Updates from the Military Officers Association of America highlight May deals for troops and veterans, and news for service-connected spouses.
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Now, benefits and personnel news presented by the Military Officers Association of America
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May is Military Appreciation Month and you know what that means. Businesses across the nation are starting to share special deals for their service-connected customers
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Already announced their discounts to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, a full list of zoos and museums around the country
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Or maybe you want to take the family on a ski trip to Vail. Mission Barbecue is giving away free sandwiches on select service days
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Even the newest service, Space Force, has their own day. We'll be updating the full list as new deals are announced
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See them all at moaa.org slash MayDeals. A Pentagon memo orders top officials to make maximum use of military spouse employment flexibilities
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This move could open more opportunities to a chronically underemployed workforce and help strengthen the financial well-being of military families
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The April message cites the staggering 20% unemployment rate for military spouses
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The Department of War is being ordered to approve alternative work sites for spouses whose service member may be on assignment outside their commuting area
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This could open the door to more remote work opportunities. The Pentagon goal is to reduce spouse unemployment by 5 this year through its own employment practices Four of the military top senior enlisted leaders are gathering May 8th and you invited The Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum is a 90 webinar with David Isom Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
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Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Wymer, MCPON John Perryman, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe
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The leaders will address challenges and opportunities for today's service member and their families
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This event is open to the full military-connected community, including currently serving members, senior leaders and command teams, veterans and retirees, and military families
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To register for the free event, visit moaa.org slash senior enlisted. The Army has announced details of a new seven-event combat field test designed to ensure soldiers can dominate the modern battlefield
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Rolling out now, the test is required of active duty and reservists and two dozen combat specialties
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Test takers will have 30 minutes to complete the test that begins and ends with a one-mile run
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In between, a soldier will perform a variety of carries, lifts, sprints, and a high crawl
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The pass-fail test is a single standard, regardless of age, height, weight, or gender
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Test takers will wear the ACU, combat boots, and t-shirt. Active duty troops have 90 days to retake a failed test or will be subject to reclassification
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For more benefits and personnel news, visit MOAA.org
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