GI Bill 2.0 Has a Housing Stipend for Online Students. Click Here.
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GI Bill 2.0 Has a Housing Stipend for Online Students. Click Here.
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Military Report is the most comprehensive military benefits and quality-of-life newsletter for military personnel and retirees. Make sure that you and your colleagues subscribe for this free update publication. -------------------------------- 19 DECEMBER 2011------------------------------------------- Defense Bill: Pay and TRICARE Fees Go Up Troops should get their 2012 across the board military pay increase on time. More Deal of the Week: Disney Discount Guests presenting a valid military ID when checking in at select Walt Disney World Resorts are eligible for special room only discounts. More Many to See BAH Increase in 2012 Due to an overall increase in the cost of housing, military Basic Allowance for Housing rates across the country increased an average of 2 percent. More New 2012 GI Bill Housing Rates New BAH Rates mean changes for the Post-9/11 GI Bill stipends in 2012. More $200k Protection for $14.52 a Month Give your family $200k worth of financial security for as little as $14.52 a month by purchasing affordable life insurance through ASMBA. More Army's First Cyber Brigade The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command created the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade to support U.S. and Army Cyber Commands. More GI Bill 2.0: New Housing Allowance The Post-9/11 GI Bill now offers a housing allowance for students enrolled in online classes. More 5 Reasons To Get Your Tech Certification Whether you are studying for a career in the IT networking industry, researching opportunities, or already in this field, certification can help you build a career in one of the hottest industries available today. More All-DoD Football Team: Nominate Your Kid The 24 best high school players (11 offensive players, 11 defensive players, a kicker and a punter) will be selected. More Get Help Prepping for Transition Fidelis offers a free program that can help veterans navigate through transition by providing a rigorous end-to-end education solution. More Navy Jumpers Backordered Naval Supply Systems Command has announced a backorder of common sizes of the Navy Blue Jumper, commonly referred to as the "crackerjack," because they are in short supply. More Have What it Takes to be a Thunderbird? America's premier air demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, is accepting applications for several positions. More Top 35 Veteran Employers We've posted a list of the "35 Top Employers for Military," which took a look at a variety of companies, both large and small, over different industries. More Navy Retention Board Results Sailors considered by Phase II of the Enlisted Retention Board may now view their retention status on BUPERS Online. More Servicemembers Get Free Phone Cards The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has announced military members underway or forward-deployed during the holiday season will be given a free $10 phone card to call loved ones back home. More Navy Civilian Career Opportunities The Civilian Careers Campaign recruits non-military personnel and veterans to the civilian component of the Navy. More GI Bill Calculator: Measure Your Benefits Visit the Military.com GI Bill Calculator to find out how much your GI Bill may be worth in 2012. More NASA Seeking Astronaut Candidates NASA is accepting applications for astronaut candidates, via the USAJobs website at www.usajobs.gov/, through Jan. 12, 2012. More AAFES, AFRC Resorts Sweepstakes The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) Resorts is offering a vacation for a one Lucky family of four that wins the "AFRC Resorts Sweepstakes." More AAFES Offers Check Cashing Service The Exchange is offering shoppers inexpensive access to their money with free check cashing and cash back on debit transactions. More Navy Reserve Advancement News The Navy recently announced the February, 2012 Navywide examinations for advancement for E4-E7 Selected Reserve (SELRES) personnel and FY-13 SELRES Selection Boards. More Navy E-7 - E-9 Continuation Board News A performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted Sailors recently convened at Navy Personnel Command (NPC). More Service Dogs for Veterans Trained service dogs are helping veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). More Holiday Concert Features Air Force Band The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air Force Strings has joined Grammy-winning vocalist Lee Ann Womack and the Grammy-nominated band Little Big Town in the annual "Holiday Notes from Home" concert. More AF to Play in Military Bowl The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons will play the University of Toledo Rockets Dec. 28 in the 2011 Military Bowl in Washington D.C. More AF Voluntary Separation Update The Air Force has announced the expansion of voluntary officer separation measures for fiscal 2012 as part of the service's ongoing force-management initiatives. More Army Offers MBA Fellowship The U.S. Army is searching for a few good logisticians. More AAFES Pulls Body Building Supplements Weight-loss and bodybuilding supplements containing a popular new stimulant were recently pulled off the shelves at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores. More AF Airmen December Promotion List More than 290 Airmen have been selected for promotion to the next higher rank as part of the December enlisted supplemental promotion process. 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