The Navy released revisions to the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill policy Aug. 4, providing Sailors, veterans and their families updated information on their educational benefit options. "When the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill came about, it was a tremendous undertaking and an opportunity for Congress to reward our service members and veterans for their service to this country," said Ann Hunter, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
President Obama Awaits the Return of Bodies of 30 U.S Servicemen
August 8, 2011 President Obama traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Tuesday to attend the return of the bodies of 30 U.S. servicemen killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Saturday. It was the deadliest day in the history of the decade-long war. Obama’s motorcade left the White House at 11:32 a.m., and arrived at Ft. McNair at 11:45 a.m. Four helicopters carrying the … [Read more...]
SMART
Sailor and Marine Corps American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) is an academically accepted record that is validated by ACE. The primary purpose of SMART is to assist service members in obtaining college credit for their military experience, assists in opportunities to finish a college degree, and offsets tuition assistance costs. SMART has replaced the … [Read more...]
Huntsville Facebook Gaming Company Helps Wounded Warriors
August 8, 2011 By Budd McLaughlin, The Huntsville Times The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Real Plums, the Huntsville-based Facebook gaming innovator with one of the most unique names around, is joining forces with Pro vs. GI Joe to raise awareness and funding for the rehabilitation of wounded warriors. "Pro vs. GI Joe is a charity that matches up active troops … [Read more...]
GI Bill Changes Include Actual Cost for In-State Tuition
August 8, 2011 By Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs is reaching out to inform veterans of recent changes made by Congress to the Post 9/11 GI Bill that take effect in 2011. "The Post 9/11 GI Bill is incredibly important because it reduces the financial burdens of higher education so that veterans have an opportunity to … [Read more...]