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- The Department of Defense (DoD) has joined together with the Department of Agriculture and Kansas State University to provide quality distance education programs to service members, their spouses and children, and civilian professionals wit...h the Military Academic Advancement Program (MAAP). Through this program, you can obtain an advanced degree in a number of areas and help support the military community. Learn more in our eMagazine article: http://bit.ly/S3yaz8See More
- The MC&FP office “continued to address evolving challenges with innovative and responsive programs,” including Military OneSource which provided geographically-dispersed families information, support, and counseling through its toll-free ph...one number and website, Scott said. The office went on to create the Exceptional Family Member Program, which later evolved into today's Office for Military Families with Special Needs, and the Military Homefront website. Charles E. Milam, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, accepted the award on behalf of the department. "We are grateful for our tremendous partnership with organizations such as the National Military Family Association," he said. "Together, we bring an incredible breadth and depth of talent to the challenges that military families face today. We are expanding our reach to families, wherever they live and serve.”See More
- Installation family support centers offer a wide variety of programs and classes for military members and their families, and Military OneSource and Military Homefront provide online access to information and resources, officials noted. In ...addition, the family advocacy program is responsible for addressing violence in military families through prevention, early identification, intervention, victim support and treatment for abusers. The program’s staff members work with commanders, military law enforcement personnel, medical staff and family center staffers and chaplains, as well as civilian agencies, to provide a coordinated response to domestic abuse.See More
- DCoE - Defense Centers of Excellence: As simple as it seems, even clicking on a website that offers help for your concerns requires a leap of faith in yourself and the website. But, if you're a service member struggling with depression, sl...eep difficulties, posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury or any number of challenges to living a healthy, balanced life post-deployment, this is a website that you'll want to bookmark, find out more at http://goo.gl/BVVit.See More
- Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students continue their high participation rate in taking the SAT exam and continue to perform better than their national counterparts in critical reading and writing. DoDEA minority students also continue to outperform their national counterparts in all subject areas assessed.
- Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD: Visit FVAP.gov and check out our election countdown. Remember to send back your absentee ballot ASAP!
- More than 2 million pounds of nonperishable food items were donated by DOD agencies during this year's campaign, she said, a record amount for the department. Nationally, more than 300 food banks received donations through Defense Department contributions to Feds Feed Families, Hinkle-Bowles said.
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- New Military OneSource Webinar! The Bottom Line About Franchises and Business Opportunities. Thursday, November 29, at 11:00 AM EST. Learn about your rights when investing in a franchise and how to avoid business opportunity frauds, pyramid schemes and bogus job and work-at-home scams. Register online today!Thursday, November 29, 2012, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
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Learn about your rights when investing in a franchise and how to avoid business opportunity frauds, pyramid schemes and bogus job and work-at-home... - The “Get Skills to Work” program, according to GE chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt, seeks to match veterans with some of the more than half-million unfilled high-tech manufacturing jobs in the United States. Veterans, a million of whom are expe...cted to leave service in the next four years, have the teamwork skills and personal values to make them successful in manufacturing, he said. The program will offer veterans an online skills assessment and badging system for those who are already qualified for high-tech manufacturing jobs, and will train other veterans through partnerships with community colleges and technical training schools in 10 states, Immelt noted.See More
- Despite the significant progress made in reducing violence against women, there is still a long way to go. Young women still face the highest rates of dating violence and sexual assault. In the last year, one in 10 teens have reported being...physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend. One in five young women have been sexually assaulted while they’re in college. In response to these alarming statistics, Vice President Biden is focusing his longstanding commitment to reducing violence against women specifically on teens and young women ages 16-24. By targeting the importance of changing attitudes that lead to violence and educating the public on the realities of abuse, the Vice President is leading the way in an effort to stop violence against women before it begins.See More
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Upcoming Webinar!! Jingle Sells: Saving and Shopping for the Holiday Season. Wednesday, October 24, at 11:00 AM EDT. Start planning now to keep the Grinch away from your holiday season. Get tips on buying and using gift cards, the ins and outs of layaway plans and how to avoid fraud related to online auctions and charitable donations. Register online today!Wednesday, October 24, 2012, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
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Jingle Sells: How to Deck the Halls, Shop the Malls & Have a Ball. Start planning now to keep the Grinch away from your holiday season. Get tips...- TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery delivers prescription medications safely and securely right to your door. There is no cost for generic medications, and brand name medications cost only $9 for up to a 90-day supply, only a quarter the cost at...a network retail pharmacy. Home Delivery has no shipping costs, and refills are easily ordered online, by phone, regular mail, or mobile app. Home Delivery also offers convenient notifications about order status, refill reminders, and assistance in renewing expired prescriptions. For more information on TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery visit www.tricare.mil/homedelivery or the Express Scripts website at www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE. Smartphone users can download the Express Rx mobile app for free by going to www.express-scripts.com/mobile or by using services like the Apple App Store or Android Marketplace.See More
- “When people are worried about their financial situations or worried about their families at home, they’re not focused on their mission, so that impacts readiness,” she said, adding that some have lost their security clearances due to finan...cial problems.See More
The first start toward financial readiness is to have some savings, not carry too much debt, and save for retirement, Thompson said. How much each person or family can do toward each of those goals will vary, she said. Military families should contact a personal financial manager, who are available at every installation’s family and community center and are free of charge to service members, Thompson said. - Welcome to the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly eNewsletter providing you with access to the latest Quality of Life news and information from the Department of Defense and dates for upcoming Guard and Reserve onsite sales.
- Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD: Only 25 days until the 2012 Election! It may not be too late to register. Check your state's deadlines at http://FVAP.gov/.
- Photo Friday: Cpl. Colton Duran, an aircraft mechanic for the EA-6B Prowler with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2, hugs his wife Cathia during a return ceremony at the squadrons hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. More than 100 Marines with the squadron returned from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. (United States Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Stewart) DoDLive
- Family Focus Friday: Spouses Experience A Day In The Uniform Of A Marine: Marine wives from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., discover what a day is like in the uniform of a United States Marine. Provided by Marine Corps Air Station Miramar/3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
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Trying to find out what health care services TRICARE covers for women during their pregnancy? Get a comprehensive overview here: http://go.usa.gov/YbvY- “We thought the program up because we had huge child care growth,” she said. “We were going through a big construction program and increasing the number of child development spaces and we knew we needed to do something on the employment sid...e. We wanted to be grooming our staff along the way so we would have experienced people to take on the role of management.” As part of the department’s efforts to help with military spouse employment, spouses are encouraged to apply for the internships, she said. “We think it’s important that spouses who are going back for their education … and we want to make sure there are jobs for them,” she said.See More
- Are you tired, having difficulty concentrating, or just don’t have interest in the things you used to? See if depression is the culprit. Oct. 11 is National Depression Screening Day. Take an anonymous mental health screening via Military Pathways at http://goo.gl/hfo8y.
- To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013.Beneficiaries can contact their regional contractor to set up automatic payments and get more information. Contact information for each region is available online at www.TRICARE.mil/contacts.
- "Now Jeu wants to expand the concept to allow customers to preorder groceries online, then arrive at the commissary to find their order packed and ready for pickup. DECA plans to test the curbside pickup plan from Mondays to Fridays beginni...ng in the spring at Fort Lee and possibly one or two other commissaries to see how shoppers like it. “I believe it will be successful, and if it is, we will expand it to other stores,” Jeu said. Also using online technology, DECA plans to extend its services to more parts of the country with large populations of reserve and National Guard members, but no commissaries. That initiative, started on the West Coast in 2008, enables reserve-component members to preorder and prepay electronically from a selection of several hundred items, most sold in bulk. Trucks arrive at a designated site with the orders packed and ready for pickup."See More
- Each year on National Depression Screening Day, Military Pathways, a Defense Department-funded initiative, offers the screenings at http://www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org/. Service members, veterans and their families can access the site 24/7 to see if they have symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or a related disorder, and get information on how and where to get help.
- All grants focus on enhancing student learning opportunities, student achievement, and educator professional development. Some grants also have a counseling component that focuses on easing the challenges that military students face due to ...transitions and deployments. The majority of projects have a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and all include high-quality implementation and evaluation plans.See More
- It's Fire Prevention Week, so practice your home fire escape plan with everyone in your home, including kids and older adults http://go.usa.gov/YbXH.
- Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD: Have questions about military voting? Call 1-800-438-VOTE, email vote@fvap.gov, or go to FVAP.gov for live chat assistance!
