1/10/2012 VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- "Come on down!" This simple request ended with a big pay-off in a showcase showdown for a Vandenberg Fire Department member and his family. Tech. Sgt. Armando Galaviz II, the VFD North battalion chief, attended a showing of "The Price is Right" in August and won the grand prize worth more than $33,000. The episode, … [Read more...]
Defense Bill Affects Pay, Separation Bonuses, and More
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2011 – President Barack Obama today signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which increases active-duty and reserve pay by 1.6 percent and governs Defense Department activities, from procurement to military personnel policy. Several provisions in this year’s act will potentially affect active-duty … [Read more...]
NASA Space Camp Scholarships Now Offered to Children of Military
By Cicely McCray Joint Base Charleston School Liaison Officer 12/28/2011 - JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- NASA Space Camp is a place of learning where children come together for a journey they will never forget. For many, it is a life-changing event - helping them make decisions about their educational and vocational careers. This extraordinary adventure teaches our youth … [Read more...]
Financial Bootcamp: 4 Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Worthiness
We know it's tough to navigate the complexities of money management, especially when it comes to developing, maintaining, and repairing your credit. Just Military Loans already helps to ensure your long-term financial success by providing loans for active duty military members. However, they'd like to go one step further and give you some valuable advice on improving your … [Read more...]
DOD Extends Schools’ Signing Deadline for Tuition Assistance
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2011 – The Defense Department today announced a 90-day deadline extension for schools seeking to participate in the department’s tuition assistance program. The department has instituted a memorandum of understanding participating schools must sign to qualify to receive funding for courses service members … [Read more...]