Troop Transition offers a variety of programs where labor shortages put you in high demand. Troop Transition is a unique career transition program for active duty military personnel. Whether you are interested in transportation and logistics, renewable energy, or oil and gas - you are offered the training and certification you need to be successful! Troops to Truckers are … [Read more...]
Pay Allowance Continuation (PAC)
The PAC Program is special pay for Soldiers during a portion of their rehabilitation time from wounds, injuries, and illnesses that have incurred in a combat operation or combat zone for up to one year. Some special pays received in the combat zone cease when hospitalized and/or placed on PCS reassignment. The purpose of the PAC program allows Soldiers to get used to the … [Read more...]
SOC
SOC was created in 1972 to provide educational opportunities to service members who, because they frequently moved from place to place, had trouble completing college degrees. SOC functions in cooperation with fifteen higher education associations, the Department of Defense (DoD), and active and Reserve Components of the military Services to expand and improve voluntary … [Read more...]
Saluting the Unknown Soldier
Written by Sgt. Mac My dad died of cancer in 2005. The memorial service was a mix of sadness and happiness. The sad part, of course was the loss of our dear father, mom’s husband of 60 years and grandfather to our kids and great-grandfather to a bunch of very young grandchildren. The last child was born only a few weeks before dad’s death and we put the babe in his arms, as … [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...]