This XML file is used for the Front Page of the SFAC Web Page http://www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sfac/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:20:15 +0100 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:20:15 +0100 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com http://www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sfac/images/SFAC_SCHWEINFURT.gif http://www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sfac/ 144 134 Military and Veterans Affairs representatives from 36 locations gathered in Washington D.C. recently to learn how to work together to eliminate delays in Veteran’s disability benefits for medically-discharged Service members. http://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/2011/02/22/conference-helps-dod-and-va-close-disability-benefits-gap-2/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 09D7C67F-3561-4A6E-83C8-A168480DE407 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:19:23 +0100 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has successfully deployed a new automated system that is delivering faster, more accurate payments to Veterans attending school under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2037 michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil A3F9B01A-F65D-4930-9701-7978E332DC9A Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:10:49 +0100 Veterans will find it easier and faster to apply for their health care benefits now that the Department of Veterans Affairs has enhanced and streamlined its online Form 10-10EZ, "Application for Health Benefits." http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2033 michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil C8F1FCBC-1C2E-4B18-8F90-26B95448226E Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:08:42 +0100 To bring the educational benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill closer to more Veterans and Service Members, President Obama signed legislation Jan. 4 that streamlines the 18-month-old education program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2029 michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 796E18C4-7621-4286-AA28-BF5BD9DD878E Wed, 5 Jan 2011 08:43:44 +0100 A new recruitment site for the Army now serves as the employment portal for Army positions worldwide. Army Civilian Service baby boomers will be retiring en masse over the next 10 years. To attract the "best and brightest" next generation workforce, a focused enterprise-wide recruitment strategy required the development of a dot com website to promote the Army as an employer of choice. The Army Civilian Service website establishes an Army civilian web presence to increase prospective employees understanding of and motivation to join the Army civilian team. http://www.armycivilianservice.com/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 83248FF5-EFEF-4079-9B64-014C84102041 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:42:11 +0100 The deadline for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP) has been extended to March 4, 2011, allowing personnel more time to apply for the benefits they've earned under the program guidelines. The deadline extension is included in the continuing resolution signed by President Obama today, providing funding for federal government operations through March 4, 2011. http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=14162 michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 2B5BD361-C933-4687-A1F1-122DC6A32206 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:59:49 +0100 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is piloting new, personalized Veterans Health Benefits Handbooks. The handbooks are tailored to provide enrolled Veterans with the most relevant health benefits information based on their own specific eligibility. In essence, each handbook will be written for the individual Veteran. "These handbooks will give Veterans everything they need to know and leave out everything that doesn’t apply to them," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "Our Veterans will now have a comprehensive, easy to understand roadmap to the medical benefits they earned with their service." http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2007 michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 75C496C7-B839-4F44-B415-18F8147959E1 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:59:01 +0100 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki today announced the publication of a final regulation in the Federal Register that makes it easier for Veterans to obtain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and disability compensation for certain diseases associated with service in Southwest Asia (including Iraq) or Afghanistan. http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1974 michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil F4623A09-5500-4055-AD8F-6FA3FC1B695B Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:46:21 +0200 "As your Commander in Chief, I'm here to tell you that this is no gimmick or trick," President Obama says in the video. "You worked hard. You earned this money. It doesn't matter whether you were Active or Reserve, whether you're a veteran who experienced 'stop loss' or the survivor of a service member who did-if your service was extended, you're eligible." http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/09/15/president-obamas-message-veterans-retroactive-pay-due-stop-loss michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 601A4A4E-5B1C-476E-95FB-8BC27AEA7057 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:53:40 +0200 Six months of underwater scuba training culminated in diver certification for five Soldiers from Charlie Company, Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe at a ceremony held here on Ledward Barracks. http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/news/archives/newspage_874.htm michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 1F7287AA-9177-493C-967F-6F8DA929E95F Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:52:22 +0200 Army wounded warriors took home 11 gold medals in swimming and another seven in track and field May 14, finishing second overall behind the Marine Corps at the inaugural Warrior Games. http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/05/17/39271-army-finishes-warrior-games-strong/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 9F61180B-5704-4C2C-ADAB-B6895BE551F4 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:41:51 +0200 A new 30-page Veterans Affairs Department training letter outlines a new policy for VA regional offices to use in determining benefits for veterans who have been exposed to environmental hazards, including burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.militarytimes.com/news/2010/05/military_burnpits_letter_050610w/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 62AE0EDA-236E-476F-8EED-2219B6EA06F2 Mon, 10 May 2010 16:39:18 +0200 Although military and congressional leaders insisted it wasn’t necessary, the Senate gave final approval Monday to a bill intended to reassure Tricare beneficiaries that national health care reform won’t require them to buy... http://www.armytimes.com/news/2010/04/military_healthcare_reform_tricare_041310w/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil FCC156CA-3641-4695-810D-AFCAA50DB9CD Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:07:44 +0200 Separated by seven time zones, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, a deployed Soldier and his stateside wife celebrated the strength and resiliency of America's wounded warriors with synchronized 50-mile runs March 20-21. http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/03/24/36271-army-couple-runs-50-miles-for-wounded-warriors/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 6F2849E0-BD2D-4B31-9B9C-83A573954E3F Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:01:57 +0200 The Tricare military health plan meets the standards set by the health care reform bill the House of Representatives passed. http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/03/22/36176-tricare-meets-health-care-bills-standards-gates-says/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 0FB1A648-8777-4BC2-814E-4CDB6F490275 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:04:10 +0100 The U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Government-wide Veterans Employment Website. This website is a critical component of the Federal Government’s strategy for the recruitment and employment of Veterans. http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 334D2E61-C99A-4B11-B375-64D8BF81819B Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:27:49 +0100 The federal departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor and Defense unveiled today an improved Web site for wounded warriors. "VA is committed to tapping into the full powers of the Internet to provide accurate, timely, easy to find and easy to understand information that improves the lives of Veterans, service members, their families and all who care for them," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1856 michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 3C20F5F7-85A4-47BD-833A-72AF425BE589 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 08:56:24 +0100 The National Resource Directory (NRD) is an online tool for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families and those who support them. The NRD provides access to thousands of services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/ michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 30AFDE9C-8085-48C4-9D8B-8F97D30EDF30 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 08:24:41 +0100 Enroll for health care at any VA Medical Center or clinic for 5 years following your military separation date. When you enroll, you may start receiving your health care at the VA right away, or not - the choice is yours! Once you enroll, the VA will be available to help serve your health care needs for years to come - but you must enroll within 5 years from separation! http://www.oefoif.va.gov/ F0DF8123-EB63-4772-9C34-3B8025B7FBA2 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 09:43:27 +0100 VA provides dental examinations and benefits to veterans with service related dental conditions. You may be eligible for one-time dental care but you must apply for a dental exam within the first 180 days of your separation date. http://www.va.gov/dental/infoforpts.asp A290192F-A2F0-4547-BE2B-156B16B06ECF Thu, 7 Jan 2010 09:43:20 +0100 Post commander cuts work hours, institutes programs to reduce stress, suicides and wrecks. http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/2009/08/16/0816general.html michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 3E8CD536-B40E-4414-A44C-F4121EDD9DF3 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:15:30 +0200 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs is taking steps to assist Veterans seeking compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1751 michael.g.miller@eur.army.mil 978F982E-E9F3-44DD-84E5-3A078C40FE80 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:14:04 +0200