Benefits & Legislative Updates

USAF Reserve O-6 Promotions

The Air Reserve Personnel Center announced results for the 2009 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Colonel Promotion Selection Boards.

Some to Lose Stop-Loss Pay

Some who received a bonus for voluntarily re-enlisting or extending their service no longer qualify for retroactive stop-loss pay.

New TRICARE Benefits

Learn about the new TRICARE programs that came out in 2009.

Time to Honor Employers

ESGR is encouraging Guard and Reserve servicemembers to speak out and honor their patriotic employers.

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Stay up-to-date on benefits news and events.

Beneficiaries, Vets Shielded From Health Reform

The national health reform bill passed by the House last month and the Senate version to be debated in early December pose no threat to current military health care benefits.

Committee Advances Veteran Bills

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, led by Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA), recently approved two bills.

Deal of the Week: Veteran Discounts

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Exchanges Offer Shuttle Program

To ensure military Families living and working near smaller locations enjoy the same selection as those at bigger installations, the AAFES has instituted a "Shuttle Program."

Featured Job: Government and Law Enforcement

Use your military experience to land a federal job. Search thousands of Federal, State and local jobs in Law Enforcement and Homeland Security on Military.com.

Gift Cards for Our Troops

Any American can send an Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) gift card by simply calling 800-527-2345 or logging on to the AAFES website.

House VA Committee Conducts Hearing

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairwoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) recently conducted a hearing to review the implementation of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill).

Navigating Voc-Rehab

Disable veterans seeking to tap into their Voc-Rehab benefits to learn new skills with the goal of starting a new career must first tap into their own sense of purpose.

Navy Offers Employment Assistance

The Navy provides eligible veterans no-cost assistance from employment specialists.

Navy Revises Family Care Plan

The Navy recently announced revisions to its Family Care Plan policy, which includes a new deployment deferment option for eligible Sailors.

New Program Connects Vets with Peers

A group of area veterans met last week in Fredericksburg to talk about their military experiences, share information and forge new friendships.

New VA Redesigns Website

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rolled out the first phase of a large-scale renovation for its Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website.

Online GI Bill Benefits Transfer

A new Air Force module launching this month in the virtual Military Personnel Flight will simplify the process of transferring Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents.

Senate Passes Vets, Caregivers Reform

The U.S. Senate voted 98-0 to pass the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009, a sweeping reform bill.

VA Expands Pilot Application Process

The VA has announced the expansion of a program with the Department of Defense (DoD) to streamline the application process for people retiring or exiting the military due to disabilities.