DoD Official Discusses Future of Directed Energy Weapons

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Thu Mar 22 06:49:14 PDT 2018

MARCH 22, 2018, Washington D.C. – As stated in the National Defense Strategy, the United States needs to invest and accelerate the modernization of key capabilities to build a more lethal force. Michael D. Griffin, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, today spoke to more than 500 senior leaders from the U.S. government […]

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Service Credit Union named top CU Direct auto lender

by Lori Holmes @ Service Credit Union

Fri Feb 23 08:19:49 PST 2018

Service Credit Union (SCU) was named the top auto lender in the New England/New York region and 10th nationally for 2017 by CU Direct. CU Direct works with auto dealers and credit unions throughout the U.S. to streamline the auto buying process. Last year, the credit union funded more than 21,000 auto loans at approximately […]

Trump, Mattis Hail Spending Bill to Fund Strongest Military Ever

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Sun Mar 25 08:10:49 PDT 2018

MARCH 24, 2018, Washington D.C. – The $1.3 trillion spending bill President Donald J. Trump signed today includes the largest military budget in history, reversing years of decline and unpredictable funding, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said at the White House. “Together, we are going to make our military stronger than ever,” Mattis said in […]

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RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler User Guide – Schedule Your Military ID Card Appointment Online

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Mon Nov 27 11:51:53 PST 2017

Getting a new military ID card can be a simple process if you’re on active duty. You can usually just go to your base personnel office or Pass & ID center during office hours, sign up on the waiting list, and get a new card issued within the hour. But you may need to schedule [...]

2017 Veterans Day Freebies, Retail Discounts, and Special Offers

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Mon Nov 06 13:09:36 PST 2017

Veterans Day is a time to celebrate the service of those who have sacrificed so much to keep us safe. While military members don’t serve for recognition, it’s nice to know that many companies and organizations set aside a day to honor their service. This page lists a variety of Veterans Day offers for our [...]

USAA and NFCU Announce Loans Programs If The Government Shuts Down

by Kate Horrell @ KateHorrell

Thu Feb 08 11:38:40 PST 2018

Two of the largest banks used by military members have announced their programs to assist customers if a government shutdown delays pay. Both USAA and Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) offer interest-free loan program to eligible customers if pay is interrupted.  While we all hope that the government does not shut down, and military pay... | Read More...

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MILITARY STAR Card Helps Military Shoppers Fill Their Fridge for Free!

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Wed Mar 28 07:15:55 PDT 2018

MARCH 28, 2018, Dallas, TX – The Exchange Credit Program is celebrating Month of the Military Child by partnering with the Defense Commissary Agency to give away $30,000 in gift cards to military shoppers. From April 1 through 30, authorized exchange and commissary shoppers worldwide will be automatically entered in the Fill Your Fridge for […]

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12 Ways To Prepared For The Next Government Shutdown

by Kate Horrell @ KateHorrell

Mon Jan 22 17:20:46 PST 2018

You’ve probably heard that the January 2018 government shutdown has ended, and Congress has agreed to fund the government for 17 more days. At that point, it is possible that we’ll be in the same situation we just left: a shutdown. What should military families be doing to be better prepared for the next government... | Read More...

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Home of Record and State of Legal Residence: Things You Need To Know

by Kate Horrell @ KateHorrell

Sat Mar 03 14:42:31 PST 2018

The military can be confusing, with all its special terms and acronyms. One of the terms most often mis-used is home of record. The term comes up in questions about taxes and driver’s licenses and final moves. On rare occasion, when talking about final moves, it’s being used properly. The other 99.9% of the time,... | Read More...

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Trees for Troops – Free Christmas Trees for Eligible Military Families

by Lizann Lightfoot @ The Military Wallet

Fri Nov 24 08:57:56 PST 2017

When my husband was deployed to Afghanistan, he often mentioned how depressingly sandy and brown it was there. He dreamed of seeing anything green and alive that would remind him of home. Imagine the impact on his unit when they received a live Christmas tree from America at their forward operating base. With a live [...]

2018 Military Retirement Paydays

by Kate Horrell @ KateHorrell

Mon Jan 08 14:16:38 PST 2018

It’s almost 2018, and lots of us are planning our financial year. It’s easier when you know when you’ll get paid! While military pay is relatively easy, there can be some tricky bits. Military retirement pay days are on the first of the following month, except when the 1st falls on a weekend or federal... | Read More...

