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Open Season Ongoing For 3 Civilian Benefit Programs
November 21, 2008 - An Airforce Link Publication
Air Force officials here announced the open season for three civilian benefit programs continues until Dec. 8.
Chairman Notes Military Family Appreciation Week
November 20, 2008 - American Forces Press Service
Military Family Appreciation Week begins tomorrow, and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, issued a message today noting the observance.
Folds Of Honor Foundation and Scholarships For Dependents
November 20, 2008 - By LTC Scott Wales, Warrior Care & Transition Office
Folds of Honor exists to ensure that families of the fallen must never endure alone. Education is the key to a brighter future, and it's the basis for Folds of Honor.
New Centers Helping Families of Wounded Warriors
November 20, 2008 - By Lindy Kyzer, Army.Mil/News
A key component of caring for wounded warriors is taking care of their families. That's why Soldier Family Assistance Centers now thrive at 34 Army installations across the globe, officials said.
New Program For DOD Moves Rolls Out
November 19, 2008 - An Air Force Link Publication
Officials from U.S. Transportation Command here and the Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command announced that Phase II of the Defense Personal Property System will begin live operations Nov. 19.
Airman's Roll Call: Air Force families
November 19, 2008 - An AirForce Link Publication
This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on families and the part they play in the Air Force mission.
Face of Defense: Soldier, Family Find Helpful 'Source'
November 19, 2008 - By Army Sgt. Whitney Houston, Special to American Forces Press Service
Being separated from family can trigger stress and anxiety for deployed servicemembers, especially when children are involved.
Directory For Wounded Warriors, Families, Caregivers Launched
November 18, 2008 - An AirForce Link
Department of Defense officials here Nov. 17 launched the National Resource Directory, a collaborative effort between the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs.
Covenant Programs Help Family Members Find Jobs
November 20, 2008 - By Christie Vanover, USAG Benelux, Army.Mil/News
Finding a job after moving to Belgium is difficult for many family members. It's so challenging that finding a solution is one of the top three priorities of the local Army Family Action Plan.
RDECOM Reaches Out to Women Engineers
November 18, 2008 - By Steve Rochette, RDECOM, Army.Mil/News
Engineering students from across the country got a glimpse at career opportunities that support the Warfighter as the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command recently participated in the 2008 Society of Women Engineers Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center.
First Class Customer Service Starts With Training
November 18, 2008 - By Susan Huseman, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs, Army.Mil/News
Strong customer service is a business essential, even in a military environment.
Fort Lewis Provides Advice For Future Careers
November 14, 2008 - By Carolyn Bennett, Army News Service
First, transition jobs provide good training ground for future employment.
Child Care Expansion Topic of Town Hall
November 14, 2008 - By Dena O'Dell, Army News Service
Personnel from Child and Youth Services presented information about what they are doing to expand child care services on post and in the Central Flint Hills Region during a CYS Town Hall Expansion meeting Nov. 3 at Riley's Conference Center.
Changes to Leave Act Benefit Wounded Warriors, Families
November 14, 2008 - By Gerry J. Gilmore, American Forces Press Service
Recent changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act will extend the period of unpaid, job-protected leave that eligible family members can take to care for wounded warrior spouses, Labor Department officials said.
West Point AEC Offers Opportunities For Soldiers and Civilians
November 13, 2008 - By Kathy Eastwood, Pointer View Staff Writer
Soldiers, Family members, contractors, cadets and civilians have an opportunity to receive higher education through the Army Education Center here at low to no cost to the student.
Aviano Spouse Named Air Force Spouse of the Year
November 12, 2008 - By Staff Sgt. Lindsey Maurice, 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The spouse of a senior NCO in the 31st Communications Squadron here has been presented with the Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award during a special ceremony in Washington D.C.
Army Experience Center Opens Its Doors To Educators
November 12, 2008 - By Christine June, Army News Service
For years, the Department of Defense has been preaching a "purple suit" concept in which every U.S. military branch works together to reach a common goal.
Fort Bliss Seminar Provides Valuable Info For Job-Seeking Military Spouses
November 11, 2008 - By Virginia Reza, Army News Service
Army Community Service hosted a "Volunteerism: Building Blocks to Your Destiny" seminar Oct. 29 at the Centennial Club.
Fort Bliss Child and Youth Services Cracks Down On Family Childcare
November 11, 2008 - By Y. Wright, Army News Service
Unauthorized child care providers now have the opportunity to come clean and receive free training during the Army's nationwide Family Child Care amnesty program.
