The Virtual Education Center (VEC) serves as the Navy College Program's central location for receiving and responding to toll-free telephone, electronic mail, fax, and United States Postal Mail inquiries dealing with all off-duty voluntary education programs and services. The Center also serves as a hub for requesting the Sailor and Marine Corps American Council on Education … [Read more...]
Symposium Discusses Ways to Improve Warrior Care
July 20, 2011 By Jacqueline Hames WASHINGTON -- The Army Wounded Warrior program's 7th Annual Symposium is taking place this week in Orlando, Fla., with focused discussions that will identify the most important transition and care issues facing Soldiers and their families. More than 90 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, veterans and family members will participate in … [Read more...]
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a recognized condition associated with traumatic events which an individual lives through. The diagnostic symptoms for PTSD include re-experiencing the original trauma(s) through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma, and increased arousal -- such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, anger, and … [Read more...]
Reserve Income Replacement Program
The Reserve Income Replacement Program (RIRP) was developed to provide specific payments to eligible members of the National Guard and Reserve who are involuntary serving on active duty (the term active duty includes full-time National Guard duty) and who are experiencing a monthly active duty income differential of more than $50.00, as determined by the member’s … [Read more...]
TRICARE Retired Reserve
TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) is a premium-based, worldwide health plan that qualified retired Reserve members and survivors may purchase. Plan Overview TRR offers comprehensive health coverage from any TRICARE-authorized provider, network or non-network. Referrals are not needed for any type of care but some services may require prior authorization. The type of … [Read more...]