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- The MC&FP Weekly is Out! http://www.militaryonesource.mil/mcfp/weekly
of Life news and information from the Department of Defense.
- Photo Friday: An Army soldier embraces his daughter while being recognized at a welcome home ceremony on Fort Campbell Army Airfield, March 1, 2013, when he returned from a deployment to Afghanistan. The U.S. Army photo taken by Sgt. Alan Graziano
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- FEMA Federal Emergency Management AgencyGovernment Organization
- Operation HomefrontNon-Profit Organization
- BBB Military LineNon-Profit Organization
- Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS)Government Organization
- Congressional Military Family CaucusGovernment Organization
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The course is designed to support new Navy spouses that may be geographically isolated or unable to attend this Fleet and Family Support Center workshop in person. Because the NSO course is web-based, access to the instruction is available anytime. Learn more:Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
“It’s a dream for me to be able to help make Carl’s dream come true,” said Sgt. Jonathan Feliz, an engineer maintenance floor chief with CLB-3 and native of Lawrence, Mass. “This experience helps me and the other Marines grow as people. This is the best way I know to give back.”- Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA): Meet the 2013 Military Child of the Year Awards recipients! This award recognizes military children who have demonstrated themselves as exceptional citizens while facing the challenges of military family life! Read more: http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/Recipients
- Now in its eighth year, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation's Military Spouse Fellowship Program has opened the application process for its class of 2013 military spouses. The FINRA Foundation Spouse Fellowship Program provides military... spouse recipients with the education and training needed to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation. Military spouses can apply to become a member of the 2013 class of fellows until March 31, 2013. Learn more:See More
- DCoE - Defense Centers of Excellence: inTransition is a free voluntary program to provide behavioral health care support to service members and veterans as they move between health care systems or providers. Personal coaches, along with res...ources and tools, assist service members during the transition period, empower them to make healthy life choices, and are available 24/7 via toll-free call at 800-424-7877 or visit www.health.mil/intransition. (SH)See More
- In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, Military OneSource is shining the spotlight on all of our military children and their families. They are inviting all of our military kids to send them a drawing depicting this month's cove...r theme: My Military Family.
Send them a drawing or artwork your child created of your family – they can draw or paint a picture of all members of your family to include mom, dad, sisters, brothers, grandma, grandpa or even their favorite pets! Scan the finished masterpiece and upload the digital file to their site below. The selected winners will be featured as Military OneSource's Facebook cover photo during the month of April.
http://www.facebook.com/military.1source?v=app_197602066931325&app_data=gaReferrerOverride%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252FSee MoreProvided by the U.S. Department of Defense. Services are available for active duty, Guard and Reserve and their families. Counseling services come in groups of up to twelve sessions per issue at no cost. Services are offered in person, by telephone or online. Visit www.militaryonesource.mil for...Page: 93,569 like this Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
March is National Nutrition Month!Here are some nutritional tips and resources from TRICARE! http://www.tricare.mil/healthylivingMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Joining Forces: For generations, when veterans took off their uniform, their desire to serve did not end. That’s just as true today. Some very creative post 9/ll veterans’ charities have adapted to this desire and have created models for continued service and engagement.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
It’s amazing what Marines can do, especially these Wounded Warriors who are competing for a spot on the 2013 All-Marine Warrior Games Team.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Military Saves Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season is fast approaching, and most military families start doing research on housing, schools and installation amenities as soon as they get orders in hand. Perhaps the best way to prepare... for a move, however, is by having an emergency fund in place. Moves are expensive, and although many of the costs may (eventually) be reimbursed, there are plenty of unexpected pitfalls that may be encountered. These difficulties can derail the best of budgets and plunge military families into debt.See MoreMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
