While stationed at RAF Lakenheath, England in the mid-sixties, I had the pleasure to see, one of the great old cargo planes of the past, nicknamed "Old Shaky." It happened to be the C-124C Globemaster II, that provided the Air Force, with heavy lifting capabilities during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. She wasn't pretty, nor sleek and trim, and she certainly wasn't young. Her … [Read more...]
American Lake Veterans Golf Course
It was a neglected old golf course that had been serving our military since the time it was built around 1955, most likely by Veterans Administration maintenance workers. The U.S. Government discontinued funding for VA golf courses in 1995, the course became sun-scorched and almost unusable due to the broken sprinkler system and a lack of funding for general maintenance. Once … [Read more...]
Upcoming Changes to The Post-9/11 GI-Bill
The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was recently signed into law. This page lists changes to the GI Bill made by this law. Effective August 1, 2009, but not payable until October 1, 2011 Expands the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include Active Service performed by National Guard members under title 32 U.S.C. for the purpose of organizing, … [Read more...]
Navy College Programs
Navy College Program (NCP) — NCP provides Sailors with opportunities to earn college degrees through a variety of options. The program's mission is to provide continual academic support to Sailors while they pursue a technical or college degree, regardless of their location or duty station. Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) — NCPACE offers … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Career Colleges Program (MCCCP)
The Marine Corps Career Colleges Program expands the range of education opportunities available to Marines who would like to apply their military training and experience toward completion of a college degree. The goal is to encourage Marines to attain the same level of career development and professional recognition as their counterparts in other military services and in … [Read more...]