WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2010 –With more than 260,000 students attending about 6,000 colleges and universities this fall under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, officials are continuing an active outreach effort to ensure current military members and veterans don’t miss out on the new program’s education benefits. Story»
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 - Proposed changes to the post-9/11 GI Bill would improve military readiness while aiding recruiting and retention efforts, a senior Pentagon official told the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Story»
MILLINGTON, Tenn., July 7, 2010 - Sailors wishing to transfer their post 9/11 GI Bill benefits must ensure that they have agreed to serve the addtional time required. Story»
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16, 2009 – More than 30,000 additional National Guard members may become eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill if proposed legislation becomes law. Story»
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2009 – The Post-9/11 GI Bill will mean more college-educated professionals will enter the professional work force, the Veterans Affairs secretary said. Story»
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2009 – As the administration works with Congress to shore up gaps in Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, President Barack Obama said he wants to be inclusive in extending those entitlements. Story»
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2009 – In ongoing discussions about health-care reform, President Barack Obama offered assurance to those receiving medical care through Tricare or the Department of Veterans Affairs: Your benefits are safe. Story»
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2009 – President Barack Obama saluted the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill during a ceremony at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Story»
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2009 – More than 25,000 servicemembers have pre-applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill's option to transfer unused educational benefits to eligible family members. Story»