If you live on or near a Commissary, then you will be happy to hear that DeCA has announced that the Commissary will be rolling out an e-coupon card program soon! E-Coupons are coupons that are loaded directly to your store savings / loyalty / rewards card. You will be able to upload coupons to your card from the Commissary website. To find other stores that will be … [Read more...]
TAMP
The Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) provides a variety of services and opportunities to service members preparing to transition out of the military. TAMP helps Sailors get ready for civilian life, since many soldiers don't have the education on how to adjust from soldier life to civilian. Every transitioning Sailor must complete the DD Form 2648, and will be … [Read more...]
Deadline For Special “Stop Loss” Pay Closing In Fast
September 21,2011 From a Defense Department News Release WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2011 – Only a month remains for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. Officials extended a previous deadline to Oct. 21 to allow more time for eligible people to apply. "The nation has rallied behind this effort -- the military … [Read more...]
President Obama’s Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction
September 19, 2011 From the Office of the White House Secretary Today, the President sent to the Joint Committee his plan to jump start economic growth and job creation now – and to lay the foundation for it continue for years to come. The health of our economy depends on what we do right now to create the conditions where businesses can hire and middle-class families can … [Read more...]
Additional Budget Cuts Could Devastate Military
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT , Sept. 15, 2011 – Nearly $1 trillion in defense cuts that the 2011 Budget Control Act could require would devastate the military and the defense industrial base, and could add 1 percent to the nation’s unemployment rate, the Pentagon press secretary said today. A “sequestration” mechanism in the … [Read more...]