Erin, Author at MilitarySpot.com

Civilians Able to Get Developmental Education Details in AFPC Webcasts

MARCH 31, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Civilian Airmen can learn about available civilian developmental education opportunities during webcasts scheduled through April. The 2017 Civilian Developmental Education and Civilian Strategic Leadership Program call for nominations opened March 1 and applications must be in to Air Force Personnel Center by … [Read more...]

‘All Army’ Challenges Soldiers’ Marksmanship in Diverse Matches

FORT BENNING, Ga. (March 31, 2016) - More than 250 Soldiers competed in the 2016 U.S. Army Small Arms "All Army" Championship, March 15-19, on ranges here run by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit . Sgt. Demetrios Iannios, California Army National Guard, was the overall individual champion. The overall team champion was the Illinois Army National Guard. Team members included … [Read more...]

Month of the Military Child

MARCH 31, 2016 - Join us, the Department of Defense, and the military community in celebrating April as the Month of the Military Child. Established by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986, the month recognizes some 2 million U.S. military children ranging in age from infants to 18 years old who have one or both parents serving in the armed … [Read more...]

Army Transitions to Simplified DOD Request for Childcare Website

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS (MARCH 30, 2016) - The Army is transitioning to a new single portal Department of Defense website designed to make it easier for Soldiers to find the childcare they need. In March 2016, select Army garrison families will begin to use www.MilitaryChildCare.com as their website to search for and request child care services where they are or where … [Read more...]

Navy Announces SAAPM 2016 Theme: “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part”

MARCH 30, 2016, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Navy leaders announced March 30, the 2016 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) theme of "Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part." The April awareness month is designed to build momentum for year-round efforts to eliminate the crime of sexual assault, while making sure all Sailors are treated with dignity … [Read more...]

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Soldiers Honored After Horn of Africa Deployment

JUNE 16, 2026 – More than 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers from the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team stood in formation June 14 at the Salem Convention Center, where families, leaders and community members formally welcomed them home from a nearly year-long deployment to the Horn of Africa. “More than 200 Soldiers deployed. More […]

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 […]

Summer Spike in Military Retirements: Easing the Transition to Civilian Life

JUNE 5, 2026 – There are typically about 95,000 to 110,000 retirements from the military in a given year, as service members conclude careers that have often spanned more than two decades, crossing the 20-year service threshold required to access military retirement benefits. These retirements tend to steadily occur as the year rolls on; however, […]

Why Veterans with Disabilities Need ABLE Accounts

MAY 18, 2026 – For many veterans living with disabilities, financial security can be a familiar challenge. A little-known financial tool – called an ABLE account – can offer help. Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts (“ABLE” accounts) have existed since 2016, and a landmark eligibility expansion that took effect January 1, 2026 is making […]