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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Military Report: 2017 BAH Rates to Increase for Most, VA Health Care Co-Pays Decrease & MORE

DECEMBER 19
Average BAH Rate Set to Increase for 2017
VA Copay Decreases
Commissary Price Changes: These New Items are First
VGLI Too Much? Get $400k Coverage from $29 a Month
Air Guard/Reserve Points Tracking Problems
Blue Star Families Survey: Military Kids Need More Help
New VA Loan Limits for 2017; Use Your Benefit Now
Zero Out of Pocket Costs with a TRICARE Supplement
AF Spouse Employment
Future Fisher House Sites
Featured Deal: 15% Off All Volvik Golf
Navy Offers Media Program
Up to $50,000 Reenlistment Bonuses
New Leadership Development Org for Military and Businesses
Scholarships for Military Children
Poll: Do the 2017 BAH Rates Really Cover Your Housing Costs?
Protect Your Identity When Buying a House
New Navy Transition Program in Norfolk
Online VA Health Care Services
Scholarships for Military Spouses
Service Dogs for Veterans
Top 5 Military Videos of the Week
TRICARE: Travel and Exceptional Family Members
VA Eligibility Determinations for Internment
VA Pilots Veterinarian Care for Service Dogs
AF to Promote 531 Airmen to CMSgt
VFW's Help a Hero Scholarship
Walk the Decks of the USS Arizona
AF Assignment Policy for Families with Seniors
Headline Military News
Average BAH Rate Set to Increase for 2017The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate will increase an average of $41 per month nationwide Jan. 1.  Read More
VA Copay DecreasesA new VA regulation establishes three classes of outpatient medications.  Read More
Commissary Price Changes: These New Items are FirstThe commissary will start carrying an in-house brand in May of next year, and commissary price changes aren't far behind.  Read More
VGLI Too Much? Get $400k Coverage from $29 a MonthIs SGLI Enough? VGLI too much? Get coverage customized to your family's needs.  Read More
Air Guard/Reserve Points Tracking ProblemsDue to a recent programming error, the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) has temporarily discontinued the issuance of Twenty-Year Letters.  Read More
Blue Star Families Survey: Military Kids Need More HelpA new report shows that troops and military families don't think the Defense Department is doing enough to help military kids deal with the stress of deployment and military life.  Read More
New VA Loan Limits for 2017; Use Your Benefit NowGet started using this increased VA Loan benefit for 2017. Qualified borrowers can pay as little as $0 down, and have no PMI payments with great rates.  Read More
Zero Out of Pocket Costs with a TRICARE SupplementDoctor and hospital bills are expensive even when you're covered by TRICARE. Minimize or even eliminate out-of-pocket expenses.  Read More
AF Spouse EmploymentSpouses have options to connect to federal and private sector employers. Guidance is provided at local civilian personnel offices and Airman and Family Readiness Centers.  Read More
Future Fisher House SitesThe Fisher House offers accommodations when a military family member is receiving medical treatment. VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald recommended 14 VA medical centers become priority sites for future Fisher Houses.  Read More
Featured Deal: 15% Off All Volvik GolfSpecial offer for all military members, all veterans & military family members. 15% off your entire order.  Read More
Navy Offers Media ProgramIn the coming months, the Navy will honor thousands of Sailors and Navy civilians with honors.  Read More
Up to $50,000 Reenlistment BonusesThinking of your next move? Continue your military career by reenlisting now, plus you may qualify for up to $50,000.  Read More
New Leadership Development Org for Military and BusinessesThe Avalon Institute, a new leadership and business development firm, has announced that it will launch in early 2017.  Read More
Scholarships for Military ChildrenThe Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in recognition of the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force.  Read More
Poll: Do the 2017 BAH Rates Really Cover Your Housing Costs?Are you getting all the house you think you should out of your 2017 BAH? Tell us what you think in this Spousebuzz poll.  Read More
Protect Your Identity When Buying a HouseApplying for a mortgage can expose your data to cyber thieves. Learn how to protect your identity during your search for a new home.  Read More
New Navy Transition Program in NorfolkOnward to Opportunity (O2O) is a no-cost training and certification program for servicemembers transitioning to civilian careers.  Read More
Online VA Health Care ServicesThe VA has announced that Veterans will now be able to manage their own health care and benefits online more simply and safely.  Read More
Scholarships for Military SpousesThe Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program has a database that provides a variety of scholarships for military spouses.  Read More
Service Dogs for VeteransHero Dogs, Inc., a Maryland 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, places service dogs with veterans free of charge.  Read More
Top 5 Military Videos of the WeekWhat are the hottest military videos out there? Military.com scours the web to bring you our picks every week.  Read More
TRICARE: Travel and Exceptional Family MembersWhile traveling, TRICARE beneficiaries should consult with their case manager to set up necessary referrals at temporary locations.  Read More
VA Eligibility Determinations for InternmentThe VA now provides eligibility determinations for interment in a VA national cemetery prior to the time of need.  Read More
VA Pilots Veterinarian Care for Service DogsUnder a new pilot program, the service dogs of up to 100 Veterans may be eligible for medical care.  Read More
AF to Promote 531 Airmen to CMSgtThe Air Force has selected 531 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of the 2,229 eligible.  Read More
VFW's Help a Hero ScholarshipThe VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" provides servicemembers and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals.  Read More
Walk the Decks of the USS ArizonaWith virtual reality technology, anybody now walk the decks of the battleship USS Arizona just before the Pearl Harbor attack.  Read More
AF Assignment Policy for Families with SeniorsThe High School Seniors Assignment Deferment (HSSAD) is designed to increase stability for military families with dependent children entering their senior year of high school.  Read More

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