Monday, September 29, 2014

FW: Military Report: VA Caregiver Program Excludes Many, IG Now Says Waitlist Led to Vets Deaths and MORE



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Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:00:29 -0700
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Subject: Military Report: VA Caregiver Program Excludes Many, IG Now Says Waitlist Led to Vets Deaths and MORE

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29 SEPTEMBER 2014
VA Caregiver Program Excludes Many The unprecedented package of extensive caregiver benefits excludes most family members who are primary caregivers to severely ill and injured veterans. Read More
IG Now Says Waitlist Led to Vets Deaths In a stunning reversal, the VA's acting inspector general now says that long wait times at VA health care facilities in Phoenix did contribute to a number of veterans' deaths. Read More
Senator Supports Full MilPay Raise Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced an amendment to the Senate version of the defense authorization bill to support a 1.8 percent pay raise for those in uniform. Read More
Airmen of the Year Named The award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted servicemembers who demonstrate superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Read More
Match Your Skills with Jobs at Capital One Your military experience can translate to a successful civilian career at Capital One. Your problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills will help you thrive. Read More
AAFES 'Military Brat-Approved' Toys Military shoppers hunting for the hottest holiday toys can turn to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service as special Toyland sections launched on Sept. 17 worldwide. Read More
Navy Authorizes Hardship Duty Pay Hardship Duty Pay - Tempo (HDP-T) will be paid to Sailors and Marines, active duty and reserve, deployed beyond 220 consecutive days, effective Sept. 17, 2014. Read More
Navy Explains Vehicle Shipment Issues The new contract for shipping privately-owned vehicles overseas and back moves more responsibility for performance within established timelines to the contractor, IAL. Read More
$100k Financial Security = $7 a Month Protection for less. Could your family survive if something happened to you? Read More
Riverine Force Opportunity for Navy Women The U.S. Navy has announced that women can now be assigned to the Coastal Riverine Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller (CRF JTAC) training and positions. Read More
2014 Tax Break, No PMI, $0 Down VA Loan Now is the time to use your VA Loan. You don't have to pay PMI or have a large down payment. Plus you can get financing up to $417,000. Read More
DoD Recognizes POWs/MIAs Nearly 1,500 Airmen are still missing and unaccounted-for from various conflicts and there are more than 83,000 Americans still unaccounted-for across the DoD. Read More
VA Develops Mobile App for TBI The VA has developed "Concussion Coach," a mobile application that is designed to enable users to recognize and assess symptoms. Read More
'Ready Navy' Emergency Prep Website Ready Navy is becoming the Navy's "Go-To" resource for emergency preparedness. Read More
AF Makes Part of Oath Option The Air Force is allowing both enlisted members and officers to omit the words "So help me God" from enlistment and officer appointment oaths if an Airman chooses. Read More
Women in the Air Force As the Air Force recently celebrated its 67th birthday on September 18, 2014, the story of women in the Air Force parallels that of the Air Force itself. Read More
Navy Announces Holiday Mailing Deadlines The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) has released the mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 deliveries of holiday cards, letters, and packages. Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month During National Hispanic Heritage Month, servicemembers are encouraged to join celebrations at bases and installations that celebrate the contributions and culture of citizens of Latin American descent. Read More
House Passes Veteran Bills The U.S. House of Representatives has passed four veterans related bills extending certain programs and benefits and enabling construction of new VA facilities. Read More
AF Changes Performance Reports Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, has explained that Airmen can expect the elimination of the numbered EPR. Read More
DoD to Improve Financial Protection Rules The DoD issued a proposal that would expand the types of credit products that are covered under the Military Lending Act. Read More
AF Professional Military Education The U.S. Air Force has released the latest installment of Roll Call, which outlines the way forward for enlisted professional military education. Read More
Air Reserve BAH Deadline Approaching The recertification deadline for Individual Reservists who receive the basic allowance for housing (with dependent rate) is Oct. 31. Read More
Air Reserve Pay Process Change Effective immediately, the responsibility for processing Air Force Reserve Incapacitation Pay requests is being transferred. Read More
TRICARE and Current Disaster Alerts Disaster alerts are currently in effect in several states including Arizona, California, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Nevada. Read More
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