- Joining Forces: "It is easy to make a difference. Just look around and you will see endless opportunities to help. People often think they need a foundation or strong financial support to make a difference, when in fact, quite the opposite ...is true. All it takes is a little passion. Find something that interests you, develop a passion, and use that passion to do something outside yourself. I found my passion in giving back to those who have served; specifically our military troops, veterans, wounded warriors and their families. I looked around and saw all the brave men and women who were willing to lay their life on the line to protect our country, to protect me, and I wanted to do something to support them." -Krystal ShirrellSee More
- Wilson has met with President Barack Obama, whose sister, like Panetta’s, is a teacher. She’s also had conversations with Dr. Jill Biden, who remains a teacher even as she is second lady, as well as Education Secretary Arne Duncan and other...public officials. She has attended education conferences and participated in initiatives and met with former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, creator of www.icivics.org, and Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, who spent a couple of hours speaking with teachers at the Educational Commission Conference in Atlanta last summer, Wilson said.See More
- The Defense Commissary Agency is proud to announce that its new Commissary Rewards Card is now available at all commissaries. The card, a joint effort with grocery industry partners to help customers save even more on their commissary purch...ases. By using this card, commissary customers can access digital coupons and redeem them in any military commissary. As an introductory offer, customers who pick up their cards by Oct. 24 will have some coupons preloaded to their cards for use in the commissary immediately. For more information on this card, please visit www.commissaries.com/faq and click “Commissary Rewards Card.” Assistance is also available through the customer service hotline at 855-829-6219 or through email at commissarysupport@inmar.com.See More
- Parts of a new transition assistance program, or TAP, were tested this summer and TAP will be ready for separating service members over the next few months, officials reported to lawmakers Thursday.
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities are located solely on military installations. While the Exchange does have mail order and Internet offerings, the Exchange does not advertise in civilian outlets such as metropolitan newspapers or automobile sales magazines. All advertisements for legitimate Exchange offerings are published in outlets whose audiences are mostly comprised of military members.
- Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta sends a message to troops, telling them it's not too late to make their voice heard by requesting an absentee ballot. There are many resources available to military m...embers and families, no matter where they are in the world--even Afghanistan, to assist them with registration, ballot requests, and returning their ballots. www.fvap.gov can connect them to many of those resources.See More
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- Service members, veterans, and beneficiaries of service members whose service was involuntarily extended under stop loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for RSLSP, which was established by the The 2009 War Supplementa...l Appropriations Act, officials said. The average benefit is $3,600. Applications can still be mailed, but applicants should, if possible, apply on-line to obtain an instant claims number and expedite communication with service personnel, officials explained.See More
- Welcome to the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly eNewsletter providing you with access to the latest Quality of Life news and information from the Department of Defense and dates for upcoming Guard and Reserve onsite sales.
- This month in recognition of Down syndrome awareness we are featuring the heart-warming story of a couple raising children with Down syndrome. You will also hear about a popular program that is getting children excited about reading. In thi...s issue, there are plenty of resources, including information about voting and people with disabilities, emergency preparedness, adoption, and more.See More
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- Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta: "I don’t have to tell you that your vote can determine the future. It really counts. And that’s why it’s so important to participate in this process – no matter where you are in the world, no matter w...ho you plan to vote for. Please exercise the very privilege that But there isn’t much time. If you’re overseas or away from home, request your absentee ballot immediately, and mail it back in time so that your vote will count. And if you need help, visit your Installation Voter Assistance Office, or see your Unit’s Voting Assistance Officer, or visit the website www.fvap.gov. This Election Day I encourage you and your family to play an important part in our great democracy. Your vote will help determine the future of our nation, and the future of a government of, by, and for all people."See More
- Photo Friday: Spc. Crumbaugh, 125 infantry, Michigan Army National Guard, is welcomed home by his daughter after a year long tour in Afghanistan, on 28 September, 2012. (Photo by SSG Helen Miller) DoDLive
- The ins and outs of getting and staying in good financial shape can feel like a full-time job. From buying a house to researching tax breaks to asking about lower interest rates on credit cards or auto insurance, getting smart about finance...s takes effort. That endeavor can be made easier, however, with a free website and app created especially for military members by the Better Business Bureau and McGraw Hill Companies. The consumer advocacy group’s military division teamed up with the global financial information company to create militaryandmoney.com and its smartphone app, which is available for the iPhone and iPad. There will also soon be an Android version available.See More
- "We're going to be okay because of you," he said. "I've never met young men and women ... who are so impressive in your intellect, your energy, your dedication, your resilience, your enthusiasm, your optimism, and as long as you keep that b...y the way, and continue to trust each other we'll get through whatever the world can throw at us." The chairman took time to thank the family members of a sailor currently deployed on the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, which had returned in March from a seven-month deployment to the Gulf region only to deploy again in August, four months earlier than expected.See More
- Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) W. Bryan Gamble, deputy director of the activity within the office of the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, said the change is expected to take effect Jan. 1, 2013. On that date, the U.S. Postal Servic...e must stop delivery to FPO and APO addresses of imported pharmaceuticals and other prohibited items into Germany and the European Union. An Oct. 1 letter from TRICARE to its mail-order beneficiaries gives them early notice of the change. While Gamble does not foresee complications with TRICARE beneficiaries obtaining their medications, getting immediate word out to them is now all the more important, he said. "First and foremost, we must inform the TRICARE beneficiaries of what's happening, and what they might need to do to ensure they have a constant supply of their medications," while TRICARE works to find a way to adapt to German restrictions, he said.See More
- Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD: Absentee voting has never been so easy. Register to vote and request your absentee ballot before time runs out, visit www.fvap.gov to complete the process!
