November 15, 2012 By Erich Langer, U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Across the Army, wounded, ill and injured Soldiers assigned to Warrior Transition Units, known as WTUs, prepare for transition -- some back to their units but many to the civilian world. An essential requirement for these 'future' civilians is starting a new career away from the Army. Approximately 50 … [Read more...]
Programs Offer Families Assistance in Education, Employment and Transitioning
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 – Military families now have greater access to programs designed to assist them with a spectrum of family support matters, a senior Pentagon official said here today. Charles E. Milam, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, told the Pentagon Channel and … [Read more...]
Children, New and Former Spouses Entitled to Air Force Benefits
Benefits can be confusing, especially if you are newly married, freshly divorced, have dependent children or children born out of wedlock. You may still be entitled to military benefits so you need to know what proper steps to take to ensure your dependents receive the proper coverage. Some family situations are complicated or even awkward, so Airmen may be reluctant to … [Read more...]
Spouses are Highly Encouraged to Take Active Duty Spouse Survey
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2012 – A new spouse survey is being sent to select active-duty families to assist in determining programs that best suit their needs. During an interview with the Pentagon Channel, Cathy Flynn, a program analyst with the Pentagon’s military community and family policy … [Read more...]
Smart Businesses Hiring Veterans
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 – Hiring veterans is neither an act of charity nor patriotism, but a smart choice, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told business leaders at the start of the fifth annual "Business Steps Up: Hiring Our Heroes" event held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce here today. As keynote … [Read more...]