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Bigger Pay Raise for Troops Hits Senate Opposition A House proposal to give troops their biggest pay raise in years has run into opposition from Senate lawmakers. Read More
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Army Rules May Exclude Ear Bud Use In Gyms Soldiers jogging or lifting in the gym may now be allowed to listen to music through small headphones or ear buds unless the unit or installation commander prohibits otherwise. Read More
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Chat LIVE with Top Universities – Register Now Join College Week LIVE June 15 for a FREE Virtual College Fair. Chat with top universities about their veteran programs. Read More
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10 Best Tech Sector Jobs for 2016 With their problem-solving skills, as well as their focus on decision making and taking the initiative, many veterans find they fit well in the tech sector. Read More
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New Prosthesis for Vets A new, prosthetic leg has been developed that attaches without a socket. It features a titanium rod surgically implanted into the bottom of the thigh bone. Read More
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Airborne Museum to Dedicate Freedom Center The Ronald Reagan Franco American Conference Center, located in the Airborne Museum in Ste. Mère-Église, Normandy, France, will be dedicated this month. Read More
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Online Guide for State's Vet Benefits An online guide to services available to Michigan veterans and their families is available on the Crain's Detroit Business website. Read More
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AF Reserve Travel Companion A new version of the Travel Companion for Individual Reservists is now available for download from the HQ RIO website. Read More
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American Legion Expands Legacy Scholarship The American Legion is expanding the eligibility requirements of its Legacy Scholarship for the children of the men and women who honorably served their country. Read More
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AAFES Darrel Lea/Lucky Country Sweepstakes Authorized AAFES shoppers can win a five-day, four night tropical vacation for two to Hawaii. Read More
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B-21 Naming Contest Will Announce Winner Submission entries for the B-21 bomber naming contest concluded May 5. More than 4,600 entries were submitted. Read More
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Telephonic Healthcare Applications at VA Beginning in July, 2016, all veterans will be able to complete applications for VA health care enrollment over the phone. Read More
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GI Film Festival The GI Film Festival (GIFF) has announced its lineup for the 10th annual event, running May 21-29 in Washington, D.C., and Fairfax, Va. Read More
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The Army and Cybersecurity The active Army is on target to establish 41 trained cyber protection teams by 2018, with an additional 21 teams between the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. Read More
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Honor Bell for Fallen Veterans Being Cast The Verdin Co., a Cincinnati manufacturer, is casting a bell designed specifically to honor fallen veterans. Read More
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Naval War College Receives Award The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) recently received the Rhode Island Freedom Award for the school's support of National Guard and Reserve forces. Read More
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Veteran Careers: Writing Your Resume The goal of a resume is to give an easy-to-understand overview of your relevant experience and show that you were awesome at your job. How do you do this? Read More
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Memorial at Camp Pendleton A group of Vietnam veterans are working on building a memorial at Camp Pendleton. Read More
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Marine Corps Offers Marathon Apps The newly designed Marine Corps Historic Half App is ready to download. The app provides important information for runners and spectators on the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon. Read More
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$100k VGLI/SGLI Alternative as Low as $7 a Month Is SGLI enough? VGLI too much? Protect your family for less than you think! Read More
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Use Your $0 Down VA Loan, No PMI and Great Rates 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
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Save Big on Co-Pays TRICARE Doesn't Cover Doctor and hospital bills are expensive even when you're covered by TRICARE. Help minimize or even eliminate out-of-pocket expenses. Read More
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Pushups for Charity Helping Service Members & Vets Pushups For Charity kicks off on May 21. Gain pledges and complete as many pushups as possible in 90 seconds. Read More
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Skills Training for Vets The aim of the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program is to provide veterans an opportunity to gain valuable long term employment skills. Read More
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Surgeon General's Health Promotion Winners 443 Navy and Marine Corps organizations recently received the Navy Surgeon General's Health Promotion and Wellness Award. Read More
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VA Home Loans and Housing VA recently partnered with the National Association of Realtors to answer questions on Facebook about VA home loans and housing-related assistance. Read More
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National Security Conference The Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF) conference is open to anyone interested in improving national security problems at a grassroots level. Read More
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Warrior Transition Battalion Deactivates The Warrior Transition Battalion Europe (WTB E) recently deactivated. WTB E hands over responsibilities to a new Warrior Transition Office (WTO). Read More
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