The Compact is an agreement among participating states to alleviate many of the school transition problems encountered by military families. As a military parent, you need to be aware of what school transition issues the Compact addresses and how to make sure your child benefits.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA): In the coming days and weeks, all DoD entities including DoDEA will confront significant uncertainty regarding the amount of budgetary resources available for the remainder of the fiscal year as well as the potential for furloughs of civilian employees. This website will help DoDEA stakeholders stay informed about planning efforts to address this critical situation.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
The message from Barbara Thompson, director of the Pentagon’s office of Family Policy/Children and Youth, is part of the year-long “Military Saves Campaign,” a nationwide effort to encourage service members to build wealth and avoid debt. T...he financial health of members of the military is of top concern to the Defense Department because officials say service members who have financial problems may be distracted from mission readiness. DOD offers a range of tools that provide financial advice to service personnel including the website saveandinvest.org.See MoreMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
DoDLive: Thinking about taking nutritional supplements to enhance your physique, strengthen your physical ability or for your health? Read this before you do.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Defense Commissary Agency: Commissaries worldwide are gearing up for the NCAA basketball tournament with contests and sales promotions that bring extra value to grocery shopping. Learn more:- Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Celebrates National Women's History Month, March 2013! Learn more: http://www.dodea.edu/dodeaCelebrates/WomensHistory/2013.cfm
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Due to Congress being unable to come to an agreement on a new budget by March 1, more than $47 billion will be cut from the Department of Defense before Sept. 30, 2013. So how does this affect the DoD? Let’s find out:Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
“We’re mindful that we need to protect the education of military children,” Little told reporters at the Pentagon. But teachers and support personnel at DODEA schools will be subject to the furlough. DOD civilian personnel will be furloughe...d one day a week from April through the end of September, unless Congress intervenes. "We are going to do everything we can to manage the furlough process in a manner that enables military children to receive an accredited school year for this academic year,” he said.See MoreMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: When you buy something it’s hard to know if you’re getting the best deal – and that includes when military families, who are often targets for marketers, are making big financial decisions. Even though some companies might try to take advantage of people, there are things servicemembers can do to make sure they’re getting their money’s worth.- Join Military OneSource for an upcoming webinar: Moving with an IEP.
Tuesday, March 12, at 10am ET: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/941090358
Thursday, March 14, at 6pm ET: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/577479918
... This webinar addresses common concerns that military families face when moving with a child who has an Individualized Education Program. It explains the meaning of “comparable” services, what steps the new school will take when a child enrolls with an IEP, and options available if parents, schools and other providers disagree on services.
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Just because Military Saves Week is over doesn't mean you can’t still sign the pledge and start a savings plan. In fact, Barbara Thompson, director of the Pentagon’s office of family policy, children and youth, reminds service members–and their families–that saving money should be a year-long practice.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Manning thrilled onlookers by throwing a few passes into the audience. Austin Collie, a wide receiver with the Indianapolis Colts and Vincent Jackson, a wide receiver with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, assisted Manning on stage. “It’s truly inspiring to see all of the pride and hard work these men and women display every day here, and it makes me grateful to be an American,” Manning said.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
All you have to do is provide your travel documents and valid Common Access Card (CAC) to an authorized TSA Document Checker to determine if you’re eligible for Pre✓™ benefits. They’ll use a CAC reader to scan your card and access a Defense... Department database that provides them with information ensuring your military status. You don’t need to be in uniform to take part. If you’re eligible, you can enjoy shorter security checkpoint lines and you won’t need to remove the following items during your screening:
-Shoes
-3-1-1 compliant bag from carry-on
-Laptop from bag
-Light outerwear/jacket
-Belt
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In a video message to service members, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff committed to leading through the effects of sequestration and encouraged dialogue about its impact.- This week's MC&FP Weekly is out and provides you with access to the latest Quality of Life news and information from the Department of Defense! http://www.militaryonesource.mil/mcfp/weekly
