Tricare Benefits Under Attack

If the latest “suggestions” (or shall we call it “Congressional Monetary Piracy”?) are approved, active Duty as well as retired Military will face an unprecedented increase in health care costs.
 
I guess it’s a good thing that the Government is so supportive of the Military, both past and present and so grateful for their services (as they [...]

Leaving The Military…?

If you’re in the process of leaving the military, check out the following resource (in addition to all the links already on this blog for transitioning, retiring, etc.)…
It’s called Corporate Gray Online, and is a website dedicated to helping soldiers get established in the civilian world, via job help – from resume help to job [...]

Opening A Business After Leaving The Military?

If you’re thinking of opening your own business after you retire/discharge from the Military – check out the following links. They provide Information on various government contracting programs for which the SBA offers assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs to help with the bidding on and winning of federal government contracts.
Governement Contracting for Veteran [...]

Career Fair – Colorado Springs

What: Career Fair, Event open to active duty, retired, separated military, reserves, guard and their families
When: February 7, 2008 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Crowne Plaza, Colorado Springs
Why: Meet quality employers for your next career move
Register at: www.coloradospringschamber.org
Participants should bring 20 copies of their resumes. Business cards are also encouraged.
Questions?
Contact Brian Binn at brian@cscc.org [...]

Transition Site for the Military – Turbo TAP

This relatively new site is being operated on a contract basis on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Quote: “We’re here even to support you even after you’ve separated. These Transition Resources are available to you through this portal. You can access them before, [...]