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January 21, 2019 is the Federal holiday celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The national theme of the day is, “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not a Day Off” to encourage individuals to dedicate the day to community service. This commemoration is an occasion to remember Dr. King’s remarkable life and […]

ACFT Ensures Soldiers Are Lethal, Physically Conditioned For Multi-Domain Operations

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 – The Army’s most important weapons system is the Soldier. To overmatch the enemy in multi-domain operations, Soldiers must demonstrate physical fitness levels required for combat. The Army Combat Fitness Test ensures that Soldiers are physically conditioned for that fight. The ACFT will improve lethality, transform the Army’s physical fitness culture, reduce […]

How TAP Helps Transitioning Service Members Navigate the Intricacies of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2018 – Navigating the intricacies of higher education can be a challenge – and transitioning service members and veterans have many obstacles to traverse to achieve success – but there is help available. Melinda Manyx, curriculum program manager, Department of Defense (DoD), Transition to Veterans Program Office (TVPO), spoke to conference attendees at […]

Troops to Teachers – Helping Recently Transitioned Service Members

DECEMBER 19, 2018 – Have you considered teaching as your future career after the military? You are transitioning with skills, knowledge and experiences that are invaluable as a mentor, leader and teacher. Education systems across the nation are looking for qualified teachers. Service members and veterans bring a rich combination of skills, which are a […]

Defense Department Successfully Closes Blended Retirement System Opt-In Window

JANUARY 15, 2019 – The Blended Retirement System opt-in enrollment period closed at midnight on Dec. 31, 2018, capping off the successful roll-out of a new retirement system for members of the uniformed services. More than 400,000 DOD service members chose to opt into BRS during the enrollment period, and more than 150,000 new members […]

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