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TRICARE Troubles Loom
TRICARE beneficiaries can expect at least two major issues to impact their health care benefits this year. More
Deal of the Week: Banana Republic
Banana Republic is offering military personnel, veterans and family members a discount of 15% off full-priced items. More
'Ticking Bomb' View of Veterans Erroneous
VA takes on newspaper's story calling Vets "ticking bombs." More
Homebuying Myth: Renting Less Expensive
In some cases, mortgage payments may be lower than rental payments and if you continue to pay rent, you'll only succeed in making a landlord wealthy. More
$250k Protection for as low as $18.15 a Month
Give yourself and family $250,000 worth of peace of mind for as little as $18.15 a month. Or customize a coverage plan that fits your lifestyle and needs. More
TRICARE Helps Transition
When servicemembers leave active duty, TRICARE offers a transitional health care option for eligible beneficiaries and their families while they look for new health coverage. More
Join Us: Military Spouse Summit
The Military.com Spouse Summit, scheduled for March 2-3 in Arlington, VA, is a first-of-its kind event aimed at informing and empowering military spouses. More
Benefit Calculator: Benefits in One Place
The Military.com Benefit Calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefits information based on service and status. More
Post 9-11 GI Bill Changes Now in Effect
Many veterans, servicemembers, and eligible family will see significant changes with GI Bill 2.0. More
Top 15 High-paying Jobs for Vets
What are the jobs with good median salaries and projected growth for vets? We've got a list. More
Use Social Media Responsibility
Facebook can not only inform friends and family, but also scam artists and individuals working against ongoing U.S. military interests. More
Earned Income Tax Credit
Some people could be eligible to get more money back from the Internal Revenue Service -- as much as $5,751. More
AF Changes Family Care Plans
The Air Force recently made significant changes to Family Care Plans. More
AF Seeks Video Submissions
USAF videographers and YouTube fans are reminded that submissions for the AFAF 2012 fundraising campaign online video are due Jan. 31, 2012. More
Army Field Band Performance Schedule
The Army Field Band has a large lineup scheduled for 2012 with performances ranging from Arkansas to Iowa and many in-between. More
Army's Best Sapper Award
Applications for engineers wanting the title of Best Sapper are now being accepted. More
Free Foreclosure Reviews
Millions of Americans may be eligible for a free mortgage foreclosure review. More
Sailors Should Review Records Online
With the 2012 Navy-wide advancement exam for chief petty officer complete, first-class petty officers hoping to advance should review their official military personnel file (OMPF) for completeness and accuracy. More
Navy to Dump BCG Eyeglasses
Servicemembers will soon say goodbye to old BCG's as the Navy replaces the '90s era "birth control glasses" with a more stylish Buddy Holly style frame. More
AF Reinstates PFT Rules
The Air Force is reinstating an altitude adjustment for physical fitness tests. More
Army Adds Newsroom to App
U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) has updated its smartphone app, adding a "Newsroom" section that links users to the command's news page on its website. More
Army TAP Process to Start Earlier
All Soldiers planning to separate from the Army are now required to begin their transition process at least a year before leaving by scheduling a pre-separation counseling session. More
Navy Offers Early Retirement
The Navy will offer voluntary early retirement to certain Sailors separating due to the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) through Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). More
Support for Sexual Assault Victims
The Department of Defense community now has access to professional help for sexual assault victims with just a click, call or text, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More
Family Support Tied to BAH
Because of new basic housing allowance rates for 2012 that recently took effect, Soldiers providing interim family support pursuant should adjust their allotments accordingly. More
Rideshares Sought in Northern Virginia
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) has begun "Real-time Ridesharing," a six-month pilot program. More
Send Valentines to Veterans
Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military servicemembers who came before them by sending free valentines through their local Exchange now through Feb. 6. More
Army Band to Celebrate Anniversary
The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" will celebrate its 90th Anniversary with a 2 hour concert Sunday, March 11, 2012. More
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