Monday, June 29, 2015

FW: Military Report: VA Expands Benefits, DoD Equal Opportunity Policy Update, AAFES Shoppers Warned of Data Breach, and MORE



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Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:23:08 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: Military Report: VA Expands Benefits, DoD Equal Opportunity Policy Update, AAFES Shoppers Warned of Data Breach, and MORE
To: rserge1@outlook.com

Military Report
JUNE 29
VA Expands Benefits The VA has published a new regulation that expands eligibility for some benefits for a select group of Air Force and Air Force Reserve veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange.  Read More
DoD Equal Opportunity Policy Update The Department of Defense has updated its military equal opportunity program to protect service members against discrimination because of sexual orientation.  Read More
AAFES Shoppers Warned of Data Breach LastPass, an Internet company that can manage passwords for shopmyexchange.com and MyECP.com, disclosed a data breach in which email addresses, password reminders and digital fingerprints were accessed.  Read More
Video: 5 Things You Don't Know About M1 Rifle From helping to defeat totalitarianism during World War II, to becoming a popular military collectible today, the M1 has a long and fascinating story.  Read More
Careers for Veterans at Chenega Chenega is a premier Government and Commercial services provider to the security, healthcare, IT, environmental, military operations, and construction industries.  Read More
The Veterans Choice Act Are you familiar with the Veteran's Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014? This important legislation impacts Post 9/11 GI education benefits and out-of-state tuition fees.  Read More
Take a Quick Survey Where Your Opinion Counts How likely are you to recommend Military.com to a friend?  Read More
Commissaries to Spotlight Nutritious Choices Commissaries worldwide are joining forces this summer with their military communities to spotlight health and wellness choices.  Read More
Deal of the Week: The Best Mobile Networks Defense Mobile offers service members, guard, retiree, veterans and their families the best mobile service for less.  Read More
Effects of Agent Orange on Vietnam Vets' Kids ProPublica and The Virginian-Pilot newspaper are exploring the ways children of Vietnam veterans may be affected by a parent's exposure to Agent Orange.  Read More
Former Spouses Protection Act: Reader Confusion Recent reader comments have highlighted confusion about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA).  Read More
State Veteran's Benefits Everyone knows about the federal benefits available to veterans, but did you know many states also offer great benefits to their veterans?  Read More
DoD Lodging Pilot Program Navy military and civilian personnel in certain locations in the United States are taking part in a Defense Department (DoD) Integrated Lodging Program Pilot. The pilot program brings changes to DTS when booking official travel online.  Read More
$100k Life Insurance Coverage as low as $7 a Month Protect your family's future for less. Get $100,000 coverage from only $7 a Month.  Read More
AAFES Salute to Clean Sweepstakes The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever are starting summer off by giving away $15,000 in prizes with the Salute to Clean Sweepstakes.  Read More
Don't Waste Your $0 Down VA Loan Benefit Don't waste this great benefit. Rates are near historic lows but they will rise this year and you don't have to pay PMI or have a large down payment.  Read More
AF Announces 315 Captain Promotions The Air Force Career Intermission Program application window opens July 1 for eligible Airmen interested in taking one to three years off active duty for personal or professional needs.  Read More
Do I Have to Tip the Commissary Baggers? One of our readers has heard that commissary baggers should be tipped because they don't get paid otherwise. Do they really work for free?  Read More
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness June is PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD is an intense physical and emotional response to thoughts and reminders of a traumatic event that can last for weeks or months after the event.  Read More
AF Changes Enlisted Evaluation System The Air Force announced it will update the enlisted performance report forms and utilize new forced distribution and senior rater stratification restrictions.  Read More
Employment of Women Veterans A new study shows that women veterans are younger, more educated, more likely to be racially or ethnically diverse, and more likely to be in the civilian labor force.  Read More
Navy Surface Line Week Competition The 2015 annual Navy Surface Line Week (SLW) competition to be held at Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 17-21.  Read More
AF Required PME Notifications The AFPC has begun to notify Airmen of the requirement to enroll in the applicable enlisted professional military education distance learning course.  Read More
AAFES Because of You Contest The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military shoppers a chance to win $25,000 in account credits.  Read More
TRICARE: State of Emergency in Alaska The governor of Alaska has issued a State of Emergency due to recent wildfires. Impacted areas include the Kenai Peninsula and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.  Read More
Honor Flight Seeks Veterans in Michigan Mid-Michigan Honor Flight has announced plans for a second flight this year to bring World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., for a "Tour of Honor."  Read More
Vietnam Memorial Coming to Delaware The Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum will be on display at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park in Dover, Delaware.  Read More
TRICARE: State of Emergency in Missouri The governor of Missouri has issued a State of Emergency due to flooding. Emergency prescription refill procedures are in place through July 18, 2015.  Read More
New In-State Tuition Law in North Carolina North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has signed a law that will make more veterans eligible for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.  Read More
United Way Announces Initiative in Florida The Heart of Florida United Way has announced a new help line that veterans can call to get services.  Read More
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