News and Information
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America Supports You [9/18/2009]  "America Supports You" spotlights what Americans are doing in support of the military, encourages others to thank the troops and allows all to tell their stories by giving voice and visibility to their efforts. |
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Freedom Team Salute [9/17/2009] The FTS program provides Soldiers with a means to recognize their supporters: spouses, parents, and employers of National Guard and Reserve Soldiers. Honorably discharged veterans may likewise nominate themselves for recognition under this program. Nominees will receive an Army lapel pin, an Army decal, a certificate and letter signed by the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army thanking them for their support. |
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Stars and Stripes [9/17/2009] A military newspaper, serving men and women in uniform (plus families and DoD employees) stationed abroad; that includes the troops in the Middle East. |
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Womens Memorial [9/17/2009] The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc. needs you! The Memorial, at the Ceremonial Gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, is the nation's only major national memorial honoring all women who have defended America from the Revolutionary War to the present. The Memorial's computerized Register guarantees each registered woman's individual story a permanent place in America's history - and every servicewoman's story is important. The Foundation is seeking names, addresses, photos and memorable experiences of women who have served to be included in the Memorial's Register. Family members, friends and organizations can register deceased servicewomen from any era or those civilian women who served with other civilian organizations. To register or for more information, please visit this website or call 703-533-1155 or 800-222-2294. |
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Lets Say Thanks! [9/17/2009] Lets Say Thanks! Pick out and send a thank you card for a brave Service Member for FREE! Great way to say thanks. |
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Casualty Assistance Training - HRC [9/18/2009] A new Casualty Assistance Training and Resource Website is designed to help those who aid family members after a Soldier’s death. Created as a one-stop source for casualty training and, the website is home to the Army’s first standardized, Web-based, mandatory training curricula for casualty notification officers and casualty assistance officers. Users must have an Army Knowledge Online user ID and password. Though membership is not necessary to use the site, members do have the added benefit of sharing tips and lessons learned, as well as the ability to seek advice from fellow casualty support professionals. |
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GI Bill Increase [9/17/2009] Last month the Department of Veteran Affairs announced that the GI Bill has increased to $38,700 - a total increase of nearly $1,500 over last year. This means you have earned a monthly payment rate of $1,075. Don't let your benefits go to waste. Find a military- friendly school today. |
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Open Season Begins for Civilian Insurance Programs
[9/18/2009] The Air Force's Office of Personnel Management has announced an open season will be held Nov. 13 through Dec. 11 for three civilian benefit programs. The three programs are the Federal Employees Health Benefits, or FEHB, program; the Federal Flexible Spending Account, or FSAFED, program; and the new Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance, or FEDVIP, program. Enrollments for FSAFED are made via the FSAFED Website at http://www.fsafeds.com/ or by calling toll-free (877) 372-3337 or TDD (800) 952-0450. FEDVIP enrollment may be conducted by calling toll-free (877) 888-3337, TTY (877) 889-5680. For more information on any of these programs, visit the BEST Website. |
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e-Training Center in www.ARFP.org [9/17/2009] The NEW ARFP e-Training Center features courses available on ARFP are the Fundamental FPA, Family Readiness Group (FRG) and Rear Detachment Commander (RDC) course. We have also featured a link to learn more about AFTB Online Training. |
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Online Training Courses at MyArmyLifeToo.com
[9/18/2009] Has posted - Rear Detachment Commander (RDC) Online Training, as well as, Family Readiness Group Online Training. |
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The Post-Deployment Health Reassessment [9/18/2009] The Post-Deployment Health Reassessment, or PDHRA, is part of the force health protection program. It extends the continuum of care for Service members’ deployment-related health concerns. The PDHRA provides education, screening, assessment and access to care for a wide variety of questions and concerns that you may have about your health after you return from deployment. Our mission is to provide a full range of services to you and your family. We recognize that deployment may have an impact on your health and well-being. Our commitment is to programs that successfully safeguard your health and wellbeing. Our goal is to avoid or minimize any negative impact deployment may have had on your health. |