JANUARY 24, 2020 - Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote. "The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully … [Read more...]
Recruit Training Command Grads Eligible for Nine College Credits
JANUARY 20, 2020 - Curriculum changes at Recruit Training Command (RTC) will provide boot camp graduates with more college credits and potentially save the Navy millions in tuition costs. Following a review of Navy Basic Military Training curriculum, the American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended nine college credits be awarded upon graduation from the Navy’s only … [Read more...]
MilTax: Military OneSource Offers Free Tax Prep for Military Members
JANUARY 17, 2020 - Tax season can be a dreaded time of year for many people, but the Defense Department's Military OneSource offers the MilTax program to ease filing stress for service members and their families. There is no need to worry about costs in tax preparation because the services are free. MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource on Jan. 22, offering electronic … [Read more...]
16-Year-Mark Cap Removed from GI-Bill Transferability Policy
JANUARY 13, 2020 - Sailors who are serving beyond 16 years and meet service-commitment eligibility criteria now retain the option to transfer GI Bill benefits to dependents as outlined in NAVADMIN 006/20 announced Jan. 10. This change is based on recently revised rules signed into effect in the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that removes the 16 … [Read more...]
Air Force Relaunches Employee Assistance Program
JANUARY 9, 2020 - The Air Force Employee Assistance Program has relaunched with a new phone number and website. The program will provide the same services as it did in the past, and at no cost. It may be accessed 24/7 by all Air Force civilian personnel (APF and NAF), Guard/Reserve and family members. William Sherman, 14th Flying Training Wing community support … [Read more...]