Military Officer - January 2006 - (Page 23) rapidfire Coming Home to Work T he VA has announced a new initiative called “Fulfilling the Commitment — Coming Home to Work” that will help veterans make the transition from military service to civilian life. “All Americans can be grateful for the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our armed forces,” says VA Secretary R. James Nicholson. “The VA is committed to assisting these young heroes in the transition from military life to the civilian workforce through a wideranging array of programs.” “ Open for Business The VA is committed to assisting these young heroes in the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. — VA Secretary Nicholson W The initiative will combine the efforts of federal, state, and private-sector entities to ensure that separating Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans will have employment opportunities when they return home. The initiative focuses on linking servicemembers to existing resources through local and regional job markets. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in the first three quarters of 2005, almost 15 percent of veterans in the 20- to 24-year-old age group were unemployed, nearly three times the national rate. ” ant to shop at the commissary? Now you can with your computer! Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) officials say the Virtual Commissary now offers the new option of Internet shopping for authorized users. “We’re excited about DeCA’s first adventure into the world of Internet shopping,” says Patrick Nixon, CEO and acting director for DeCA. Those items found in the Virtual Commissary also can be found on store ON THE WEB shelves, but they will be packaged into gift and special occasion baskets with titles such as Camouflage, Drill Sergeant, and Touch of Home. The baskets offer assortments of crackers, canned cheeses, cookies, candies, and beverages. In the future, the number of products available through the Internet will grow, allowing deployed servicemembers, retirees, and other authorized shoppers to order things they want and need at commissary price savings, no matter where they live. ■ To access the Virtual Commissary, shoppers must pass through a secure portal found at www.commissaries.com. Right Around the Corner Looking for financial aid to help fund your child’s education? Apply today for one of the MOAA Educational Assistance programs. Now is the time! The application for the 2006-2007 school year is available at www.moaa.org/education. But hurry! The deadline is March 1, 2006, noon Eastern time. IMAGES: TOP LEFT, LEWIS AGRELL; TOP RIGHT, IMAGES.COM/CORBIS; ABOVE, ADOBE IMAGE LIBRARY JANUARY 2006 MILITARY OFFICER 23 http://www.commissaries.com http://www.moaa.org/education http://IMAGES.COM/CORBIS
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Military Officer - January 2006 Contents Features Departments From the Editor Chairman's Page Board of Directors Nominations Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Member Books Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Chapter Activities Cover Story: On the Edge Storm Stories Our Brilliant, Bloody Future eXtreme Seniors Pages of History Information Exchange MOAA Scholarship Donors Advertising Index MOAA Calendar Sounding Taps MOAA Member Services Encore Military Officer - January 2006 Military Officer - January 2006 - (Page Cover1) Military Officer - January 2006 - (Page Cover2) Military Officer - January 2006 - Features (Page 1) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 2) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 3) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 4) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 5) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 6) Military Officer - January 2006 - 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