Showing posts with label MILITARY REPORT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MILITARY REPORT. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

MILITARY REPORT


05 AUGUST 2013
Cuts in BAH, TRICARE, Commissaries and More Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gave a preview of how round two of budget sequestration could rattle current forces if Congress is willing to let the defense budget take hit in FY2014. Read More

American Legion to Host Vet Job Events The American Legion's National Convention, to be held August 26-29 in Houston, will feature four career events for veterans and servicemembers. Read More
Military Families to Get the Big Squeeze Sequestrations across the board, automatic cuts mean the Department of Defense has to trim an additional $500 billion dollars over the next ten years. Read More
Get $50k Coverage: As Low As $2.50 a Month Protect your family from the unthinkable. Get $50,000 life insurance protection from $2.50 per month. Read More

Understanding PTSD People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often show differences in certain brain areas compared to healthy people. Read More

American Commercial Lines Committed to Hiring Veterans Start your civilian career with a company that can provide endless opportunity. Read More
The Purpose of Life Insurance It's important to take away some of the fear and mystery about the important subject of life insurance. Read More
Get Your VA Loan Answers Here Wondering how you can get the most out of your VA Loan? Read More
AAFES 'Cutest Kiddo' Contest Through Aug. 9, Exchange patrons worldwide may submit photographs of their children holding a completed coloring page for the "'Color Me' Cutest Kiddo" contest. Read More
Post-9/11 GI Bill Celebrates Anniversary The Post-9/11 GI Bill recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. Read More
VA Loans Q&A Military.com, Quicken Loans, and the Dept. of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a VA Loans Q&A Google Hangout on Friday, August 9th. Read More
Pathways to Federal Careers The goals of Pathways are to offer clear paths to federal internships for students and to careers for recent graduates. Read More
Find Civilian Jobs that Match Your Military Experience Translate your military skills, experience and training to find career opportunities that best align with your capabilities. Read More
Veterans Can Submit Comments to VA OEF/OIF/OND and 1990-91 Gulf War Veterans are invited by the VA to provide their comments about the proposed questionnaire for the planned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. Read More
Army Overstrength MOS: How to Re-enlist The Commander's Allocation Process (CAP) is not a new re-enlistment category, but a force alignment tool. 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
The Legion's Efforts Help Speed VA Claims The American Legion's national staff has been working with several VA regional to identify best practices for generating and processing fully developed claims. Read More
AF Foundation Aids Wounded Warriors The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Wounded Warrior Foundation is a not-for-profit group helps wounded EOD heroes and the families of EOD fallen. Read More
Get the 2013 VA Loan Guide Understand the VA Loan benefit you've earned by downloading the free Miliary.com VA Loan Guide. Read More
Search over 40,000 Units on Military.com Connect with your past or present Military Unit on Military.com. Read More
Illinois Warrior Summit The 6th Annual Illinois Warrior Summit will provide 10,000 Midwest region military service members, veterans, and their families an opportunity to connect with benefits. Read More
PLAYPass Gives Airmen Discounts Airmen projected to deploy or have recently returned from a deployment can participate in the PLAYPass Get out and Play Program. Read More
Navy Celebrates WAVES' History Women throughout the Navy, past and present, recently celebrated the 71st anniversary of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). Read More
AF to Pilot Cyber Credentialing Program The Air Force has taken the lead in a pilot program designed to give credentialing and licensing in the information technology sector to cyberspace Airmen. Read More
AF 2014 DARPA Selectees Twelve captains, majors and lieutenant colonels have been selected as primary or alternate fiscal year 2014 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Service Chiefs Program participants. Read More
AF Offers Early Retirement Technical and master sergeants, captains, majors and lieutenant colonels in certain Air Force specialties may apply to retire with fewer than 20 years of active service. Read More
AAFES "Free Tide" Sweepstakes The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Proctor and Gamble have teamed up to give five Exchange shoppers the opportunity to "clean up" to the tune of $1,500. Read More
AF Staff Sergeant Promotion More than 11,000 senior airmen have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant. Read More
Army's Sequestration Concerns The Army Chief of Staff, General Ray Odierno, says sequestration will result in a lower level of training for the Army. Read More
What Is a Navy Ombudsman? The Ombudsmen Program is made up of spouses (male and female), but they can also be parents or even active duty members. Read More
Army Scam Warning The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) continues to warn the greater Army community and the American public to be vigilant of internet scams. Read More

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

MILITARY REPORT


29 JULY 2013
DoD Warns of Looming Promotion Freezes Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel informed the Senate Armed Services Committee that if Congress fails to end budget sequestration, DoD could be forced to freeze military promotions. Read More