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“During our Military Saves campaign it’s not just the service member and his or her spouse. We partner with our schools because learning about financial literacy needs to start at a very early age. We’re helping our children for the future ...so they won’t be entering the military at 18 with $8,000 worth of credit card debt.” Need ideas for talking to your kids about saving their allowance? Watch the video at the link below with them, and be sure to visit the Military Youth Saves page for more resources and ideas.See More- Photo Friday: Electronics Technician 2nd Class Ron Wilhelms greets his daughter after returning from deployment. ( U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lolita Lewis/Released)
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“This is a tradition that we know the team will carry on for many years to come, and we’re glad to be part of it and to have the chance to say ‘thank you’ to the men, women and family members who help us have the freedoms we enjoy,” Bob concluded.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Happy Anniversary Let's Move! First Lady Michelle Obama is on the road celebrating the great work people across the country have been doing to help create healthier futures for our nation's kids. Check out some of the best moments from her visit to Eastside-Northside Elementary Schools in Clinton, Mississippi, where she and Rachael Ray hosted the first ever Let's Move! Cafeteria Cook-off.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Military Saves: Have your good intentions for the New Year already been blown into oblivion like litter on a lonely highway? Has your once-exciting vision of a brave new you somehow faded to uninspired business-as-usual? Well, it could be ...that you just didn’t set yourself up for success. Before the year is too far gone, let’s look at how to approach goal setting in a way that could allow you to make course corrections and turn 2013, indeed, into your lucky year.See More- Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Celebrates Read Across America Day! http://dodea.edu/dodeaCelebrates/ReadAcrossAmerica/2013.cfm
March 1, 2013 is the date to celebrate Read Across America and the birthday of one of the all-...time favorite authors, Dr. Seuss! You are encouraged to make this a year-long pep rally for reading and read, read, and read some more! "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child."See More
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Learning to build healthy dating relationships is an important part of being a teenager. As a parent, you play a key role in helping your teenager understand what is healthy - and what isn't - in their relationships with peers. Talking with your teenager about dating relationships may seem like a real challenge. Keep in mind that your experience is a great resource for your teen. Here are a few tips to get you started:Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
As part of "Military Saves Week 2013," which began Feb. 25 and runs through March 2, service members and their families can visit http://militarysaves.org/ to take the pledge, said Barbara Thompson, the Defense Department’s Director of Fami...ly Policy and Children and Youth. Thompson said tools available to military families include the certified financial managers at military family centers that provide education and budgeting and counseling to service members and their families. Military banks and credit unions on installations, she said, also are required to provide financial management educational tools to service members and families. Additionally, the Military OneSource program, accessible 24/7 online or via telephone, allows service members to get referrals for up to 12 sessions of financial counseling.See MoreMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Early in the evening of Feb. 25, the C-40 aircraft carrying Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his wife, Mary, support personnel, several professional football and baseball stars, an NFL coach, two American Idol finalists as well as a pair of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, took off en route on a weeklong USO tour to meet with overseas-deployed service members.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Think you can’t find the money to save? Military Saves can help. Find tips on saving and paying down debt at www.MilitarySaves.org. Take the Military Saves Pledge today!Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Commissaries all over the world are celebrating Frozen Food Month in March," Chandler said. "Shoppers will discover everything from greater savings on frozen foods to product demonstrations and high-value coupons ‘bundled up’ with participa...ting products throughout their store." DeCA’s industry partners – vendors, suppliers and brokers – are collaborating with commissaries in March to offer discounts beyond everyday savings. Overseas stores may have substitute events for certain promotional programs. Customers are asked to check their local commissary for details on dates and times for the following promotions:See MoreMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
“I’ll never ask anyone to do anything I wouldn’t do,” the secretary said. “I’ll never ask anybody to do more than I would do. That’s the story of your lives. I wouldn’t be worthy if that was not the case.” The secretary promised service members he will do everything he can “to ensure the safety, the well-being, the future of you and your families.”Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
