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Jan 04, 2008
Bush Won't Sign 2008 Defense Bill
New Web Site Shows Where the Troops Are
Combat Training Required for OEF, OIF-Bound Sailors
Behavioral Care Appointment Help Offered
Notification Procedure Changes Clarified
DFAS Releases 2007 Tax Statements
Newport's Third OCS Class Graduates
Recent Navy Promotions

Jan 11, 2008
Defense Bill Impasse Delays Bonuses
Children's Scholarship Deadline Nears
MC Reserve CWO Board To Convene
AF Taps 171 for OTS
DoD, VA Enhance Record-Sharing
VA COLAs Take Effect
VA Distributes 2008 Insurance Dividends
Housing Grant Benefit for Injured Service Members Expanded
Navy Officers' Community Gets New Name
AAFES Calendar Offers Discounts

Jan 18, 2008
3,200 Marines Bound for Afghanistan
Bill Dispute May Void Guard Recruits' Contracts
AF Taps 3,569 for 0-3
Services Meet Recruiting Goals
AF Allows Alters Cold-Weather Gear Policy
Changes Help Sailors Balance GWOT, Career, Family Obligations
Trauma Research Facility Construction Begins
Corps Seeks Athletes of the Year
Enlisted Promotions Released
Logistics Officers Don New Insignia

Jan 25, 2008
Senate Passes 2008 Defense Bill
Army Draws Fewer High-Quality Recruits
Help Available for Absentee Voters in Primaries
Changes Afoot for CENTCOM Air Force Members
New Government Travel Charge Card Selected
TRICARE Covers 'Lap-Band' Surgery
Space A Travel Changes Announced
Army Aims to Better Identify Soldiers with Brain Injuries
Command E-8, E-9 Lists Released
Guard, Reserve Mobilizations Increase Overall

Feb 01, 2008
Bush Signs 2008 Defense Bill
Navy Seeks Pregnancy, Parenthood Info
Air Forces Releases Demographics Data
Navy, Earnhardt Team Up
Bill Would Allow Prosecution of All Grave Defilers
Marines: No Visible Cell Phones
Army To Retire BDUs
Mullen Weighs In on Dwell Time
Proposed Legislation Would Forgive VA Debt of Those KIA
Admirals Assume New Duties

Feb 15, 2008
Army Offers Home, Small Business Incentives to Recruits
Navy Seeks Enlisted Fliers
Alternative to Pay Day Loans Offered
Navy Lifts Tuition-Assistance Restrictions
AF Launches Self-Service Assignments Application
Enlisteds Needed for Blue Angels
Corps Looking for EEO Advisors
FY ’09 Marine Corps WO Board To Convene
GAO: Privatize Medical Jobs Carefully

Feb 22, 2008
USPS Discounts 'Care Packages'
Scholarships Offered
Army Selects 4,342 for O-3
Think Tank Conducts Survey of Officers
Units Honored for Family Readiness
AF Bases Seek Summer Help
DARPA Cites Prosthetics Advances
AF To Pay January Enlistment Bonuses
Assignment, Deferment Help for Deployed AF Members

Feb 29, 2008
Marines’ Afghan Deployment Role Clarified
Initiative Aimed at Helping Returning Soldiers
AF Offers Web-Based Assignment Applications
Navy Releases FY ’09 LDO, CWO Promotion List
Reserve 0-6 Promotion List Released
New Lejeune Mess Hall Debuts
AF Seeks Special Agents
Exercise Tests Response to Catastrophes
Two Admirals Tapped for Promotion
VA Panel To Address Rural Health Issues

Mar 07, 2008
More Help Needed for Wounded, Disabled
‘21st Century GI Bill’ Sought
12-Month Deployments Get Support
Expert: Tanker Battle Wasn’t Close
Contract Awarded for New Walter Reed
Bliss Readies for Arrival of 1st Armored Division Unit
Joint Communications Unit Seeks Applicants
CNO Signs New Diversity Policy
AAFES Helps Good Students
AF Pilot Appears on ‘Jeopardy’

