MAY 7, 2020 - A new contract to facilitate the movement of household goods, an integral part of any move to a new duty location, is expected to make things easier for both service members and their families. The U.S. Transportation Command awarded the contract to American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. on April 30. The first move under the new contract won't take place … [Read more...]
Veterans Affairs Offers Live Virtual Training on Health Care
MAY 6, 2020 - Women are the fastest growing demographic among veterans, with nearly two million representing about 9.4 percent of the total veteran population. Female veterans are also increasingly using the Department of Veterans Affairs services for their health care, but some would say not soon enough. The VA offers a live online training course for transitioning … [Read more...]
Telehealth, Virtual Counseling Available to Soldiers
APRIL 14, 2020 - After the Defense Department told non-essential personnel to remain in their residences to prevent the spread of coronavirus last month, many Soldiers found themselves in unfamiliar territory: working from home for the first time. Teleworking brought challenges many Soldiers had not faced before, including separation from their units and commanders. Col. … [Read more...]
Help Available for Soldiers Locked into Lease Agreements
APRIL 13, 2020 - Soldiers and families locked into untenable lease agreements due to the COVID-19 stop-movement order can access legal support to reduce their financial obligation. Under the Service Member Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, Soldiers can terminate their lease agreement with permanent-change-of-station or deployment orders that exceed 90 days, according to Army G-1 … [Read more...]
Sailors, Marines, Civilians Beware of Card-Cracking Scams
APRIL 9, 2020 - NCIS has recently observed increased reporting from service members facing severe financial losses after falling victims to card-cracking scams initiated via social media with promises of getting out of debt and making extra money. There are two primary methods used to establish contact with potential victims. One version involves a social media post or … [Read more...]