June 28, 2011 By MG Michael S. Linnington Fourth of July Holiday Safety Message from Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington commanding general. "As we celebrate the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of a new era in American democracy, … [Read more...]
Independence Day, 2011
6/28/2011 by U.S. Air Force Public Affairs/ Douglas Lefforge Public Affairs WASHINGTON D.C.- -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! Today is a day for celebration. And whether with parades, fireworks, backyard barbeques, or enjoying the seventh-inning stretch at a baseball game, we Americans know how to celebrate the 4th of July...because, today is our Nation's birthday -- our … [Read more...]
Land of the free
Commentary by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Shon Neyland 51st Fighter Wing Chaplain 6/27/2011 - OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- "He who is brave is free." Seneca, Roman Philosopher, 1st Century Did you know that it was in the city of brotherly love that the church bells rang and sounded the alarm for freedom? Yes, in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 the bells rang signifying that the … [Read more...]
VA Life Insurance
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance The following are automatically insured for $400,000 under Service members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI): 1. Active-duty members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. 2. Commissioned members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Public Health Service (PHS). 3. Cadets or … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) FAQs
What Is Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance? Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) is a life insurance program designed to pay off the home mortgages of eligible veterans in the event of their death. VMLI is decreasing term insurance which reduces as the mortgage balance is reduced by regular payments. Eligible veterans can apply for VMLI coverage on a new mortgage, an existing … [Read more...]