MilitaryHOMEFRONT Headlines http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil Headlines en-us Internships Expand Child Care Options, Jobs http://afps.dodlive.mil/2012/10/11/internships-expand-child-care-options-jobs/ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00GMT The Defense Department is taking internship applications for a program that expands the availability of child care and youth programs, while also giving a leg up to job seekers in that field, especially military spouses. Driver Beware; Concerned Calls Put Brakes on Automobile Ads http://publicaffairs-sme.com/pressrelease/?p=972 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00GMT Recent advertisements in major metropolitan newspapers offering automobile sales through a company calling itself "Exchange Inc." has consumers calling the Army & Air Force Exchange Service for answers. DoD Backs Efforts to Keep Junk Food Out of Schools http://www.defense.gov//News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=118003 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00GMT The Defense Department underscored its support for the work of a group of retired generals and admirals who have again called on Congress to help in reversing the nationwide trend of obesity in young people. Roth Contributions to Open to All Active-duty Troops http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=118052 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00GMT Beginning Oct. 1, 2012, active-duty members of the Army, Navy and Air Force will be able to contribute to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan as part of their investment planning, Defense Financing and Accounting Service officials said. DoD Receives Military Family Support Award http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=118047 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00GMT The National Military Family Association awarded its annual Support of Military Families Award to the Defense Department at a Sept. 24 reception on Capitol Hill that celebrated several longstanding supporters of military families. Voting Assistance Program Eases Registration, Ballot Process http://www.defense.gov//News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=117763 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00GMT With Election Day about two months away, absentee military and overseas citizen voters can enjoy a streamlined process to register, obtain a ballot and exercise their right to vote. President Obama Signs Executive Order to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/08/31/fact-sheet-president-obama-signs-executive-order-improve-access-mental-h Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00GMT An Executive Order was signed directing key federal departments to expand suicide prevention strategies and take steps to meet the current and future demand for mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Military Kids Connect http://www.dodlive.mil/index.php/2012/01/family-focus-friday-military-kids-connect/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT MilitaryKidsConnect (MKC) is an online community of military children (ages 6-17 yr old) that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children from pre-deployment, through a parent’s or caregiver’s return. Military Absentee Voting http://www.dodlive.mil/index.php/2012/01/military-absentee-voting/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT 2012 is an election year, and it can be confusing trying to determine if and how service members and their families can vote, especially if they're stationed overseas. Hiring Our Heroes – Upcoming 2012 Hiring Fairs http://www.uschamber.com/veterans/events Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host 100 hiring fairs across the country with the only measure of success being jobs for the one million unemployed veterans in America.