02 FEBRUARY 2015
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Military Compensation Commission's Final Recommendations The Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission is recommending sweeping changes to military health insurance and retirement options. Read More
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Panel Proposes Overhauling Military Retirement and Tricare A blue-ribbon panel on military compensation and retirement recommended overhauling the decades-old retirement system for troops and the existing health care program for military families. Read More
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Hot Video: 5 Things You Don't Know About Sniper Rifles Military.com has a new original video feature that looks at different sniper rifles and quickly recounts five "unknown" facts. Read More
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VA Announces New Regions The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it is taking the first steps under the MyVA initiative to use state boundaries to divide the country into five regions. Read More
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DynCorp International Is Hiring DynCorp International is a global government services provider supporting national security and foreign policy objectives around the world. Read More
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Free Tax Prep for Veterans The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started accepting electronically filed income tax returns as well as paper returns. Read More
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Update: Mail Kiosks at Fort Benning Some on-post communities at Fort Benning will soon be receiving their mail at a centralized mail kiosk, conveniently located in their neighborhoods. Read More
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Army Distributes Voter Applications Soldiers Army-wide were provided with electronic or paper Federal Post Card Applications (FPCA) in January. Read More
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Army Safest Year on Record Accidental Soldier fatalities were down 8 percent Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014, continuing the downward trend that culminated in the Army's safest year on record during 2014. Read More
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Tax Credit for Vets Expanded in Wisconsin Wisconsin veterans and their families need to be aware of a change during this year's tax filings. Read More
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Senate to Vote on Suicide Prevention Bill The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday voted to send to the floor legislation intended to help tackle suicide among veterans. Read More
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MCRMC Recommends GI Bill and Education Benefit Changes The Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission recently recommended making major changes to the various education assistance programs offered by the VA. Read More
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Lawmakers Noncommittal on Military Retirement and Health Care Changes President Obama and members of Congress on Thursday were quick to praise the Military Compensation and Retirement Commission for its report. Read More
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Legion Recommends TAP Improvements The American Legion recently provided to a Congressional committee suggestions on how to improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Read More
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Free Admission to Florida Military Museum The Southwest Florida Military Museum and Library is dedicated to preserving and displaying military artifacts and memorabilia. Read More
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Business Resources for Disabled Vets The Veterans Entrepreneurship Jumpstart at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pa. is designed to help disabled veterans start their new businesses. Read More
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My HealtheVet The Department of Veterans Affairs My HealtheVet website is designed to allow veterans enrolled in VA health care to check their health records and more. Read More
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Army Opens Pacific Signal University Pacific Signal University (PSU), the Communications-Electronics Command's newest location, opened its doors to students Aug. 1 and was formally stood up Oct. 1. Read More
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CNH Industrial Hiring Veterans Whether you're a veteran in search of a career path or in transition from the military, CNH offers a broad range of veteran employment opportunities. Read More
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New Navy "Pin Map" Recruiting Ad The U.S. Navy's latest recruiting commercial "Pin Map" debuted Jan. 23 to TV and web audiences worldwide. Read More
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Are You A Military Officer? MOAA Wants You Join MOAA as a Basic member -- you'll not only lend your voice to a greater cause, but you'll also gain access to extensive benefits. Read More
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Navy Sr. Enlisted Continuation Board Results The board results for the performance-based Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board (SECB) have been approved. Read More
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Report Recommends Combining Exchange, Commissary Systems The commissary and exchange should be combined into a single agency that would sell some products at cost and others at a profit, a panel recommended. Read More
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Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Peaking in the PT Pyramid What's the best way to increase your PT pyramid score? Fitness instructor and former SEAL Stew Smith offers some exercise plans. Read More
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One Year Exemption for Direct Care Recipients Not all people who are eligible to receive medical care at a military facility are covered by Tricare and might be required to purchase additional coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Read More
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Marine Corps Updates Tuition Assistance The Marine Corps has updated regulations for tuition assistance (TA) in the 2015 fiscal year. Read More
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Ed Benefit Open to All Texas Vets A judge has ordered that a Texas educational benefit for veterans must be expanded to include people who weren't residents of Texas when they enlisted. Read More
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Veterans Employment Center The Veteran Employment Center (VEC) is an online portal that combines elements of standard job boards and professional connection media. Read More
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VA Loan Benefit: Financing up to $417,000 Now is the time to use your VA Loan. Rates are near historic lows and you don't have to pay PMI or have a large down payment. Read More
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Navy Pilots Master-at-Arms Training The Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) is scheduled to pilot a new series of self-paced computer-based training modules. Read More
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Get Your CDL Without Going to Truck Driving School If you drove trucks in the military, there's a good chance you can skip driving school and slide into the commercial driver's seat with relative ease. Read More
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Family Protection for Less: Get $100k Protection from Just $7 a Month Family Protection for less. Get $100,000 Coverage from just $7 a Month. Could your family survive if something happened to you? Read More
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Navy Establishes Subspecialty The U.S. Navy has announced the nomination of approximately 300 unrestricted line officers for a newly established naval strategy subspecialty designation. Read More
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AAFES "BE FIT" Program The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is doing its part to ensure Soldiers, Airmen and their families have a healthy new year. Read More
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Some AF Employees Eligible for Health Care Some temporary, seasonal and intermittent Air Force employees are now eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Read More
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TRICARE and the Affordable Care Act The Affordable Care Act (ACA and also known as Obamacare) requires a set of minimum essential benefits for commercial health insurance. Read More
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AF Restructures Basic Training Air Force basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph-Lackland will soon restructure its current eight-and-a-half-week course. Read More
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