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Army Showing Appreciation to Spouses
May 08, 2008 - By Jacqueline M. Hames, Army News
Army installations across the nation are honoring military spouses Friday with ceremonies, social events, spa treatments and gifts.
Oregon Adds Education Benefits for Dependents
Week of May 08, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
The Oregon University System wants to ensure that all eligible dependents of veterans are aware of a new tuition benefit that begins in the Spring Term 2008.
White House Ceremony Honors Military Spouses
May 07, 2008 - By Donna Miles, Army.mil/news
President Bush and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates paid tribute Tuesday to about 1,100 military spouses who gathered for a Military Spouse Day celebration at the White House, where Bush promised to continue pushing for more benefits for military families.
President Bush Commemorates Military Spouse Day
May 6, 2008 - A Whitehouse.gov Publication
The PRESIDENT - Thank you very much, Phil. I appreciate, appreciate you and your band members being here today. Thanks for entertaining us here on the South Lawn of the White House.
Bush, Gates Honor Military Spouses at Ceremony
May 6, 2008 - By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service
President Bush and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates paid tribute May 6 to about 1,100 military spouses who gathered for a Military Spouse Day celebration at the White House, where President Bush promised to continue pushing for more benefits for military families.
Magazine Honors Military Spouse of the Year
May 6, 2008 - By John J. Kruzel, American Forces Press Service
Military Spouse magazine honored Michelle McIntyre-Brewer as the 2008 Military Spouse of the Year here today.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 9th
Week of May 05, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
Since 1984, the Armed Forces have set aside a special day to acknowledge the significant contributions of our spouses.
Online Housing Referral Network Expands
Week of May 05, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
The military is looking to expand the Automated Housing Referral Network overseas beginning with bases in Europe.
Governor Matt Blunt to Sign Bill to Approve New Teacher Certification
April 30, 2008 - An ABCTE.org Publication
Governor Matt Blunt will sign the first bill this session, which will allow an additional option for teacher certification in Missouri.
DVDs Address Deployment Issues for Military Children
April 30, 2008 - A Tricare.mil Publication
Military pediatricians and youth professionals developed DVDs to help military children understand and deal with the emotions related to a family member's deployment.
Sesame Street Coaches Kids Through Parent's Deployments and Returns
April 29, 2008 - By John J. Kruzel, American Forces Press Service
Following a workshop that helped children cope with a military parent's deployment, the familiar, furry denizens of Sesame Street are starring in a new program focusing on multiple deployments and family adjustments upon a parent's return.
America Supports You Group Extends Scholarship Application Deadline
April 29, 2008 - By Samantha L. Quigley, American Forces Press Service
Operation Homefront has extended the deadline for those interested in one of 25 American Patriot Freedom Scholarships the group offers to children of military families for tuition and other education-related expenses.
DoD Announces New Relocation Tool for Families
April 28, 2008 - By Barbara A. Goodno, Special to American Forces Press Service
It's almost peak moving season again for military families, and Defense Department leaders want families to know new resources are available to help.
Kansas, Kentucky Sign Compact for Military Schoolchildren
April 25, 2008 - BY Bill Armstrong, Army.Mil/News
The nation's military children are one step closer to smoother school transfers, thanks to the signing of a bill by the governors of Kansas and Kentucky.
Program Aids Military Spouse Career Advancement
April 25, 2008 - By Marci Royal Huggins, Staff writer, FayObserver.com
More military spouses than ever have a chance to get money to improve their job chances.
Military Spouse Education Gets Funding
April 25, 2008 - By Ilin Chen, News 14Carolina
North Carolina has gotten about $7 million from the federal government for a new program that helps military spouses pay for their education.
Distributed Learning Initiative Delivers Training Anywhere, Any Time
April 24, 2008 - By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service
Every seven seconds, someone within the Defense Department completes an online training course through a program that's become the gold standard for delivering education and training anywhere, any time.
Military Spouse Training Offered
April 24, 2008 - A FayObserver.com Publication
A program to help military spouses pay for tuition, books and other expenses will be introduced to the public during an event this morning.
DoD, VA Leaders Chart Way Forward for Wounded Care
April 23, 2008 - By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service
The Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs are diligently working together to solve problems for America's wounded warriors, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England told the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee today.
