Subject: Military Report: VA Fears Vets Flooding Private Care, TRICARE for Guard and Reserve and MORE
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:35:57 -0700

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Monday, 21 JULY      2014

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IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:

> TRICARE for Guard, Reserve
> Make Job Fairs Pay Off
> Marines to Get New Boots
> CMSAF: Importance of 'One Air Force'
> AF Reserve Development Board Results
> DoD Redesigns Website
> Army Harassment/Assault Response Training
> Army Seeks CID Agent Candidates
> Business Program for Servicemembers
> Video: 20 "Old-School" Aviation Accidents
> Commemorating WWI 100th Anniversary
> Lock in Low Rates with Your VA Loan Benefit
> Time Running Out for Ohio Vet Bonuses
> New AF Total Force Commissioning Process
> Kansas CDL Policy Helps Vets
> VGLI/SGLI Alternative: $100k Coverage Only $7 a Month
> Save Up to 66% in TRICARE Costs
> Sprint Committed to Hiring Veterans
> Navy Changes Unit Ball Cap Policy
> Naval Services Officers Symposium
> Improved Transition Tools for Soldiers
> AF Staff Sgt Promotion List
> Ohio Upgrades Job App
> Absentee Voting is Easy
> Some Fear Vets Flooding Private Care
> Operation Proper Exit
> Army Tuition Assistance Opportunity
> Army Med's New Education App

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TRICARE for Guard, Reserve

<p>The life of a guardsman or reservist has many cycles. You are TRICARE eligible on the date your
orders are issued, or 180 days before you report to active duty; whichever is later. When you
activate, you are eligible for the same health and dental benefits as active duty servicemembers.
Guard and Reserve members should enroll in a TRICARE Prime option after arriving at their final
duty station. When you are inactive, you may qualify for either Line of Duty (LOD) care, TRICARE
Reserve Select (TRS) or TRICARE Retiree Reserve. When you leave active duty, your health plan
options are different depending on if you were called to active duty in support of a contingency
operation. For more information, visit the TRICARE National Guard/Reserve Members and Families
webpage at http://www.tricare.mil/reserve.</p><p>For more on TRICARE, visit the Military.com
TRICARE section.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/tricare-for-guard-reserve?ESRC=mr.nl

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Make Job Fairs Pay Off

<p>If you take time to properly prepare for job fairs, they can be very beneficial to your overall
job search strategy. Before attending the job fair, you should get a list of all employers
attending. You should research the companies to gain a thorough understanding of their products
and services. Then, choose the employers that interest you the most and make a checklist to use at
the job fair. Make sure you have your job fair resume in order and plan to take many copies. Also,
you may want to complete an application and take it with you -- it is much quicker to have
information from it that you can copy at the fair than to spend time trying to remember phone
numbers and addresses. Also, take several blue and black ink pens. Finally, make sure you are
dressed appropriately. Wear a suit, groom yourself and take a portfolio with your information
neatly organized. For more information, visit the Military.com website.</p><p>For more veteran job
news, job postings and transition advice, visit the Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/make-job-fairs-pay-off?ESRC=mr.nl

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Marines to Get New Boots

<p>The Marine Corps will replace the Temperate Weather Marine Corps Combat Boot (MCCB) with the Hot
Weather and Temperate Weather Rugged All-Terrain boot (RAT). Beginning in fiscal year 2015, the
new boots will be issued to recruits and officer candidates. The RAT boots, according to the
MARADMIN, have a longer useful life than the MCCBs and will show in the clothing allowance for
each Marine. The allowance change will reflect the price difference and longer useful life of the
RAT boot, decreasing the clothing allowance by $31.07 per active-duty enlisted Marine. The Marine
Corps will outfit every Marine with the RAT boots by October 1, 2016. For more information, see
this article on the Kit Up website.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/marines-to-get-new-boots?ESRC=mr.nl