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Leap-Ahead Technology to Increase Soldier Readiness in Future Battles

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Mon Mar 26 08:08:22 PDT 2018

MARCH 26, 2018, Washington D.C. – For soldiers, survival depends on out-maneuvering the enemy. While the Army’s current fleet of tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and aircraft can protect soldiers against near-peer threats, these vehicles lack the critical technologies to maintain tactical overmatch in future battles. Leap-ahead technology to increase Soldier readiness in future battles. To […]

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Army General Says Afghanistan Situation has Fundamentally Changed

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Tue Mar 27 07:10:25 PDT 2018

MARCH 27, 2018, Kandahar, Afghanistan – The South Asia Strategy has fundamentally changed the situation in Afghanistan, and the Resolute Support mission commander believes it may provide the key for reconciliation and peace in the country. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr. said the military parts of President Donald J. Trump’s strategy are now in […]

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Cadet Vanna Nyugen Receives 1LT Nainoa K. Hoe Award

by armyrotc-admin @ Army ROTC

Wed Aug 30 18:24:06 PDT 2017

The Warrior Battalion would like to congratulate MSII Cadet Vanna Nyugen on receiving the 1LT Nainoa K. Hoe Award. The award ceremony took place at the 1LT Nainoa K. Hoe Mission Training Center on Schofield Barracks. 1LT Hoe commissioned from the UH Army ROTC Program in 2003 and was killed in action in Mosul, Iraq, […]

Dr. Katherine Finn Davis, Director for Community Partnerships Jumps into Cadet Summer Training

by armyrotc-admin @ Army ROTC

Fri Aug 25 19:53:26 PDT 2017

The Warrior Battalion would like to share a special story featuring Dr. Katherine Finn-Davis, Director for Community Partnerships at the University of Hawaii School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. We sent her to Fort Knox, Kentucky, to visit Cadet Summer Training (CST) from 13-16 June 2017. While there, Dr. Davis took part in a symposium […]

University of Hawaii Army ROTC awarded the MacArthur Award

by armyrotc-admin @ Army ROTC

Wed Sep 23 05:49:17 PDT 2015

May 20, 2015, The U.S Army Cadet Command announced the winners of the MacArthur Awards for the school year 2013-2014. The award recognizes the eight schools, selected from among the 275 senior Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs nationwide, as the top programs in the country. The awards, presented by Cadet Command and the […]

U.S. Must Keep Pace with Adversaries in Missile Defense

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Fri Mar 23 05:33:19 PDT 2018

MARCH 23, 2018, Washington D.C. – The fiscal year 2019 budget request for ballistic missile defense seeks to ensure the United States stays ahead of adversaries that are advancing their capabilities, defense officials said on Capitol Hill today. The United States military remains the strongest in the world, but its advantage is eroding as adversaries […]

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The Ma’am Behind the Mustache

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Thu Mar 22 06:44:25 PDT 2018

MARCH 22, 2018, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan – In the dark of night in Afghanistan, a pilot gathers all the gear required for an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter training mission: medical kit, survival vest, night-vision goggles, and sidearm. Excitement fills the air as the engines start, but the crew maintains their focus as they hurriedly finish […]

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Missouri Army Guard detachment named a top unit by DoD command

by Public Affairs @ MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD

Wed Feb 14 12:26:22 PST 2018

Missouri Army Guard detachment named a top unit by DoD command By 1st Lt. Phil Fountain, Missouri National Guard Public Affairs   JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Army National Guard’s Detachment 2, Company C of the 2-245th Aviation Regiment, based in Jefferson City, has been named the 2017 Joint Operational Support Airlift Center Unit […]

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Air Force Releases 2018 Enlisted to Medical Degree Prep Selections

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Mon Mar 26 08:02:42 PDT 2018

MARCH 26, 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph – The Air Force has selected eight enlisted Airmen to participate in the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, or EMDP2, beginning in July. The participants and their current assigned units are Staff Sgt. Shane Berger, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; Senior Airman Leslie Gore, Joint Base […]

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Why You Should Rent During Retirement/Transition From The Military

by Kate Horrell @ KateHorrell

Mon Feb 19 13:10:36 PST 2018

When leaving the military, many people want to buy a house. It’s a perfectly normal desire – for many military families, it’s been a long-term dream to put down roots and buy their “forever” home. No more crazy landlords, white walls, and unpacking every two years! I am so sick of unpacking! Unfortunately, the “forever... | Read More...