Housing Web Site Fully Functioning
April 22, 2008 - By Senior Master Sgt. Matt Proietti, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
A free Department of Defense-sponsored housing referral Web site is fully operational for Air Force members and civilian employees looking for homes in the continental U.S.
Military Children Eligible for Essay Scholarships
April 22, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
College and college-bound children of military members are invited to apply for $1,000 scholarships through Homefront America's American Patriot Freedom Scholarship Program. Twenty-five scholarships will be given.
More Portable Career Opportunities for Milspouses
Week of April 21, 2008 - A Military Spouse Career Center Publication
Departments of Defense and Labor expands the pilot program to help Milspouses take their careers on the road With Career Advancement Accounts.
The Best Jobs in America
Week of April 21, 2008 - A Military Spouse Career Center Publication
A new list of "The Best Jobs in America" created by CNNMoney.com/Money magazine aims to connect job seekers to the best employment opportunities in America.
Education Compact Helps Retain Military Families, Official Says
April 21, 2008 - By John J. Kruzel, American Forces Press Service
A piece of legislation aimed at easing transitions for military children switching schools adheres to an armed forces adage: Recruit the servicemember, but retain the family, a Pentagon official said today.
4 Ways to Fund Your Education
Week of April 21, 2008 - A Military.com Publication
The military encourages servicemembers to use all programs available, whether they are from federal, military-related, or private sources.
Air Force Enhances Medical Scholarships With $20,000 Bonus
April 17, 2008 - By Staff Sgt. Jennifer Lindsey, Air Force Recruiting Squadron Public Affairs
Students selected by Air Force officials for three- or four-year medical school scholarships in fiscal 2008 will get an extra $20,000 in their wallets with the new Critical Skills Accession Bonus.
Morale, Resale Programs Reach Out to Reserve-Component Families
April 17, 2008 - By Samantha L. Quigley, American Forces Press Service
Military Resale and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs are working to support members of the military community regardless of their proximity to installations, a defense official told the House Armed Services Committee today.
Ky., Kansas OK Help for Military Kids
April 15, 2008 - By John Milburn, Associated Press
Kansas and Kentucky are the first states to approve a compact that will make it easier for children of military families to change schools if enough other states sign on.
Family Support Network Helps Families During Marine Deployments
April 7, 2008 - By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service
Dealing with a loved one's deployment can be difficult. But for Marine families based thousands of miles from home, the challenges might seem even more daunting if not for an active family support network in place to help them.
Some Civilian Career Updates Just Clicks Away
April 4, 2008 - An Air Force Link Publication
Air Force Personnel Center officials here recently introduced a new self-service application as part of its ongoing commitment to civilian force development.
ThanksUSA Scholarships Spouses and Dependents
April 03, 2008 - A Military.com,
ThanksUSA, a charitable effort to mobilize Americans of all ages to "thank" our active-duty troops by providing college scholarships to their spouses and dependents, today opened its third year accepting applications for scholarships.
Carl Vinson Senior Chief Plans Second Career Through Troops to Teachers
April 3, 2008 - By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joel Carlson, USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs
A senior chief petty officer stationed aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is using his military experience to prepare him for a future career as a high school teacher and wrestling coach.
America Supports You: 4-H Provides Ways to Help Military Kids
April 2, 2008 - By Spc. William E. Henry, USA, Special to American Forces Press Service
In mid-March, Indiana school administrators, military support groups and volunteers met at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville, Ind., to learn about ways to assist children affected by a family member's deployment.April 2, 2008 - By Spc. William E. Henry, USA, Special to American Forces Press Service
NB Kitsap Implements Military Spouse Job Program
April 1, 2008 - By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/NAC) Eric J. Rowley, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Det. Northwest
Fleet and Family Support Programs, Navy College and WorkSource came together to offer military spouses an opportunity to train and attain a job at the Bremerton WorkSource office March 31.
DoD, Services Celebrate Month of the Military Child
April 1, 2008 - By Barbara Goodno, Special to American Forces Press Service
In mid-March, Indiana school administrators, military support groups and volunteers met at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville, Ind., to learn about ways to assist children affected by a family member's deployment.
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