The Top-up program allows funds from the GI Bill to be used for tuition and fees for high-cost courses that are not fully covered by TA funds. Eligibility. In order to use Top-up, you must be approved for TA by your service branch. You also must be eligible for one of the GI Bill programs, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB-AD), or the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Military Spouse Appreciation Day Recognizes Sacrifices
May 11, 2012 By Pfc. Victoria Fairchild, Combat Correspondent, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow BARSTOW, Calif. — "On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we have an opportunity to not only honor the husbands and wives of our service members, but also thank them by actively expressing our gratitude in both word and deed," said First Lady Michelle Obama, May 5, 2011 … [Read more...]
Servicemembers Prepare to Rid Themselves of Vehicles to PCS
May 11, 2012 By Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter, Jr., Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — Permanent Change of Station season is coming. Though there are many who PCS throughout the year, the summer months seem to be the busiest time for leaving. Many may scramble to ensure they can leave the station in a smooth and timely manner. One … [Read more...]
First Lady Celebrates Military Spouses, Mothers at White House Event
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 - First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden welcomed military wives, mothers, grandmothers and children to the White House today for a tea to mark Military Spouse Appreciation Day tomorrow and Mother’s Day on Sunday. "Now is really the perfect time to thank all of you for your service to this … [Read more...]
AF Husband Earns Military Spouse of the Year Award
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 5/11/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- A husband who championed the progression of disability policy and the exceptional family member program received the 2012 Military Spouse of the Year Award here today. Jeremy Hilton, spouse of Air Force Lt. Col. Renae Hilton, an Air Force Office of Special Investigations agent on Joint Base Andrews, … [Read more...]