June 7, 2011 From Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs announced June 3, Sailors who suffered a qualifying injury on or after Oct. 7, 2001, may be eligible beginning Oct. 1, for a payment of $25,000 to $100,000 regardless of where the injury occurred. The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection program … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Reserve Forces Officials Suggest Expanding Roles
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service 6/3/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Capabilities gained from a decade of combat have transformed military reserve components into a full-spectrum operational force that should be integrated into the active fighting force, a defense official said June 3. Paul Patrick, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs for … [Read more...]
TRICARE Joins ‘Script Your Future’ Campaign to Increase Patient Medication Adherence
6/3/2011 - FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- TRICARE joined the U.S. surgeon general and other partners recently in Washington D.C. to launch the Script Your Future campaign, which encourages patients to take their medications as directed. The Script Your Future campaign's primary goal is patient education and awareness, focused on patients with three serious chronic conditions: … [Read more...]
Labor Department Grants Provide Veterans Job Training
June 3, 2011 By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 1, 2011 -- As part of an interagency effort to support America's veterans, the Labor Department today announced $37 million in grants to provide job training for about 21,000 veterans, many of them homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis announced the grants today, … [Read more...]
Army Launches Out New ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Website
June 3, 2011 By Sharonda Pearson, ARNEWS WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- In preparation of the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, the Army has launched a new website to provide servicemembers and their families the most up-to-date information about the change. The website features current news articles, key facts, frequently asked questions and additional … [Read more...]