A big change coming with the Post-9/11 GI Bill that goes into effect August 1, 2009, is that members of the military can now transfer all or part of their GI Bill benefits to help cover the cost of education for their spouse or dependent children. A service member can apply the benefits to their own education as well as that of their family members, a terrific benefit for the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
National Guard Completes Largest-Ever Exercise
By Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Orrell National Guard Bureau WASHINGTON (5/23/11) - About 40,000 National Guard members working with active duty service members and federal and state emergency personnel completed National Level Exercise 11 on Friday, signaling the successful execution of the largest interagency exercise ever, Guard officials said. The exercise, based around the … [Read more...]
Princess Alaska Hotels and Lodges
Princess Alaska Hotels and Lodges offers Discounts to Military Personnel and their family members. The Princess lodges and hotels are custom build and are located near some of the top attractions across Alaska for breathtaking views, scenery and recreations. Military Personnel will receive 10% off of the best available rates at any of the five lodges by booking through … [Read more...]
Army Takes Gold In Wheelchair Basketball Championship
May 25, 2011 By Jacqueline M. Hames COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The Army beat out the Marines, 44-19, and took home the gold, after fierce competition at the championship wheelchair basketball game, May 20, at the 2011 Warrior Games. Enthusiastic fans from both sides packed the bleachers at Sports Center I, Olympic Training Center, here. They held up signs, honked horns and … [Read more...]
U.S-UK Team Up to Support Our Armed Forces and Their Families
May 25, 2011 Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Defense is a cornerstone of the UK-U.S. relationship. Since World War II, seven decades ago, British and American Service personnel have operated side-by-side in conflicts around the world. From the Korean and the Cold Wars to the Gulf and Iraq Wars, our alliance has evolved and strengthened. British personnel … [Read more...]