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Jan 09, 2009
DFAS Sends 2008 Tax Statements
No Purple Hearts for PTSD
2009 Scholarship Program Opens
GWOT Medal Eligibility Expands
Arlington Offers Full Honors to KIA
Navy to Commission Carrier George H.W. Bush
Army Conducts Foreign Language Survey
Navy Tests Work-From-Home Plan
Work on Aircraft Defense System Shifts

Jan 16, 2009
Obama Taps 4 for DoD Posts
Army Apologizes for ‘Dear John Doe' Letters
Task Force To Tackle Piracy
DARPA Works on ‘Cyber Range'
Navy Changes SRB Policy
Marine Earns Bronze Star
AF Global Strike Command Activated
Schlesinger Panel: Deterrence Chief Needed
Disney Offers Tour Packages
VA Reopens Enrollment for Thousands

Jan 23, 2009
Obama Agenda Focuses on Manpower, Families’ Burdens
Gitmo Detention Center Likely To Close
Administration To Rethink F-22, F-35
GAO: Army Should Address Spare-Parts Issues
VA To Pay Insurance Dividends
AF Releases Officer Promotion List
Former AF Pilot Saves Airliner’s Passengers, Crew
Naval Records Review Simplified
New Help Available for Psychological Health, Brain Injury
Mayport Chosen as Carrier Home Port

Jan 30, 2009
2010 DoD Budget Release Delayed
Gates: More Troops Could Head to Afghanistan
GAO: Navy, AF Should Improve Combat-Skills Training
Secretaries to Remain During Transition
Army Releases 0-5 Promotions
December Recruiting, Retention Goals Met or Exceeded
Sub to Be Named for Va. Senator
Rocket Motor Test Successful
Peanut Butter Warnings Issued
Navy Sets New Sonar Policy

Feb 06, 2009
Senate: Help Military Homeowners
Schools Want Input From Parents, Students
Vice CNO to Review Gitmo Ops
Tricare OKs O'Seas Filing Extension
GAO: 2011 BRAC Deadline in Question
Bill Would Allow Concurrent Receipt
AF Centralizes Records-Transfer Ops
College Offers Classes in Iraq
Marines Announce Reserve Staff NCO Promotions
Army Pulls Body Armor

Feb 13, 2009
Two To Receive Posthumous Navy Cross Medals
You Give So Much of Yourself. We'd Like to Give Something Back
AF To Delete Deployment History From Qual, Eval Briefs
New Reg: All Sailors Must Have Electronic Records
Army Sets Up EW Career Field
Reports of DDG-1000 Cost Overruns Disputed
Tax Help Available
MRE Peanut Products Declared Safe
II MEF (Forward) Assumes Anbar Control
Army Guard Misses Jan. Recruiting Goal
Navy Announces Command E-8, E-9 Advancements

Feb 20, 2009
MEB, Stryker Unit Ordered to Afghanistan
Army May Rethink Europe Drawdown
Seabees Move to Afghanistan From Iraq
New GI Bill Benefits Kick In
Army Releases 0-3 Promotions
New Navy Uniform Available Earlier in DC, Hampton Roads
Navy Approves Badges
AF Reintroduces Good Conduct Medal
AF Personnel Center To Offer Single 800 Number
CO Found Dead on Cutter

Feb 27, 2009
End to Stop-Loss Sought
Speedier Benefits Promised to Severely Wounded
Obama Speech Lauds Those in Uniform
GAO: Plan Iraq-to-Afghanistan Shift Carefully
Future of New Presidential Helicopter in Question
Stimulus Bill To Help Military Homeowners
Resolution of Kyrgyzstan Base Issue Sought
Corps Clarifies Childbirth, Adoption Policy
AF: Nuke Problems Resolved
Navy Revises SRB Rates
Navy Releases LDO, CWO Promotions

Mar 06, 2009
2010 DoD Budget Calls for 2.9-Percent Pay Raise
Health Care Targeted Under 2010 VA Budget Proposal
Gift Certificate Company Shuts Down
VA Urged To Create No Wrong Door’ Policy
Deployments Announced
Gates: Iraq Mission To Change
Coast Guard Nabs 22 Trying To Enter U.S. Illegally
CMSGTAF To Retire
AF Selects 1,450 for E-8