New Rules for Transferring GI Bill Initiated in 2009, the post 9-11 GI Bill education transfer program enabled Airmen nearing retirement to accept a 1, 2, or 3-year graduated service commitment. Read More
VA Reevaluates Sleep Apnea Ratings The Department of Veterans Affairs is studying changes to disability ratings for obstructive sleep apnea. Read More
SGLI Isn't Enough -- Get $50k Coverage from $2.50 a Month Protect your family's future with affordable life insurance coverage. Read More

Home Loan FAQ: What are Points? Some of the most common questions asked by people when shopping for a home loan involve points. Read More

Verizon Wireless Hiring Veterans Verizon Wireless is continuing its push to hire veterans into its offices nationwide through its special military hiring website. Read More
Are You Eligible for a VA Home Loan? Your VA Loan is worth $417,000 and doesn't require a full 20% down to buy. You can also use it to refinance. Read More
Congress Wants Your Feedback on VA The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs is inviting veterans to complete its new Facebook poll. Read More
Operation Black Hills Cabin Operation Black Hills Cabin was founded in 2011 and located in the beautiful Black Hills community of Custer, South Dakota. Read More
Tyco Committed to Hiring Veterans Start your civilian career with a company that can provide endless opportunity. Read More
Marathon to Benefit Vet Health Research Always Brothers invites members of the running community to take part in 100 Miles for One Mind, an ultramarathon. Read More
The Coast Guard Turns 223 The Coast Guard is celebrating its 223rd year this August 4th. Read More
TRICARE Dental Payment Methods Change Effective October 1, 2013, all TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) beneficiaries will be required to pay their monthly premiums by an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through military retired pay allotment. Read More
We Value Your Opinion: Take a Short Survey We'd like to learn more about your VA home loan experience and opinions on behalf of Quicken Loans. 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
Help for Homeowners in Birmingham The U.S. Department of the Treasury is hosting the Birmingham Help for Homeowners event on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in Birmingham, AL. Read More
Free Gift Cards for DC Metro Vets All-Faith Consortium (AFC) is offering "FREE" ExxonMobile Gas Gift Cards, Giant Food Cards, and Metro Fare Cards to Washington area veterans with new employment. Read More
State Veteran's Benefits Many states offer veterans benefits. Visit Military.com to see a list of links to the websites for each of the individual states that offer veterans benefits. Read More
AF Service Commitment Waivers Air Force will implement several officer and enlisted force management programs for fiscal 2014. Read More
AF Officers Offered Early Retirement All Air Force officers eligible for a selective early retirement board (SERB) are retirement-eligible. Read More
Tips for Acing Phone Interviews Employers added 195,000 jobs in June, bringing the average number of jobs added per month for the first half of 2013 to more than 200,000. Read More
NCIS Looking to Hire 50 Investigators The U.S. Navy has approved nearly $10 million to shorten investigation times for sexual assaults. Read More
National Cemeteries: A Sacred Trust In a partnership of shared mission, several organizations ensure those who fought for this country are guaranteed a proper burial. Read More
Navy Emissions Control Memorandum A Fleet Emission Control (EMCON) Operations tactical memorandum (TACMEMO) developed by Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) is now available through the Navy Doctrine Library System (NDLS). Read More
Sr. Sailors Sought for CSS Duty The Navy's Center for Service Support (CSS) has announced that it is actively looking for high-quality senior Sailors for its team. Read More
Program to Enhance Autism Care A program set to launch July 25 will enhance an existing Defense Department program that provides care and treatment for military children with autism. Read More
Social Media Safety Tips for Airmen Safe use of social-media outlets is simple -- use common sense. If you are not within regulations, do not post it. Read More
View Navy Court Martial Results Online The Navy now has an online resource for reviewing the results of every Special and General Court-Martial convened within the United States Navy from January through June 2013. Read More
New 'MyAirForceLife' App The Air Force HAS launched a free mobile app geared toward informing Airmen and families about force support squadron morale, welfare and recreation events happening on their base. Read More
AF Reserve Joint Credit Deadline The deadline for Air Force Reserve officers to apply for joint credit is Sept. 30, 2013. Read More
AF Sets Early Retirement Board Date The Air Force will convene a selective early retirement board (SERB) Dec. 9 to consider eligible lieutenant colonels and colonels for retirement. Read More
AAFES 'Color Me' Cutest Kiddo Contest Through Aug. 9, Army and Air Force Exchange Service patrons worldwide may enter their children in the first-ever "'Color Me' Cutest Kiddo" contest.. Read More
Navy Educational Center Reduces Hours Navy Virtual Education Center (VEC) and all Navy College Offices (NCOs) will be closed each Friday during the Defense Department furlough of civilian employees this fiscal year. Read More
Navy Exchanges Change Alcohol Sales Navy Exchanges are making changes in their alcohol sales procedures. Read More