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As I See It — "Fit But Unsuitable":
Shameless and Shameful
Did you think the era of booting disabled
troops out of service without benefits was
over? Think again. MOAA Government Relations
Director Steve Strobridge's July As I
See It column highlights a backdoor way
the services still are using to flout the
clear intent of Congress by administratively
discharging many who should be retired for
serious disabilities.
Read the column, see what dozens of members
have said, and share your own thoughts.
VA Offers New Option for Veterans Buried in
Private Cemeteries
The VA recently announced a new option for
marking graves of veterans buried in private
cemeteries. Bronze medallions may be
obtained free of charge from the VA to affix
to an existing private headstone, signifying
the deceased’s status as a veteran.
What’s a TSP/401(k)/IRA Investor to Do?
The markets are up; then they fall. Taxes
are going up, inflation is just around the
corner, and debt, debt, and more debt is
accumulating everywhere you look. Has all
this got you confused about what to do with
your Thrift Savings Plan, 401(k), or IRA?
Take a moment to put sanity back in your
investment program.
What Will You Need to Earn as a Civilian?
Many new military retirees are shocked at
how their changed tax status leaves them
less net civilian pay than they expected.
Use
MOAA’s new pay calculator to find what
civilian salary you’ll need to end up with
the same take-home pay you had on active
duty.
Did You Miss Our Post-9/11 GI Bill Webinar?
Don’t worry, you can watch the full webinar
in our video library to get all the
information you’ll need about eligibility,
benefits, and transferability options.
Tech Tactics — Privacy and Facebook
Social networking sites were created to
share personal information — but not
everyone wants to put it all out there.
Free SAT/ACT Test Prep Software for Military
Families
Leading supplier of interactive learning
software for college test preparation
eKnowledge Corporation is donating $200 test
prep programs to military families
worldwide. Find out how you can place your
order.
Tips from TOPS
Transitioning from a military career to the
civilian sector can be tough, but luckily
MOAA’s The Officer Placement Service (TOPS)
can provide you with the tools you need to
succeed. In this
video installment of Tips from TOPS,
find out how career fairs can help lead you
to that next job and what will make you
stand out from the crowd.
And don’t forget about our upcoming MOAA/Corporate
Gray career fairs. Visit
www.moaa.org/careerfair for details. |
