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VA Changes Health Care Co-Pays
Featured Discount: Come Run With Us At RUNNERS WORLD!
VA to Assist at Arlington
Jaime McIntyre Compares the War in Afghanistan to the War in the Gulf...of Mexico
PTSD Research Looks at Iraq Veterans
Servicemembers Save with ASMBA
Outlook for Computer and Information Systems Management
Featured Job: Time to Make a Career Change?
Are You Eligible for the New Post 9/11 GI Bill?
Looking for that Perfect Gift and Running Out of Time?
5 Things to Do When You Get PCS Orders
Your Military Spouse Could Win $5,000
Struggling to Turn Your Military Skills into a Civilian Resume?
American Legion Appeals to President
American Legion History Available
VFW Fans Exceed 30,000
New Law in Illinois
Wheelchair Games Coming
Print and Post This Week's Veterans Report
Headline Military News
VA Changes Health Care Co-Pays
Veterans who generally have higher income and no service-connected disabilities -- referred to as Priority Groups 7 and 8 Veterans -- will now pay an additional $1 for each 30-day supply of outpatient medications. More
Featured Discount: Come Run With Us At RUNNERS WORLD!
Get a risk-free taste of the practical advice that's made RUNNER'S WORLD the single best source for all the things that you love about running. More
VA to Assist at Arlington
Patrick K. Hallinan, an over 31-year employee of VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is being detailed to the Army to assist in the management of Arlington National Cemetery. More
Jaime McIntyre Compares the War in Afghanistan to the War in the Gulf...of Mexico
President Obama announced a winning strategy last week in his televised address, in fact the only strategy can ensure success. More
PTSD Research Looks at Iraq Veterans
A new study has found that one in ten Iraq veterans develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is severe enough to cause "serious functional impairment." More
Servicemembers Save with ASMBA
The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA), established in 1963, provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. More
Outlook for Computer and Information Systems Management
According to the Department of Labor, employment increases and the high demand for technical workers, prospects are excellent for those with computer systems qualifications. More
Featured Job: Time to Make a Career Change?
The Military.com community offers the largest veteran job board in the world. Opportunities posted here are from military-friendly employers like Raytheon, Waste Management, Verizon and others. More
Are You Eligible for the New Post 9/11 GI Bill?
If you have served a total of at least 90 consecutive days on active duty in the Armed Forces since Sept. 10, 2001, you're likely eligible. More
Looking for that Perfect Gift and Running Out of Time?
Military.com has assembled some of the best retailers around -- and not just for military themed gifts! More
5 Things to Do When You Get PCS Orders
You've received your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, and after the panic subsides, you know you'll need to get yourself and your family organized for the relocation process. So what's your next move? More
Your Military Spouse Could Win $5,000
The Military.com and CinCHouse.com 2010 Spouse of the Year Award, sponsored by ASMBA and TriWest HealthCare Alliance, will be giving away $5,000 to a spouse who has gone above and beyond to serve her/his family, country and the military community. More
Struggling to Turn Your Military Skills into a Civilian Resume?
Writing a resume is never an easy task, especially when you are transitioning from the military to civilian life and jobs. More
American Legion Appeals to President
A letter signed by The American Legion is asking President Barack Obama to restore the Mojave Desert Veterans Memorial cross. More
American Legion History Available
A new documentary detailing the 91-year history of The American Legion has just been released. More
VFW Fans Exceed 30,000
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced that its National Headquarters' Official Facebook page has reached and exceeded the 30,000 mark. More
New Law in Illinois
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed into law the state's Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act. More
Wheelchair Games Coming
More than 500 wheelchair athletes who are all military veterans are headed to Denver to begin competition at the 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. More
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No VA Hearing on Agent Orange Decision
Deal of the Week: More Discounts Available for Military AF Seeking Stop Loss Airmen
The 2010 Military Advantage
Register for a Free Military Career Fair Today
GI Bill Calculator: Which GI Bill Pays More?
GI Bill FAQs
Labor Department Offers VETS Grants
'Net Generation' Civil Servant
VA Announces New Hotline
Help Legion Win Pepsi Grant
Let Us Simplify Your Move
Servicemembers Save With ASMBA
New Insight for Treating Parkinson's
VFW Needs Your Votes for Pepsi Grant
American Legion Presents Vignettes
Symposium for Veterans in July
Cleveland Projects Assist Veterans
Veterans Needed for Montana Green Jobs
Free Franchise Opportunity for Vets
Print and Post This Week's Veterans Report
Headline Military News
No VA Hearing on Agent Orange Decision
A VA decision to avoid hearings on the recently updated list of Vietnam veteran illnesses presumed caused by exposure to Agent Orange could impact AO claims. More
Deal of the Week: More Discounts Available for Military
Visit the new Military.com Discounts Center to find thousands of coupons and deals. More
AF Seeking Stop Loss Airmen
The Air Force continues to seek Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty "stop-loss" between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, to determine if they may be eligible for the Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation. More
The 2010 Military Advantage
The Military Advantage is an easy-to-use benefits reference guide from Military.com -- the most trusted name in the military community. More
Register for a Free Military Career Fair Today
Military.com Career Expo is coming to Wright-Patterson AFB, (Dayton, Ohio), June 22, 2010. This event will feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. More
GI Bill Calculator: Which GI Bill Pays More?
