by Mark Wasserbauer | Sep 28, 2018 | Benefits, MWR, Veterans
Get your shotguns ready! The Minnesota Military Youth Pheasant Hunt is scheduled for tomorrow! Sorry for the late blog blast … just received this last night. WHO: Children (age 12-18) with parent currently serving in any military branch WHAT: Family Programs...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 18, 2018 | Deployment, Military, National Guard
On 1 August, DoD issued an update to its “deploy or get out policy” announced in February of this year. Key points of the updated policy are as follows: – All service members are expected to be deployable to ensure our military is ready to fight...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 18, 2018 | Benefits, Education
Due to the recent Department of Defense (DoD) change in policy regarding transferability of education benefits, the DoD is interested in learning more about how this element of your service has affected you and your family. Letting them know whether or not...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 14, 2018 | Benefits
The Department of Defense announced today it will extend eligibility for Military OneSource benefits from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure all service members and families have access to comprehensive...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Aug 14, 2018 | Benefits, Education
Effective Aug. 1, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented 15 more provisions of the Harry W. Colmery Educational Assistance Act of 2017, also referred to as the Forever GI Bill. These provisions, in addition to the 13 implemented since the law was...