Military Milestones Blog

Fort Belvoir will be home of new cyber warfare units protecting the nation’s military and civilian network of computers.  “The Army will consolidate 21,000 soldiers in its cyber warfare units under a new unified command led by a three star generl, the Pentagon announced Friday.”
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It is important that military families deal with stresses that can impact relationships within the family.  Where do these families find this help?  When on active duty the Chaplain can be a great source of help and referral to the active duty military family.  If in the Navy or Marine Corp, “The Navy’s Focus, or [...]

There are many fine organizations that truly care for and about military families.  The military family faces issues that are unique from other American families.  A new survey comes from these organizations that wants to better understand the issues facing the military family.  They say, “we want to hear the top issues affecting your military [...]

Bravery, Valor common words used for the work accomplished by military members.  We love hearing the stories of our military and their selfless acts done while serving our country.  “A 101st Airborne Division Soldier received the Army’s third highest award for valor for running through enemy fire in Afghanistan.” My husband served the 101st for [...]

The Joint Chiefs of Staff give great advice to the President, to Congress to Service Members far and wide.  “The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff evoked civil rights leader Martin Luther King’s contention that ‘everybody can be great, because anyone can serve’ in commencement remarks to the Class of 2010 at Florida’s A&M [...]

With all the changes coming in health care it is nice that the military and veterans can rest assured their health insurance benefit will stay the same.  The VA Secretary, Eric Shinseki reported, “None of the proposals would force veterans to purchase new health care or change the way current benefits are delivered.” Tricare for [...]

The Military.com career Expo is coming on March 23, 2010 to McGuire AFB. Top employers are seeking former military for their important skills learned during their service to the nation. Other workshops will focus on helping service members leverage their military experience in jobs here in the US.
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The Air Force Space Camp is sponsored by the Air Force Services Agency. The dates July 25-30, for 12 to 18 year olds that qualify at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. There are two age groups (1) ages 12-14 and (2) ages 15-18. This program is open to [...]

On the lookout for 2010’s top Military spouse. Military.com and Cinchouse.com are looking to award the first ever Military Spouse of the Year. Sponsored by ASMBA and TriWest Health Care Alliance, the award of $5,000 will go to a spouse who has gone above and beyond to serve her family, country and the [...]

The Department of Defense announced today that its National Resource Directory web site for ill, and injured service members and those who support them has been upgraded to allow easier access.
This site which is a partnership of DoD, Labor and Veterans Affairs puts together resources for wounded warriors, family members into a one place serves [...]