The third round of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay, which begins May 1, will allow Air Force civilians to fill VSIP-created vacancies at other Air Force installations, provided the losing base can show it saved an employee from involuntary separation. This will allow an exception to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program clearance procedures. The new flexibilities will be used to the maximum extent allowed. Employees should review all available information on the programs at the (https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil) Air Force Personnel Services (AFPERS) website and word search "VERA" and "VSIP." After doing so, employees should contact their local CPS to discuss their individual situation.
For more on similar veteran job initiatives and job search advice, visit the (http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs) Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.
Navy Expands Drug Testing
Effective May 1, the Navy will add two more commonly abused prescription drugs to the standard testing panel during random urinalysis. The prescription drug families tested will now include benzodiazepines and hydrocodones (I.e. Xanax and Vicodin). Military members should ensure their prescriptions are properly documented in their health records prior to May 1. Navy medical treatment facilities are ready to assist any Sailor or family member who self-refers for prescription drug misuse or abuse. Per (http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/05000%20General%20Management%20Security%20and%20Safety%20Services/05-300%20Manpower%20Personnel%20Support/5350.4D.pdf) OPNAVINST 5350.4D, the Navy's policy on substance abuse is zero tolerance.
For more Navy news, visit the (http://www.military.com/news) Military.com News Center.
Navy Apprenticeship Opportunities
The U.S. Navy has expanded rating designation opportunities for Professional Apprentice Career Track (PACT) Sailors. The Navy plans to bring in about 4,700 more PACT Sailors this fiscal year, which will be increased opportunities and a shorter timeline for PACT Sailors to strike into ratings. There are several methods commands may use to get PACT Sailors designated in REGA: direct rating entry designation, Navy Wide Advancement Exams requests and A-school requests. Career counselors and career development teams should use the Rating Entry for General Apprentices (REGA) module in the Fleet Ride career tool to determine which ratings their PACT Sailors qualify. For more information, talk with your command career counselor.
For more Navy news, visit the (http://www.military.com/news) Military.com News Center.
New Air Force Housing Website
Thousands of Airmen and their families can now use a new housing website to help prepare for their move. The Air Force Housing website at (http://www.housing.af.mil) www.housing.af.mil features helpful housing links, a list of frequently asked questions, links to other resources such as move.mil at (http://www.move.mil/home.htm) www.move.mil/home.htm, information about on- and off-base housing and PCS moves, and links to Automated Housing Referral Network websites and an interactive map of bases. The site also connects users with the Defense Travel Management Office website at (http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/) http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/, which helps families track their household goods. For more information, visit the Air Force Housing website at (http://www.housing.af.mil/) www.housing.af.mil .
For more on PCS moves and relocation,
including tips for your move, visit the (http://www.military.com/money/pcs-dity-move)
Military.com PCS section.
Scholarships for Military Wives
Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation are offering the Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship to wives of uniformed servicemembers. To be eligible, applicants must be a legal wife of a military member currently serving on active duty. Applicants must be accepted for registration by a vocational school in one of the required medical fields and be an active volunteer in their community. Applications are being accepted until June 12, 2012. For more information and to download an application, visit the Operation Homefront website at (http://www.operationhomefront.net/scholarship/) www.operationhomefront.net/scholarship/. All questions should be directed to Operation Homefront Program Manager by mail at Operation Homefront-Scholarship Program, 8930 Fourwinds Drive, Suite 340 San Antonio, Texas 78239.
For more on military education programs and benefits, visit the (http://www.military.com/education) Military.com Education Center.
Obtaining Veteran Service Documents
Army veterans and family members are eligible to receive service-related documents for free through official sources. Soldiers who separated in October, 2002 or later can submit a signed Standard Form 180/Request Pertaining to Military Records ( (http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.PDF) www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.PDF) to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, ATTN: AHRC-PDR-V/ Department 420, 1600 Spearhead Division Ave., Fort Knox, KY 40122-5402. Soldiers who separated prior to October, 2002 should submit a signed SF 180 to the National Archives and Records Administration's National Personnel Records Center, 1 Archives Drive, St. Louis, MO 63132-1002, or telephone the NPRC at 314-801-0800. National Guard Soldiers should contact their State Adjutant General at their state's address found at (http://www.nationalguard.mil/resources/states.aspx) www.nationalguard.mil/resources/states.aspx. Veterans can also access their information directly at eBenefits at (http://www.ebenefits.va.gov) www.ebenefits.va.gov . For more information, telephone the Army Human Resource Command at 1-888-ARMYHRC (276-9472).
