Tuesday, April 30, 2013

MILITARY REPORT


29 APRIL 2013
Groups Fight to Protect Pay and Benefits The Military Coalition testified before a Senate subcommittee to help convince them not to pass the White House's proposed cap on military pay raises and increased TRICARE fees. Read More
TA Returns for Some Coast Guardsmen The U.S. Coast Guard announced that tuition assistance is reinstated for the remainder of Fiscal 2013, which ends September 31, 2013. Read More
Deal of the Week: Military Discount Up to 50% off lifestyle, outdoor & tactical gear. Read More
May Is Military Appreciation Month The President of the United States has proclaimed May as National Military Appreciation Month to remind Americans of the importance of the U.S. Armed Forces in history. Read More
Do Your Duty: Get $100k Protection From $7 a Month Do your duty to protect your family's financial future. Read More
AAFES Employs Veterans The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) extends career opportunities to veterans and their families. Read More
How to Have a Smooth PCS Move Did you get orders for a PCS move? Check out what you need to do to have a smooth PCS move. Read More
Military Skills Translator: Civilian Jobs You Qualify For Translate your military skills, experience and training to find career opportunities that best align with your capabilities. Read More
Are You Eligible for a VA Home Loan? In order to obtain a VA home loan, you must first fill out VA Form 26-1880, the request for your Certificate of Eligibility. Read More
Performance Matters Associates Is Hiring Veterans Insurance sales careers are booming with the challenging job market facing many Americans. Read More
GI Film Festival Check out trailers from the GI film festival. Read More
Battle Monuments App The American Battle Monuments Commission's (ABMC) first mobile app, a tour of the Pointe du Hoc battlefield, gives users a virtual experience of the site. Read More
Dress for Success for Your Civilian Life Men's Warehouse offers a free guide on how to determine what to look for in a suit. Read More
Help for Struggling Homeowners A Help for Homeowners Event in the greater Chicago area will be offered on Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Read More
New Opportunities for Vets Lawmakers recently passed legislation that helps ease military personnel's transition from active duty to federal public service. Read More
Free SAT/ACT Prep Software Online Military.com and eKnowledge are giving servicemembers, veterans and their families $250 SAT and ACT test prep programs for under $20. Read More
Think You Know Military Facts? Test Your Knowledge & Win Test your military history and knowledge with the Military.com Trivia Challenge. Read More
Dog Soldier Challenge: Extreme Obstacle Course Are you up for a 3.3 mile obstacle course to put you in the shoes of what it was like for a dog soldier? Read More
Final Reunion for Doolittle Raiders Three Air Force legends recently spoke to dozens of Airmen at Hurlburt Field Florida marking the 71st anniversary of WWII's DooLittle Raid. Read More
AF Debuts Pregnancy Website The Air Force Medical Service's Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia recently unveiled a website on pregnancy for Airmen and their families. Read More
AF Implements Live Chat The Air Force Personnel Center now provides live chat capability through the myPers website. Read More
AF Reduction-in-Force Approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force (RIF) authorities effective through about Aug. 23. Read More
Navy Cash Cards The Navy Cash card can be used by Sailors and Marines aboard ship and ashore as well. Read More
Improve Your Financial Security April is Financial Literacy Month and a good time to learn about financial security. Read More
Website Links Soldiers, Employers Transitioning Soldiers, veterans and family members can use the HERO 2 HIRED website at www.h2h.jobs where they can post their resumes and look for jobs. Read More
Navy Preps for New Deployment Plan U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and their escorts may change next year to a new deployment plan that will offer more certainty in scheduling. Read More
Early Retirement for Navy Officers The Navy temporarily reduced the minimum years of active commissioned service (ACS) required for selected officers for retirement purposes from 10 to eight years. Read More
Navy FLEX Program The Navy's centralized program for Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) recently held a fleet-wide live and virtual event to glean the fleet's priorities and plans for fiscal year (FY) 2014. Read More
Navy Sexual Assault Prevention Program The U.S. Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response - Fleet Level (SAPR-F) training will be a continuous training evolution at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Read More
Sailors, Update Your Family Care Plans Sailors should review their Family Care Plan and update it as required. Read More
'Salad Wednesday' at Exchange Restaurants Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are offering $2 off any salad priced $4 or more on what is becoming known as "Salad Wednesdays." Read More

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