During her time as first lady, Michelle Obama has made a big, positive impact on the quality of life for military families. Despite displaying yellow "Support Our Troops" ribbons, many Americans don't really understand the unique challenges faced by military families. Joining Forces, the nationwide initiative launched by the first lady, has made great strides in … [Read more...]
Jobs for Military and Civilians
Search for jobs, get help translating your military skills and experience to civilian jobs, and access other career resources. CareerOneStop is your source for employment information and inspiration. It offers tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals. Military Career Resources Army Civilian PersonnelTAOnline.comGIJobs.comUber … [Read more...]
A Look Back at Black Aviation Engineer Units of World War II
2/27/2013 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- As we close the books on February, Black History Month offers us the opportunity to recall the important role black Americans played in providing the worldwide system of bases during World War II as members of segregated aviation engineer battalions. These 800-man units constructed airfields overseas between 1940 and 1945. … [Read more...]
Military Saves Week Encourages Soldiers, Families to Budget
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Feb. 25, 2013) -- Soldiers and families who wonder why they don't have any money left at the end of each pay period can learn some of the reasons during Military Saves Week, from Feb. 25 to March. 2. More importantly, service members can attend financial management classes hosted by Army Community Services Financial Readiness Program, so they can learn the … [Read more...]
Tax Breaks for the Military
Nothing can make up for the hardship of serving in the armed forces. But the government does offer some special tax breaks so that soldiers don’t have to add income taxes to their list of worries. If you serve in the military, here are some of the breaks that you might find helpful for your 2012 taxes. Combat Pay Doesn't Count as Income and Is Not Taxable While you … [Read more...]