Military.com created a GI Bill Calculator to help estimate the cash value of your benefits and help you compare the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post 9/11 GI Bill based on your specific profile and declared needs. More
GI Bill FAQs
We've answered some of the most difficult questions about the Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bill. More
Labor Department Offers VETS Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service announced a $750,000 grant competition aimed at supporting DoL grantees that provide employment services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of becoming homeless. More
'Net Generation' Civil Servant
The Defense Department's deputy chief information officer, David M. Wennergren, recently said, the department must change to draw in employees who have not known a world without the Internet. More
VA Announces New Hotline
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) has announced a new telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans. More
Help Legion Win Pepsi Grant
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship fund is competing for a $250,000 grant to be awarded by the Pepsi Beverage Company as part of its Refresh Everything Project this month. More
Let Us Simplify Your Move
Our moving experts can easily connect your home services online. Order your Internet, phone, TV and electricity from leading companies before you move in. More
Servicemembers Save With ASMBA
The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA), established in 1963, provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. More
New Insight for Treating Parkinson's
Veterans and others with Parkinson's disease who undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) may benefit from research co-sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs and published recently in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. More
VFW Needs Your Votes for Pepsi Grant
The VFW Foundation is in the running to receive a $250,000 "Pepsi Refresh" grant. Your vote for the VFW Foundation's "Return the Favor" project will support the unmet needs of U.S. military personnel and their families. More
American Legion Presents Vignettes
The American Legion and Military Channel teamed up to honor troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, including three soldiers who never made it back home. More
Symposium for Veterans in July
The AMVETS 2010 Symposium for 21st Century Veterans will take place prior to the 66th annual AMVETS National Convention in Louisville, Ky. on Aug 9-11, 2010. More
Cleveland Projects Assist Veterans
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki recently visited the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and received a first-hand update on Recovery Act-funded projects that will help Veterans access VA care and provide surgical ward upgrades. More
Veterans Needed for Montana Green Jobs
The Montana Conservation Corps (MCC), in partnership with the Veterans Green Corps, is trying to recruit two crews of military veterans to work in the Medicine Bow National Forest in southern Wyoming and northern Colorado this summer and fall. More
Free Franchise Opportunity for Vets
Kitchen Tune-Up would like to thank honorably discharged veterans by offering 10 FREE franchises. More
Week of June 07, 2010
'Veterans Remember' at Lincoln Library - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's Oral History Program offers "Veterans Remember," a collection of interviews with Illinois residents about their wartime experiences, at the Library's website. More...
AF Expects Civilian Hiring Surge - With contractor-to-civilian conversions, new organizations standing up and overall increases in civilian positions, the Air Force civil service continues to grow as officials look to employ thousands of U.S. citizens. More...
Bill to Improve Post-9/11 GI Bill - U.S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) recently introduced S. 3447, a bill to improve the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits program. More...
California Building Veterans' Homes - The state of California will soon open three new veterans' homes. The new veterans' homes will be in Redding, Fresno, and West Los Angeles. More...
Deal of the Week: Top Veterans Discounts - Military.com has hundreds of discounts exclusively for veterans and their families. Don't pay full price for anything. More...
Does Your MilSpouse Deserve an Award? - The Military.com and CinCHouse.com 2010 Spouse of the Year Award, sponsored by ASMBA and TriWest HealthCare Alliance, will give away $5,000 to a spouse who has gone above and beyond to serve his/her family, country and the military community. More...
Featured Job: Military-Friendly Employers - Visit Military.com's Veteran Job Board to search thousands of jobs in aerospace, defense, health care, nursing, government, law enforcement, teaching and more. More...
Fort Jackson Museum to Reopen - The Fort Jackson Post Museum at Fort Jackson, S.C. closed its doors about a year ago for remodeling and redesignation as the U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum. More...
Military Benefits Pay for Professional Training - Vocational/Technical or Trade Schools provide you with specific job skills and job training that is on the cutting edge of technology. More...
Military.com Celebrates 10 Years of Service - Military.com is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by saluting the military community. Visit our 10-Year Anniversary Page to see some of our most popular content over the last decade. More...
New Connecticut Memorial Directory - The Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs launched an electronic directory of local veterans memorials created from information submitted by municipalities. More...
New Military and Veteran Laws in Florida - Governor Charlie Crist recently signed into law veteran-related house bills. More...
New VA Family-to-Family Resources - The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a new Veterans Resource Center on its website. More...
Pet Visits Return to WI Veterans Homes - A suspension of animal visits at the State of Wisconsin's two nursing homes for veterans is over. More...
Quad-Rotor Micro Air Vehicle Performs 'Precise Aggressive Maneuvers' - From some fertile minds at the University of Pennsylvania's General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception Lab comes the meanest looking quad-rotor micro air vehicle I've ever seen. More...
Senator Proposes 6 Major GI Bill Fixes - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduced S. 3447, a bill to improve the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits program. More...
Soldiers' Perspective: The M320 Grenade Launcher - Got a note yesterday from a reader who was wondering what the latest impressions were of the Grip Pod Systems-made M4 Grip Pod -- you know, that forward vertical grip that hides a retractable bipod in its internals. More...
State Veteran Benefits -- 50 State Breakdown - Veterans pursuing their educational goals are usually eligible for "educational assistance for students" in most states. More...
Superior Life Insurance for You and Your Family - AFBA offers life insurance products that suit the needs of a military family. There is no medical exam requirement for active duty, Guard, and Reserve under age 50, for coverage up to $250,000. More...
VA Home Loan Still a Good Option in a Bad Economy - More servicemembers and veterans are using their Department of Veterans Affairs home loan guaranty benefit, as VA's loan program remains a strong option in today's housing market. More...
VA to Implement 26 Innovation Ideas - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the selection of 26 winning ideas in the Veterans Health Administration / Office of Information and Technology (VHA/OIT) Innovation Competition. More...
Virtual Job Fair for Disabled Veterans - Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans is proud to be part of an innovative video based virtual job fair June 17, 2010 for Disabled American Veterans. More...
What is a Vet Center? - Vet Centers provide free readjustment services for veterans who served in combat--all in an environment Veterans find comfortable. More...
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