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SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING
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SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYINGWe serve the American people. We guarantee the rights of the people. When we're called, the American people want to see action from us, boots on the ground. ARNEWS story LTG James R. Helmly Army Reserve Chief Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command TODAY'S FOCUSCombat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) CRSC offers military retirees a monthly tax-free compensation that supplements concurrently, their VA disability pay (VA Waiver) and retired pay. To apply for CRSC, applicants must first meet ALL four of the following criteria AND have at least one rated VA disability determined to have been combat-related: * Served at least 20 years active duty -OR- Reservist age 60 or older with 20 or more qualifying years (per 10 USC 12731). * Are in retired status. * Are entitled to retired pay offset by VA disability payments (VA Waiver). * Have at least a 10% disability rating. Combat related disabilities are those incurred with documented proof: * In the performance of duty under conditions simulating war (e.g. exercises, field training). * While engaged in hazardous service (e.g. flight, diving, parachute duty.Through an instrumentality of war (e.g. combat vehicles, weapons, Agent Orange). * As a direct result of armed conflict. After determining if you are eligible to apply for CRSC, you should document your combat-related injury. Start with the records you have in your possession. The following groups can be helpful: * County VA Office Representative. * Major Veteran or Military Service Organization(s). * VA Hospital Counselors. * The Army CRSC office in Alexandria, VA. * Local Department of Veteran Affairs office:1-800-827-1000. Online help: Veterans Benefits Administration Visit the CRSC web site for answers to all of your frequently asked questions www.crsc.army.mil or phone the CRSC Service Center at 1-866-281-3254. ARMY SPORTSARMY-NAVY Football News Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA December 3, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. EST Radio Broadcasts: Westwood One WDAS 1480AM TV: CBS (National), KYW-CBS3 (Local), History Channel See links: Military Channel To Air Live Two-Hour Pregame Show Saturday Army To Be Featured Nationally NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY
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Edition: Thu, December 01, 2005 Printable Version SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYINGThe threat that led to the global war on terror began festering long before Sept. 11, 2001, and will continue to rage as long as al Qaeda and other like organizations keep spreading their ideology. AFIS Article BG Mark Kimmitt U.S. Central Command TODAY'S FOCUSArmy Materiel Command's Always A Soldier Program The U.S. Army Materiel Command provides more than spare parts, bullets and food to Warfighters-they're providing jobs too. In their commitment to ensure no Soldier is left behind on or off the battlefield, AMC formed the Always a Soldier program, which focuses on providing wounded veterans with jobs in the command. * The Always A Soldier Program is an AMC based initiative focused on assisting our nations wounded veterans after their selfless service to our nation and allies. The goal of the program is to provide continuing support to Warfighters beyond their active duty service. By providing jobs for veterans, AMC can clearly benefit by tapping into the valuable experience and commitment that our men and women in uniform embody. * So far, 12 Soldiers been hired through the program, which started in June 2004. AMC hopes to help hire more Soldiers from referrals received through the Army Wounded Warrior Program, the Military Severely Injured Joint Operations Center and the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program, for which there is a memorandum of understanding. * Although finding jobs for injured veterans is the program's primary mission, the staff also assists Soldiers and their family members with purchasing food and clothes, explaining job application processes and providing veteran resource information. * Although many of those recruited are veterans of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, the program is open to Soldiers wounded in all conflicts. * Benefits for AMC: Employing young, dedicated former service members who are already familiar with the military. They talk the talk, and walk the walk. As combat veterans, they bring practical, hands-on experience with respect to the equipment that AMC develops and procures for the military. * Benefits for the wounded Warfighter: They are given the opportunity to stay in the fight and stay close to the military where their sacrifices will always be honored. The program offers a personal touch to their transition from military to civilian life. AMC works to accommodate the challenges presented by their injuries. Employment tracks AMC offers: * Wage grade positions involving trades and labor.
For more information about the Always a Soldier program and to apply on-line, visit Homepage for Always a Soldier Program or call 703-806-8140. To learn more about the Army Materiel Command, visit www.amc.army.mil . Directory: daen -> engineer engineer -> New York Times: Panel Approves $8 Billion in Aid for Louisiana engineer -> Historical clearinghouse standing operating procedure for incoming shipments engineer -> Message to the regiment #34: ”The Engineer Blast” Download 174.33 Kb. Share with your friends:
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