FORT BLISS, Texas (Aug. 25, 2014) - As Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III spoke to the incoming class of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy here, he challenged members of Class 65 to look to the future and decide what kind of Army and NCO Corps they want to have. "What do you want your Army to be?" Chandler asked. "As you look toward the future, what … [Read more...]
VA Stumbles Again as Medical Malpractice Payouts Skyrocket
August 22, 2014 - Many veterans are hesitant to look for legal representation when a medical malpractice issue happens as a result of using a VA facility. This may be due to the fact that they believe that the VA will end up taking care of the situation, eventually. The veteran may also be unaware they actually have an alternative path in such a case. The reality of the … [Read more...]
Tuition Assistance Policy Changing in FY-15
August 22, 2014, VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (NNS) - Effective immediately, commanding officers and officers-in-charge may approve waivers to the one-year requirement that Sailors must be on board their first permanent duty station (PDS) to be eligible for Tuition Assistance (TA) according to NAVADMIN 190/14 released Aug. 21. In addition to command triad waiver approval, Sailors … [Read more...]
The Judge Advocate General’s Corps Announces Law School Programs
August 20, 2014, PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - Officers interested in continuing to serve the Air Force as a judge advocate are able to apply to the Funded Legal Education Program, or FLEP, and the Excess Leave Program, ELP. Officers selected for FLEP have the opportunity to attend law school at the Air Force's expense while also continuing to receive full pay, … [Read more...]
VA Expands Patient-Centered Community Care (PC3) Contracts to Provide Access to Primary Care
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August 14, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that primary care has been added to the services available to Veterans through VA’s Patient-Centered Community Care (PC3) contracts, a key and evolving part of the non-VA medical care program. Eligible Veterans are already able to access inpatient specialty care, outpatient specialty … [Read more...]