- The Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
An overview of a military program that provides services to prevent, identify, and respond to domestic abuse and child abuse/neglect: http://bit.ly/UhLIuH
Whether or not you've experienced abuse personal...ly, you probably know that it can have devastating consequences. Victims carry the emotional scars of abuse long after they're out of harm's way. And abusers, if not stopped, can escalate the violence until they lose everything -- their family, career, self-respect, and even their freedom. The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) aims to prevent domestic abuse and child abuse/neglect within military families. When abuse occurs, FAP works to ensure the safety of victims and provides services to help families overcome the effects of violence and change destructive behavior patterns.See More
The following information will give you a better understanding of FAP and the ways it supports families and the military mission.
- They’re veterans and military spouses. They’ve served their country for years, often decades, in combat and by taking care of families at home. But now they’re ready for something different, ready to become doctors or lawyers or finish that...hard-earned bachelor’s degree so they can continue serving. That service may mean continuing in the military, helping fellow veterans or improving their local communities. That’s where the Pat Tillman Foundation comes in. The foundation recognizes about 60 outstanding military scholars each year, providing not only scholarships that average around $10,000 a year for three years, but internship and employment opportunities, as well as emotional support.See More
- Joining Forces: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has been one of the most significant issues our military has faced --- and we are not alone. Last week, the United States came together with representatives from Canada and the United Kingdom to address military mental health. Ensuring the mental health and wellness of our servicemembers, veterans and their families is a cause that unites all of us.
- The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) educational grant program helps to ensure that military children enter a level playing field in the educational system, Fitzgerald said. “This grant is about saying everybody gets a shot,...” she said. “Our military families make many, many sacrifices on behalf of this nation each and every day,” she told the grant recipients. “And we are committed -- as I am sure you are -- … to ensuring that the education of their children will not be among their sacrifices.”See More
- More than 100 colleges and universities have signed on to the Joining Forces commitment that will help prepare educators to lead classrooms and develop school cultures that are more responsive to the social, emotional and academic needs of ...children in military families. “Operation Educate the Educators addresses an important, and sometimes overlooked, need for educator preparation programs to make certain their graduates can successfully navigate the unique learning obstacles that many military connected students face,” said AACTE President and CEO Sharon Robinson, Ed.D. “Dr. Biden has shown outstanding leadership in her support of this program. AACTE is proud to join forces with Dr. Biden, the White House and MCEC to continue expanding this valuable partnership.”See More
- More than 100 survivors, family, friends and community members attended the ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, which hosted the event for the outreach facility dedicated to those who have lost service members.
- “The idea is to try to make life easier for our military members, their families and for veterans,” Mary Dixon, the center’s director, said during a conference call with reporters today. About 3.7 million service members are eligible, Defen...se Department officials said. The change may seem procedural, but its impact will be big for those who, without it, have had to spend countless hours waiting in line with their families to get ID cards. Before RAPIDS, service members, retirees and families had to go together to a Defense Manpower Data Center to submit an application form and wait while the ID card is being made, Dixon said.See More
- To date, there have been nearly 600,000 downloads for absentee voting registration materials from the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s website, Little noted. Absentee voters can see their unit voting assistance officers, contact their st...ate board of election or reach the Federal Voting Assistance Program at http://www.fvap.gov/ or by phone at 1-800-438-VOTE(8683). It's NOT TOO LATE for military members and their families to register and vote!See More
- "We must also ensure that survivors of domestic violence know they are not alone, and that there are resources available to them. I encourage victims, their loved ones, and concerned citizens to learn more by calling the National Domestic V...iolence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE, or by visiting www.TheHotline.org. This month, let us renew our efforts to support victims of domestic violence in their time of greatest need, and to realize an America where no one lives in fear because they feel unsafe in their own home."See More
- There are many resources available to military members and families, no matter where they are in the world--even Afghanistan, to assist them with registration, ballot requests, and returning their ballots. The Federal Voting Assistance Program, DoD (www.fvap.gov can) connect you to many of these resources!
- Active-duty service members also can start their Roth TSP contributions now through their online MyPay accounts, which offer the fastest, easiest and most secure method to manage both Roth and traditional TSP contributions. The second optio...n open to service members is to submit a TSP-U-1 form to their finance office. Active-duty Marines, Guardsmen, reservists and civilians paid by DFAS were able to begin making contributions to the program in June, officials said.See More
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