MAY 27
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House Votes to Let VA Doctors Recommend Marijuana Last week, the House endorsed a proposal which would allow VA doctors to discuss the use of medical marijuana with patients. Read More
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Navy Vets Seek Agent Orange-related Benefits Some Vietnam Navy veterans who never saw action on the ground say they deserve VA benefits for exposure to Agent Orange. Read More
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Military Appreciation Month Discounts Many companies and stories have made special offers and discounts available for Military Appreciation Month — take advantage of them while they last. Read More
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AF to Test Uniform Changes This Summer A new AF women's overblouse and tuck-in shirt will be tested soon, then the new men's shirt. A test of the new service dress will be conducted from mid-July to mid-August at the Pentagon. Read More
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$100,000 SGLI/VGLI Alternative from $7 a Month Is SGLI enough? VGLI too much? Protect your family for less than you think! Read More
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Army Reviews Force Protection Measures Commanders throughout U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) are reviewing force protection measures to prevent and mitigate possible acts of violence directed against the Army. Read More
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"Going Silent" on Memorial Day IAVA has launched a Memorial Day #GoSilent campaign, in which Americans are asked to take the pledge to Go Silent for a moment of remembrance. Read More
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Benefits for Veterans A veteran's pension is a cash benefit paid to war-time veterans who have limited or no income. Veterans 65 and older automatically qualify to receive this benefit. Read More
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New App to Help Vets with Nightmares When dreams that consist of flashbacks, unwanted memories, visceral fear or anxiety recur often, they can become a debilitating sleep disorder. Read More
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More on the Veterans First Act The Veterans First Act gives the VA the tools to fire bad actors, prohibits bonuses for employees accused of wrongdoing and institutes protections for whistleblowers. Read More
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National Memorial Day Concert PBS presents the National Memorial Day Concert live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. On Sunday, May 29, 2016. Read More
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Are You Paying Too Much for Auto Insurance? Instead of calling multiple places for quotes, let top companies do all the work and call you with great rates. Read More
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Congress Pressured to Stop Predatory Schools Some of the nation's largest veterans and military organizations asked the VA to crack down on colleges that prey on veterans. Read More
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Live Stream: Memorial Day Parade The 2016 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC will be streamed LIVE on Military.com. Read More
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Don't Waste Your VA Loan Benefit: Rates are Low Thinking of buying or refinancing? Rates are on the rise, but qualified borrowers can pay as little as $0 down with no PMI payments. Read More
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Psychological Health and TBI Resources The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) offers several resources for veterans. Read More
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AF Changes Utility Allowance The Air Force recently revised its utility allowance policy to continue to cover utility costs for the average energy consumer. Read More
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Eliminate Costs TRICARE Doesn't Cover Doctor and hospital bills are expensive even when you're covered by TRICARE. Help minimize or even eliminate out-of-pocket expenses. Read More
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Transitioning From the Army Here are several tips if you are transitioning from the Army in the next couple of years. Read More
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AF Issues Flight Plan Air Force leaders have outlined what the next 20 years will look like for remotely piloted aircraft in the recently published Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Flight Plan. Read More
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Legion Baseball Scholarship Registration Open American Legion Baseball scholarships are available to the more than 67,000 players participating in the 2016 Legion Baseball season. Read More
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Chat LIVE with Top Universities About Your GI Bill Join College Week LIVE June 15 for a FREE Virtual College Fair. Chat with top universities about their veteran programs, credit for service, your GI Bill benefits and more. Read More
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AF Applies New EPA Guidance The Air Force will apply new EPA guidance to its ongoing effort to determine if water supplies at its U.S. installations are at risk for contamination. Read More
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Using Your Vet Experience in College Applications Veterans have a unique set of circumstances to draw upon when putting together their application essays. Read More
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Air Force Materiel Command Transition Plans In late May to mid-June, AFMC employees who will transition into the DoD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) will receive information detailing their individual conversion into the new pay system. Read More
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Veterans Career Expo This Week A career fair for veterans will be held on June 2, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Chicago. Read More
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AAFES Sponsors Toyland Sweepstakes Military children are invited to enter the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's 2016 Toyland Sweepstakes until June 17. Read More
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National Flight Academy Hosts American Legion Week NFA is a week-long immersive program in which middle and high school students learn STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills. Read More
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SBA Opens 6 New Veterans Outreach Centers The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced funding for six additional Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs). Read More
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AF Makes it Easier to Find Recreation Facilities A new database makes it easier for members of the Air Force family to determine what Air Force recreational opportunities are available. Read More
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What to Do When Employers Say You're Overqualified In this week's "Dear Career" column, we tackle the age-old question: How do you get experience if no one will give you a chance to get experience? Read More
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