In his conversation with Secretary Shinseki, Little added, Hagel “indicated his desire to meet as soon as possible to continue and deepen the strong partnership between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs on common priorities for serving our troops, veterans and military families."Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
As the spouse of a former military servicemember, Holly Petraeus knows a thing or two about the importance of having an emergency savings fund for when the unavoidable car repair or higher-than-normal electric bill happens. Petraeus’ missio...n as the director is to advocate for military members, veterans and their families at CFPB Servicemember Affairs and assist them with claims against a lender or financial service providers. Hear her advice for service members participating in this year’s Military Saves Week:See MoreMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
At 10:30 a.m. EST, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will make remarks to service members and civilian employees of the department in the Pentagon Auditorium. His address is open press and will be covered LIVE on the Pentagon Channel: http://www.pentagonchannel.mil/LiveStream.aspxMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau needs your input to help student loan borrowers experiencing distress and default. They want to hear from borrowers, lenders, schools, and everyone with a stake in the success of this market by April 8th. Email your ideas to studentloanaffordability@cfpb.gov by April 8th.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Military Saves: Saving is just like any other “good” behavior – in order for it to become ingrained, it must become part of your routine. So how do you get the savings “habit”? The simplest way to do it is to make saving automatic. If you put aside just $20 each pay period, at the end of the year you will have fully funded an emergency savings account.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Hagel, a decorated Vietnam veteran, will be sworn in today, succeeding Leon E. Panetta who is retiring. In a farewell message to the department, Panetta said it has been “the privilege of a lifetime to lead the men and women of this Department, and I am grateful that President Obama selected such an outstanding leader to take my place.”- Join Military OneSource for an upcoming webinar: Moving with an IEP.
Tuesday, March 12, at 10am ET: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/941090358
Thursday, March 14, at 6pm ET: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/577479918
... This webinar addresses common concerns that military families face when moving with a child who has an Individualized Education Program. It explains the meaning of “comparable” services, what steps the new school will take when a child enrolls with an IEP, and options available if parents, schools and other providers disagree on services.
Be sure to register!See More
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DoDLive: "TSP, IRA, 401(k), Roth TSP: what do all these acronyms mean and what do they have to do with my money? Navigating the field of investment options is confusing enough without having to decipher the financial language that surrounds them. Basically, they all boil down to one thing: retirement savings accounts." Learn more:Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Listen to this week's TRICARE podcast about Mental Health Options - Point of Service Option - Healthy Babies and Mothers: http://go.usa.gov/4eEjMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
Military Saves Week! Take the Saver Pledge... right now! It's easy. Go to http://www.militarysaves.org/. Financial stability takes consistent action over time. The first step in attaining financial security is making a commitment to changing personal spending and savings habits.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that they are gathering information to come up with a plan to address the challenges many struggling borrowers face to find a more affordable payment plan on their private student loans. They need your ideas and help to stem the tide of trouble for many student loan borrowers. Email your ideas to studentloanaffordability@cfpb.gov by April 8th.Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
The first lady and Dr. Biden spoke yesterday to the National Governors Association and called on them to help service members and their spouses and the nation’s veterans by making it easier for them to translate their military skills and tr...aining into state certificates and licenses. For now, the task is to build upon existing success by reforming the state regulatory systems around health care and transportation professions to make it easier for veterans and service members to transfer their military training, Tchen said. The administration’s goal is for all 50 states to have taken legislative or executive action by the end of 2015 to help service members and veterans get the credentials they need, she added.See MoreMilitary Community and Family Policy shared a link.
“Each of the services has contracted with people who have an expertise in financial readiness,” Thompson said. In addition to taking advantage of counseling available on military bases and taking part in upcoming financial awareness events, Thompson said, military families have other opportunities to learn more about personal finance. Visit Military Saves at http://www.militarysaves.org/ for more information!Military Community and Family Policy shared a link.
First Lady Michelle Obama, speaking to the nation's governors, urged them to support efforts to help veterans transition to civilian life.
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