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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Military Report: Costs Kill Big Vet Gains, Reserve Retirees Win Vet Status, Navy Returning to Old Ratings System & MORE

DECEMBER 26
Costs Kill Big Gains for Vets but Reserve Retirees Win 'Vet' Status
Commissaries to Offer Private Labels
VGLI Too Much? $500k Coverage from $35 a Month
Reversal: Navy Brings Back Beloved Ratings System
Army Expands Assignment Satisfaction Tool
Bill Aims to Improve Career Readiness
AF Special Victims Counsel Program
2017 VA Loan Rates are Out: Use Your Benefit Now
Featured Deal: 15% Off All Volvik Golf
American Legion Baseball Registration Opens
VA Increases Access
DeCA to Offer Commissary Gift Cards
TRICARE Doesn't Cover All Costs - Get a TRICARE Supplement
Law Honors Filipino Veterans
Leaving the Service? Consider the Air Reserve
AF Marathon Registration Opens Soon
Navy New OPSEC Policy
Protect Your Identity When Buying a House
Transition Assistance Program
VA Study Looks at Cure Rates
VA Grants Full Practice Authority to Nurses
Transportation for George Washington Crew
University of Cincinnati Seeks Vets for Survey
What to Do: The First Months of a Job Search
VA Funding Opportunity for Non-Profits
VA Treats Dependency
Headline Military News
Costs Kill Big Gains for Vets but Reserve Retirees Win 'Vet' StatusFor a while it seemed 2016 would be the year Congress implemented several improvements to the VA system. But have any of these things happened?  Read More
Commissaries to Offer Private LabelsThe Defense Commissary Agency has selected MDV SpartanNash LLC to bring private label products to store shelves.  Read More
VGLI Too Much? $500k Coverage from $35 a MonthIs SGLI enough? VGLI too much? Because tomorrow is never guaranteed, start protecting your family today.  Read More
Reversal: Navy Brings Back Beloved Ratings SystemThe Navy has decided to bring back its 241-year-old job ratings system, reversing a decision at the end of September that prompted widespread outcry.  Read More
Army Expands Assignment Satisfaction ToolThe Army Human Resources Command has further expanded the Assignment Satisfaction Key (ASK) program, which enables Soldiers to select assignment location and preferences.  Read More
Bill Aims to Improve Career ReadinessThe U.S. Senate's new spending bill contains a provision that seeks to block veterans from using their GI Bill benefits on career programs that will not help them land a job.  Read More
AF Special Victims Counsel ProgramThe Air Force Special Victims Counsel (SVC) program assists sexual assault victims. Victims' communication with the SVC is protected by attorney-client privilege.  Read More
2017 VA Loan Rates are Out: 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
Featured Deal: 15% Off All Volvik GolfSpecial offer for all military members, all veterans & military family members. 15% off your entire order.  Read More
American Legion Baseball Registration OpensRegistration for the 2017 American Legion Baseball season will open Jan. 1. More than 3,700 teams participated in the 2016 Legion Baseball season.  Read More
VA Increases AccessBy the end of this year, more than 160 VA facilities will offer same-day access to care.  Read More
DeCA to Offer Commissary Gift CardsAnyone may now purchase a $25 or $50 commissary gift card for an authorized patron online at commissaries.com or at all commissaries worldwide.  Read More
TRICARE Doesn't Cover All Costs - Get a TRICARE SupplementDoctor and hospital bills are expensive even when you're covered by TRICARE. Help minimize or even eliminate out-of-pocket expenses.  Read More
Law Honors Filipino VeteransPresident Barack Obama has signed a measure into law that honors Filipino and Filipino-American World War II veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal.  Read More
Leaving the Service? Consider the Air ReserveThe Palace Chase and Palace Front programs both give active-duty servicemembers the opportunity to transfer to an Air Reserve Component.  Read More
AF Marathon Registration Opens SoonRegistration for the 2017 Air Force Marathon will begin Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. EST. Registration will open with special New Year's resolution discounts.  Read More
Navy New OPSEC PolicyThe U.S. Navy recently issued ALNAV 072/16 as new guidance to accompany the Department's new Operations Security (OPSEC) policy.  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
Transition Assistance ProgramThe Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL TAP) is a commander's program that requires leaders to take an active role in a Soldier's transition.  Read More
VA Study Looks at Cure RatesA VA database study shows that new drug regimens for hepatitis C have resulted in “remarkably high” cure rates among patients in VA's national health care system.  Read More
VA Grants Full Practice Authority to NursesThe VA will permit full practice authority to three roles of VA advanced practice registered nurses (APRN).  Read More
Transportation for George Washington CrewStarting in January, transportation will be provided for Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) who live in Norfolk and do not have their own means of getting to the ship.  Read More
University of Cincinnati Seeks Vets for SurveyThe University of Cincinnati is recruiting Veterans to complete a survey as part of a research study aimed at better understanding the reintegration experiences of veterans.  Read More
What to Do: The First Months of a Job SearchWhen facing a job search, the first months are critical to starting your new career most effectively. For more tips, see this Military.com article.  Read More
VA Funding Opportunity for Non-ProfitsThe VA has announced the availability of funding for organizations that serve veterans through VA's Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.  Read More
VA Treats DependencyAccording to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription drug use and binge drinking occurs at a much higher rate among Veterans and the numbers are growing.  Read More

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