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CMSAF: Importance of 'One Air Force'

<p>Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody released the latest installment of Roll
Call, explaining to Airmen the importance of being "One Air Force" that encompasses active, Guard,
Reserve and civilian Airmen. He explained changes coming to the structure of the Air Force,
particularly in integrating the four components of Airmen. This month's Roll Call is available
online.</p><p>For more Air Force news updates, visit the Military.com News Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/cmsaf-importance-of-one-air-force?ESRC=mr.nl

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AF Reserve Development Board Results

<p>The Air Reserve Personnel Center has announced selection results from the annual Enlisted
Developmental Education Board. The board convened at the center, May 19 - 23 to match selected
members to their respective schools. A list of those selected are available on MyPers and the Air
Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) website. For more information, call the Total Force Service Center
- Denver at DSN 665-0102 or (210) 565-0102.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/af-reserve-development-board-results?ESRC=mr.nl

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DoD Redesigns Website

<p>The Department of Defense is launching a new Defense.gov website (www.defense.gov) in July. The
redesign will improve visitor experience and better serve audiences by making it easier for
visitors to find news and feature articles, videos and photos. Official DoD Facebook and Twitter
feeds to allow visitors to see what's happening on social media. And, selected DoD blogs showcase
different perspectives on topics important to the department. For more information, visit the
Defense.gov website at www.defense.gov.</p><p>For more military news updates, visit the
Military.com News Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/dod-redesigns-website?ESRC=mr.nl

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Army Harassment/Assault Response Training

<p>The Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training is a key element
in the Army's multifaceted prevention approach. The Army recently published a revised SHARP Annual
Unit Refresher Training (URT) course. URT is comprised of small-group facilitated, interactive
training and an online self-study course and exam. The curriculum addresses the basics such as
what is considered sexual harassment and sexual assault, the Army's policy on those two offenses
and the two types of sexual assault reporting options available to a victim-restricted and
unrestricted, as well as victim rights. For more information, visit the Army SHARP webpage and the
Army SHARP website. If you are a servicemember in crisis, call the Safe Helpline at (877)
995-5247.</p><p>For more news related to sexual assault and the military, see this Military.com
section.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/army-harassment-assault-response-training?ESRC=mr.nl

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Army Seeks CID Agent Candidates

<p>The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) recently launched a new centralized
recruiting program, part of which features an online application process aimed at recruiting
qualified Soldiers to become CID Special Agents. To start the online application process, Soldiers
must access the Common Access Card-enabled recruiting portal through the CID website at
www.cid.army.mil, and click on the "Join CID" link. Currently, the online application process is
only open to active-component Soldiers. After the application packet is complete, the closest CID
office to the applicant's duty station will be notified to schedule a meeting with the Soldier and
initiate the applicant's autobiography, medical screening request form, security clearance request
and to conduct a required panel interview by current CID Special Agents. For more information on
the new online recruiting process, contact the CID Recruiting Operations Cell at
[email-masked], or call 571-305-4348. For more information on Army CID, visit the Army
CID website at www.cid.army.mil.</p><p>For more veteran job news, job postings and transition
advice, visit the Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/army-seeks-cid-agent-candidates?ESRC=mr.nl

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Business Program for Servicemembers

<p>The Better Business Bureau offers a program for military members and their families called the
BBB Military Line, which offers consumer protection and helps military members get educated on
consumer issues. The website gives advice on which companies to stay away from for families who
move around the country a lot. It also provides information on how to establish credit lines or
establish credit or buy a car or home. The organization also takes complaints from active war
areas like Afghanistan and Iraq. For more information, visit the BBB Military Line
website.</p><p>For more veteran job news, job postings and transition advice, visit the
Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/business-program-for-servicemembers?ESRC=mr.nl

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Video: 20 "Old-School" Aviation Accidents

