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POST 28 Bulletin Board
Navy Offers Career Development Classes
The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) and Training Support Command (TSC) are teaming up to offer ongoing classes for Sailors to improve their skills while becoming greater assets to their commands. The courses help Sailors develop a variety of skills needed in the fleet. Some of the courses available include bearings class, drug and alcohol program advisor, and command managed equal opportunity (CMEO). For more information on the courses available, visit the Navy Knowledge Online website at www.nko.navy.mil under personal development.
Retiree Dental Program Offers Toolkit
The TRICARE Retiree Dental Plan (TRDP) enhanced their Consumer Toolkit for enrollees. The Toolkit, which can be found under the "Current Enrollees" section at TRICARE Retiree Dental Program website, enables TRDP enrollees to manage their program enrollment by allowing them to view their eligibility, benefits, print ID cards, view claims, download.
Troops to Receive Retro Pay
Active-duty servicemembers will receive retroactive earnings this month, followed by a supplemental payday for non-active personnel. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law Jan 28, 2008 by President Bush stipulates a 3.5 percent military pay raise.
Navy Creates New Website
The U.S. Navy's new Ocean Stewardship website educates and informs the public and Sailors on what the U.S. Navy is doing to protect the seas and its inhabitants during crucial training exercises. The new website features information on whales, video clips, environmental stories, the Currents magazine and more.
2008 Women Veterans Summit
The 2008 National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues will be held at the Westin Washington DC City Center, 1400 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20005-2750, from June 20-22, 2008. There is no fee for the summit but registration is limited. For registration and hotel information, visit the National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues webpage.
Discounted Housing for Wounded Warriors
Operation Homefront is obtaining very special discounts for injured servicemembers and wounded vets on new homes in neighborhoods around the nation. Some homebuilders are offering up to $50,000 off and in some cases that money can be used for the down payment or upgrades to accommodate disabilities. Lenders are also working to provide excellent terms on 30-year loans. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for many young military families. Anyone may qualify who has been injured, wounded or has some degree of PTSD -- verified with an official letter. Operation Homefront's purpose is to get discounts on homes for military families who deserve a break. More information can be found at Operation Homefront.
Marines Scholarship Deadline
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications from children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen serving with Marines for college scholarships. To be eligible to apply, a student must be the child of a current U.S. Marine or the child of a former Marine (living or deceased), exhibit academic success, community service, and have an adjusted family income of less than $77,000 (the Marine rank of Sergeant Major). If siblings apply, then there is an additional income allowance of $10,000 for each child in college. The deadline for student applications for this year is March 3, 2008. Applicants are urged to visit Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation or call 1-800-292-7777.
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans
Valentine's Day is a great time to say thanks to America's veterans. Two ways to do that are by sending a valentine card or visiting hospitalized veterans in your area during the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, Feb. 10 - 16. You can find the address and phone number of your nearest VA hospital by checking the local phone directory or visit www.va.gov/directory on the internet. If you want to visit, please call first - the hospital's Voluntary Services staff will be happy to arrange your visit.
