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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Military Report: Commissaries Try New Branding and Prices, Marines Get New Ultralight ATVs & MORE

FEBRUARY 16
Commissaries Try New Brands and Prices
Marines to Get New Ultralight ATVs
Veterans Wanted: Search Over 5,000 Jobs Now
Navy College Program App
Fifty Ways to Cut Spending
$1 Million Coverage from $41 a Month
More Reservists Now Eligible For Post-9/11 GI Bill
4 Essential Networking Tips for Job Searching During a PCS
USAA - Exclusive Offers for Servicemembers, Veterans & their Families
New VA Secretary Urged to Push Hiring Freeze Exemptions
VA Extends Pilot Dental Program
Six Things About Military Retirement Pay
TRICARE Supplement: $0 Out of Pocket & Rx Costs
Apply to be a 2017 Tillman Scholar
Blind Hockey Weekend for Vets in D.C.
Caregiver Help: Veteran Substance Abuse and Depression
Federal Military Spouse Hiring Preference Now Expanded
Navy Compresses PCS Timeline
New Guidance on Hiring Freeze
Financial Readiness for Guard Members
GI Bill Comparison Tool
More Than 800 AF Officers Tapped for Promotion
Navy Assignment Incentive Pay
Prepare for Tax Season
New Air Reserve 'Mobile Wingman' App
2017 VA Loan Rates are Still Low – Use Your Benefit
Navy's Warrior Transition to Include IA Reserve
Military Hiring Fair/Career Event
Spotlight on Veteran Memorials
VA and Service Dogs
American Legion Ham Radio Event
Headline Military News
Commissaries Try New Brands and PricesThe Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has chosen the names "Freedom's Choice" and "HomeBase" for its new private label product assortment.  Read More
Marines to Get New Ultralight ATVsInfantry Marines will soon receive ultralight off-road vehicles that will improve mission readiness by providing rapid logistics support in the field.  Read More
Veterans Wanted: Search Over 5,000 Jobs NowReady for your next career? Search over 5,000 jobs looking for your military experience.  Read More
Navy College Program AppA new application (App) for mobile devices allows Sailors on-the-go access to many features of the Navy College Program (NCP).  Read More
Fifty Ways to Cut SpendingAt one point or another, you'll probably need to cut spending. For a list of fifty suggestions on how to manage your finances, see this Paycheck Chronicles post.  Read More
$1 Million Coverage from $41 a MonthIs SGLI Enough? VGLI too much? Get coverage customized to your family's needs.  Read More
More Reservists Now Eligible For Post-9/11 GI BillA recent decision by the Department of the Army Human Resources Command has made a more reservists eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.  Read More
4 Essential Networking Tips for Job Searching During a PCSAre you currently working and wondering how you’re going to find a new job in your next PCS? Networking could be your tool for securing future employment.  Read More
USAA - Exclusive Offers for Servicemembers, Veterans & their FamiliesLooking for the right card for you? Earn 1.5% cash back on your everyday purchases.  Read More
New VA Secretary Urged to Push Hiring Freeze ExemptionsDr. David Shulkin was sworn in Tuesday as secretary of the VA and immediately was urged to begin approving exemptions to President Donald Trump's federal hiring freeze.  Read More
VA Extends Pilot Dental ProgramLegislation passed in 2016 will fund the VA Dental Insurance Program through 2021.  Read More
Six Things About Military Retirement PayMoving from active duty pay to military retirement pay can bring some surprises. It's a lot better if you're prepared! Here are six things that often surprise new military retirees.  Read More
TRICARE Supplement: $0 Out of Pocket & Rx CostsDoctor and hospital bills are expensive even when you're covered by TRICARE. Help minimize or even eliminate out-of-pocket expenses.  Read More
Apply to be a 2017 Tillman ScholarAre you pursuing your higher education? The Tillman Scholars program unites the best talent and leadership in the military community.  Read More
Blind Hockey Weekend for Vets in D.C.The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) recently sponsored the First Annual Blind Hockey Weekend. The BVA hosts weekly “Try It” hockey training sessions.  Read More
Caregiver Help: Veteran Substance Abuse and DepressionThe non-profit PsychArmor has free video courses on a variety of military-related issues, including depression and substance use, that aim to help caregivers better understand their veterans.  Read More
Federal Military Spouse Hiring Preference Now ExpandedThe Priority Placement Program for military spouses no longer has a two-year cap.  Read More
Navy Compresses PCS TimelineThe Navy Household Goods (HHG) global team has announced that Sailors should expect a compressed timeline for planning and scheduling military moves.  Read More
New Guidance on Hiring FreezeThe Air Force has released additional guidance in regard to the federal civilian hiring freeze. All requests for personnel action received by the Air Force Personnel Center by Feb 7, 2017, will continue to be announced.  Read More
Financial Readiness for Guard MembersGuard members who may need assistance with financial matters can visit personal financial counselors who are available at many military installations.  Read More
GI Bill Comparison ToolThe VA GI Bill Comparison Tool helps veterans, service members and their dependents to make informed choices on how they will utilize their GI Bill benefits.  Read More
More Than 800 AF Officers Tapped for PromotionThe U.S. Air Force selected 818 active duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major.  Read More
Navy Assignment Incentive PaySome Sailors who are considering orders to sea-duty squadrons at Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore may be authorized Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP).  Read More
Prepare for Tax SeasonIt is time to think about taxes! The first step to filing taxes is the gathering and preparation of documents.  Read More
New Air Reserve 'Mobile Wingman' AppThe Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization (HQ RIO) has released a new mobile app for Individual Mobilization Augmentees.  Read More
2017 VA Loan Rates are Still Low – Use Your BenefitVeterans don't need to pay PMI or have 20% down with the VA Loan Benefit. Qualified borrowers can buy or refi with as little as $0 down.  Read More
Navy's Warrior Transition to Include IA ReserveThe U.S. Navy has expanded its Warrior Transition Program (WTP). The program consists of instructional time, meeting with mental health and religious program professionals and more.  Read More
Military Hiring Fair/Career EventOn February 24, the American Legion annual Winter Meeting will feature an opportunity to break away from the traditional veteran job fair.  Read More
Spotlight on Veteran MemorialsSend a picture of a veteran memorial in your area to the VA and it will share the best ones on its Instagram page.  Read More
VA and Service DogsVeterans with working service dogs are often provided veterinary care and equipment by the VA. Each Veteran's case is first reviewed and evaluated by a prescribing clinician.  Read More
American Legion Ham Radio EventThe American Legion Amateur Radio Club (TALARC ) will operate a special event station on Saturday, March 11, 2017.  Read More

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