OCTOBER 4, 2018 - Military life is not easy. Most American families face challenges and stress from typical life events -- employment and work issues, paying the bills, finding quality child care, and dealing with relationships -- just to name a few. Military families, however, face additional trials unique to their voluntary service to the nation, such as frequent moves, … [Read more...]
Taking Charge of Your Transition: Information Available 24/7
Most service members agree that transitioning from the military into civilian life requires a new set of skills regardless of rank or the number of years served. Whether you plan to seek employment, attend an institution of higher education, obtain a credential or start a business, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) curriculum, Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS), … [Read more...]
How to Access Your Verification of Military Experience and Training
OCTOBER 1, 2018 - The VMET (Verification of Military Experience and Training), or DD Form 2586, documents and verifies service member military experience and training. Therefore, it is useful when you are considering civilian occupations related to your military service, as well as in translating military terminology and training into civilian terms. The VMET form is … [Read more...]
Major Changes Could Affect Your Security Clearance
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 - As of July 27, the Department of Defense will continuously monitor individual's security eligibility through the new Continuous Evaluation program. This new policy mandates that individuals who hold a security clearance will be continuously evaluated to determine if they meet the requirements to maintain that clearance. The security clearance renewal due … [Read more...]
Pain Awareness Month – Communicating About Pain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 - September is Pain Awareness Month, which enables people to contemplate pain, their pain, and how they may communicate their pain. Patients are used to answering a health care provider's question, "On a scale of one to 10, where does your pain rate?" What exactly do those numbers mean? Dr. Diane Flynn, a primary care pain management advisor at the … [Read more...]