robins air force base: Military Discounts for Active, Reserve, and Retired Vets
- 02/06/12 12:39 PM
Military Discounts for Active, Reserve, and Retired Vets
Please forward to all active duty, reservists, and retired US military personnel you know…Discounts galore at over 200+ stores for vets and their immediate family members.
Remember to ALWAYS show your military or retired ID. Happy shopping...You deserve it!
Verify with the store/organization that the discount is still available. Participation by business owners is at their discretion.
1-800-Flowers - 7% to 60% off A&W - Discount varies ADT Security - Discount varies Advance Auto Parts - 10% off Aeropostale - 20% off in-store Agentsource.com - Up to 40% off standard real estate closing costs for … (89 comments)
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robins air force base: Holiday Shipping Schedule for Military Serving Overseas
- 11/19/11 11:59 PM
Do you have a loved one who will be serving overseas this holiday season? Perhaps a friend, acquintance, or neighbor you know will be in a distant land next month? Maybe you just want to show your support to our Armed Forces servicing on foreign soil by participating in a community, church, or other civic program to provide presents, goodies, or a Thank You card for the wonderful work they are doing? Whatever your reason, below is the mailing schedule you will need to follow to ensure the Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine in your thoughts and prayers gets the "gift" … (31 comments)
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robins air force base: Military Discounts in Warner Robins GA 31088 - Robins Air Force Base
- 09/17/11 11:53 PM
The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce recently re-invigorated the local Military Discount Program to show support for our troops stationed at Robins Air Force Base and surrounding military installations.
The list below highlights the Houston County GA business’ that have signed up and are already providing discounts (type, duration, and amount at business discretion) to those in uniform.
If your business provides a discount and you’re not on the list, or you want to start providing a discount, contact Johnnie McCrary at (478) 922-8585 or jmccrary@robinsregion.com. He will need the following information:
Business Name Address Phone Number Discount Details Who … (19 comments)
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robins air force base: Robins Air Force Base - 2011 End of Summer Bash
- 09/17/11 12:48 AM
Everyone with access to Robins Air Force Base is invited to the end of Summer Bash held next Saturday (Sept 24th) from 4pm-8pm at Robins Park on base. What's the Summer Bash? Summer Bash is the Services Division's annual customer appreciation program and provides the Robins community one last opportunity for fun in the sun.
It is a jam-packed 4 hours with musical performances by the Air Force Generations Band and Robins Idol participants and fun-filled events like an obstacle course, craft fair, circus train, golf chipping, rockwall, Lil Tykes area, and even face painting and airbrush tattoos.
There are also … (16 comments)
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robins air force base: Real Estate Recovery - Bibb County GA Residents: Ready to Move to Houston County GA?
- 07/29/11 07:53 AM
Bibb County GA Residents: Ready to Move to Houston County GA?
Bibb County GA Residents...Do you hear that? It's opportunity knocking in the form of affordable housing, great schools, and a robust economy with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. Where you say? Just a short drive south of you in Houston County. If you are in the market for a new home, you need to consider all that Houston County has to offer.
Houston County GA has several hundred homes to choose from in every shape, size, style, and color. Looking for city living...we have it. Want land and … (12 comments)
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robins air force base: Things to do in Warner Robins GA: Yellow Ribbon Expo for Military Spouses
- 04/08/11 07:49 AM
Sponsored by the Georgia National Guard, Warner Robins GA will host its first Yellow Ribbon Expo on Saturday April 9th from 8am-3pm at the American Legion located at 1345 Radio Loop in Warner Robins (across from the Ramada Inn on Watson Blvd).
The event will educate spouses of deployed military members (any branch) on the benefits they are entitled to while their loved ones are serving overseas.
With 26 organizations such as the Dept of Labor, Military One Stop, Robins Federal Credit Union, Transition Assistance, Tricare, and Veterans Affairs present, spouses can get the most current information on topics important to them.
Childcare as well as … (4 comments)
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robins air force base: Warner Robins GA...The Beat Goes On!
- 03/11/11 10:20 PM
Georgia Residents:
If you've read my blogs about Houston County and the various Warner Robins GA communities this past year you know this area is home to Robins Air Force Base, has world class little league and girls softball teams, has been voted the best place in Georgia to raise a family, has incredible real estate deals, and boasts a wealth of professional and personal opportunities for both singles and families.
