Military Report: TRICARE for Retired Reserves, Navy Uniform Update and More

OFF THE WIRE

Use your $417,000 VA Loan Benefit. $0 Down and No PMI. Find Lenders. Can't see this email? Click Here.

15 APRIL 2013 TRICARE for Retired Reserves Navy Uniform Update DoD Reduces Civilian Furlough Days Understanding the VA Loan Appraisal Deal of the Week: 50% Off Gear Get Your News and Benefits on the Go for FREE SGLI Too Much? Get $200k Protection From $14 a Month Planning a Wedding? Wedding Day Gift Guide Tuition Assistance Alternatives AF CY12 Officer Promotions Air Force Teen Leadership Summits AF Energy-saving Plan AF Medical Officer Promotion Boards AF Cyberspace Study Results Benefits of a VA Loan in Today's Market Hawaii Takes Steps to Secure Schools Security Clearance Wanted by Top American Companies HNTB Hiring Veterans NM Eases Licensure Process for Vets Tips for Dressing for a Job Interview AF Crime Stopper App Air Force Restructuring Plan DoD to Standardize Special Needs Program AAFES Contribute to a Smooth Move Navy Seeks Sailors for Recruiter Duty New App for Health Care Providers Print and Post This Week's Military Report Headline Military News TRICARE for Retired Reserves TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on. Read More Navy Uniform Update The U.S. Navy recently provided a summary on all Navy Working Unit Type I related guidance and announced the authorized wear of the aiguillette and the expanded wear of footwear with the NWU Type I. Read More DoD Reduces Civilian Furlough Days The DoD has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester. Read More Understanding the VA Loan Appraisal One of the requirements of receiving a VA home loan is that you must have an appraisal performed on the property. Read More Deal of the Week: 50% Off Gear Up to 50% off lifestyle, outdoor & tactical gear. Read More Get Your News and Benefits on the Go for FREE Get your news and benefits on the go with the Military.com app. Read More SGLI Too Much? Get $200k Protection From $14 a Month Find low-cost alternatives to SGLI from trusted companies designed for military families. Read More Planning a Wedding? Wedding Day Gift Guide This is your celebration, and there are many details all wrapped up into a few memorable hours. Read More Tuition Assistance Alternatives In response to the recent suspension of some service Tuition Assistance (TA) programs, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) has posted on their webpage a number of TA alternatives. Read More AF CY12 Officer Promotions More than 2,500 Air Force captains, majors and lieutenant colonels have been selected for promotion. Read More Air Force Teen Leadership Summits The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard ( AFR/ANG) have announced the locations and dates of the 2013 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits. Read More AF Energy-saving Plan The new Air Force Energy Strategic Plan aims to meet the Air Force's goals of reducing energy intensity by a total of 37.5 percent by 2020. Read More AF Medical Officer Promotion Boards Air Force medical officers will be considered for command when five medical corps boards convene in May and June. Read More AF Cyberspace Study Results The U.S. Air Force has recently released year-long study on cyberspace, which highlights that missions are at risk through a variety of weak points. Read More Benefits of a VA Loan in Today's Market One of the unique benefits afforded to military personnel is access to the Veterans Affairs Home Mortgage Loan program. Read More Hawaii Takes Steps to Secure Schools The Hawaii State Department of Education Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Branch, recently met with Honolulu Police Department officials recently to review security procedures for the state's public schools. Read More Security Clearance Wanted by Top American Companies Top companies and government contractors actively hire and pay top salaries to veterans with security clearance. Read More HNTB Hiring Veterans For nearly a century, HNTB Corporation has helped create infrastructure that best meets the unique demands of its environment. Read More NM Eases Licensure Process for Vets New Mexico's governor has signed legislation that will require the state to expedite occupational licenses allowing military servicemembers and their spouses to work in jobs ranging from nursing to dentistry. Read More Tips for Dressing for a Job Interview Servicemembers often find it challenging to pull together a professional wardrobe, particularly after years of wearing a uniform. Read More AF Crime Stopper App Suspicious or illegal activity can now be anonymously reported directly to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) using a mobile phone application. Read More Air Force Restructuring Plan The Air Force released its plan to implement force structure changes mandated by the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. Read More DoD to Standardize Special Needs Program The DoD is working to standardize the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), which is designed to help servicemembers get care for family members with chronic health issues or special needs. Read More AAFES Contribute to a Smooth Move The Army and Air Force Exchange Service's "PCS Headquarters" offers four unique areas to assist in moving. Read More Navy Seeks Sailors for Recruiter Duty The U.S. Navy is encouraging top-performing Sailors to volunteer for Recruit Division Commander (RDC) duty. Read More New App for Health Care Providers Military health care providers now have a mobile application to help stay productive and emotionally healthy as they attend to servicemembers, veterans and their families. Read More

You are subscribed to the Military Newsletter. You can unsubscribe or manage your subscriptions at anytime. Military.com   Fan us or follow us Military.com values your privacy: read our privacy policy. Military.com connects over 10 million members to all the benefits earned in service to America. We cut the red tape between you and your military and veterans benefits.