Archives for August 2011

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Education Programs for the National Guard (SOCGUARD)

SOCGuard was established to foster partnerships in education in support of Army National Guard (ARNG) education activities. SOCGuard functions as the liaison between the higher education community and the Army National Guard. The SOCGuard project staff, in cooperation with the National Guard Bureau Education Division and education services personnel within each state, provides … [Read more...]

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges degree program for the Navy (SOCNAV)

SOCNAV is the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) degree program for the Navy. It consists of colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degree programs on or accessible to Navy installations worldwide through resident courses or distance learning. The SOCMAR college that offers the degree you wish to pursue: SOCNAV-2 Associate Degree Colleges SOCNAV-4 Bachelor's … [Read more...]

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Degree Program for the Marine Corps (SOCMAR)

SOCMAR is the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) degree program for the Marine Corps. It consists of colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degree programs on or near Marine Corps installations worldwide. These colleges have joined together to form networks in which each college agrees to accept credits from all the others. This ensures that Marine Corps students … [Read more...]

Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP)

The Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP) is a partnership between the Army Recruiting Command and more than 1,950 participating colleges. Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) assists with implementation and management, and serves as liaison between Army recruiters, ConAP colleges, Army education centers, and the higher education community. ConAP is designed to assist new … [Read more...]

Army Hospital Closes Its Doors After 102 Years

By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service 8/27/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- An ambulance carrying the last inpatient from Walter Reed Army Medical Center here slowly made its way out of the Georgia Avenue gate Aug. 27, pausing briefly for the crowd of flag-waving troop supporters and shouts of "Thank you for your service! We love you!" As the ambulance turned north on … [Read more...]

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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! […]