<p>You don't need a jet engine to make a plane crash dangerous -- even old-school biplanes suffered
serious breakdowns. Check out our archived footage of twenty early aviation planes skidding off
runways, flipping into the ocean, and making hard landings. Click here to watch the videos on
Military.com.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/video-20-old-school-aviation-accidents?ESRC=mr.nl

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Commemorating WWI 100th Anniversary

<p>To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I in Europe, the World War I Dawn
Patrol Rendezvous will bring the excitement of early air power to the National Museum of the U.S.
Air Force near Dayton, Ohio Sept. 27-28. The event will feature vintage reproduction aircraft,
period reenactors, precision flying in the skies, era automobiles, flying exhibitions by WWI
radio-controlled aircraft, guest speakers, and a collector's show for WWI items. Gates will be
open each day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT. Admission and parking are free. For more information,
visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force webpage at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil or telephone
the museum at (937) 255-3286.</p><p>For more military news updates, visit the Military.com News
Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/commemorating-wwi-100th-anniversary?ESRC=mr.nl

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Lock in Low Rates with Your VA Loan Benefit

<p>Now is the time to use your VA Loan. You don't have to pay PMI or have a large down payment.
Plus you can get financing up to $417,000. Use your VA Loan Benefit today.</p><p>Find out more
about the VA Loan Benefit.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/lock-in-low-rates-with-your-va-loan-benefit-072114?ESRC=mr.nl

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Time Running Out for Ohio Vet Bonuses

<p>Veterans who served in Iraq during the war only have a few months left to claim Ohio bonuses of
up to $1,500, and state officials are expanding their efforts to reach potentially thousands of
veterans who may miss out by not applying. Veterans who served within Iraq's borders from March
19, 2003, through Dec. 31, 2011, only have until year's end to file their applications. Others who
have served in Afghanistan or elsewhere since Oct. 7, 2001, can continue to apply after Dec. 31
because no deadline has been set for that bonus period. Eligible veterans must have been Ohio
residents when entering the service and applying for bonuses. They also must have served at least
90 days of active duty -- excluding training -- in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast
Guard, Ohio National Guard or reserves. For more information and to apply online, visit the Ohio
Department of Veterans Services website.</p><p>For more veterans benefits info and updates, visit
the Military Advantage blog.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/time-running-out-for-ohio-vet-bonuses?ESRC=mr.nl

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New AF Total Force Commissioning Process

<p>The Air Force has announced the Total Force Commissioning Process, which will provide multiple
career avenues for officers being commissioned through Air Force ROTC by offering cadets the
chance to pursue opportunities in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard (ANG). Cadets
graduating from July 10, 2014, through calendar year 2015 will be able to pursue opportunities in
the Guard or Reserve or seek release from their active-duty service commitment July 14 through
Sept. 15. Those who are not retained for active duty can choose to stay in the Individual Ready
Reserve and pursue opportunities in the Air Force Reserve and ANG.</p><p>For more Air Force news
updates, visit the Military.com News Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/new-af-total-force-commissioning-process?ESRC=mr.nl

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Kansas CDL Policy Helps Vets

<p>The Kansas Department of Revenue has announced a change in policy for military veterans. Under
the policy, veterans with two years of safe driving experience driving a military vehicle will be
able to waive a commercial driver's license skill test for comparable civilian vehicles for one
year. In the past, the waiver extended for 90 days after a veteran returned from deployment.
Returning veterans are only able to waive the driving portion of the license test. They must still
pass a written test, have valid medical certification and have a valid commercial learner's
permit. The American Association of Motor Vehicles Administrators, the Department of Defense and
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have developed the skills test waiver sample form,
which is available on the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administrators website at
www.aamva.org/CDL-Program.</p><p>For more on transportation careers for veterans, visit the
Military.com Transportation Jobs section.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/kansas-cdl-policy-helps-vets?ESRC=mr.nl

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VGLI/SGLI Alternative: $100k Coverage Only $7 a Month

