Tuesday, April 16, 2013

MILITARY REPORT

15 APRIL 2013
New Enrollment Fees for TRICARE Proposed The White House's proposed budget includes an increase enrollment fees for retirees who select TRICARE Prime. Read More
DoD Releases Budget Proposal President Barack Obama recently sent to Congress a proposed defense budget of $526.6 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2014. Read More
Get $100k Coverage as Low as $7 a Month Is SGLI enough for your military family? Get $100k additional coverage for as little as $7 a month. Read More
Parker Hannifin Hiring Veterans You were serious about your career in the military and now we are serious about engineering your success as the nation's most valued talent. Read More
Preparing For Deployment: Resources The single most important thing to think about when it comes to deployment is ensuring that your family well taken care of while you're away. Read More
Update on TRICARE Prime Rollback Despite upcoming service area reductions, TRICARE Prime will remain a health care option for 97 percent of beneficiaries. Read More
VA's Proposed 2014 Budget The President has proposed a $152.7 billion budget, a 10.2 percent increase over Fiscal Year 2013. Read More
National Vet Employment Summit Results Monster.com today released a report summarizing the top-line recommendations and discussions following the first National Veteran Employment Summit. Read More
Get Your List of 2013 Military Benefits The Military.com Benefit Calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefit information based on your military service and status. Read More
VA Loan Limits for High-Cost Counties The VA loan guaranty program does not impose a maximum amount that an eligible veteran may borrow using a VA loan but limits the maximum guaranty amount to $417,000 for 2013. Read More
The Legion Supports GI Bill Fairness Act Testifying before Congress, the American Legion stressed its support of pending legislation that would make veterans eligible for in-state tuition regardless of their residency status. Read More
VA Loan FAQ Videos Questions regarding your VA Loan benefit? Are you eligible for a VA Loan? Read More
Navy's Proposed 2014 Budget The Department of the Navy released April 10 its proposed $155.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2014. Read More
TRICARE's West Changes Increases Calls On April 1, 2013, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans took over health care delivery in the 21-state TRICARE West Region. Read More
AF Airfield Ops Command Board The Air Force airfield operations command candidate selection board will convene June 17 to select candidates for projected calendar year 2014 field grade squadron command vacancies. Read More
TRICARE Targets Tobacco TRICARE has increased tobacco cessation aid for beneficiaries. Read More
AF Community Assessment Survey The recently-launched 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey includes reservists, guardsmen and spouses. Read More
AF Cyberspace Board to Convene Air Force cyberspace majors and lieutenant colonels will be considered for command when the cyberspace officers squadron command board convenes May 30. Read More
AF Voluntary Separation Applications Eligible Air Force officers and enlisted members have until Aug. 1 to submit their application for separation under the fiscal 2013 voluntary force management programs. Read More
AF Testing New Fitness Resources To help improve Total Force fitness levels, Air Force Personnel Center officials are fielding new fitness resources accessible online, in person or on DVD. Read More
2014 Vigilant Eagle Command Selections The Air Force Vigilant Eagle operations squadron commanders selection board will convene May 28 to identify candidates to fill specific projected calendar year 2014 space operations command vacancies. Read More
Airmen Reminded to Review Personal Data The upgrade of the Air Force's Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) has been completed. Read More
DEERS to Streamline Records A modification in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is expected to streamline personal records for better efficiency. Read More
USAF Family Advocacy Program April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Department of Defense's Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides those who need it with counseling. Read More
Navy Fitness Launches Newsletter Navy Fitness launched StayFit!, a fitness newsletter promoting fitness as fun for Sailors and their families, April 8. Read More
Navy Career Tools App A new Career Tools Afloat (CTA) application is being installed aboard Navy surface and submarine platforms. Read More
Navy Opens Detail Application Phase The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application phase is scheduled to begin April 11, and remain open until 5 a.m. April 23. Read More
Navy Sponsoring Video Contest Sailors still have time to take part in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest. Read More
Navy Exceptional Family Member Status April is the Month of the Military Child, and it is a good time for Sailors to review their Exceptional Family Member (EFM) status. Read More
AF Convenes Intel Command Board The Air Force calendar year 2014 intelligence squadron command board will convene in June to consider eligible officers for squadron command positions. Read More

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