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US Military Is America's Heaviest-Drinking Profession, Survey Finds

 

A CDC survey has found that troops spend more days a year consuming alcohol than people in any other industry. Read More

Military Retirees Flock to Federal Dental and Vision Program

 

Military retirees seemed to get the message to sign up for federal dental benefits before the Tricare Retiree Dental Program ended Dec. 31. Read More

VA Struggles to Curb 'Parking Lot' Suicides at Its Own Facilities

 

The VA's top health care official is asking Americans for help in addressing the crisis of veteran suicides. Read More

Military, Vets' Groups Want Scrutiny of Commissary-Exchange Merger Proposal

 

Military and veterans' organizations have asked Congress to increase oversight of the Pentagon's proposal to merge the commissary and exchange systems. Read More

$400k Coverage from Only $29 a Month

 

Is SGLI enough? VGLI too much? Start protecting your family today. Read More

 

Committee Will Study Respiratory Diseases Related to Military Burn Pits, Dust

 

A panel has launched a study on the respiratory effects of burn pits and other pollution encountered by U.S. troops in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Read More

Bill Would Align Age Eligibility for CHAMPVA with Tricare, Affordable Care Act

 

For the sixth straight Congress, lawmakers are trying to increase eligibility for CHAMPVA to age 26. Read More

Paychex Is Hiring Veteran Talent - Find Your Next Mission

 

Paychex values the skills and perspectives veterans bring to its organization. Read More

New Pentagon Transgender Enlistment Ban Takes Effect

 

The Trump administration's policy prohibiting most transgender individuals from entering the military went into effect Friday. Read More

Vets Don't Need 20% Down with the VA Loan

 

Stop wasting money on rent. You don't need a large down payment with the VA loan benefit. Find lenders now. Read More

Some GI Bill Rates Are Increasing Aug. 1

 

The VA has announced the Post-9/11 GI Bill rates for the 2019-2020 school year. Read More

Tricare Supplement = $0 Out of Pocket Costs

 

Get a Tricare supplement that pays your cost shares and can pay 100% of covered excess charges. Read More

VA Needs to Improve Head Injury Disability Evaluation System, Study Finds

 

A new report states that the VA's evaluation system for service-connected head injuries should be updated to acknowledge several symptoms associated with TBI. Read More

Air Force Unveils New Changes to Officer Special-Duty Assignments

 

The Air Force is launching a new process for selecting officers for instructor and recruiter special-duty assignments. Read More

Memorial for Last Doolittle Raider

 

The Air Force has announced a memorial service to celebrate the life of retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” E. Cole, the last of the famous Doolittle Tokyo Raiders of World War II. Read More

Military Aviation Accidents Down, But Deaths Remain High, Report Finds

 

The military services are recovering from an aviation readiness crisis that led to a slew of accidents, but they still have a "long way to go" to protect personnel. Read More

Retention Bonus Increases for Enlisted Nuclear-Trained Sailors

 

The Enlisted Supervisor Retention Pay program, which provides a retention incentive, has been updated for senior nuclear-trained enlisted sailors and includes increased award levels. Read More

App to Help Provide Eye Care to Airmen

 

A new upcoming smartphone app that complies with HIPAA regulations will connect deployed medical providers with on-call ophthalmologists. Read More

Naval Exchange Districts Guam, Japan to Merge

 

Navy Exchange Service Command on April 9 announced the merger of the NEX Guam and NEX Japan Districts. Read More

New App Helps Air Force Connect with Troops

 

A new Air Force mobile app aims to provide airmen with information they need for their work and careers. Read More

 

More news here: 

https://www.military.com/daily-news 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

US Military Is America's Heaviest-Drinking Profession, Survey Finds

A CDC survey has found that troops spend more days a year consuming alcohol than people in any other industry. Read More

Military Retirees Flock to Federal Dental and Vision Program

Military retirees seemed to get the message to sign up for federal dental benefits before the Tricare Retiree Dental Program ended Dec. 31. Read More

VA Struggles to Curb 'Parking Lot' Suicides at Its Own Facilities

The VA's top health care official is asking Americans for help in addressing the crisis of veteran suicides. Read More

Military, Vets' Groups Want Scrutiny of Commissary-Exchange Merger Proposal

Military and veterans' organizations have asked Congress to increase oversight of the Pentagon's proposal to merge the commissary and exchange systems. Read More

 

 

Committee Will Study Respiratory Diseases Related to Military Burn Pits, Dust

A panel has launched a study on the respiratory effects of burn pits and other pollution encountered by U.S. troops in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Read More

Bill Would Align Age Eligibility for CHAMPVA with Tricare, Affordable Care Act

For the sixth straight Congress, lawmakers are trying to increase eligibility for CHAMPVA to age 26. Read More

Paychex Is Hiring Veteran Talent - Find Your Next Mission

Paychex values the skills and perspectives veterans bring to its organization. Read More

New Pentagon Transgender Enlistment Ban Takes Effect

The Trump administration's policy prohibiting most transgender individuals from entering the military went into effect Friday. Read More

Vets Don't Need 20% Down with the VA Loan

Stop wasting money on rent. You don't need a large down payment with the VA loan benefit. Find lenders now. Read More

Some GI Bill Rates Are Increasing Aug. 1

The VA has announced the Post-9/11 GI Bill rates for the 2019-2020 school year. Read More

 

VA Needs to Improve Head Injury Disability Evaluation System, Study Finds

A new report states that the VA's evaluation system for service-connected head injuries should be updated to acknowledge several symptoms associated with TBI. Read More

Air Force Unveils New Changes to Officer Special-Duty Assignments

The Air Force is launching a new process for selecting officers for instructor and recruiter special-duty assignments. Read More

Memorial for Last Doolittle Raider

The Air Force has announced a memorial service to celebrate the life of retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” E. Cole, the last of the famous Doolittle Tokyo Raiders of World War II. Read More

Military Aviation Accidents Down, But Deaths Remain High, Report Finds

The military services are recovering from an aviation readiness crisis that led to a slew of accidents, but they still have a "long way to go" to protect personnel. Read More

Retention Bonus Increases for Enlisted Nuclear-Trained Sailors

The Enlisted Supervisor Retention Pay program, which provides a retention incentive, has been updated for senior nuclear-trained enlisted sailors and includes increased award levels. Read More

App to Help Provide Eye Care to Airmen

A new upcoming smartphone app that complies with HIPAA regulations will connect deployed medical providers with on-call ophthalmologists. Read More

Naval Exchange Districts Guam, Japan to Merge

Navy Exchange Service Command on April 9 announced the merger of the NEX Guam and NEX Japan Districts. Read More

New App Helps Air Force Connect with Troops

A new Air Force mobile app aims to provide airmen with information they need for their work and careers. Read More

 

 

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Retired AF 1971-1998


When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius

 

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