Mar 14, 2008
Services Meet February Recruiting Goals
Adm. Fallon, CENTCOM Chief, Steps Down
Bills to Aid Service Members Who Seek Green Cards Pass
Street-View Imagery of Bases Banned
Army Mental Health Study: More ‘Dwell Time’ Needed
GAO: Environmental Compliance Does Not Hinder Training
AF Officer Promotions Announced
AF Releases E-8 Promotion List
Army Releases 0-4 Chaplain Selections
Navy Offers Recruiting Incentives

Mar 21, 2008
CBO Tallies Costs of Added Care for Wounded
White Paper: Value of Military Pay Understated
Report: 2,688 Sexual Assault Cases Last Year
Award Program Honors Military Moms
AF To End ’08 Force Shaping
TRADOC Improves Correspondence Testing
DoD Awards $200 Million in Research Funding to Schools
AF Assignment Site Becomes Safer, Easier To Use
VA Addresses Nurse Shortage
‘Iraqi Freedom’ Takes Largest Share of GWOT Appropriations

Mar 28, 2008
Economic Stimulus Eligibility Clarified
CBO Projects Rise in Personnel Costs
NMFA Offers Free Summer Camps
Female Soldier Earns Silver Star
Army Announces E-7 Promotions
Army Emergency Relief’s Aid Output Rises
Navy Reviews IC Rating
Separate AFRICOM on the Horizon?
AF Officer, E-8, Enlisted Supplemental Promotions
VA To Open 14 New Clinics

Apr 04, 2008
Army To Cut Tour Lengths; BCT Strength in Iraq
Marines Launch New Web Site
DoD Takes Harder Stance on Campus Access
SEAL To Receive Posthumous Medal of Honor
Army General Succeeds Fallon at CENTCOM
VA 2008 Benefits Handbook Now Available
Guard Group: Docs' Fee Reduction Could Hinder TRICARE
Inaugural Help Wanted
Plan Would Allow Combat Vets To Recruit in Home Towns

Apr 18, 2008
CBO: Health-Care Funding, Expenses To Skyrocket
Immigrant Service Members Become U.S. Citizens
DFAS Reviews Retirees' Accounts for ‘Paid-Up' SBP
Some Retirees May Be Due Retroactive Payment
Bush Presents Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to Midshipmen
New Vets' Group Wants Better Education Benefits
AF Releases E-8 Promotions
Army Releases 0-5, 0-6 Promotions Lists
Report: Stolen Gear Show Up for Sale on Internet

Apr 25, 2008
Petraeus To Head CENTCOM
Path to Citizenship Eased
Personnel Chief Discusses Recruitment Waivers for Miscreants
Web Site Assists Searches for Homes
Corps Seeks Reserve Flight Instructors
Korea Strength To Remain Unchanged
Stars Authorized for Afghanistan, Iraq Medals
AF Sets Program Deadline for Officers
Navy Officer Promotions Released
VA, HUD To Build Housing for Homeless Vets

May 03, 2008
VA To Contact Vets, Offer Info on Benefits
Relocation Tool to Become Available
Political Neutrality Policy Updated
Army Announces 0-3, 0-4 Medical Promotions
Navy Releases Names of E-9 Selectees
Shoplifting at Exchanges Rises
Enlisteds Encouraged to Apply for White House Duty
U.S. 4th Fleet Reestablished
Mobile Courses Help Keep Soldiers, Families Together
Navy Resumes Paper Testing

May 09, 2008
Senate Panel OKs 3.9 Percent Pay Raise
Security Clearance Questionnaire Revised
OMB Urges Congress To Approve Supplemental Funding
SecDef: PTSD May Warrant Purple Heart
AF: Unmanned Aircraft Patrols Double in a Year
AF Announces O-3 Promotions
TRICARE Increases Access to O’seas Urgent Care
Army Announces CWO Promotions
More Work Likely Needed on Guam

