August 12, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Active duty Soldiers and their spouses will soon be able to get funding for books and supplies as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Beginning Oct. 1, active duty members and their spouses can receive up to $1,000 for books and supplies, per academic year, as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Active duty … [Read more...]
BAH Officially Frozen for E-5 and Below
8/16/2011 By Lance Cpl. Joshua Pettway , Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Marine Administrative Message 429/11 states all pending and future requests for basic allowance for housing for Marines, sergeant and below, without dependents will be frozen effective July 29. Exceptions to the policy will be approved on a case-by-case … [Read more...]
No Changes to Military Retirement Anytime Soon
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service 8/16/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The military retirement isn't going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. "There's no immediate plan to affect retirement," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 31. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to … [Read more...]
Officials Announce Civilian Workforce Hiring Freeze
By Capt. Mary Danner-Jones Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs 8/14/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective immediately. A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said. In addition to a 90-day hiring … [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...]