NOVEMBER 11, 2022 - On this Veterans Day, a few brands are offering discounts for veterans, first responders and active or retired military personnel. From gym memberships, luxury cruises, Caribbean getaways and an exclusive travel club, these companies want to thank all veterans for their service by offering them a chance to exercise, relax and unwind all over the world – at a … [Read more...]
NEXCOM’s NEXT gen Scholars Program Support Students
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - Since 1997, the Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) NEXT gen Scholars Program has been rewarding students for getting good grades. The NEXT gen Scholars Program awards $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 to qualified students each quarter. The next drawing is in December 2022. To enter the drawing, students must be full-time with a “B” grade point … [Read more...]
Navy Updates Retirement and Separation Policy
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - Navy Personnel Command recently updated timelines and procedures for submitting separation and retirement packages to make the process both smooth and timely. Released Nov. 2, MILPERSMAN 1900-015 outlines what is required of both Sailors, their commands and the Transaction Service Centers. Separation packages must be submitted no less than 60 days … [Read more...]
DoD Improves Access to Child Care Resources
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 – Among the child development programs recently announced by the Department of Defense as part of the “Taking Care of Service Members and Families” initiative is one that improves access to off-site military child care fee assistance and expands access for in-home child care. The DOD child care fee assistance program, “Military Child Care in Your … [Read more...]
DoD Offering Assistance to Spouses in Finding Employment
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 – The well-being and readiness of service members is a top priority for the Defense Department, and in September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced an action plan offering them and their families additional support. One of these includes providing assistance in finding employment for military spouses. According to the Secretary of … [Read more...]