posted by admin on Apr 29
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has just announced that a grant of $75 million to offer permanent housing for an estimated 10,000 homeless veteran nationwide. This includes the HUD-VASH or the HUD’S Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program, which provides local public housing agencies with an estimated 10,000 rental assistance vouchers. Read the rest of the story here.
posted by admin on Apr 25
Just today a group of Filipino veterans, who had been American allies in WWII won the final battle in the U.S. Senate. Their appeal was delayed because of the intention of improving benefits for younger U.S. veterans. Fortunately, the senators voted to give a $300 per month pension to 15,000 Filipinos. Read the rest of the story here.
posted by admin on Apr 23
What is the “Grill Sergeants”? It is a program that the Pentagon Channel. It will be filmed at the Naval Base San Diego on May 12-16 2008. However, all of its episodes have been shot at Fort Lee, Virginia, which is the home to the Army’s Advanced Culinary Skills Course. The program presents the culinary skills of military chefs. Read more….
posted by admin on Apr 23
Unfortunately, servicemembers who have been using their VISA credit cards on- and off-post are currently charged with International Service Assessment fee, particularly on overseas transactions. The assessment charge ranges from 0.15% to 1% of the purchase. However, the VISA people assure that customers buying at their commissary, post exchange and US Embassy will not be charged with the extra fee, or as long as the transaction is domestic.
posted by admin on Apr 23
The military authorities are encouraging servicemembers to take advantage of all the educational programs, which could include those from the private sources, federal and of course military-related. In fact, there are many organizations that offer to assist the members of the troops to pursue their educational dream. The Federal Student Aid is an example. The scholarship grant provides for tuitions and other educational loans. Click here for more information.
posted by admin on Apr 21
Those active-duty Airmen who have foreign-born spouses can avail of assistance through Designated Location Move (DLM) assignment program. However, only Airmen those who serve a dependent restricted tour. The program is accessible on the Internet using the web-based virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF), making it convenient for those who want to apply. If the Airman qualifies, travel expenses will be shouldered by the government to move the foreign-born spouse to their native country, while the Airman is on a dependent-restricted overseas mission.
posted by admin on Apr 21
Military authorities have recently expanded the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account pilot program. The move aims to meet the job demand. The original plan is to provide military spouses of active-duty members in grade E-1 to E-5 and O-1 to O-3. However, those new spouses of servicemembers in all pay grades can avail of job training assistance.
posted by admin on Apr 21
Every Monday night at 8 P.M., a number of Army wives meet up to listen to news, parenting tips, relationship advice and deployment support. The radio program - Army Wife Talk Radio - is founded by Host Tara Crooks. AWTR reaches out and helps Army families. It also empowers the spouses that have been left home. The show is also streamed on the Internet throughout the week.
posted by admin on Apr 21
In April 18 2008, Federal authorities have search eight states, arresting Navy sailors who have been suspects for fraudulent marriages to illegal immigrants. Three indictments were revealed, charging 33 people - former sailors and their brides. Only 13 defendants showed up in the U.S. District Court, the remaining suspects were hunted down by federal agents.
posted by admin on Apr 17
Just recently, the Bush administration endorsed a house bill that could improve the education benefits. It includes a 31% increase in monthly benefits with a $500 per month stipend, covering college living expenses. The administration does not only aim to enhance the veterans’ benefits in wartime, but also intend to counter the very costly GI Bill reform package that has been passed. In short, there is a showdown of bills. The good news is the users of the bill will be assured of their benefits come what may.