August 12, 2011 From a White House News Release WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2011 – A former Marine will receive the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama here Sept. 15 for conspicuous gallantry almost two years ago in Afghanistan, White House officials announced today. Dakota Meyer will be the third living recipient - and first Marine - to be awarded the Medal of Honor for … [Read more...]
H&R Block Military Spouse Scholarship Program
Married to an active duty servicemember? You are eligible to receive a scholarship to our Income Tax Course. Whether you want to brush up on your tax skills or possibly earn extra income as an H&R Block tax professional, learn tax preparation from us. H&R Block’s Military Spouse Scholarship Program creates an opportunity for spouses of servicemembers to become part of … [Read more...]
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VA Outlines October Changes in Post-9/11 GI Bill
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2011 – The third round of 2011 changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill will take effect Oct. 1, a Department of Veterans Affairs official said today. October’s changes allow eligible students to pay for more education and training programs with the GI Bill, Keith Wilson, director of VA’s education service, told … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Receive Freeze on Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Throughout the Corps, Marines have done whatever it takes to get out of the barracks, but is barracks-life really all that bad? Whatever your opinion, you can expect to see more non-commissioned officers living in bachelor enlisted quarters Corps-wide, due to budget cuts throughout the Department of Defense. Per Marine Administrative Message 429/11 a freeze has been placed on … [Read more...]