Archives for August 2011

Unity and Remembrance as 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Approaches

By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service 8/31/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- President Barack Obama called on the American people Aug. 29 to come together in the spirit of service and remembrance as the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches. "In just two weeks, we'll come together as a nation to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks," the … [Read more...]

ECBC Workforce Members Donate Back-to-School Items for Military Families

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. – The U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) sponsored its fourth annual Back-to-School drive hand-off ceremony Aug. 23, 2011. The hand-off ceremony presented the military families of the 20th Support Command and the 22d Chemical Battalion with much needed school supplies. This year, military families of the 1st Area Medical … [Read more...]

Army Launches Online Tool to Connect Soldiers to Scientists

August 29, 2011 By Mr. Dan Lafontaine (U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command) Soldiers can now provide feedback on their equipment directly to military scientists, U.S. Army officials announced Aug. 25. The Army has launched the Soldier Technology Suggestion Portal, which enables Warfighters to send suggestions through an Army Knowledge Online Web site. "We … [Read more...]

EFMP

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is an enrollment program that works with military and civilian agencies to provide community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs. Active Duty Soldiers with family members who have a emotional, physical, or developmental/Psychological disorder are eligible to enroll in in the … [Read more...]

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges degree program for the Coast Guard (SOCCOAST)

SOCCOAST is an association of colleges and universities which have agreed to accept each other's courses in a particular program of study. Students can take courses from any SOCCOAST school without being reevaluated or worrying about whether course credits are transferable. SOCCOAST-2 is the associate's degree network program; SOCCOAST-4 is the bachelor's degree network … [Read more...]

Guard Annual Training Integrates with Combat Training

APRIL 2, 2026 — Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment trained alongside the 82nd Airborne Division during a combat training center rotation 15-20 March, marking the first time a Guard unit has integrated into an active-duty rotation under the National Guard’s new Minuteman Rotation concept. The Minuteman […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Estate Planning for Vets and Service Members

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Why a Will is not enough along with VA Burial Benefit Facts You Need To Know, 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. Join us for our next webinar: Estate Planning Made Easy – Did You Know Everyone has an Estate Plan? Unfortunately most people find this out too late! […]