SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 - Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1. Previously, military tuition assistance limits were $4,500 per fiscal year, but adjustments were required to ensure the program remains fully available and fiscally sustainable while … [Read more...]
DoD Rolls Out New System for the Transition Assistance Program
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 - The Department of Defense (DoD) Military-Civilian Transition Office (MCTO) has rolled out a new enterprise learning management system (LMS) for the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The platform is set to completely replace the TAP curriculum on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) by September 30, 2020. The new LMS, located at www.TAPevents.org/courses, can … [Read more...]
Women’s Health Transition Training Offered Virtually Due to COVID-19
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 - The national rollout for VA’s Women’s Health Transition Training program (WHTT) expanded to more than 100 training sessions this year across the U.S. and overseas including locations in Germany, Japan, and Hawaii. More than 500 servicewomen have already received training this year either in-person or virtually. The goal to to reach more than 700 women … [Read more...]
Virtual job Fairs for Veterans, Spouses to Offer Thousands of Opportunities
AUGUST 29, 2020 - Although pandemic conditions have restricted the attendance of hiring events, Soldiers transitioning from the Army and spouses will soon have the opportunity to attend several upcoming job fairs online. The Army’s Soldier for Life program has reached into the virtual realm to assist Soldiers and their spouses as they adjust from Army to civilian life and … [Read more...]
Understanding a Good Year for Navy Reserve Retirement
AUGUST 24, 2020 - Understanding a Navy Reserve retirement can seem like a daunting task. But with a proper explanation of terminology and how qualifying service is calculated, the process can be pretty straightforward. The intent of this article and accompanying video is to be a guide for all Navy Reserve Sailors in understanding how time in service culminates into a Reserve … [Read more...]