Operation Never Forgotten
A troop-support group in a small southern Michigan town is working to raise public awareness and appreciation for troops and their families. "Operation Never Forgotten" bridges the gap between our military and civilian worlds by creating nonpartisan national awareness advertising for our troops, veterans and their families. The organization has rolled out more than 500 billboards across America on highways and in airports from Times Square to Los Angeles. The billboards display an unmistakable military theme with phrases encouraging viewers to remember and support the military and their families and the sacrifices they make. For more information, visit the Operation Never Forgotten website.
Find ways to support and honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans who protect our security and freedom. Visit the Military.com Support our Troops webpage.
Free Magazines for Servicemembers
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Military / Veterans Report
Friday, March 14, 2008
Military Report
A St. Pat's Thank-you to Son's Platoon
When you have brought five children into this world, adopted four more and nurtured some 50 foster kids, opening your heart to another 25 boys is no problem - especially when they formed the circle of brothers who were with Lance Cpl. Walter "Gator" O'Haire at the moment of his death in al Anbar province a year ago.
Maureen O'Haire has invited her son's platoon up to Boston to march in Sunday's St. Patrick's Day parade. "This is my way of saying `Thank You' not only for what they did for my son," this Rockland woman explained, "but what these amazing kids do for all of us, each and every day.
Navy Missile Successful as Spy Satellite Is Shot Down (With Video)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Veterans Report
A GI Bill Benefit Overview
The Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) was created to help veterans of active duty military service pay for their education and training.
Your GI Bill can be used to pay for many different programs including the following:
- College, Business Technical or Vocational Courses
- Distance Learning including Correspondence Courses
- Certification Tests
- Apprenticeship/Job Training (Veterans and Reserve Only)
- Flight Training
The GI Bill is currently worth up to $39,636. This amount is based on the 2007-2008 monthly full-time student payment rate of $1101 multiplied by the 36-month limit. This "payment rate" automatically increases on October first each year. You get the annual increase no matter when you became eligible or begin using it.
View the complete user's guide.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Move America Forward / Berkeley City Council
A group called The World Can't Wait -- These people obviously don't know the president has term limits Drive Out the Bush Regime was demonstrating at the downtown center to protest military recruiting in Berkeley.
The issue has been in the limelight since the City Council last month called the recruiters "uninvited and unwelcome intruders."
Move America Forward Fights Berkeley Council
Michelle Obama’s comment that, for the first time in her adult life she feels proud of America, helps crystallize who Barack Hussein Obama is. It is difficult to imagine that Michelle Obama would publicly twice make such a statement suggesting disdain for America unless she felt it comported with her husband’s views. She must really be proud of the Berkeley Council.
The Real Barack Hussein Obama
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Military / Veterans Report
5 Must Know GI Bill Facts
The GI Bill is a benefit you earned. Here are 5 must know facts that will help you better understanding how it works.
1) You have 10 years to use your benefits. Once you have separated from the service you have 10 years to use it - or loose it.
2) The GI Bill is not Federal Financial Aid. College and University financial aid departments do not consider the MGIB financial aid because it is normally paid directly to you, not the school. This also means that you are eligible for student loans, scholarships, and Pell Grants along with the GI Bill.
3) You can stop and start using the MGIB as needed. Unfortunately, many people believe that once you apply for benefits you have to remain enrolled in school to get the full benefit. Thankfully that's not true.
4) A "month" of benefits doesn't always mean a month. The GI Bill benefit provides 36 months of education benefits. The term "months" can often be confusing. The "36 months" of benefits does not mean you have only 36 months to use it, nor does it mean you must use it all in one 36 month period. Learn more about the way payments are broken down here.
5) The GI Bill pays according to the number of credits you take. The GI Bill payment rates are based on several factors, the biggest being your credit load. For example a fulltime student will get up to $1075 a month while a half-time student will only get half that amount.
Don't let your benefit expire. Take the first step and request free information from schools that match your education needs and schedule.
Secretary Vows to Reduce Wait Times
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake pledged to reduce the time it takes veterans to receive medical care and disability claims payments. At a recent hearing of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Secretary said he would work to reduce wait times for VA medical care from about 180 days to 145 days by 2009. According to Peake, VA will hire 3,100 new employees by 2009 and will work to gain greater online access to Pentagon medical information, which will allow staff to process claims faster and move toward an electronic claims filing system.
I wonder if these new employees will be able to communicate in English?
At least enough to understand what they say.
Navy Awards Zumwalt Class Destroyers
The Navy has exercised contract modifications for the construction of the dual lead ships of the Zumwalt class to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. DDG 1000 and DDG 1001 are the lead ships of a class of next-generation multi-mission surface combatants...More
How the Zumwalt Class Destroyer Works
