SURVIVORS’ & DEPENDENTS’ - (DEA/CHAPTER 35) INCREASED EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2014 Educational Assistance Allowance for trainees under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35 of title 38, U.S.C.). The following basic monthly rates are effective October 1, 2014. Institutional Training Training Time Monthly … [Read more...]
REAP Rates
RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCREASED EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2012 Educational Assistance Allowance for trainees under the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Ch. 1607 of Title 10, U.S.C.). The following basic monthly rates are effective October 1, 2012. For trainees on active duty, payment is limited to reimbursement of tuition and fees … [Read more...]
VA Announces First Phase of Veteran Retraining Program
September 26, 2012 45,000 Veterans Approved for New VRAP Program WASHINGTON -- The Veterans Affairs Department has approved applications for all 45,000 slots available in fiscal 2012 under the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program and is in the process of approving applications for 54,000 slots available in fiscal 2013, VA officials announced Sept. 20. "The surge of … [Read more...]
OWLS Inspires Women to Ignite Their Power and Passion Within
by 1st Lt. Ashleigh Peck Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs 9/25/2012 - ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- AcademyWomen sponsored its 9th annual Officer Women Leadership Symposium Sept. 21-22 at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Va. To go along with this year's theme: Igniting the power and passion within, the two-day symposium was designed … [Read more...]
Hiring Our Heroes: American Business Steps Up
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, despite the name, is not in fact a government agency but the wealthiest lobbying entity in the nation, representing the interests of business before Congress. Currently, the chamber is undertaking an initiative to spur the hiring of veterans, sponsoring an ambitious nationwide series of job fairs called Hire Our Heroes. Launched in March 2011, … [Read more...]