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Introduction

Families of our members are important to us. We include you in several of our ongoing programs. Among those that include family members, is our Annual Scholarship Awards Program. Competition for Family Member Scholarships is open to spouses and legal dependents (high school senior and above under the age of 23). Information and an application forms are published in the NEWSLINER, and are available on the Member Services page and USAWOA Scholarship Foundation website. Many of the benefits shown on that page are also available to family members. Examples are: rental car discounts; Classic and Gold VISA cards; services of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union; educational assistance from Capital for Knowledge; our "10-10" Dial Around Service, memorabilia items, USAWOA Job Seek and Career Center which specializes in "Military Friendly" job placement activities for transitioning military, veterans, spouses & families, and much more.

We also recognize the support rendered by warrant officer spouses through presentation of the annual award of the Virginia Holcombe Memorial Spouse of the Year. (Criteria and nomination procedures)

USAWOA is involved in legislative affairs through our interaction with The Military Coalition (TMC). Within this forum we support the quality of life programs that directly affect the military family. Also, through TMC, we weigh in on matters concerning military schools, commissaries, family health care, and a wide range of other subjects that affect the military family.

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News for Military Families

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Defense Department Launches Website for Military Children - On Jan. 18, 2012 the Defense Department launched a new website today for children experiencing the challenges of military deployments. The highly interactive website was created by psychologists at DOD's National Center for Telehealth and Technology here. It helps children of deployed parents cope with the stress, changing responsibilities, and concern for the safety of their parents, officials said. (www.MilitaryKidsConnect.org) 1/19/12

Filing Taxes When a Service Member Is Deployed - Filing state and federal income taxes may be the last thing you want to deal with right now, especially if you or your service member are deployed. But as overwhelming as it may seem, filing your tax return should not be difficult. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized that service members and their families often face special circumstances, and has put in place ways to make this annual obligation less of a burden. (see more) 1/17/12

New law will expedite Soldiers thru airport security - A bill signed into law by the president Jan. 3rd means Soldiers in uniform and their families may soon have an easier time moving through security screening lines at the airport. The new law calls for changes to be implemented within six months - see more. 1/10/12

Military Child of the Year - The Military Child of the Year Award recognizes military children who stand out among their peers in their community. Ideal candidates for the Military Child of the Year Award demonstrate resilience and strength of character, and thrive in the face of the challenges of military life. They demonstrate leadership within their families and within their communities. For the first time last year, the award was given to an outstanding military child from each branch of service – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The winners, who each received $5,000 and a laptop, were flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for a special recognition ceremony. Not only did we have the privilege to honor outstanding kids but First Lady Michelle Obama joined us in doing the same. We look forward to another year to recognize these young patriots. The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2012 - Click here to learn more about the program and to nominate a child. 12/13/11

2012 Scholarships for Military Children opened Dec. 1 - Applications for the 2012 Scholarships for Military Children program will be available starting Dec. 1 at commissaries worldwide as well as online through a link on http://www.commissaries.com and directly at http://www.militaryscholar.org. The program awards at least one $1,500 scholarship to a student at each commissary. Scholarships are funded by donations from commissary vendors, manufacturers, brokers, suppliers and the general public. To be eligible for a scholarship, the student must have a current military ID card and be an unmarried child, no older than 21 or 23 – if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university – of a service member on active duty, reservist, guardsman, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty or survivor of a retiree. Applicants must submit an essay on a topic which will be available Dec. 1 on http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 24, 2012. 12/13/11

Military Spouse Medical Career Advancement Funding - Military Spouses can received up to $4,000 towards a distance learning program in the portable career field of Health Care! Available to spouses of active duty service members in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2. Take the first step towards your new career! Submit the form at MyCAA to be contacted by an Educational Consultant. 12/6/11

We continue to look for additional services and benefits for our families. We encourage you to

submit your ideas to the Home Office by mail, fax to 703-742-7728, call 1-800-587-2962, or .

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