By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2012 – The Defense Department is conducting pilot classes of a new program designed to better prepare service members transitioning out of the military to civilian life. Transition Goals Plans Success, known simply as Transition GPS, replaces the 20-year-old Transition Assistance Program, or TAP. In … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Celebrates Start of Fourth Year
From a Department of Veterans Affairs News Release WASHINGTON – August marks the third anniversary of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and since it was implemented, the Department of Veterans Affairs has provided educational benefits to 773,000 veterans and their family members, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs news release. “This is one of the most important … [Read more...]
Tactical Gear Giveaway!
August 20, 2012 5.11 Tactical and MilitarySpot.com have partnered up to say "Thank You" to all our military members, family members of the military, and all those that support the Military. Prizes valued over $150.00! The rules for this give away are simple. Leave a comment showing your support for the Military Like our Facebook Page *Share* this post with your friends … [Read more...]
Hotel Tax Exemptions Could help AF Save Millions of Dollars
Staff Sgt. Clinton Atkins Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs 8/17/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- During a time of increasing Department of Defense budget constraints, the Air Force continuously looks for innovative solutions that save money and positively impacts the mission. Air Education and Training Command's Financial Management … [Read more...]
Combat Training Supports 21st Century Strategy
Charles Ramey Air Force Public Affairs 8/14/2012 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- As the nation winds down from a decade of combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Department of Defense is shifting its focus to the future and recently introduced new strategic guidance describing the projected security environment and key military missions for which the department … [Read more...]