Friday, November 13, 2015

Capt. Flo Groberg receives Medal of Honor: 'On his very worst day... he showed guts'

Article Title: Capt. Flo Groberg receives Medal of Honor: 'On his very worst day... he showed guts'

Snippet of Article: "... Obama said. 'On his very worst day, he managed to summon his very best," he said. "That's the nature of courage — not being unafraid, but confronting fear and danger, and performing in a selfless fashion. He showed his guts, he showed his training, how he would put it all on the line for his teammates. That's an American we can all be grateful for.'..."

Article Source: www.armytimes.com

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

How do i get credit for military service for my federal retirement?

Service Credit

Article Title: Service Credit

Here is an informative article from OPM if you are a federal employee seeking to increase your time toward federal retirement by adding your military service. The article details the eligibility requirements, what service is applicable, FERS and CSRS answers, deposit/redeposit for service, procedures for paying a deposit or redeposit, procedures for paying, and Military under USERRA.

Article Source: www.opm.gov

Sunday, November 8, 2015

New law gives federal workers who are veterans medical leave

Article Title: New law gives federal workers who are veterans medical leave

Snippet of Article: "...The new law provides the employees with 104 hours of what Lynch calls "Wounded Warrior leave" during their first year in the federal workforce so that they can seek medical treatment for service-connected disabilities without being forced to take unpaid leave or forego their appointments ..."

Article Source: www.militarytimes.com

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Service dog gets new mission after Army vet's death

Article Title: Service dog gets new mission after Army vet's death

Snippet of Article: "...PTSD service dog Honor lies by the casket of Wade Baker at the Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, N.C. When he saw his master lying in the flag-draped casket, the Labrador pushed through the clutch of weeping family members, reared up, placed his paws on the edge and tried to climb in. Unable to comfort Baker, he curled up underneath ..."

Article Source: www.airforcetimes.com

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Huntsville Veterans Affairs clinic accepting patients

Huntsville Veterans Affairs clinic accepting patients

Article Title: Huntsville Veterans Affairs clinic accepting patients

Snippet of Article: "... they're moving medical equipment from the Huntsville Clinic on Governor’s Drive over the weekend, and on Tuesday, November 10, they'll begin accepting all patients from Madison and Morgan counties. Lockett said, veterans will still have to travel to the Birmingham V.A. hospital for diagnostic, specialty and invasive procedures, but the new facility offers more medical services...Madison and Decatur patients should call (256) 535-3100 or 1(800)-872-0328 to make an appointment and (205) 939-4580 or 1(888)-250-3510 for automated refills..."

Article Source: www.waff.com