August 14, 2011 By Heather Graham-Ashley, III Corps and Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas, Aug. 14, 2011 -- In early August, information about their deaths saturated the news, but Aug. 13 and 14 was about how they lived. Five Soldiers -- Sgt. Alex Bennett, Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Carter, Spc. Spencer Duncan, Staff Sgt. Patrick Hamburger, and Chief Warrant … [Read more...]
Former Marine to Receive Medal of Honor
August 12, 2011 From a White House News Release WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2011 – A former Marine will receive the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama here Sept. 15 for conspicuous gallantry almost two years ago in Afghanistan, White House officials announced today. Dakota Meyer will be the third living recipient - and first Marine - to be awarded the Medal of Honor for … [Read more...]
VA Outlines October Changes in Post-9/11 GI Bill
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2011 – The third round of 2011 changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill will take effect Oct. 1, a Department of Veterans Affairs official said today. October’s changes allow eligible students to pay for more education and training programs with the GI Bill, Keith Wilson, director of VA’s education service, told … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Receive Freeze on Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Throughout the Corps, Marines have done whatever it takes to get out of the barracks, but is barracks-life really all that bad? Whatever your opinion, you can expect to see more non-commissioned officers living in bachelor enlisted quarters Corps-wide, due to budget cuts throughout the Department of Defense. Per Marine Administrative Message 429/11 a freeze has been placed on … [Read more...]
New Revisions to Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
The Navy released revisions to the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill policy Aug. 4, providing Sailors, veterans and their families updated information on their educational benefit options. "When the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill came about, it was a tremendous undertaking and an opportunity for Congress to reward our service members and veterans for their service to this country," said Ann Hunter, … [Read more...]