May 16, 2008
SecDef: Focus on Today's War, not Tomorrow's
YOU GIVE SO MUCH OF YOURSELF. WE'D LIKE TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK.
House Panel Marks Up Version of 2009 Defense Bill
Army, Marine Corps Exceed April Recruiting Goals
Veterans' Group Presses for Better GI Bill
DoD, Intelligence Communities to Share Computer Networks
Guard Troops Assist in Tornado, Flooding Relief Efforts
Pacific Command Units Deliver Help to Burma
Navy Relieves Two Skippers
AF Seeks Air Attachés
Coast Guard Gets First National Security Cutter

May 30, 2008
Career Effects of Guard, Reserve Service Unclear
Barracks Would Improve Under House Defense Bill
Administration Opposes Bill’s Retiree-Pay Provision
Soldier To Receive Posthumous Medal of Honor
Absentee Ballot Info Available
Naval Reserve Officer Promotions Announced
AF Releases Names of Officers Promoted to 0-3
Video Games Could Become Training Tools
Bank Card Use Rises at Exchanges
AF Invites Officers To Apply for Academy Teaching Jobs

Jun 06, 2008
Sailors Get Guidance on Combat Ribbon
USMA Commissions 972 New Officers
Army Takes Steps To Lower Suicide Rate
Navy Begins Test of Service Dress Khaki Uniforms
AF Releases Information on Race
AFPC Now Handles All Separations
Master, Senior Chiefs Sought for Command Positions
Soldier Receives Posthumous Medal of Honor
Gates: Normal Korea Tours Possible
MC Junior Officers Tabbed for Career Designation

Jun 13, 2008
Watchdog: Some Medically Unfit Soldiers Deploy
Gates Taps Donley, Schwartz as New AF Leaders
AFA Chief Reacts to Wynne, Moseley Resignations
Shipbuilding Plans Draw Scrutiny on Hill
OEF, OIF Campaign Stars Offered
Doctoral Candidates Wanted
Corps Updates Casualty-Notification Procedures
Prescription Formulary Becomes Available Electronically
Bill Would Help ‘Gray Area’ Retirees

Jun 19, 2008
Bill Would Provide Education Benefits to Spouses
VA Offers Home-Loan Help
Sailors Wanted To Serve on 'Old Ironsides
AF Enlisted Promotions Released
GAO: War Funding Requires Tough Choices
AF Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Selectees Announced
Corps Releases Names of E-7 Selectees
Gitmo Commissions To Continue
Riders Get Cycle Safety Course
AF Demographic: Women in Uniform

Jun 27, 2008
25,000 Troops Bound for Iraq
AF: Name That Tanker
TRICARE Explains Joint Coverage Restriction
Court Limits Agent Orange Benefits
Corps Issues Guidelines for Wearing New PT Uniforms
Commissaries Recall Ground Beef
Lawmaker Irked by VA E-mail
AF AMC Looks for 'Icon'
Army To Resume 10-Week Basic Training

Jul 11, 2008
LDO, CWO Applicants Wanted
TRICARE Assists Flood Victims
VA To Open New Clinics
AF Picks Six Candidates for Astronaut Training
Corps Gets New Assistant Commandant
Army Lieutenant Colonel, Reserve Major Promotions Announced
Cost Estimates of Vets' Benefits Change
1,215 Reenlist on July 4 in Baghdad Ceremony
Afghan Tour Extended for 24th MEU
GAO: Better Procurement Planning Needed

Jul 18, 2008
Iraq Surge Ends
You Give So Much of Yourself. We'd Like to Give Something Back
AFRICOM Startup Moves Forward
Soldier Receives Silver Star
House Approves Relief for Homeless Veterans
Steps Taken To Prevent Harm to Civilians
Corps Wants Handle on Marines' Financial Situations
Navy Sets Guidelines for Wearing New PT Uniform
Tanker Bidding Reopened
VA Collections from Insurers Fall Short
Enlisted Medical Training Consolidation Process Starts

