MAY 3, 2021 - In 1904 a group of naval officers, their wives and a few friends founded the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) after they recognized the need for medical and pay assistance for the troops. Instead of “passing the hat” to collect money, Marines and Sailors now had a resource to relieve their financial burdens. The NMCRS initially generated funds from the … [Read more...]
Plan Ahead When PCS Involves Family Pets
APRIL 26, 2021 - As permanent change of station, PCS, season begins, Soldiers with pets should plan ahead to make travel as smooth as possible – especially if the move is overseas. “It’s extremely important,” said Capt. Taylor Alton, a veterinarian at Fort Campbell Veterinary Clinic. “I think pets are part of the Family for most people.” Vicki Peters, operations assistant … [Read more...]
DoD Provides Access to Military Funeral Honors Directory
APRIL 23, 2021 - The Department of Defense provides members of the military community access to a Military Funeral Honors Directory on the Military OneSource website. The interactive online directory allows funeral planners, veterans, family members, or anyone arranging for military funeral honors to locate the appropriate service representative. Anyone can use the online … [Read more...]
Getting Meds, Supplements Overseas Through Mail Is Illegal
APRIL 22, 2021 – Permanent Change of Station season is upon us and United States Army Europe-Africa customs inspectors remind personnel of the differences in what they can, and cannot, receive in their military postal box while overseas. According to a U.S. Customs pamphlet, German customs law prohibits the receipt and shipment of certain items through the mail. Those items … [Read more...]
DoD Announces New Discharge Appeal Review Board Option
APRIL 8, 2021 - Today, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced a new board of appeals for Service members with separation dates on or after December 20, 2019. The Discharge Appeal Review Board (DARB) will provide final review of discharge or dismissal characterization upgrade requests when petitioners have exhausted all available administrative remedies. Any DOD Service … [Read more...]