Military Family Support Center
The mission of the Military Family Support Centers, Inc. is to satisfy essential morale, welfare and recreational needs of military families of service men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States of America in times of mobilization, deployment in war, national security and disaster relief operations, as well as upon returning home of Wounded Warrior heroes or the deceased.
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The Military Family Support Centers, Inc., exists to satisfy essential morale, welfare and recreational needs military families service men and women the Armed Forces the United States America in times mobilization, deployment in war, national security and disaster relief operations, as well as wounded warrior or families of deceased military heroes.
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30 January 2012
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- TRICARE Troubles Loom
- Deal of the Week: Banana Republic
- 'Ticking Bomb' View of Veterans Erroneous
- Homebuying Myth: Renting Less Expensive
- $250k Protection for $18.15 a Month
- TRICARE Helps Transition
- Join Us: Military Spouse Summit
- Benefit Calculator: Benefits in One Place
- Post 9-11 GI Bill Changes Now in Effect
- Top 15 High-paying Jobs for Vets
- Use Social Media Responsibility
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- AF Changes Family Care Plans
- AF Seeks Video Submissions
- Army Field Band Performance Schedule
- Army's Best Sapper Award
- Free Foreclosure Reviews
- Sailors Should Review Records Online
- Navy to Dump BCG Eyeglasses
- AF Reinstates PFT Rules
- Army Adds Newsroom to App
- Army TAP Process to Start Earlier
- Navy Offers Early Retirement
- Support for Sexual Assault Victims
- Family Support Tied to BAH
- Rideshares Sought in Northern Virginia
- Send Valentines to Veterans
- Army Band to Celebrate Anniversary
- Print and Post This Week's Military Report
- Headline Military News
TRICARE Troubles Loom
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave a sneak peak at the DoD's proposed FY2013 budget and his long term plan to reduce defense spending by approximately $259 billion over the next five years. more
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave a sneak peak at the DoD's proposed FY2013 budget and his long term plan to reduce defense spending by approximately $259 billion over the next five years. more
Deal of the Week: Banana Republic
Banana Republic is offering military personnel, veterans and family members a discount of 15% off full-priced items. more
'Ticking Bomb' View of Veterans Erroneous
Many of veterans saw a report in the media last week which characterized veterans as "ticking bombs." more
Homebuying Myth: Renting Less Expensive
The Truth: In some cases, mortgage payments may be lower than rental payments and if you continue to pay rent, you'll only succeed in making a landlord wealthy. more
$250k Protection for $18.15 a Month
Protecting your family's future is easy. Get $250k ASMBA insurance for as little as $18.15 a month. more
TRICARE Helps Transition
When servicemembers leave active duty, TRICARE offers a transitional health care option for eligible beneficiaries and their families while they look for new health coverage. more
Join Us: Military Spouse Summit
The Military.com Spouse Summit, scheduled for March 2-3 in Arlington, VA, is a first-of-its kind event aimed at informing and empowering military spouses. more
Benefit Calculator: Benefits in One Place
The Military.com Benefit Calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefits information based on service and status. more
Post 9-11 GI Bill Changes Now in Effect
Most of the GI Bill 2.0 changes went into effect August 1, 2011. more
Top 15 High-paying Jobs for Vets
The 15 most common, well-paid and quickly growing professions veterans choose include: Management Consultant, IT Program Manager, Systems Analyst, FBI Agent, Field Service Engineer, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant, Intelligence Analyst, Helicopter Pilot, IT Network Engineer, Construction Project Manager, Technical Writer, Business Development Manager, IT Network Administrator, HVAC Service Technician, and Fireman. more
Use Social Media Responsibility
Facebook can not only inform friends and family, but also scam artists and individuals working against ongoing U.S. military interests. more
Earned Income Tax Credit
Some people could be eligible to get more money back from the Internal Revenue Service -- as much as $5,751. more
AF Changes Family Care Plans
The Air Force recently made significant changes to AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans. more
AF Seeks Video Submissions
Air Force Assistance Fund officials want to remind USAF videographers and YouTube fans that submissions for the AFAF 2012 fundraising campaign online video are due Jan. 31, 2012. more
Army Field Band Performance Schedule
The Army Field Band has quite a lineup scheduled for 2012 with performances ranging from Arkansas to Iowa and many in-between. more
Army's Best Sapper Award
Applications for engineers wanting the title of Best Sapper are now being accepted. more
Free Foreclosure Reviews
Millions of Americans may be eligible for a free mortgage foreclosure review. more
Sailors Should Review Records Online
With the 2012 Navy-wide advancement exam for chief petty officer complete, first-class petty officers hoping to advance should review their official military personnel file (OMPF) for completeness and accuracy. more
Navy to Dump BCG Eyeglasses
Servicemembers will soon say goodbye to old BCG's as the Navy replaces the '90s era "birth control glasses" with an arguably more stylish Buddy Holly style frame. more
AF Reinstates PFT Rules
The Air Force is reinstating an altitude adjustment for physical fitness tests. more
Army Adds Newsroom to App
U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) has updated its smartphone app, adding a "Newsroom" section that links users to the command's news page on its website. more
Army TAP Process to Start Earlier
According to a new order, all Soldiers planning to separate from the Army are now required to begin their transition process at least a year before leaving by scheduling a pre-separation counseling session at their installation Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) Center. more
Navy Offers Early Retirement
The Navy will offer voluntary early retirement to certain Sailors separating due to the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) through Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). TERA is a temporary, voluntary program that offers voluntary early retirement at a reduced monthly retirement pay to eligible members with 15 to 20 years of active service. more
Support for Sexual Assault Victims
The Department of Defense community now has access to professional help for sexual assault victims with just a click, call or text, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. more
Family Support Tied to BAH
Because of new basic housing allowance rates for 2012 that recently took effect, Soldiers providing interim family support pursuant should adjust their allotments accordingly. more
Rideshares Sought in Northern Virginia
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) has begun "Real-time Ridesharing," a six-month pilot program designed to match Department of Defense personnel traveling along the Interstate 95/395 and U.S. Route 1 corridors with fellow employees taking similar paths to work. more
Send Valentines to Veterans
Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military servicemembers who came before them by sending free valentines through their local Exchange now through Feb. 6. more
Army Band to Celebrate Anniversary
The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" will celebrate its 90th Anniversary with a 2 hour concert Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD. more
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