hawaii realtors: Modernizing the Military Retirement System - 08/19/11 10:25 AM
Where the Military is Today:
83% of military personnel receive no retirement benefits Retirement plans are an important component of both private and public sectors compensation systems The military retirement system has not materially changes for over 100 years; The current military retirement system was designed for an era when life spans were shorter Pay was not competitive with civilian pay, and Second careers were rare since military skills did not transition easily to the private sector Military retirement funds are not able to be invested in higher yielding equities and bonds. DoD pays retirees 40 years of retirement benefits for 20 years of service. … (0 comments)

hawaii realtors: Stand Down 2011 - 08/19/11 10:24 AM
An all day FREE event to help homeless Veterans,
Get registered with Department of Veterans Affairs Receive Medical/Health Screenings Assistance in obtaining employment Assistance with VA benefits, claims, appeals. Assistance in finding housing Haircut, Clothes, Education Coaching, Children's playtime, Personal Care Kit Food, clothing, toiletry items, music, gift cards and much more!!! All Homeless Veterans are encouraged to attend this one-day event. Volunteers are needed to assist in a very special event to help  our Homeless Veterans population.
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