- or four-year accredited U.S. college or university. Entries must be submitted before the Oct. 15, 2010 deadline. The winner will be announced on (http://www.disabledperson.com/) www.disABLEDperson.com on Oct. 29, 2010. Further eligibility and competition details can be found at (http://www.disabledperson.com/) www.disABLEDperson.com.
GI Bill Video Series: Do's and Don'ts on Active Duty
How, where, and when can you use the Post-9/11 GI Bill? What else do you need to know to make the best of the benefit? Join Terry Howell and get some quick and important guidelines for optimizing the use of your GI Bill benefits. (http://www.military.com/education/content/gi-bill/the-dos-and-donts-of-using-the-gi-bill-on-active-duty.html?ESRC=vr.nl) Watch Video.
Get more than $49,000 a year for school. Request info about GI Bill approved programs from (http://edu.military.com/gibill/?ESRC=vr.nl) military and veteran-friendly schools and start earning your degree today.
VA Use of Stimulus Funds
The Department of Veterans' Affairs recently committed the last of its $1.8 billion in Recovery Act funds. Projects at more than 1,200 sites across the country will increase access to health care and services to Veterans, while creating jobs. For more information, including a list of projects, visit the (http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1934) VA website.
Virtually Own Your Own Football Team
Registration for Military.com's Salary Cap Football is now open. You build the team, you call the shots all while competing for individual honor and great prizes. Military.com's Fantasy Football leagues are easy enough for first timers and challenging enough for experienced players. (http://www.military.com/entertainment/sports/football/fantasy-football-military-style?ESRC=vr.nl) Sign up today.
Your Benefits May Be Expiring
You only have a finite amount of time to use your GI Bill benefits. Be advised that this benefit is not a loan. What?s more, your military service may be accepted by schools for credit. These two factors mean fewer out of pocket expenses and a shorter time commitment. (http://edu.military.com/gibill?ESRC=vr.nl) Use your benefits now.
To learn more about military education benefits, visit the Military.com (http://www.military.com/education?ESCR=vr.nl) Education Channel.
The Passdown: Snakes
"I hate snakes!" It's a great laugh line delivered by Indiana Jones on quests for rare archeological artifacts when he suddenly finds himself defenseless -- surrounded by vipers. Somehow, he always manages to survive the experience. The scenes should serve as a primer for U.S. presidents promising to deliver great changes in U.S. domestic policy. (http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,218619,00.html?ESRC=vr.nl) Read More.
VA Testing Paperless Systems
The Department of Veterans Affairs has selected its regional benefits office in Providence, R.I., to test a paperless system and new procedures to improve processing of Veterans' claims for disability compensation. The pilot, which initially focuses on compensation benefits, is expected to start at the Providence facility in November, with completion in May 2011. Additional pilots are expected before the new claims system is deployed to all 57 VA regional benefits offices. For more information on VA benefits, visit the (http://www.va.gov) VA website.
