APRIL 30, 2021 - The Department of Defense announced today the expansion of access to military exchanges. Starting May 1, 2021, DOD and Coast Guard appropriated fund and nonappropriated fund civilian employees are authorized to shop at military exchange stores in the United States and the U.S. territories and possessions. Online exchange access will also be available for … [Read more...]
DoD Provides Access to Military Funeral Honors Directory
APRIL 23, 2021 - The Department of Defense provides members of the military community access to a Military Funeral Honors Directory on the Military OneSource website. The interactive online directory allows funeral planners, veterans, family members, or anyone arranging for military funeral honors to locate the appropriate service representative. Anyone can use the online … [Read more...]
Getting Meds, Supplements Overseas Through Mail Is Illegal
APRIL 22, 2021 – Permanent Change of Station season is upon us and United States Army Europe-Africa customs inspectors remind personnel of the differences in what they can, and cannot, receive in their military postal box while overseas. According to a U.S. Customs pamphlet, German customs law prohibits the receipt and shipment of certain items through the mail. Those items … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss Out on Education Dollars
APRIL 21, 2021 - If you’re searching for a way to fund your college studies, don’t overlook Tuition Assistance. It’s one of many ways the Army will help you advance your education goals along with your military and civilian careers. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Autumn Schumacker, a human resources technician with the 86th Training Division here, talked to the post’s education … [Read more...]
Navy College Program Adds 11th Academic Institution
MARCH 24, 2021 - On Mar. 23, 2021, the Navy College Program announced it added Upper Iowa University (UIU) to the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) program. This is the first addition of a university with new degree programs for NCPACE since it became a standalone program in 2018. In order to be part of the NCPACE program, academic institutions … [Read more...]