June 28, 2011 By Megan Neunan WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- "A lot of times we push off getting back to stuff because we can't get to it. The goal-setting now is right there in your pocket," said Sam Rhodes, the action officer responsible for a mobile-phone app that sets resilience goals. The free app for iPhones and iPads, developed by Rhodes and a team at the Maneuver … [Read more...]
WTC Releases New Video on Enhanced Warrior Care System
June 27, 2011 By Brian Gebhart WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The Warrior Transition Command released a 10-minute educational video last week highlighting new aspects of the Army’s system to care for wounded, ill and injured Soldiers. Titled “Soldier Success through Focused Commitment,” the video features three Warriors in Transition -- Capt. Jeremy McGuffey, Sgt. 1st … [Read more...]
17th Annual National HIV Testing Day
June 27, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This month we commemorated 30 years since the first reported case of HIV/AIDS in the United States. As we look back we can celebrate the gains we have made and look ahead with hope and purpose to the next steps we must take in our fight against HIV/AIDS. There is still much more to be done and this commemoration brings extra meaning to … [Read more...]
DeCA Officials Announce Commissary Gift Card Program
by Kevin L. Robinson Defense Commissary Agency Public Affairs 6/24/2011 - FORT LEE, Va. (AFNS) -- Extending the gift of groceries to authorized commissary patrons soon will be a lot easier thanks to the new Commissary Gift Card. The gift cards, available in denominations of $25 and $50, will be available June 30 for purchase in stateside stores or online through … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) FAQs
What Is Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance? Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) is a life insurance program designed to pay off the home mortgages of eligible veterans in the event of their death. VMLI is decreasing term insurance which reduces as the mortgage balance is reduced by regular payments. Eligible veterans can apply for VMLI coverage on a new mortgage, an existing … [Read more...]