Stars and Stripes: Army making effort to improve records, processes at cemeteries

Survivor Care News - May 9, 2013
Army Spc. Barry Cunnings walked through the rows of gravestones.

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Stars and Stripes: An 'unfair fight' for job-seeking veterans

Jobs News - May 8, 2013
The language barrier between troops who have literally worn their resumes on their sleeves and the civilian hiring system has grown to a gaping chasm. read more

AFPS: Automated System Reduces ID Card Waiting Time

Military Basics News - May 8, 2013
When Fort Carson, Colo., reduced its identification card waiting time from 45 minutes to five minutes, it was a mile marker in the Defense Department's goal to cut the waiting process, a DOD official said.

AFPS: DOD Continues TBI Research, Education, Treatment

The Defense Department has launched new initiatives to broaden TBI research, treatment and education as facilities and programs come online, DOD's top doctor said.

AFPS: TRICARE Eases Rules for West Region Beneficiaries

Medical News - May 8, 2013
TRICARE West Region Prime enrollees referred for specialty care from April 1 up to May 18 do not need authorization before seeking care.

Marine Corps News: Marines and spouses called to take survey to improve services

Headquarters Marine Corps is inviting active duty Marines and their spouses to take a survey to help leadership gauge consumers’ expectations and perceptions of the quality of service they receive from various Marine Corps programs.The survey will give leadership an idea of where to focus improvement efforts that may be needed to the Exceptional

MHS Health.mil Blog: Mental Health Services and Support for National Guard and Reserves

Medical News - May 7, 2013

Members of the National Guard and Reserve components face unique challenges when it comes to balancing military service with civilian ...

Army News: MilUniversity adds to Army online learning opportunities

A new learning portal provides enhanced training and access to Department of Defense professional networking tools.

AFPS: Face of Defense: Soldier Aspires to Medical Degree

Taking care of the force is something Army Staff Sgt. Megan Appleby feels is her lifelong calling.

Army News: On guard against traumatic brain injuries

They tend to be older, more experienced, and more likely to have families, but deployed members of the National Guard share something in common with their active-duty brothers and sisters -- the likelihood of suffering from traumatic brain injuries, or TBI.

Army News: 'Hiring Our Heroes' introduces personal branding workshop at job fair

Jobs News - May 6, 2013
The "Hiring Our Heroes" job fair at Joint Base Andrews, Md., introduced a new workshop, May 3, 2013, to assist job seekers with resumes, interview techniques and career transition skills.

Air Force Top Stories: Officials approve implementation guides for mobile devices

Military Basics News - May 3, 2013
Pentagon officials yesterday approved the security technical implementation guides for BlackBerry 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets with BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, as well as Samsung's Android Knox, to be used on Defense Department networks.

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Army News: Field artillery training integrates women into combat specialties

Military Basics News - May 3, 2013
The first class of female Soldiers joined A Battery, 1st Battalion, 78th Field Artillery, to learn the 13M, Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember military occupational specialty -- an MOS that was previously closed to women.

VA GI Bill Feed: Education Claims Processing Timeliness Statistics Now Available

Timeliness statistics now available for each Regional Processing Office. Please visit our Regional Processing Office information page for more information.

AFPS: DOD Backs Military Spouse Training, Careers

Jobs News - May 1, 2013
The Defense Department is committed to helping military spouses find jobs and offers resources for education, training and networking, said Meg O'Grady, the department's spouse employment and career opportunities program manager.

AFPS: Official Urges Planning, Offers Resources for Fiscal Fitness

Financial News - May 1, 2013
The Defense Department continues to encourage military families to sidestep debt by creating a feasible spending plan and using available resources for achieving financial stability, said Barbara Thompson, director of DOD's office of family policy and children and youth.

AFPS: DOD Backs Military Spouse Training, Careers

Survivor Care News - May 1, 2013
The Defense Department is committed to helping military spouses find jobs and offers resources for education, training and networking, said Meg O'Grady, the department's spouse employment and career opportunities program manager.
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