3 Tips for Getting a Degree Faster and Cheaper
Week of November 10, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
The cost of getting a degree is expensive and the costs can sometimes by over $50,000. Here are 3 tips to get your degree faster and cheaper.
New Education Website Launched
Week of November 10, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
The Department of Defense's Educational Partnership Branch launched the new Military K-12 Partners website.
National Mental Health Groups Sign on to Help Troops, Families
November 10, 2008 - By Army Staff Sgt. Jon Soucy, Special to American Forces Press Service
Four major U.S. mental health groups have joined the network of professionals who donate an hour of their time each week to provide free mental health services to servicemembers and their families.
Changes Improve Medical, Housing, Employment
November 03, 2008 - By Heather Graham, Sentinel News Editor
Army Community Services and the Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation are not the only agencies representing the Army Family Covenant's commitment to helping Families and bettering their quality of life and services.
Soldier, Family Services Enhanced By Covenant
November 03, 2008 - By Heather Graham, Sentinel News Editor
Families serve alongside their Soldiers, make sacrifices every day and are a valued and vital part of the Army.
AFAP Conference Hears Soldier, Family Issues
November 03, 2008 - By Heather Graham, Sentinel News Editor
Fort Hood's 2008 Army Family Action Plan conference was held Oct. 14-16 at Comanche Chapel.
Navy Inspires Youth About Engineering Programs
October 31, 2008 - By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rodriguez, Chief of Naval Personnel - Diversity Directorate
The Navy joined with the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES) to host a "Science Extravaganza" for students of William E. Orr Middle School Oct. 23.
Moneywise Speakers Tell Sailors to Save Now
October 31, 2008 - By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Idle, Naval Air Station Sigonella Public Affairs
The host of the Public Broadcast System's "Moneywise" series, and a, Young America's financial coach and author, spoke to service members and their families as part of "Moneywise in the Military" tour at Naval Air Station Sigonella Oct. 27.
Moneywise Seminar Comes to Naples
October 31, 2008 - By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Chris Henry, Fleet Public Affairs Center Det. Europe
A financial coach and author as well as the host of Public Broadcast System's television show "Moneywise" offered a financial seminar, "Moneywise in the Military" to service members and their families and government civilians at the Naval Support Activity, Capodichino base Oct. 24.
Disability Etiquette: Basic Points To Live By
October 30, 2008 - By Jenn Domashevich, Army News Service
This is the final article of the five-part series regarding working with employees who have disabilities.
2009 Scholarships for Military Children Program Opens Nov. 3
October 28, 2008 - By Caroline Williams, DeCA marketing specialist
If you're a high school or college student and the child of a military family, you might want to add free college money to your list of favorite things because the 2009 Scholarships for Military Children Program opens Nov. 3.
Group Surpasses $2 Million in Grants for Military Children
October 28, 2008 - American Forces Press Service Publication
"Our Military Kids," a nonprofit support group, recently reached a new milestone: $2 million in grants awarded for sports, fine arts and tutoring programs.
USAG Schweinfurt Celebrates One Year of Army Family Covenant
October 28, 2008 - By Mark Heeter, Army News Service
The Army Family Covenant, launched a little more than one year ago at installations around the world, solidified the Army's commitment to the importance of families as a force multiplier. And the covenant lives today.
Program to Provide Free YMCA Family Memberships
October 28, 2008 - By DOD Public Affairs, Army News Service
Families of deployed National Guard and Reserve troops, along with some active-duty servicemembers not stationed near a military installation, are now eligible for free family memberships at local participating YMCAs.
Readiness Challenge Events to Help Families Manage Finances
October 28, 2008 - An American Forces Press Service Publication
Installation commanders from all military services and the Defense Department will begin conducting "Financial Readiness Challenge" events nationwide next week to help military families deal with the effects of today's economy.
LINKS Expands to Children of Marines
Week of October 27, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
According to Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, family goes further than spouses; Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) now offers new classes for children, teenagers and Marines.
Spouses Eligible for DoD Job Placement
Week of October 27, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
One benefit for air reserve technicians is the priority referral and subsequent hiring of their spouse.
Five Corporations Join Forces with Army Spouse Employment Partnership
Oct 21, 2008 - By Tim Hipps, Family and MWR Command, Army News Service
Five corporations vowed to help Soldiers' wives and husbands find work by joining forces with the Army Spouse Employment Partnership during the Association of United States Army's annual meeting at the Washington Convention Center.
Army Launching Effort to Hire More Wounded Warriors
October 20, 2008 - By Gary Sheftick, Army News Service
Army personnel officials are launching an outreach program as part of a push to hire more wounded warriors and their spouses as civilian employees.
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