02 JUNE 2014
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Commissaries Safe; Pay, TRICARE Maybe Not In shaping a 2015 defense authorization bill, Congress has decided to protect the prized commissary benefit. Read More
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Prevent Rx Fee Hike The Senate defense authorization bill includes an administration proposal to dramatically increase pharmacy copays over the next decade. Read More
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Broken VA System Is Nothing New A VA memo, dated February, 2002, discussed the potential scandal regarding the waiting list and scheduling problems. Read More
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AF Cancels Retention Boards The Air Force has cancelled three retention boards. Based on voluntary and other mandatory retirement losses; the Air Force has met the overall end strength goal for chief master sergeant. Read More
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Fast, Low-Cost SGLI/VGLI Alternative From $7 a Month Protection for less. Get $100,000 Coverage from only $7 a month. Read More
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VA's Actions "Nothing Short of Criminal" Following the May 28 late night hearing on the systemic failures at the VA's veteran health administration, Air Force veteran Congressman Jeff Denham (R-CA), stated that veterans deserve transparency and quality care. Read More
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Academic Credit for Military Training Veterans and service members have a variety of ways to earn credit for their military experience, but it is up to the college or university to decide what to accept. Read More
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Deal of the Week: Military Save Extra 10%* on Select PCs and Tablets We appreciate all you do. Save 10% on top of your military discount on select PCs and tablets. Read More
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Top Five First-time Homebuyer Questions You're finally ready to buy your first home, and you're considering a VA home loan. Don't let unanswered questions stop you from moving forward. Read More
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VA Secretary Responds to Allegations Retired U.S. Army General Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, recently released a message regarding allegations of VA employees' misconduct that have surfaced over the last several weeks. Read More
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Using the TRICARE Website At www.tricare.mil, beneficiaries can fill out a profile to get customized and immediate benefit information. Read More
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Find Lenders Now to Use Your VA Loan Now is the time to use your VA Loan. You don't have to pay PMI or have a large down payment. Plus you can get financing up to $417,000. Read More
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ASI Can Save You Up to 60% in TRICARE Costs The AMRA TRICARE Supplement saves money and time. The TRICARE Supplement Plan for individuals and families protects you when out-of- pocket health care expenses rise. Read More
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Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Founded in 1994, TAPS is a nonprofit organization that provides immediate and long-term emotional help, hope, and healing to all who are grieving the death of a loved one in military service to America. Read More
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TRICARE and Moving TRICARE's "Moving Made Easy" is a program for active duty service members and their families that currently have a TRICARE Prime option. Read More
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Veteran Talent Wanted: PMA USA is Hiring PMA USA is hiring veterans and transitioning service members. Visit the PMA USA Veteran Talent Portal to apply for jobs, read success stories, and learn more about a career as an Insurance Agent. Read More
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Filing Complaints Against Sallie Mae The Justice Department has announced an enforcement action against the nation's largest servicer of federal and private student loans, Sallie Mae, which was found to be systematically violating the legal rights of U.S. service members. Read More
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Business Start-Up Challenge in Portland The Startup PDX Challenge in Portland, Oregon is encouraging entrepreneurs to complete for a top prize of $15,000, free office space for 12 months and a handful of free startup services. Read More
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TRICARE and Women's Health The number one killer of U.S. women is heart disease -- and it is preventable. Almost two-thirds (64%) of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Read More
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Navy Offers Rate Conversion Conversion programs allow Sailors to make a major job change and potentially have better opportunities for advancement. Read More
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Start Your Own Business The Small Business Administration recently hosted a 'Veterans Entrepreneurship Panel' during National Small Business Week featuring leading experts. Read More
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Preliminary Report on Phoenix VA VA inspectors say they found an unofficial list of some 1,700 veterans who were waiting to get appointments with doctors at the VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, where whistleblowers allege up to 40 vets died awaiting treatment. Read More
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South Dakota Veterans Bonus South Dakota offers a bonus to members of the Armed Forces who were legal residents of the state for no less than six months immediately preceding their period of active duty and who served on active duty during one or more of the following periods. Read More
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MarineNet Offers Language Courses The Marine Corps has announced the activation of an initial suite of language training courses on MarineNet as a part of the Regional, Culture and Language Familiarization Program. Read More
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AF Quality Force Review Board Wraps Up The Air Force QFRB recently concluded, and results will be released to senior raters in June. Read More
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AF Tests New vESD App The Air Force is working hard to put an end to long periods of telephone waiting time with a new product called the Virtual Enterprise Service Desk. Read More
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AF Officer RIF Board Convenes in October The Air Force officer RIF board is scheduled to convene at AFPC Oct. 1. The RIF matrices are available on myPers under "FY15 Officer Force Management Program Matrices." Read More
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USMC Abused Family Compensation The "Transitional Compensation for Abused Family Members Program" is an option that can help alleviate financial strain when leaving an abusive relationship. Read More
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USMC Task Force Needs Volunteers The Marine Corps is seeking volunteers to support the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, which will train female Marines in ground combat arms military occupational specialty skills. Read More
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Battleship North Carolina Legacy Series The Battleship North Carolina kicks off its June programming schedule on Flag Day, June 14, 2014 with special events from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Read More
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AF Master Sgt Promotion List More than 4,000 Air Force technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant. Read More
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Navy Offers 'REACH' Program The Reintegrate, Educate and Advance Combatants in Health Care Program is one of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery's initiatives to recruit and employ wounded warriors into civil service medical positions. Read More
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