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Best Military Money Books – Recommended Books to Help You Achieve Financial Independence

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Tue Dec 19 08:54:22 PST 2017

Military members, veterans, and their family members face an assortment of financial challenges that are unique to our community. As military members and veterans, we may find ourselves frequently traveling, being exposed to deployments and special duty assignments, dealing with unique pay and benefits programs, and working through other financial challenges. We also have a [...]

Service Credit Union donates to the N.H. Food Bank

by Lori Holmes @ Service Credit Union

Fri Dec 22 08:49:58 PST 2017

Service Credit Union donated $10,000 and 1,326 pounds of food to the New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charites NH, in order to help the citizens of New Hampshire. Service Credit Union President/CEO David Van Rossum recently presented the check to New Hampshire Food Bank Executive Director Eileen Groll Liponis to help keep […]

General Highlights Airpower in Fight Against ISIS

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Wed Mar 28 07:08:42 PDT 2018

MARCH 28, 2018, Washington D.C. – Airpower has been a key factor as Operation Inherent Resolve continues to achieve milestones in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a senior OIR officer told Pentagon reporters via satellite from Baghdad today. “Coalition airpower in support of the Iraqi security forces has been extremely […]

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2017 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts – Over 100 Free Meals!

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Fri Nov 10 06:53:31 PST 2017

Updated: Nov 11, 2017. Happy Veterans Day! There are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks! Download a PDF of these Veterans Day free meals and [...]

Tricare Supplements: Do You Want One? Where Would You Get It?

by Kate Horrell @ KateHorrell

Mon Mar 05 07:01:38 PST 2018

Tricare health coverage is one of the most important benefits of military service.  It provides excellent coverage at an amazing price. Tricare beneficiaries usually get to choose which Tricare plan they want to use.  The different plans have different out-of-pocket costs.  Depending on your Tricare plan, your status (active duty or retiree), your family size,... | Read More...

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UH Army ROTC Cadet wins Miss Oahu 2016

by armyrotc-admin @ Army ROTC

Fri Jan 29 04:46:53 PST 2016

January 24, 2016, Our very own Cadet Juvie Varela took the spotlight in the Miss Oahu Pageant held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Cadet Juvie Varela won the following categories: Best Private Interview; Best in Swimsuit/Fitness; Miss Congeniality; Directors Award; Community Service.  To top it off, she was crowned Miss Oahu 2016  winning […]

Social Security for Military Spouses

by Kate Horrell @ KateHorrell

Sun Feb 04 07:52:39 PST 2018

There’s a lot of misinformation available out there – particularly when you’re getting your information from friends and the internet. One of the places where I see the most mis-information is about social security benefits for military spouses. Which is sort of weird, because there are no special rules for military spouses, the rules are... | Read More...

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Top 5 Ways to Fund a Start-Up for Veterans

by Mark @ MilitarySpot.com

Tue Mar 27 01:59:41 PDT 2018

MARCH 27, 2018 ‘Thank You for Your Service,’ but what’s next for veterans? While many always look forward to starting quiet, new life somewhere in Colorado Springs or Virginia Beach, venture creation is never far from the thoughts of ex-service personnel. After their selfless service, we would be happy to see them lead successful and […]

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Service Credit Union offers free access to FICO® Scores

by Lori Holmes @ Service Credit Union

Mon Feb 05 13:55:02 PST 2018

In its continuing efforts to enhance member experience and provide innovative banking tools, Service Credit Union is now providing its members free access to their FICO® Scores. This includes key factors affecting their scores and general information on credit scores. . The scores, which will be updated quarterly, are available through Service Credit Union’s secure […]

SCU to offer assistance for those affected by a government shutdown

by Lori Holmes @ Service Credit Union

Sat Jan 20 05:00:06 PST 2018

Service Credit Union is committed to helping its members who are affected during the government shutdown. For those with direct deposit, Service Credit Union will post credits to members based on the postings nearest to January 1, 2018. The credit of that amount will take place on or before February 1, 2018. This will apply […]

Missouri Guard State Judge Advocate retires after 31 years

by Public Affairs @ MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD

Fri Dec 22 09:30:24 PST 2017

Missouri Guard State Judge Advocate retires after 31 years By Missouri National Guard Public Affairs JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri National Guard’s State Judge Advocate retired this month after serving more than 31 years in uniform. Col. David Lowe was joined by family and friends during a retirement ceremony at the Missouri National Guard headquarters […]

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