FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – The numbers are substantial and telling: $65 million in loans, grants and scholarships to 31,000 Soldiers and their families in 2022. Moving forward, Army Emergency Relief – the nonprofit created to help Soldiers and Family members who experience financial emergencies – can stand on those figures as assurance it will be there for Soldiers facing financial … [Read more...]
We (Heart) Veterans Challenge Announces Finalists
February 24, 2022 – The “We (Heart) Veterans Pin Design Challenge,” a joint effort of the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and Future Engineers, today announced the 2023 challenge finalists. Students were tasked with crafting a 3D pin design that shows their appreciation for our veterans using their engineering skills and creativity. There are 10 finalists from each … [Read more...]
Evolution of the DoD Transition Assistance Program
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 - There’s one thing all Service members have in common--at some point in their military career, they transition. New recruits who once raised their right hand to serve the nation, will look to their command leadership to assist them with a new journey when their time in Service has ended. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) supports approximately … [Read more...]
8 Activities That Can Quickly Prepare You For Military Service
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 - Having a good level of fitness and being comfortable in a variety of environments is crucial when joining the military. Strength, endurance, and flexibility are important for long hours on your feet whilst carrying heavy equipment. You also need to prepare for being in different climates, weather conditions, heights, being in water, and tight spaces. … [Read more...]
Feb. 15 Is Deadline for Scholarships for Military Children
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 – The Feb. 15 deadline to apply to the Scholarships for Military Children program, administered by the nonprofit Fisher House Foundation, is almost here. A total of 500 scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for the 2023-24 school year with at least one recipient selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. … [Read more...]