Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed a bill enacting the Military Service Scholarship Program
To help Kansas soldiers who have returned from military service pursue their educational goals, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed a bill enacting the Military Service Scholarship Program.
Kansas Military Scholarship Program: approved for the second year; for Iraq and Afghanistan vets serving after Sep 11, 2001; $500K available; must be a Kansas resident at application; not “needs based, but priority may be established according to need.
More information is available at: http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards.html
OIF/OEF have 90 days from date of discharge to finish there dental work
Is it true that newly-separated veterans can receive free dental care from VA?
What is the eligibility for this service? FAQ Recently discharged veterans whose discharge record (DD214) clearly indicates either that dental services were not provided within 90 days of discharge or that dental treatment was not completed who served on active duty 90 days or more and who apply for VA dental care within 90 days of separation from active duty, may receive a one time treatment for dental conditions and follow up treatment for that specific dental condition.
Ensuring Our Wounded Warriors Get The Best Possible Care
Administration Moves Forward To Implement Recommendations Of The President's Commission On Care For America's Returning Wounded Warriors.
Today, President Bush discussed legislation Congress should pass and actions the Administration is taking to implement recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors. In March, President Bush signed an Executive Order creating this bipartisan commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the services America is providing our returning wounded warriors. The Commission released its findings on July 25, 2007, and the President immediately instructed the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to implement its recommendations.
Click here for the Wounded Warriors Fact Sheet.
DoD's Transition Assistance Program
TurboTAP.org is the Department of Defense's official website providing information for servicemembers on transitioning from military service. This site is also supported by the Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs. TurboTAP.org is intended to supplement the services offered by the Transition Assistance Offices and other groups.
The DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was developed to assist in the transitioning of military personnel and family members leaving the service. Returning to civilian life is an exciting time, but is also a complex undertaking. There are many steps to take, with questions to be answered. The DoD Transition Assistance Program is here to help. TAP services are provided on major military installations by Transition Assistance Offices. For Army installations, services are provided by ACAP Centers. On Navy and Marine Corp installations, the transition assistance office is typically located at the Family Support Service Center. Air Force TAP services are provided through the Airmen and Family Readiness Flight centers. Coast Guard TAP services are offered through the Work-Life offices. Use our search engine to locate the transition assistance office near you.
New VA Survivor Benefits Web site
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created a new Internet Web site for the surviving spouses and dependents of military personnel who died on active duty and for the survivors and dependents of veterans who died after leaving the military. The web site is organized into two broad categories – death in service and death after service. It provides visitors with information about a wide range of benefits for the surviving spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents of deceased veterans and active-duty personnel. The site also has information from -- and links to -- other federal agencies and organizations that offer benefits and services to survivors and dependents. The new web site can be found at www.vba.va.gov/survivors or by clicking the “Survivors Benefits” button on the left panel of www.vba.va.gov. For more information on these and other benefits visit www.military.com/benefits.