Mar 13, 2009
Commissaries To Accept CertifiCheck Gift Certificates
Travel System Draws Scrutiny
Officers' Group Calls for Higher Pay Raise
Iraq Strength Reductions Announced
Corps Exceeds February Recruiting Goals
Army Cites Retention Successes
Gates: Mexico Could Get More Help in Drug War
LCS Named USS Fort Worth
AF Doctrine Center Outlines Goals
DoD Helps Fund Research Equipment Purchases for Colleges

Mar 20, 2009
Report: Sexual Assaults Rise
Vets' Groups Oppose Proposed VA Billing Plan
AF Tests Prototype PT Uniforms
VA Secretary Pens Open Letter to Vets
Navy Adjusts SRB Levels
MC Releases NCO Promotion Board Schedule
DoD To Review Civilian Personnel System
Missing Pilot's Status Changed
SecNav Departs
AF Programs Assist Transition

Mar 27, 2009
Controversial VA Plan Scrapped
Army Announces Timetable to End Stop-Loss
Possible Web Security Breach Detected
SSNs To Be Removed From ID Cards
Recovery Act Includes DoD Projects
Army Releases E-7 Promotions List
TRICARE4u Users Must Change Passwords
Army Disputes GAO Report on FCS
Vessels Collide
More Guidance for IAs

Apr 03, 2009
War's Price Tag: $808 Billion and Rising
Former Governor Tapped as Next SecNav
Obama: New Focus Targets Al-Qaida
Guard Status: More Than 127k Now Serve
Navy Reaches Desired End-Strength
AF Revises ‘Little Brown Book'
AF Announces Guard, Reserve Officer Promotions
GAO: More Work Needed on Deepwater
Corps Announces Officer Promotions
Minority Colleges Receive Grants

Apr 17, 2009
Congress Receives $83.4 Billion Supplemental Budget Request
Mayport Carrier Decision Put Off Until 2010 QDR
March Recruiting Goals Met or Exceeded
Mosul Tours Could Be Extended
Marine Awarded Silver Star
SEALs Rescue Captain, Kill 3 Pirates
GAO: TDRL Process Needs Improvement
Sailors Offered Break From Service
BCT Bound for Afghanistan
Marine's Comrades Want Charges Dropped

Apr 24, 2009
Silver Star Families' Banner Day Approaches
Army Reserve, CBP Enter Jobs Partnership
Navy Delays Some PCS Moves
AF Separates E-6, E-7 Promotion Release Dates
GAO: Firm WTU Policy Needed
AF Sets Developmental Education Deadlines
Obama Honors Middies
Mullen: 'Leadership' Key To Resolving Suicide Problem
Soldier's Daughter Receives Award
Agreement Speeds DDG-1000 Construction

May 01, 2009
GAO: More Non-Lethal Weapons Support Needed
Detainee Abuse Photos To Be Released
Health Officials Monitor Swine Flu Situation
Truxton Commissioned
QDR, NPR Processes Begin
Balikatan 2009 Gets Underway
Navy Posts E-9 Selection Board Results
Marine Corps Releases Officer Promotion Lists
High-Tech Prosthetic Debuts

May 15, 2009
Congress Receives $663.8 Billion DoD 2010 Budget Request
Stavridis Nominated as Next NATO Chief
Commander in Afghanistan Replaced
Obama Submits $112.8 Billion VA Budget Request
Bill Would Increase DIC for Some Surviving Spouses
April Recruiting: Services Gain or Hold Ground
Roy Tapped as Next CMSAF
Caldera Resigns Over Air Force One Flap
Global Strike Command Gets First Commander
GAO: Army Growth Plan Results Unclear

May 22, 2009
Mullen Outlines Priorities
Guard Peacekeeping Role To Continue
Dwell Time Could Expand
Mabus Sworn In as SecNav
AF Approves New Informal Uniform
$555 Million Earmarked for Homeowner Assistance
Detainees To Get More Legal Protection
AF Releases E-7 Promotion List
PXs Stop Selling Money Orders
Web Site Offers Mental Health Info Access

May 29, 2009
Bolden Tapped To Head NASA
AF Strains to Find, Keep Health-Care Staff
Army G-1 Chief: IRR Key to Meeting Manpower Needs
Navy Takes Steps to Stabilize Strength

GAO: JSF Costs Likely to Rise
Army to Eliminate 3 WTUs
Navy Announces Uniform Changes
AF Releases E-7 Promotion List
Senate Blocks Detainee Transfer