For complete guides to all veterans benefits, visit the (http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits) Military.com Benefits Center.
VA Adds Therapists, Counselors
The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded its mental health services to include professionals from two additional health care fields: marriage and family therapists (MFT) and licensed professional mental health counselors (LPMHC). The new professionals will provide mental health diagnostic and psychosocial treatment services for Veterans and their families in coordination with existing mental health professionals at VA's medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers. For more information about mental health care that VA provides, visit VA's Mental Health webpage at (http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/) www.mentalhealth.va.gov/.
For complete guides to all veterans benefits, visit the (http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits) Military.com Benefits Center.
Beware of Scam E-mails
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is warning of email scams targeting military members, military retirees, and civilian employees. The most recent email scam indicates that individuals who are receiving disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs may be able to obtain additional funds from the Internal Revenue Service, but only if they send copies of their income tax information. Do not open attachments or click on a link in the e-mail. Due to this situation, DFAS has developed a special page on their (http://www.dfas.mil/pressroom/dfasnewsreleasearchive/Release1011002.html) website. Servicemembers who receive these types of email on their .mil accounts should immediately notify their network administrator. For the latest DFAS updates, visit the DFAS (http://www.dfas.mil/) website.
For more tips on protecting your finances and
your identity, visit the (http://www.military.com/money)
Military.com Money Center.
Obtaining a Joint VA Loan?
A husband and wife in search of a home loan
through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
should have no problem if one of the spouses is
a veteran or other eligible party. But what if a
veteran and non-veteran join together for the
purpose of obtaining a VA loan? The VA or VA
approved lender could still grant a loan, but
depending on several factors, it could require
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Get the full answer on the Military.com VA Loan
Blog.
Ryder Inc. Vet Employment Website
Ryder System, Inc., a commercial transportation company, has launched a new military recruiting website at (http://www.ryder.com/military) www.ryder.com/military to help veterans easily match their military skills with open positions at Ryder. At the new website, veterans can access an automated feature that enables them to search for jobs according to their specific Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or Military Occupation Code (MOC). Approximately eight percent of Ryder's current U.S. Workforce is made up of military veterans, including employees who are actively serving in the National Guard and reserve.
For more on similar veteran job initiatives
and job search advice, visit the (http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs)
Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.
Army Professional Development for
Logisticians
The AUSA Sustainment Symposium hosted by the Association of the United States Army will be held May 8-10 in Richmond, Virginia. The theme is "Army Logistics: Sustaining the Decisive Force -- 2020." Events include presentations by noted speakers. For more information and to register, visit the (http://www.ausa.org/meetings/2012/symposia/ArmySustainmentSymposium/Pages/2012ArmyLogisticsSympDefault.aspx) AUSA Sustainment Symposium webpage.
For more Army news, visit the (http://www.military.com/news)
Military.com News Center.
Minnesota Vet Preference Employment Act
The Minnesota Legislature has sent Governor Mark Dayton a bill that would allow employers to set a hiring preference for veterans and some of their spouses. The measure passed unanimously in both houses. The bill allows private employers to express a hiring preference for all veterans, and spouses of veterans who have died or have a service-related disability. Gov. Dayton is expected to sign the bill, though the governor has not yet indicated his position. About 2,700 troops are expected to return to the state over the next few weeks, and about 20 percent of them will be looking for jobs, according to the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs.
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and job search advice, visit the (http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs)
Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.
Assisted Living House and VA Benefits
Homes in assisted living communities are often for sale rather than rent. VA borrowers with assisted living needs may be able to get a VA-guaranteed mortgage to finance a property located in an assisted living community. As long as the property meets VA requirements for acceptable use, then it can be considered for VA financing. For instance, condos and townhomes must be on the VA-approved list, and all properties must undergo a VA appraisal and provide safe living conditions. (http://www.military.com/money/partner/home-ownership/assisted-living-housing-and-va-benefits.html?ESRC=mr.nl) Get the full story on Military.com.