Jul 25, 2008
Mullen: Withdrawal Timeline Dangerous
Plans Underway To Increase Afghanistan Strength
Prepare for Leadership in Public Service
Army Lengthens New Parents' Deployment Deferments
Volunteers Sought for White House Duty
4th Fleet Reestablished
Navy Wants to Eliminate Need for SSN, But --
VA Accepts Online Applications
Predator Crashes in Afghanistan
AF Promotes 467 to O-3
Web Site Enables Donors to Reach Soldiers

Jul 31, 2008
First Female 4-Star Confirmed
Newest National Security Cutter Christened
Teams From Mercy Treat Thousands in Timor
Navy Announces Officer Promotions
Marines Announce Officer Promotions, Projected Promotions
Online Lottery To Offer Army Ten-Miler Slots
Defense, MilCon, VA Bills Could Advance
PHS To Provide Mental Health Care
Another Top AF Official Leaves
Wing Commander To Oversee Crash Probe

Aug 08, 2008
Panel Urges Sweeping Changes in Retirement System
Panel Urges Sweeping Changes in Retirement System
Also From QRMC: Change Retiree Health Care
Navy Announces E-7 Promotions
Marine Afghan Deployment Extended
Congress Breaks; Defense Bills Languish
Group Concerned With DoD Research Plan
Insurance Group: Buyer Beware
Schwartz Confirmed as Next AF Chief of Staff
Soldiers Vie for Olympic Gold
New Strategy Stresses Joint Operations
Sexual Assault Prevention Effects Hard To Assess
DeCA: Prepare for Disasters

Aug 15, 2008
Retired 2-Star To Oversee NBA Referees
Gitmo Detainee Charged in Cole Bombing
Bush Signs Supplemental Appropriations Bill
Units To Deploy to Iraq
AF Seeks Test Pilot Applicants
AF Releases Enlisted Promotions Lists
Language Issues Beset VA
More Leave Carryover Allowed

Aug 22, 2008
Army Releases E-9 Selection Board, Training and Selection Results
Mileage Reimbursement Increases
Leave Carryover Temporarily Rises
Online Survey for Motorcyclists
Airlines Waive Luggage Fees
Think Tank: Shipbuilding in Disarray
Soldier Earns Olympic Gold
U.S., Iraqi Troops Fill Void Left by Georgians
Relationships Between Reservists, Employers Need Help

Aug 29, 2008
Army Announces 0-4 Promotions
Army Replaces Green Service Uniform
Corps Tightens Fitness Standards
AF Releases E-5 Promotion List
Air Crews Continue Georgia Relief Effort
26th MEU Deploys
VA Increases Many Home Loan Ceilings
AAFES Gas Stations Offer Discount to Card Holders
Dental Benefit for Pregnant Women Increased
Coast Guard Begins Enforcing Tight Oil Spill Regs

Sep 05, 2008
Campaign To Register Voters Underway
AF Announces 0-4, 0-5, 0-6 Promotions
AF Physician Assistants Wanted
More Leeway Allowed When Designating Beneficiaries
Navy Issues Muster Guidelines for Gustav Evacuees
Navy Reserve Seeks LDO/CWO Applicants
Navy Issues New SRB Information
Marines Turn Reins Over to Iraqis in Anbar
SecDef OKs Guard Call-Up for Hurricane Relief
VA Offers Hotline Help to Gustav Evacuees

Sep 12, 2008
Strength To Drop in Iraq, Rise in Afghanistan
Tanker Contract Competition Canceled
Mount Whitney Delivers Aid to Georgia
GAO: More Help Needed for Returning Combatants
Corps Clarifies Tattoo Regulations
Regs for Deployed Pregnant Sailors Clarified
Pentagon Memorial Opens
Wisconsin Guard Unit To Deploy to Iraq
Panel Outlines VA Suicide Prevention Blueprint
VA Clarifies Voter Registration Policy

