Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit Update:
Some banks are placing holds on Post-9/11 Bill checks due to concerns about the validity of the checks.
If this happens to you, inform your bank that they can confirm the validity of your check by calling the VA at 800-827-2166.
Read more about this here in the MyArmyBenefits news section.
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Special information is provided for severely injured Soldiers and their families in the Wounded Warrior section of the site and for surviving family members of allen Soldiers in the Survivor section. If you have questions or comments please contact us.
Suicide Prevention
The following resources are available for reference and assistance:
Resources for Suicide Prevention
The Army Campaign Plan for Health Promotion, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention ALARACT documents:
- Signed Complete Army Campaign Plan
- VCSA Sends: Commander and Leader Responsibilities--Helping Our Soldiers and Enforcing Standards
- Annex D, Command Policy and Role of G1
- Annex D, Community Health Promotion Councils
- Annex D, Centralized Health Care Management
- Annex D, Commanders Report of Disciplinary or Admin Action
New Benefits
Local Moves and Rental Foreclosure
Soldiers and their Family Members are now authorized a local move through the Army when foreclosure action is taken against the owner/landlord of rental property in which they are residing. Read the ALARACT and go here for more information on foreclosures and landlord/tenant issues. Also contact your local housing office for more information.
Post - 9/11 GI Bill
The VA began taking applications for benefits on 1 May 2009. See the VA website for more information on eligibility and the application process.
Paternity Leave for Service Members
Due to language in the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009, Paternity Leave is now authorized for up to 10 days in connection with the birth of a child. Go here for more information.
Military Spouse's Career Advancement Account
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account program was piloted at 17 military installations and has now been expanded worldwide. Spouses can get up to $6,000 to further their education and training. See the recent news release here.
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Benefit Issues and Updates
Impact of Benefits in Event of Suicide:
Please note that in the event of a Soldier's death is determined to be self-inflicted, surviving Family member benefits may be subject to modification IAW Army Regulation 600-8-4. For more information contact your local benefits counselor, or call My Army Benefits at 1-888-721-2769 (1-888-721-Army).
Deployment Bulletin Board
Strong Bonds for Single Soldiers
The Strong Bonds program that provides retreat weekends for couples by Army Chaplains also provides a program for single Soldiers. Learn how to choose a partner wisely, build relationship skills and more. See the brochure.
Battlemind Pocket Guide
A new pocket guide for leading a Battlemind After Action Review (B-AAR). The B-AAR is conducted at platoon level but may be led by the unit Commander or other leader representatives that were involved in the mission. See the pocket guide.
Health & Well-Being
There are many resources to assist Soldiers and Family Members with their health and well-being--questions about psychological health, traumatic brain injury, counseling needs and more. Read the recent ALARACT and visit the Military OneSource and the Defense Center of Excellence websites for online resources, assistance and more information.
Taking Care of Business
A Personal Readiness Action Plan for Soldiers and Families provided by the Training Branch of Casualty and Mortuary Affairs (CMAOC). The video includes information on the DD Form 93 (The Record of Emergency Data") and other important information. This is now a DCS Checklist requirement. See the ALARACT and go here for more information.
Stop Loss Special Pay
Effective March 2009 Soldiers retained on active duty past their enlistment involuntarily may be eligible for special pay of $500 per month. Read the ALARACT and see the DFAS and the DoD news releases for more information.
EagleCash Stored Value Card (SVC) Program
As of 1 May 2009 all U.S. Army personnel (both military and civilian) are required to obtain an EagleCash SVC. Read the ALARACT and go here for more information.
Helpful Deployment Links
Battlemind
Battlemind for Families
Army Behavioral Health
After Deployment