Navy Advanced Education Voucher
The Navy's Advanced Education Voucher (AEV)
program enables top performing chief, senior
chief and master chief petty officers to
complete bachelors and masters degrees in
designated, Navy-relevant areas of study.
Deadline for applying for FY12 programs is May
25, 2012. Applications should be sent to Naval
Education and Training Command (N523), 250
Dallas Street, Pensacola, FL, 32508-5220. For
more information about the program, call Senior
Chief Electronics Technician (SW/AW) Jason Szot,
AEV and enlisted learning and development
coordinator (NETC N523) at (850) 452-7268 (DSN
922). Additional information about the AEV
program may also be viewed on the (http://www.nko.navy.mil)
Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) website under the
"Learning" tab.
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AF Tests Smart Cards
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), along with members from select units and combatant commands, are evaluating a new smart card, known as a hardware token, on the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet). Similar to the common access card (CAC), the SIPRNet token contains individual PKI certificates used for network logon, Website authentication and secure e-mail. Differences between the CAC and SIPRNet tokens exist, but they are not obvious to the average user, other than the fact the SIPRNet token doesn't have a picture, name, grade or service component listed. The DoD-wide implementation date is December 2013, and AFGSC pushing hard to be the first MAJCOM to issue tokens to all its SIPRNet users, well ahead of the implementation date.
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Military.com News Center.
AF Crossflow Program
The Air Force nonrated line officer crossflow program is one of several initiatives used to help balance the force. Eligible officers in overage fields - based on grade and year group - can volunteer to retrain and serve in a critically manned career field. For more information on the crossflow program, including exemptions and application instructions, or information on other personnel issues, visit the (https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil) Air Force Personnel Services website.
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AF International Affairs Specialist
The Air Force Regional Affairs Strategists initiative under the International Affairs Specialist (IAS) Program is offered to Airmen who have 7-10 years of commissioned service. Most officers selected for the program will earn an advanced academic degree, learn a foreign language, and serve a six month immersion among several countries within their assigned region. The language requirements are varied. Officers interested in the International Affairs Specialist Program can find more information on the (https://www.my.af.mil/faf/FAF/fafHome.jsp) Air Force Portal or on the (https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil) Air Force Personnel Services website -- search for "IAS." For more information about developmental opportunities and other personnel issues, visit the (https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil) Air Force Personnel Services website.
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Airmen Should Update Records
Missing or inaccurate enlisted or officer performance reports can affect an Airman's career. Airmen take the time to review their personnel records. Here are some tips: (1) check personnel records frequently via the Personnel Records Display Application located on AFPC's secure website and the (https://www.my.af.mil/faf/FAF/fafHome.jsp) Air Force portal; (2) Keep copies of anything you sign; and (3) always review your record before a board meets to fix anything wrong. Airmen who notice discrepancies in their records should contact an installation military personnel section to help correct them. For more information about personnel records and other personnel programs, visit the (https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil) Air Force Personnel Services website.
For more Air Force news, visit the (http://www.military.com/news) Military.com News Center.
Army Extends Smartcard Pilot
The Army recently extended its smartcard pilot for Army spouses and retirees through September, 2012. The Army is evaluating smartcard identity authentication as an alternative to username/password login to websites, such as Army OneSource, Army Family Readiness Group, milConnect, TRICARE Online and Army Knowledge Online (AKO). Army spouses and retirees living near Fort Belvoir, Va.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; and Fort Jackson, S.C., are being asked to register for a smartcard, or renew their card by visiting the (https://ako.us.army.mil/suite/page/650680) Smartcard Pilot page on AKO. Pilot participants will have the same level of access to information as before, the only difference will be how they make the initial connection.
