Retirees and Veteran Resources

Naval Base Ventura County Year in Review

JANUARY 3, 2025 – Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) year-in-review highlights game changers, historic events, and significant achievements of the Navy’s premiere shore installation; supporting the Fleet, Family, and Warfighter. JANUARY – The U.S. Air Force conducted its first ever Bamboo Eagle exercise, using the Point Mugu Sea Range to provide multi-domain maritime warfare elements. […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Army Approves Tuition Assistance Increase

DECEMBER 12, 2024 — The Army announced today policy updates to a pair of voluntary education programs for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. The new guidance includes a $500 increase and two semester-hour increase for tuition assistance, and changes to the credentialing assistance program. “The Army recognizes the value of the tuition assistance and credentialing assistance […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

Veteran Financial Planning for Holiday Spending & 2025 COLA Changes

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – As Veterans Day approaches, it’s an excellent time for veterans and their families to take a close look at their finances. Two important financial events are on the horizon: the holiday spending season and the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) changes. Like any important task, proper planning is key to success. Holiday […]

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