Wednesday, June 3, 2015

FW: The Early Brief -- With Medal of Honor Award, Family Learns WWI Hero Wasn't Kin


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Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2015 08:41:53 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- With Medal of Honor Award, Family Learns WWI Hero Wasn't Kin


The Early Brief
03 June 2015
With Medal of Honor Award, Family Learns WWI Hero Wasn't Kin Two days before President Obama announced a posthumous Medal of Honor for black World War I soldier Henry Johnson, a family got staggering news about the legacy of heroism that had inspired them for generations and through three wars. Read More
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What future U.S. president led a militia of Indiana settlers against Native-American tribes led by Tecumseh in the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe? Play
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

FW: The Early Brief -- Navy Disputes Russian Account of Warship Actions


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 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.




Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 08:29:11 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Navy Disputes Russian Account of Warship Actions

The Early Brief
02 June 2015
Navy Disputes Russian Account of Warship Actions The U.S. Navy denied reports that Russian attack aircraft forced an American warship from its course in the Black Sea. Read More
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Today's Military Trivia
After leaving Harrow, the young Winston Churchill received his military education at what institution? Play
Video of the Day Two Minute Brief: U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assaults
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FW: Military Report: Slashed BAH for Dual Service Couples, House Passes Brave Act to Help Vets Get Jobs, Tech Sgt. Promotions Delayed, and MORE


Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;
 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.




Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:25:42 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: Military Report: Slashed BAH for Dual Service Couples, House Passes Brave Act to Help Vets Get Jobs, Tech Sgt. Promotions Delayed, and MORE


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JUNE 01
House Passes 'Brave Act' to Help Vets Get Jobs The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill, titled the Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act or 'BRAVE Act.'  Read More
Slashed BAH for Dual-Service Couples? The Senate Armed Services Committee seeks to end what some lawmakers perceive as an income windfall for dual-service couples.  Read More
Tech Sgt. Promotions Delayed Due to New WAPS Technical sergeant promotion selection results, originally scheduled for release May 28, have been delayed.  Read More
A SCAM Warning to TRICARE Beneficiaries In the face of recent aggressive and deceptive marketing practices of some pharmacies, the Defense Health Agency is taking aggressive action to help TRICARE beneficiaries.  Read More
America's Best Deserve the Best In appreciation of your service, we're giving you the same pricing that we give our friends and family. Get great offers on a new Nissan today.  Read More
The Top 10 Paying Jobs in the US We checked with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to get the lowdown. Some of the jobs aren't unexpected, but some may surprise you.  Read More
Deal of the Week: Golf Specials for the Military Military Tee Times allows all Members of the Armed Forces, all Veterans, and all Military Family Members to find and book the best tee times and courses online 24/7.  Read More
Careers for Veterans at Comcast At Comcast, we know what it means to serve — thousands of veterans have joined our team of talented, passionate and driven professionals.  Read More
Officers – MOAA Wants You. Join Now. As a BASIC Member, you'll also gain access to extensive benefits tailored to the needs and lifestyles of military officers.  Read More
TRICARE Covers Prescriptions Not Covered Before TRICARE now covers new medications for acne, balding, genetic testing, diabetes and more. Save money on medications now covered by TRICARE.  Read More
Photos of Those on Vietnam Memorial Wall Sought Aspen Dental is offering free dental care to veterans at 300 Aspen practices in 31 states on June 27 as part of the Aspen Dental's Healthy Mouth Movement.  Read More
MBA Pays Up to 100% of Costs Not Covered Save money and time by covering doctor co-pays, prescriptions and more. Protect your family against unnecessary costs with the MBA TRICARE Supplement Plan.  Read More
State Veteran's Benefits Everyone knows about the federal benefits available to veterans, but did you know many states also offer great benefits to their veterans?  Read More
Up to $1 Million Coverage from Less than $2 a Day Protect your family's future for less. Could your family survive if something happened to you?  Read More
Your VA Loan: Low Down Payment, No PMI Don't waste this great benefit. Rates are near historic lows and you don't have to pay PMI or have a large down payment.  Read More
AF Wingman Intervention Program More than a year after it was introduced, Air Force Materiel Command's (AFMC) Wingman Intervention program is still going strong.  Read More
Aspen Dental Offers Free Care June 27 Aspen Dental is offering free dental care to veterans at 300 Aspen practices in 31 states on June 27 as part of the Aspen Dental's Healthy Mouth Movement.  Read More
Discounts for Servicemembers and Families Servicemembers and families are being currently being honored with a variety of discounts.  Read More
Navy Seeks Innovation Through the 'Hatch' The Department of the Navy recently launched its crowdsourced ideation platform, the "Hatch." The Hatch is an accessible, virtual collaboration forum where innovators can submit their creative ideas for improving the DON.  Read More
Sailors Reminded to Return Health Records Sailors are being reminded to personally ensure their medical and dental records are available to the VA by returning them to their medical treatment facility at retirement or separation.  Read More
Free Museum Visits Servicemembers and families are being currently being honored with a variety of discounts.  Read More
Identifying Hearing Loss Here are several signs to look for in infants or children to determine if they are having trouble hearing.  Read More
Navy Artifact Collection Facility Opens The Navy recently stood up its artifact Collection Management Facility (CMF) in Richmond, Va. Naval artifacts had been previously housed in separate facilities.  Read More
Law Establishes Women Vets' Program in Connecticut Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy has signed a law requiring the VA to establish a Connecticut women veterans' program.  Read More
TRICARE Reminder: Always Obtain Preauthorization A prior authorization (or preauthorization) is an approval for a prescribed procedure, health care service or medication before you receive the care.  Read More
Sailors and Tuition Assistance Sailors applying for Tuition Assistance (TA) are reminded that their chances of success are increased substantially by submitting requests early.  Read More
Sea Services Leadership Symposium Registration Registration is now open for the Sea Services Leadership Association's (SSLA) 28th annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS) which is scheduled to be held in San Diego, June 11-12.  Read More
Sailors: Understanding Your Profile Sheet A profile sheet is a comprehensive record of a Sailor's results after they have taken an advancement examination.  Read More
Walmart Seeks Veteran Businesses Walmart is specifically encouraging military and veteran-owned businesses to apply for its annual U.S. Manufacturing Summit and Open Call to be held July 7-8, 2015.  Read More
TRICARE Offers Speech Therapy Speech and language disorders can occur at any age. Early speech and language intervention can help children be more successful with reading, writing, schoolwork, and interpersonal relationships.  Read More
Vet Benefit Assistance in Wyoming A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout June.  Read More
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FW: The Early Brief -- Army Rolls Out Plan to Field New Camouflage Pattern


Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;
 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.




Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 09:07:25 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Army Rolls Out Plan to Field New Camouflage Pattern

The Early Brief
01 June 2015
Army Rolls Out Plan to Field New Camouflage Pattern The U.S. Army has laid out a plan to outfit soldiers with the service's new camouflage pattern that uniform officials maintain will perform as well as the MultiCam pattern troops wear in Afghanistan. Read More
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The Museum of the Confederacy is located in what southern city? Play
Video of the Day Five Things You Don't Know: D-Day
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