For more Army news, visit the (http://www.military.com/news)
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New Clinic for Arizona
The Department of Veterans Affairs has selected the developer to build a new health care clinic in Gilbert, Arizona. The project will create 423 construction jobs, with an opening set for the spring of 2014. Construction of the two-story building, covering 60,000 square feet of space, will add specialty care services including audiology, radiology and dental to the existing services. This project will also improve access to primary care services, and includes nearly 500 additional parking spaces. For more information on VA Health Benefits, visit VA's Health Benefits webpage at (http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/) www.va.gov/healthbenefits/. To locate the nearest VA facility or Vet Center for enrollment and to get scheduled for care, Veterans can visit VA's website at (http://www.va.gov/) www.va.gov.
For complete guides to all veterans benefits,
visit the (http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits)
Military.com Benefits Center.
Vet Hiring Program in Charlotte, NC
Veterans 4 Ventures, a joint effort of local business and community leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, is meant to connect vets with companies looking to hire, retrain those workers and equip some with the skills to start their own businesses. The initiative is targeting 30 to 50 veterans with experience in computer programming, engineering and technology project management to fill jobs in five local businesses. To learn more, contact Rod Garvin at the Charlotte, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce at (mailto:rgarvin@charlottechamber.com) rgarvin@charlottechamber.com.
For more on similar veteran job initiatives
and job search advice, visit the (http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs)
Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.
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Triple Bonus for VA Eligible Borrowers
Three bonuses for VA loan borrowers make for
one sweet home-buying opportunity: 1) Reduced
Home Prices 2) Historically Low Interest Rates
3) Zero Money Down. According to the S&P
indices, today's home prices are what they were
in early 2003. It's hard to predict when prices
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Compensation for Vietnam Veterans
Nearly 2.6 million Americans who served in Vietnam are eligible for compensation if they suffer from one of 16 ailments. Some are fairly common, like Type II diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and prostate cancer. The Agent Orange law, passed in 1991, states that a military person who was in Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975 and has been diagnosed with one of the named conditions qualifies for disability benefits. These payments can range up to $2,673 a month for 100 percent disability. There is no need for proof of actual exposure to Agent Orange or other poisons. For more information, visit VA's Agent Orange webpage or contact your local or state office of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For complete guides to all veterans benefits, visit the (http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits) Military.com Benefits Center.
VA Research Improves Lives
For nearly nine decades, VA Research has been improving the lives of all generations of Veterans. In 2011 alone, researchers found important new clues that will help prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease; assist victims of sexual trauma and post-traumatic stress; and advanced the understanding, prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses. Through the Million Veterans Program at (http://www.research.va.gov/mvp/) www.research.va.gov/mvp/, VA aims to build one of the world's largest databases of genetic, military exposure, lifestyle, and health information, with the goal of providing medical care that is personalized to the genetic makeup of individual veterans. To learn more about VA Research, visit VA's Research and Development webpage at (http://www.research.va.gov/) www.research.va.gov .
For complete guides to all veterans benefits,
visit the (http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits)
Military.com Benefits Center.
Women Veterans Conference in Tucson
The 4th Annual Arizona Military Women
Veterans' Conference, sponsored by the Arizona
Department of Veterans' Services, will be held
on Saturday, June 16, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S. Scott
Ave., in Tucson. A free lunch will be served. To
register, visit the 4th Annual Arizona Military
Women Veterans' Conference webpage at (http://www.azwomenveterans.org/)
www.azwomenveterans.org or contact the Arizona
Department of Veterans' Services at (602)
255-3373. Registration is limited.
Find a Career at VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it will add 1,900 mental health staffers to its workforce. The new employees will include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. If you are interested in serving through a job in its health care system, VA is hiring. This represents nearly a 10 percent increase in VA's total force. For more information visit the Department of Veterans Affairs Careers webpage at (http://www.vacareers.va.gov/) http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.
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and job search advice, visit the (http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs)
Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.
FAQs on VA Home Loans
Why get a VA loan over other types? Simply put, a VA home loan allows qualified buyers the opportunity to purchase a home with no down payment. If you've used a VA home loan before, you can have previously-used entitlement "restored" one time only in order to purchase another home with a VA loan if the borrower has paid off the prior loan but still owns the property, and wants to use his entitlement to purchase a second home. (http://www.military.com/money/content/va-loans/home-purchase/faqs-on-va-home-loans.html?ESRC=mrvr.nl) See more questions and answers on Military.com.