Jun 05, 2009
VSI, SSB Recoupment Halted
GOP Congressman Nominated as Next Army Secretary
Pay Incentive Replaces Guard ''Stop-Loss'
Navy Expands PTS
VA, DARPA Test High-Tech Prosthetic Arm
McChrystal: Afghanistan War ‘Winnable’
Corpsman Honored as Shore Sailor of the Year
Army Probes Misconduct Allegations
Casey Champions Permanent Rotation Schedule

Jun 12, 2009
Army Transformation Plans Criticized
AF Revises Fitness Standards
Report Weighs Higher Tricare Copayments
Don't Ask' Challenge Rejected
Probe Into Afghan Deaths Reveals Procedural Lapses
BCT Additions Canceled
V Corps Inactivation Delayed
Points for In-Theater Deployments Increased
GAO: Smuggling Too Easy

Jun 19, 2009

Navy Suspends SRBs for 2009
AF Sets Up Toll-Free Line for Retirees
AF Updates Uniform Regulations

Navy To Convene 0-5, 0-6 SERAD Board
MC Establishes Reenlistment Guidelines
NATO Ministers Embrace U.S. Reorganization
MC Scholarship Group Raises $300k
VA Eligibility Relaxed for High-Income Vets

Jun 26, 2009
GI Bill Transfer Protocol Established
Soldier Receives Silver Star
AF Announces E-6 Promotions
Report Stresses Need To Curtail Civilian Deaths
IG Seeks Help in Combating Fraud
MC Backs off on Land Claim
MC Releases 0-2 Promotion List

AF Changes PCS Policy
Foreign-Language Training Scrutinized

Jul 10, 2009
AF Offers Adoption Assistance
Combat Art Show To Open
Veterans’ COLA Bill Heads to White House
Army To Limit Reenlistment Options
House Passes 2010 Defense Bill
Senate Marks Up 2010 Defense Bill
Directive Stresses Protection of Civilians
AF Announces Officer Promotions
Bahrain Reopens to Families
GAO: Shady Insurance Sales Continue

Jul 17, 2009
Army Announces Next Iraq Rotation
White Paper: Afghanistan Challenges Remain
Active-Duty Components Meet June Recruiting Goals
Army Guard Moves To Lower End Strength
Report Urges DoD To Bar Tobacco Use
Navy Detailing System Upgraded
MC Sets Body Armor Protection Levels
Changes to Iraq Deployments Afoot
DoD, VA Make Progress in Care for Wounded
AF Launches Sexual Assault Awareness Web Site

Jul 31, 2009
SecDef: Iraq Withdrawal May Accelerate
House Passes 3 Vets' Benefits Packages
New GI Bill Benefits To Begin Aug. 1
Navy Clarifies Continuation Board Procedures
SMA Calls for TRICARE Review
AAFES Offers Gas Discount
AFA Seeks Instructors
Army Approves 5 New Campaign Streamers

Aug 07, 2009
Corps Bars Facebook, Twitter, MySpace Use
Gulf War Pilot’s Remains Identified
Army Guard Units Tapped for Iraq Rotations
AF Retires Venerable Trainer
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Deploys
Newest Arleigh Burke Destroyer Christened
Soldier To Receive Posthumous Medal of Honor
Navy To Open New Undersea Range
Army Gears Ads Toward Officer Recruitment

Aug 14, 2009
New Dental Plan Takes Effect
Navy Offers New Help to Separatees
GAO: Infrastructure Upgrades Needed on Guam
Number of Activated Reservists Drops
Troops Urged To Weigh in On Moves
DoD To Evaluate Social Networking Sites
Navy Releases Active-Duty E-7 Advancement Results
Obama: VA To Assume More Active Role
Bill Would Allow VA To Accept Medicare

Aug 21, 2009
NATO Asked To Maintain Afghanistan Presence
New Kindergarten Program Debuts
Air Guard C-27 Crews Face Heavier Rotations
New Boot Gets Tested
July Recruiting, Retention Figures Released
USMA Ranked as Top College
Marines Change SRB Policy
AF Offers Civilian Leadership Training
UAV Acquisitions Grow in Number, Cost

Aug 28, 2009
Obama: VA, TRICARE Won't Change
TRICARE To Require Drive-Time Waivers
Obama: Find and Fund Best VA Ideas
Lackland Picked as 24th AF Home
Spouses Get Job Preference
Google Service Could Defray Phone Costs
New Vet Centers Open
AF Announces E-5 Promotions
MC Seeks NCO Academy Instructors