<p>Protection for less. Get $100,000 Coverage from only $7 a month. Could your family afford
their lifestyle if something happened to you?</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/vgli-sgli-alternative-100k-coverage-only-7-month-072114?ESRC=mr.nl

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Save Up to 66% in TRICARE Costs

<p>The AMRA TRICARE Supplement saves money and time by covering doctor co-pays, prescriptions and
more.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/save-up-to-66-in-tricare-costs-072114?ESRC=mr.nl

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Sprint Committed to Hiring Veterans

<p>Start your civilian career with Sprint. As a business solutions leader they can provide
endless opportunity and a career path that lets you choose where you want to be. Read More.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/sprint-committed-to-hiring-veterans-072114?ESRC=mr.nl

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Navy Changes Unit Ball Cap Policy

<p>The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) has announced a change to uniform regulations giving
commanding officers discretion to authorize the wear of command ball caps with Navy Working
Uniforms (NWU) Type I, II and III beginning Sept. 1. The change in wear rules for the ball caps,
which will include Fleet leadership input, will be released in a NAVADMIN later this summer and
will include occasion of wear rules. Sailors can provide feedback on uniforms to [email-masked]
or [email-masked]. For more details, see this Military.com article.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/navy-changes-unit-ball-cap-policy?ESRC=mr.nl

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Naval Services Officers Symposium

<p>The 2014 Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) Eastern Region Leadership Symposium will
be held on Sept. 9 at the Fort Belvoir Officer's Club, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. A total of 100
Navy-funded registrations for personnel in the National Capital Region are available and will be
coordinated through the Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion (N134) and will require
participation in pre-event and post-event surveys. To obtain a Navy-funded registration, contact
Lt. Cmdr. Raul Rojas at (703) 604-5082/DSN 664 or via e-mail at [email-masked] or Lt. Kalen
Kropa at (703) 604-5075/DSN 664 or via e-mail at [email-masked]. For more information, visit
the ANSO website at www.ansomil.org.</p><p>For more Air Force news updates, visit the Military.com
News Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/naval-services-officers-symposium?ESRC=mr.nl

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Improved Transition Tools for Soldiers

<p>On Oct. 1, Soldiers will begin to have a more defined plan for transitioning out of the Army
with the implementation of the new Soldier Life Cycle. This three-phase career cycle prepares
Soldiers from the beginning of their military service, until their transition to civilian life,
with the resources needed to equip them with the employment skills, training, counseling and
opportunities that will enhance their marketability after military service. Army Career and Alumni
Program's mission remains the same, but its name is now Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance
Program. For more information, visit the Soldier for Life website is www.soldierforlife.army.mil.
It features links to informational resources for active-duty, National Guard, Army Reserves,
retired Soldiers and their families.</p><p>For more veteran job news, job postings and transition
advice, visit the Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/improved-transition-tools-for-soldiers?ESRC=mr.nl

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AF Staff Sgt Promotion List

<p>The U.S. Air Force recently selected 9,403 senior airmen eligible for promotion to staff
sergeant. Those selected for staff sergeant will be promoted according to their promotion sequence
number beginning in September. Selections are tentative until the data verification process is
complete. The list of selectees is available on the myPers website, select "search all components"
in the drop down menu and enter "Active Duty: Enlisted Promotions" in the search window. The list
is also available on the Air Force Portal. For more information about promotions and other
personnel issues, visit the myPers website.</p><p>For more Air Force news updates, visit the
Military.com News Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/af-staff-sgt-promotion-list?ESRC=mr.nl

