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Monday, April 20, 2015

FW: Military Report: Army Revises Tattoo Regs, Merging Commissary Exchange Gains Ground, DFAS News Updates, and MORE


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Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:32:15 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: Military Report: Army Revises Tattoo Regs, Merging Commissary Exchange Gains Ground, DFAS News Updates, and MORE

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APRIL 20
Army Revises Tattoo Regs The U.S. Army has published its revised uniform and appearance regulation, AR 670-1 at armypubs.army.mil/epubs/pdf/r670_1.pdf and DA PAM 670-1.  Read More
Merging Commissary-Exchange Gains Ground The idea to merge all military stores under a single agency is gaining support among policymakers inside the Department of Defense.  Read More
DFAS News Updates Several updates have been passed on this week by DFAS pertaining to changing email addresses, Internet Explorer updates, and retiree pay verifications.  Read More
Deal of the Week: 15% Off Identity Protection LifeLock is offering 15% off identity protection to all military members, veterans and their families. Enter promo code militarycom.  Read More
Careers for Veterans at Stericycle Stericycle is looking for a few good men and women! Your military experience is top of mind for us and we'd like to find ways to help you reintegrate into a rewarding post-military career.  Read More
Military Get 50% Off Resume Writing Service Career Perfect is offering Military.com members up to a 50% discount off its Resume Writing service.  Read More
Warning for TRICARE Beneficiaries Numerous reports have been received from TRICARE beneficiaries regarding bogus "call center" representatives who are encouraging beneficiaries to provide personal identifying information.  Read More
State Veteran's Benefits Everyone knows about the federal benefits available to veterans, but did you know many states also offer great benefits to their veterans?  Read More
10 National Parks to Visit Using Military Pass Not only can you find outdoor and indoor fun at national parks year-round, but you also don't have to worry about breaking your budget.  Read More
Save Up to 66% on TRICARE Costs Save on the out of pocket costs that TRICARE doesn't cover.  Read More
View Pay & Allowances with Military.com Pay App Military.com recently launched a new app that will allow service members instantaneous access to information about their pay and allowances.  Read More
Military Kids 'Missing' Vaccines in Large Numbers? New data has shown that about 28 percent of military kids examined weren't recorded as up to date on vaccines.  Read More
VA Loan Closing Costs: An Added Benefit Besides the advantage of requiring no down payment for qualified VA borrowers, there's also a distinct advantage for the borrower regarding closing costs.  Read More
Investigating Stolen Valor with Daniel Tosh Comedy Central's Daniel Tosh investigated the Stolen Valor problem on his Tosh.0 program this week.  Read More
$100k Family Protection from Only $7 a Month Protection for less. Could your family survive if something happened to you?  Read More
AAFES Gift Card Giveaway The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is awarding a $250 gift card and a Goody gift basket worth $250 in the Goody Crowning Hair Piece contest.  Read More
AF Promotes 15 Airmen The Air Force recently selected 15 enlisted Airmen for promotion via the supplemental promotion process.  Read More
AFES Chocolate Fest Sweepstakes The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming up with Hershey to sponsor the Chocolate Fest sweepstakes.  Read More
American Legion Town Hall — Memphis The American Legion is planning a town hall meeting in Memphis to discuss the quality and timeliness of Department of Veterans Affairs health care.  Read More
Army Spouse Needs Kidney Army wife Tawanna Clapp spends 21 hours a week on dialysis. She has the kidney disease focal glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and needs a new kidney.  Read More
Save on Prescriptions Now Covered TRICARE Members: How much are you spending on our prescriptions? Save money on medications now covered by TRICARE.  Read More
Boxes of Ignored Mail, Rodent Infestations at VA Stars and Stripes reports that a Philadelphia VA office simultaneously underserved and overcompensated veterans.  Read More
Data Breached in Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed April 14, 2015 that it is investigating an unauthorized disclosure of personally identifiable information by one of its employees.  Read More
DeCA Stateside Case Lot Sales Return The Commissary Customer Appreciation Case Lot Sale, the springtime version of this twice-yearly event, is unfolding at stateside stores.  Read More
Does Your Resume Stand Out? With MOAA's spring career fair approaching on Tuesday, May 12, this is a good time to think about refreshing your resume.  Read More
Homeless Vet Reintegration Grants The Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program is offering grants to help an estimated 2,000 veterans transition from homelessness to sustainable housing and good civilian jobs.  Read More
Legion to Host Credentialing Summit The American Legion is hosting its National Credentialing Summit in Washington at the Mayflower Hotel on April 28-29.  Read More
Navy Bystander Intervention Training In April, personnel assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) are scheduled to complete the required Bystander Intervention to the Fleet training (BI2F) for fiscal year 2015.  Read More
New App for Cemeteries There are a pair of official U.S. Government mobile apps to help navigate Normandy American Cemetery in France and Cambridge American Cemetery in England.  Read More
Philadelphia VA Impeding Service A new audit has concluded that the Philadelphia VA benefits center's poor performance is impeding service to veterans.  Read More
Programs for Military Children April is the Month of the Military Child. The Department of Defense (DoD) offers a variety of programs to help military children.  Read More
Sec Def Appeals to Next Generation of Recruits Secretary of Defense Ash Carter traveled the East Coast this week to unveil his "Force of the Future" initiative.  Read More
Six High-Paying Jobs Military.com reports that if you are primarily concerned with financial stability, then here are six high paying jobs not usually considered.  Read More
Strong B.A.N.D.S. Returns The fifth annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign, which promotes garrison fitness and wellness programs, will return to 65 participating Army garrisons world-wide in May.  Read More
Surf Clinic in California Oakley, Infinite Hero Foundation and Team Red, White and Blue (RWB) have partnered to host a surf clinic for military veterans in conjunction with the 2015 Oakley Lowers Pro.  Read More
VA Assisted Living Program The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the award of 20 contracts for the Assisted Living Pilot Program for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (AL-TBI).  Read More
Veterans S.O.A.R. With Music Every eight weeks a group of Screaming Eagle veterans, coupled with active duty members, pick up and learn to play the acoustic guitar through the Sounds of Acoustic Recovery, SOAR.  Read More
Wounded Warrior May Hiring Conference The 2015 Wounded Warrior and Veteran Hiring and Support Conference connects employers with skilled and dedicated wounded warriors, veterans and their spouses.  Read More
Ready to Buy or Refi? Low Rates + $0 Down 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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