Sep 11, 2009
Navy Releases New SRB Levels

Sep 11, 2009
AF Alters Retirement Policy

Sep 11, 2009
U.S. To Base UAVs in Seychelles

Sep 11, 2009
Veterans' Benefits Booklet Now Available

Sep 11, 2009
Navy Shortens Orders-Negotiation Window

Sep 11, 2009
Soldiers To Get Two Flu Shots

Sep 11, 2009
Airfield Environmental Impact Statement Delayed

Sep 11, 2009
Army Announces New OEF Rotations

Sep 11, 2009
Board To Probe Air Strike

Sep 11, 2009
Norfolk Harbor To Be Dredged

Sep 18, 2009
Marines Return from Iraq

Sep 18, 2009
GAO: Factor Traffic Into BRAC Plans

Sep 18, 2009
U.S., Australia, To Extend War-Games Invitation to China

Sep 18, 2009
Photos of Those on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Sought

Sep 18, 2009
August Recruitment Statistics Released

Sep 18, 2009
Ky. Exempts Military from State Income Tax

Sep 18, 2009
Ratings Merger To Take Effect

Sep 18, 2009
Coast Guard Explains Role in Sept. 11 D.C. Drill

Sep 18, 2009
Key Senator Wants Greater Afghan Role

Sep 18, 2009
AF Releases Officer Promotions Lists

Sep 25, 2009
CNO Approves Uniform Changes

Sep 25, 2009
New Camo Patterns Face Field Tests

Sep 25, 2009
Petraeus: Grim Afghanistan Assessment Is on Target

Sep 25, 2009
MC Releases E-6 Promotion List

Sep 25, 2009
Candidates for HMX-1Sought

Sep 25, 2009
Soldiers Warned of Education Scams

Sep 25, 2009
AF Releases In-System Supplemental Promotions List

Sep 25, 2009
McHugh Sworn in as Army Secretary

Sep 25, 2009
Bill Would Extend Education Benefits to Guard Members

Oct 02, 2009
Navy Convenes Senior Enlisted Continuation Board

Oct 02, 2009
AF Modifies Parenthood Policy

Oct 02, 2009
President Opposes ‘Active Duty’ Guard Designation

Oct 02, 2009
Hill Plans Draw Concerns from White House

Oct 02, 2009
VA To Help Troops Waiting for GI Bill Benefits

Oct 02, 2009
Navy To Choose Between 2 LCS Designs

Oct 02, 2009
Watchdog: More Missile Defense Analysis Needed

Oct 02, 2009
AF Drops Permissive PCS

Oct 02, 2009
CNO Favors Opening Submarine Service to Women

Oct 02, 2009
Navy Releases Officer, CWO Promotions Lists

Oct 13, 2009
Hill Approves 3.4-Percent 2010 Pay Raise

Oct 13, 2009
Anthrax Inoculation Challenge Fails

Oct 13, 2009
Senate Bill Would Benefit Female Veterans

Oct 13, 2009
Assistance Available for Homeowners

Oct 13, 2009
AF Issues Cotton Uniform Guidelines

Oct 13, 2009
KC-135s Retired …

Oct 13, 2009
… Huey Bids Adieu as Well

Oct 13, 2009
New Carrier Strike Group Established

Oct 13, 2009
Strykers To Deploy to India

Oct 13, 2009
AF Academy To Study Athletics

Oct 16, 2009
Recruiting Sets Record

Oct 16, 2009
Expert: Deployments Exact Toll on Military Kids’ Mental Health

Oct 16, 2009
Iraq Rotations, Extensions Announced

Oct 16, 2009
Army Units Tapped for Afghanistan Deployments

Oct 16, 2009
Marines Deploy From Twentynine Palms

Oct 16, 2009
More Help Available for Agent Orange Veterans

Oct 16, 2009
Smartphone Ap Helps Navy IAs

Oct 16, 2009
Key Lawmaker Balks at Afghan Strength Increase Request

Oct 16, 2009
Navy Names Ship After Civil Rights Champion

Oct 23, 2009
Army: Body Armor Safe

Oct 23, 2009
Coast Guard Finds F-16 Debris

Oct 23, 2009
MC Seeks Color Sergeant Applicants

Oct 23, 2009
MyPay Security Enhanced

Oct 23, 2009
GAO: More Data Needed for Guam Expansion

Oct 23, 2009
House Panel Moves Veterans' Legislation

Oct 23, 2009
Willard Succeeds Keating at PACOM Helm

Oct 23, 2009
More Afghanistan Deployments Announced

Oct 23, 2009
Iraq Withdrawal Date Won't Change

Oct 30, 2009
Retroactive Stop-Loss Pay Coming

Oct 30, 2009
Religious Freedom Group Nominated for Nobel

Oct 30, 2009
Mullen: Japan Bases 'Vital'

