Tuesday, January 19, 2016

FW: Military Report: DoD to Improve Awards Process, Where the Candidates Stand on Veterans Issues, and MORE




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Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:13:04 -0500
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: Military Report: DoD to Improve Awards Process, Where the Candidates Stand on Veterans Issues, and MORE


Military Report
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DoD to Improve Awards Process
Where the Candidates Stand on Veterans Issues
Conflicting Reports on Vet Unemployment
Navy to Conduct Stateside Anti-Terrorism Exercise
Health Coverage Tax Form Available on myPay
TRICARE News: Nurse Advice Line
Valor Awards to be Reviewed
Your 2016 VA Loan: Up to $417k Financing
Virtual Accelerator for Veteran-led Businesses
Fort Riley M47 Tanks Restored
TRICARE Co-Pays Adding Up?
Survivor Benefit Update for Special Needs Children
Army Seeks Candidates for Astronaut Training
AF Updates Wounded Warrior Program
Army Relief Offers Scholarships
AAFES Expands Internet Service
SGLI/VGLI Enough? Get $100k Coverage from $7/Month
New Navy App for Language and Cultural Training
Bugle Calls Return to Fort Benning
New Solar Ready Vets Program Begins
Shopping Healthy at the Commissary
AAFES Reese's Pandemonium Sweepstakes
Video: See What's New in the Military.com Pay App
Tax Assistance for Coast Guard Members
Homes for Heroes
Navy Seeks Recruit Commanders
Art Therapy for Wounded Warriors
MOAA Hosts New Military Retirement Webinar
War College Seeks Input for Upcoming Conference
Veterans Initiative for Marijuana in Utah
Help for Alaska Veterans
Jobs Expo in Cleveland
Headline Military News
DoD to Improve Awards Process The Pentagon has made a number of changes to ensure servicemembers receive appropriate recognition of their actions.  Read More
Where the Candidates Stand on Veterans Issues Task & Purpose recently published an article on where each of the presidential candidates stand on veterans' issue.  Read More
Conflicting Reports on Vet Unemployment Recently, the Los Angeles Times published an article which stated high veteran unemployment appears to be a thing of the past. However, several sources report the opposite to be true.  Read More
Navy to Conduct Stateside Anti-Terrorism Exercise Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield is an annual anti-terrorism force protection (ATFP) exercise designed to train Navy security forces to respond to threats to installations and units.  Read More
Health Coverage Tax Form Available on myPay All active-duty, Guard, Reserve, retiree and civilian Airmen will need proof of health care coverage when filing their federal tax returns for 2015.  Read More
TRICARE News: Nurse Advice Line The Nurse Advice Line (NAL) is an evaluation tool for those seeking care or who have medical questions.  Read More
Valor Awards to be Reviewed Defense Secretary Ash Carter has directed the military departments to review recommendations for certain medals since Sept. 11, 2001.  Read More
Your 2016 VA Loan: Up to $417k Financing Thinking of buying or refinancing? Rates are on the rise, but qualified borrowers can pay as little as $0 down with no PMI payments.  Read More
Virtual Accelerator for Veteran-led Businesses The Veterans Virtual Accelerator distance learning program will connect high-growth veteran and veteran spouse-led businesses with support and training.  Read More
Fort Riley M47 Tanks Restored Soldiers recently began restoration of two M47 Patton tanks at Fort Riley.  Read More
TRICARE Co-Pays Adding Up? Doctor and hospital bills are expensive even when you're covered by TRICARE. Help minimize or even eliminate out-of-pocket expenses.  Read More
Survivor Benefit Update for Special Needs Children A newly released policy allows military retirees with special needs children to take advantage of a law changing the way their Survivor Benefit Plan can be paid after their death.  Read More
Army Seeks Candidates for Astronaut Training The U.S. Army is seeking applications from soldiers who want to be considered for the Army Astronaut Candidate Screening Board.  Read More
AF Updates Wounded Warrior Program The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program has enhanced services to provide more comprehensive care for the wounded, ill or injured recovering servicemembers.  Read More
Army Relief Offers Scholarships Army Emergency Relief (AER) is accepting scholarship applications for both spouses and dependent children.  Read More
AAFES Expands Internet Service AAFES has announced that barracks and dorm residents at 14 additional CONUS installations can now enjoy Exchange CONNECT high-speed Internet and digital TV service.  Read More
SGLI/VGLI Enough? Get $100k Coverage from $7/Month Could your family survive if something happened to you? Start protecting your family's financial future today.  Read More
New Navy App for Language and Cultural Training The Navy Center for Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (CLREC) recently announced the launch of a mobile application for training products and working aids.  Read More
Bugle Calls Return to Fort Benning As the U.S. Army developed, it standardized the use of bugle calls for a disciplined lifestyle. Fort Benning has resumed playing traditional bugal calls throughout the installation.  Read More
New Solar Ready Vets Program Begins The Solar Ready Vets program at Hill Air Force Base will begin training the first class of 24 veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce Feb 1.  Read More
Shopping Healthy at the Commissary To prepare healthier meals for your family, here are several tips to follow when visiting your local commissary.  Read More
AAFES Reese's Pandemonium Sweepstakes The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Hershey are sponsoring the Reese's Pandemonium sweepstakes. Six shoppers will win a $500 Exchange gift card.  Read More
Video: See What's New in the Military.com Pay App Military.com recently updated its pay app with new 2016 basic pay data and the ability to calculate Drill Pay for Reserve and Guard and COLA based on zip code.  Read More
Tax Assistance for Coast Guard Members The Coast Guard is offering free electronic tax filing service via CG Support.  Read More
Homes for Heroes Wells Fargo and the Military Warriors Support Foundation help military veterans who were wounded while serving their country.  Read More
Navy Seeks Recruit Commanders The U.S. Navy is encouraging Sailors to consider becoming a recruit division commander (RDC) for their next shore duty assignment.  Read More
Art Therapy for Wounded Warriors An art therapy program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center provides servicemembers an outlet for non-verbal expression at a time when verbal communication may be challenging.  Read More
MOAA Hosts New Military Retirement Webinar Join the MOAA for a financial webinar on 'The New Military Retirement Program and Your Million Dollar Decision.'  Read More
War College Seeks Input for Upcoming Conference The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is calling for papers in preparation of its fourth annual Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Conference to be held May 17.  Read More
Veterans Initiative for Marijuana in Utah The group Utah Veterans for Medical Cannibis has come together in hopes making medical marijuana legal in Utah.  Read More
Help for Alaska Veterans TriWest Healthcare Alliance is bringing six new employees to Alaska to help get veterans' medical appointments scheduled and doctors' bills paid.  Read More
Jobs Expo in Cleveland The Hiring Our Heroes expo for veterans and military spouses will feature nearly 80 employers, all of which have immediate openings.  Read More
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