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Ohio Upgrades Job App

<p>The Ohio Department of Veterans Services had launched an upgraded mobile app designed to bring more job and education information to veterans. The app upgrade, officially Version 1.3.0, expands availability of the app to Windows device users. It includes additional resources to veterans looking for work, assistance to student veterans, and news of interest to the veteran community. The app also enables a user to find each of Ohio's 88 county veteran service offices and provides directional information for VA facilities in the state. The app is available, at no cost, from the Windows, Google Play and iTunes stores, by searching the key words "Ohio veteran." The Ohio Department of Veterans Services website at www.ohiovet.gov contains a link to the stores. The app is compatible with Windows, Android and iOS devices. The app is also available as a mobile website.</p><p>For more veteran job news, job postings and transition advice, visit the Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.</p
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http://www.military.com/military-report/ohio-upgrades-job-app?ESRC=mr.nl

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Absentee Voting is Easy

<p>The Federal Voting Assistance Program (www.fvap.gov) is a program in the Department of Defense that helps ensure military members and their families have the tools and resources to vote. Absentee ballots submitted in accordance with state laws are counted for every election. People can obtain the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot online if deployed or from their installation voting assistance officer if they did not receive their absentee ballot in time for elections. If Soldiers are registered to vote while deployed and they do not get their state ballot in time to vote (45 days prior to mid-term elections) from their location, they can use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot found at FVAP.gov. They must turn it in 30 days before the scheduled election. For more information, visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website or contact your installation voting assistance officer.</p><p>For more information on legislative issues that impact the military, visit the Militar
 y.com Legislative Center.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/absentee-voting-is-easy?ESRC=mr.nl

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Some Fear Vets Flooding Private Care

<p>The push by Congress to solve a health care wait-time crisis by granting access to private sector health care for those who face waits that exceed 30 days or who live more than 40 miles from a VA care facility is being slowed by concerns about the impact it could have on both VA and the private sector.</p><p>Learn why some in Congress and the VA are concerned about sending Vets to private health care providers.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/some-fear-vets-flooding-private-care?ESRC=mr.nl

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Operation Proper Exit

<p>Operation Proper Exit, sponsored by the Troops First Foundation, allows wounded warriors to return to the place where they were injured to help give them closure. One of the biggest concepts behind Proper Exit is to bring Soldiers to the region where they were injured, which allows a unique type of healing and closure for the Soldier that they would not have otherwise, and allow them to leave the war-zone on their own terms. For more information, visit the Troops First Foundation website at www.troopsfirstfoundation.org.</p><p>For more wounded warrior news, visit the Military.com Wounded Warrior page.</p>      

http://www.military.com/military-report/operation-proper-exit?ESRC=mr.nl

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Army Tuition Assistance Opportunity

<p>The U.S. Army's Acquisition Tuition Assistance Program (ATAP) is a part-time, tuition assistance program available to both civilians and Army NCO populations. This year the Army has removed any civilian grade restriction on master's degree funding as well. The program funds tuition (within its program policy funding limits), and the students cover the cost of the books and materials. Students take and complete the courses during their off-duty time. Those who need ATAP to meet their certification requirement (degree or business hours) in the following acquisition career fields may have the certification requirement waived: Business - Cost Estimating, Contracting, Science and Technology Manager, Engineering, and Test and Evaluation. For more information, visit the ATAP web page.</p><p>For more on military education benefits, visit the Military.com Education section.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/army-tuition-assistance-opportunity?ESRC=mr.nl

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Army Med's New Education App

<p>Army Medicine has just released its new Performance Triad application (v1.0). This app provides specific educational resources for squad leaders, Soldiers, spouses, civilians, healthcare workers, pre-retirees, and retirees on how to optimize their performance and enhance their health. For example, leaders can quickly get information on how to schedule sleep/rest cycles to maximize unit performance during field exercises. The Performance Triad app also provides leaders information about refueling after exercise to maintain performance over sustained operations. The Performance Triad app is available for free. You can download the app for iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and Windows phones by searching for "Performance Triad." Learn more about the Performance Triad on the Army Medicine Performance Triad webpage.</p><p>For more on military apps, visit the Military.com app section.</p>

http://www.military.com/military-report/army-meds-new-education-app?ESRC=mr.nl

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