Oct 30, 2009
Navy Sets Permanent Makeup Guidelines

Oct 30, 2009
Afghanistan Campaign Marks Deadliest Month

Oct 30, 2009
New Mine-Resistant Vehicles Arrive in Afghanistan

Oct 30, 2009
AF Expands Bosses' Learning-Tools Assets

Oct 30, 2009
Soldiers Test New Parachute

Oct 30, 2009
BVA Expands

Nov 04, 2009
VA Unveils Plan To End Homelessness

Nov 04, 2009
Holiday Mailing Guidelines Announced

Nov 04, 2009
Obama Signs Defense Bill

Nov 04, 2009
Guard To Receive H1N1 Vaccine

Nov 04, 2009
AF Promotes 475 to E-9

Nov 04, 2009
AF Seeks Volunteers for Afghanistan-Pakistan Program

Nov 04, 2009
Corps Releases E-9 Promotion List

Nov 04, 2009
Number of 'Stop Loss' Troops Declines

Nov 04, 2009
Iraq Drawdown Proceeds, but Challenges Lie Ahead

Nov 04, 2009
Executive Order: No Texting While Driving

Nov 13, 2009
Surviving Spouses' Court Victory To Stand

Nov 13, 2009
White House Launches Veterans Employment Initiative

Nov 13, 2009
TRICARE Streamlines Pharmacy Benefits

Nov 13, 2009
Japan to U.S.: Close Futenma

Nov 13, 2009
Lawmakers Create Military Family Caucus

Nov 13, 2009
New Law Provides Relief for Homeowners, Buyers

Nov 13, 2009
Spouses Offered Residency Relief

Nov 13, 2009
USS New York Commissioned

Nov 13, 2009
Details of Alleged Hood Shooter Emerge

Nov 20, 2009
Concurrent Receipt Expansion Again Fails

Nov 20, 2009
Latest BRAC Carries High Price Tag

Nov 20, 2009
Study: DIC Compensation Percentages Vary

Nov 20, 2009
NWU Distribution Accelerates

Nov 20, 2009
Benefits-Processing Pilot To Expand

Nov 20, 2009
Arlington Cemetery Probe Launched

Nov 20, 2009
Recruiting Goals Met or Exceeded

Nov 20, 2009
AF Releases Aviator Continuation Pay Details

Nov 20, 2009
Alleged Hood Shooter Charged

Dec 04, 2009
Mental-Health Screening Approved

Dec 04, 2009
Obama: 30,000 More Troops for Afghanistan

Dec 04, 2009
Military Leaders Faulted for Failing to Nab Bin Laden

Dec 04, 2009
Respite Child Care Program Expands

Dec 04, 2009
TRICARE, Clinics to Offer H1N1 Inoculations

Dec 04, 2009
Navy Revises Family Care Plan

Dec 04, 2009
Navy: Sailors Need to Set up Digital Records

Dec 04, 2009
MC Bars Forwarding of Chain E-mail

Dec 04, 2009
Supreme Court: Combat Experiences Should Factor in Trials

Dec 18, 2009
DFAS Prepares To Send 2009 Tax Statements

Dec 18, 2009
Active Components Hit Nov. Recruiting Goals

Dec 18, 2009
AF NCOS Volunteer for Retraining

Dec 18, 2009
Marines Announce 1st Sgt., MSgt. Selectees

Dec 18, 2009
AF Revises Tattoo Policy

Dec 18, 2009
CMC Weighs in on Marine Uniform Board Actions

Dec 18, 2009
Voting Assistance Workshops Scheduled

Dec 18, 2009
Details of GI Bill Benefits for Limited Duty Sailors Now Available

Dec 18, 2009
Mullen Meets With Afghan Leaders

 

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