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Get Tickets for the GI Film Festival
The award-winning GI Film Festival (GIFF), the nation's military film festival, offers 42 film screenings, with movies representing every branch of the military and spanning five wars. The event will be held in Washington DC May 14 to 20. Exciting events have been scheduled for EVERY day at the festival. On Thursday May 17, GIFF will provide an advanced screening of Universal Pictures' BATTLESHIP, directed by Peter Berg. Actors from Lifetime's Army Wives will be on hand to receive "GI Family Award" on Military Spouse Appreciation Night, May 19. Get a 20% Military Discount by Entering MIL12 at Checkout. (https://gifilmfestival.webconnex.com/tickets) See movie times, events and buy tickets.
American Freedom Festival San Diego
The American Freedom Foundation announces its 3rd annual American Freedom Festival San Diego. The event will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the USS Midway Museum and will feature the legendary Three Dog Night with special guests, ?World Classic Rockers" -- featuring Journey, Boston, Santana, Steppenwolf, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. This annual concert will celebrate our veterans and men and women of America's armed forces at the Party of the Year while benefiting various organizations that serve and support veterans, active duty military, wounded warriors and their families throughout San Diego County. Tickets for the American Freedom Festival at the USS Midway Museum on Saturday, May 26 at 7:30pm are $25.00, $44.50, $59.50 and $74.50 (plus applicable service charges). Tickets will be available through (http://www.midway.org/freedom) www.midway.org/freedom and (http://www.americanfreedomfoundation.org) www.americanfreedomfoundation.org. For more information, please visit these websites or or call (619) 398-8241.
For more entertainment-related military news,
visit the (http://www.military.com/entertainment)
Military.com Entertainment Center.
Obama Signs Order on New GI Bill
While at Fort Stewart, Obama signed an executive order that will require schools to provide information about dropout rates and financial aid possibilities as well as protect military personnel, veterans and their family members from shady recruiting practices. The executive order "will make life a whole lot more secure for you and your families and our veterans," Obama said, "and a whole lot tougher for those who try to prey on you."
(http://www.military.com/news/article/obama-signs-order-on-new-gi-bill.html) Read the full article.
7th Annual MilBlog Conference
Join us for the 7th Annual MilBlog Conference, May 11-12 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel in Arlington, VA. The Annual MilBlog Conference is the premiere event of the year for the military blogging community, which is comprised of active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses, military parents and military supporters. (http://milblogconference.milblogging.com/) Get more information and register today.
9 Tips for Buying a New Car
Recent government reports estimate the average family devotes over 14% of disposable income to automobile expenses. As a major part of your budget, it's important to consider your purchase carefully. For tips on how to make the right choose when it comes to getting a car, check out (http://www.military.com/off-duty/content/autos/9-tips-for-buying-a-new-car.html) this Military.com article.
Reconnect with Military Buddies
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Congress May Split on TRICARE Fee Hikes
The House armed services subcommittee on
military personnel has declined to give the
Obama administration new authority it sought to
phase in (http://www.military.com/benefits/content/tricare/retiree/proposed-tricare-fee-changes.html)
higher TRICARE fees on military retirees over
the next four years and to peg future TRICARE
fee hikes to medical inflation nationwide.
However the House did not include language that
would block the Department of Defense from using
existing authority to raise co-payments on
prescription. Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.),
ranking Republican on the armed services'
subcommittee on military personnel, told
Military Update's Tom Philpott, "Between now and
the end of the fiscal year, I hope we can
convince the House to accept some adjustments in
premiums for TRICARE, because it's just
unsustainable right now." For more details, (http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,244414,00.html)
read the full article on Military.com.
License Fees Waived for Vets in Florida
A new law in Florida waives the initial license fee, initial application fee and initial unlicensed activity fee for many state board licenses for veterans returning from service, provided the veteran applies for licensure within 24 months of being honorably discharged. The law will apply to more than 20 professions under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's jurisdiction, including construction, real Estate, certified public accountants and cosmetologists, as well as businesses under DBPR's Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Division. The military fee waivers will go into effect October 1, 2012. For more information, visit the Florida Department of Business Regulation website at (http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/dbprmilitary.html) http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/dbprmilitary.html.
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