The government is still trying to find ways to cut cost. The DOD has recently considered requiring retirees still of working age to use employee provided health care in an attempt to help with the budget. Currently there isn’t anything set in stone, and it wouldn’t affect any current retirees or serving members. The...
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100 Soldiers Restricted At Joint Base Lewis-McChord In Washington Do To Theft
Missing equipment always leads to an investigation. Unfortunately when it is $600,000 worth of night vision, laser sights and other gear, these investigations get serious very quickly. Currently 100 soldiers are being restricted to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State. The Army Criminal Investigation Command is looking into the theft of the equipment...
Turbo Tax And H&R Block For Active Duty Military and Veterans – Understanding Adjusted Gross Income And How To File For Free Online
A new year means a new start for many active duty military members and veterans, but it also means it’s time to file taxes. Many soldiers and sailors choose between TurboTax, which provides online filing options, or H&R Block to talk to someone in person. Taxes can be a complicated matter, and if done...
2012 Military Cost Of Living Rates – COLA Increases, Changes And Decreases For Active Duty And Reserve
Rates for the 2012 military cost of living allowance has increased in some areas. It has also been authorized in many new areas, with only a few locations losing COLA. Congress was able to pass legislation for these increases and many veterans and active duty have wondered what sort of changes are in store....
Korean Family In San Diego Is Currently Suing The US Government Do To A Plane Crash Which Killed Family Members
Surviving members of a Korean family living in San Diego are suing the US Government for compensation due to a jet crash, killing 4 people and destroying two homes in 2008. Don Yon lost his two daughters, his wife and his mother-in-law. Don’s father-in-law also survived the accident. The US military has acknowledged the...
Troops’ Remains Dumped Into A Landfill – Unauthorized Disposal Of Fallen Soldiers
A mortuary given the task and funding to properly dispose of military remains has been using a landfill in Virginia. This practice is not authorized or condoned by the United States military. A new report is now showing 274 troops remains have been dumped. The process was to incinerate the partial remains. The remains...
VA Home Loans From Bank Of America And Navy Federal Credit Union – Mortgage Types For Veterans Looking For Lenders
VA home loans from financial institutions like Bank of America are very popular, but are they the right choice to make? Many people have started switch their money to credit unions in a attempt to have lower financial fees and higher gains on interest in their savings account. Many military members use credit unions, such...
Term Life Insurance For Veterans – Compare AAFMAA And VGLI Rates For Coverage Of Up To $400,000
Military personnel transferring to the civilian world will have many tasks to complete. One of these is getting a life insurance plan. Sevicemembers on active duty have the SGLI (Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance) which is a program of low cost coverage. It is also available to ready reservists, National Guard members, and a few...
Advanced Hypersonic Weapon Test – Boost-Glide Test To Provide Data For Future DOD Technologies
The first test flight of the Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) concept was completed today November 17th 2011. The glide vehicle, which is the first of its kind and can fly within the earth’s atmosphere at hyper sonic speed, launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii. It traveled to the Reagan...
Veterans Job Bill For Afghanistan And Iraq Vets Passed – Tax Benefits From $5,600 To $9,600 For Businesses Who Hire Prior Military Members
On Wednesday, a veterans jobs bill was voted on by the House of Representatives who voted unanimously to grant tax credits to companies and business owners who hired veterans. This measure passed in the Senate, and now with the House’s approval, the bill will be making its way to the Presidents desk for signature....