Sep 18, 2008
Odierno Succeeds Petraeus
AF To Canvas Members on Job Satisfaction
Units Headed for Afghanistan
MC Officer Promotion Boards Convene
Guard Troops Assist Ike Victims
Navy Wants To Know Where Displaced Ike Victims Are
‘Old Tar' Wanted
Oceanographers Sought for Prestigious Master's Program
Corps Announces Promotions to E-6
Assistance Offered to Wounded Service Members

Sep 26, 2008
Defense Bill Passage on Hold
VA Benefits for Brain Injuries, Burn Scars Could Rise
Gates Addresses Guard Association
Army’s Second MEB Activates
Medical Evaluation Changes Eyed
Admirals’ Boards Convene
AF Amends Deployment Policy
SRB List IDs 88 AF Specialties
DoD Library Now Available Online

Oct 24, 2008
Retiree, VA Disability COLA To Rise 5.8 Percent
Army To Assess Mental Fitness
Navy Seeks Masters’ Degree Candidates
Donley Takes Oath as AF Secretary
ACLU Challenges Border Deployment
AAFES Will Deliver Gift Cards
Newest Burke-Class Destroyer Christened
New Joint PAO Command Unfurls Colors
Army Cancels Armed Recon Helicopter
Admirals Change Assignments

Oct 31, 2008
Bush Signs Defense Bill
Recruitment Rises
Reservist Awarded Silver Star
Retirement Home Receives Accreditation
Army To Overhaul Guard, Reserve Missions
High Court Hears Navy Sonar Case
Sailors to Admirals’ Names Released

Nov 07, 2008
Holiday Mail Deadlines Set
New Board To Review Disability Ratings
DoD Prepares for New Presidential Administration
AF Takes Aim at Cyber Attackers
New Pay and Benefits Handbook Released
MCPON To Retire
Petraeus Takes CENTCOM Reins
Brig-Trained Dog Helps Wounded Marine
Confidentiality Rule Boosts Sexual Assault Reporting
Out-of-Uniform Military Salute Now OK

Nov 14, 2008
U.S. To Withdraw from Iraq by 2011
Navy Merges SK, PC Ratings
VA Hikes Mileage Reimbursement
Anonymous Mail Still Not Accepted
Supreme Court Allows Navy Sonar Use
Dunwoody Becomes First Female 4-Star
Families of Wounded Troops Get More Job Protection
AF Seeks Attaches
Navy Implements Paternity Leave

Dec 05, 2008
Gates To Remain as SecDef
Panel: Nuclear or Biological Attack Likely
White Paper: Gulf War Syndrome Persists
Navy Sets Paternity Leave Policy
Navy Surveys Ranks on Technology Use
Toys for Tots, UPS Team Up for Literacy
Navy Announces 0-4, 0-5 Promotions
Army Changes NCO Curriculum
Gates Orders Changes for Reservists

Dec 12, 2008
Shinseki Tapped as Next VA Secretary
Missile Test Successful
Bandage Tests Promising
Soldier Acquitted in Fragging Case
More Qualify for TSGLI Benefits
West Named as Next MCPON
F/A-18 Crashes Near Miramar
Dempsey Named as New TRADOC Chief
Corps Clarifies IRR Extension Request Policy
Guidelines for NWU Wear Issued

Dec 19, 2008
Housing Allowances To Rise
19 Soldiers Earn Silver Stars
Newest Virginia-Class Submarine Christened
PO Advancement-Testing Cycle Announced
Navy Improves Online Career Guidance
Troops To Pull Out of All Iraqi Cities by June 30
Accompanied Tours OKed at More Korea Sites
'09 TSP Limits Will Increase

 

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