BUT, did you know Warner Robins GA is the only area in Georgia that did not have an increase in unemployment rates in January 2011? In fact, Warner Robins' jobless rate … (18 comments)
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robins air force base: Federal Housing Tax Credit - Still Available for Military Personnel
- 03/07/11 08:56 AM
Foreign service, intelligence community, and military personnel...you still qualify for the Federal Housing Tax Credit but your time to apply is running out. Check out the qualifications below to see if you qualify for this fantastic benefit.
Qualifications
Had an extended duty outside of the U.S. between January 1st, 2009 and May 1st, 2010 Exceptions apply for those who had to return early because of medical issues Must enter into a binding contract before May 1st, 2011 Must close on your home before July 1st, 2011 First-time buyers can qualify for up to $8,000 Repeat buyers can qualify for up to $6,500 Restrictions
Homes to be … (11 comments)
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robins air force base: Post 9/11 GI Bill - Do I Qualify?
- 01/07/11 11:19 PM
A recent buyer asked me if I knew what the Post-9/11 GI Bill was and whether or not they qualified for it. They didn't qualify, but it did prompt me to learn more about this educational program our military (current and former) can take advantage of.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is available to anyone who served honorably in the military for 90 consecutive days on or after September 11, 2001. It's also available to those who served 30 days and were discharged with a service-connected disability. Under some conditions the military members benefits can be transferred to a dependent.
Benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill … (14 comments)
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robins air force base: FREE Insurance for Active Duty and Retired Military - Warner Robins GA
- 12/23/10 09:12 PM
The Armed Services mutual Benefit Association offers free membership and a free $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance policy for all the groups listed below.
Active Duty Military (includes National Guard, Active Reserve, and Individual Ready Reserve) Cadets, Midshipmen, and Reserve Officers' Training Corps students Merchant Marines National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration personnel Retired military (under age 65) Uniformed Public Health Services folks Other low-cost insurance options are available (as well as discounts from Dell, MetLife, and ID Theft Assist). As always, ensure you read/understand what you are getting, how much it costs, and how to collect in the event of a tragedy.
Military … (9 comments)
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robins air force base: Navy Federal Credit Union - Available to Robins AFB employees
- 12/09/10 09:35 PM
Civilians, Contractors, and Military relocating to Robins AFB, did you know in addition to the wide variety of products and services provided to its members, the Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) also offers home loans?
Established in 1933, and once offered to only Navy personnel, NFCU services are now available to all of the following:
Department of Defense (DoD) uniformed personnel (including retirees) DoD Reservists (including retirees) Army and Air National Guardsmen (both civilian and retirees) DoD Officer Candidates (all branches to include the Coast Guard and Merchant Marines) US Government employees and contractors assigned to DoD installations DoD civilians (includes retirees) US Coast Guard Family members of … (9 comments)
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robins air force base: Federal Housing Tax Credit | Military Tax Credit | Robins Air Force Base
- 12/01/10 10:10 PM
Foreign service, intelligence community, and military personnel...did you know the Federal Housing Tax Credit is still available to you if you meet the criteria listed below?
This tax credit has already ended for the general populace...your outstanding service to our nation gives you a year longer to take advantage of this program.
Qualifications
Had an extended duty outside of the U.S. between January 1st, 2009 and May 1st, 2010 Exceptions apply for those who had to return early because of medical issues Must enter into a binding contract before May 1st, 2011 Must close on your home before July 1st, 2011 First-time buyers can qualify for up to $8,000 … (13 comments)
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robins air force base: Robins Air Force Base - Warner Robins Georgia
- 11/12/10 11:29 PM
Robins Air Force Base - Warner Robins Georgia
Created primarily for the active military stationed here in middle Georgia, and specifically for the military relocating to Robins AFB, I hope you find a nugget in the information below. Having been a "veteran" of 7 PCS moves, over 20 local moves, base housing, and a couple of DITYs, I fully understand the anticipation and fear that accompanies showing up at your "next duty station".
May your tour here at Robins AFB be Blessed...Welcome Home to Warner Robins!
Warner Robins Georgia is home to Robins Air Force Base, the largest industrial complex in the state and one of … (20 comments)
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robins air force base: Tops in Blue coming to Robins AFB
- 10/20/10 10:44 PM
Tops in Blue, the Air Force's all-amateur premier entertainers will be performing their "We Believe" tour at the Warner Robins Civic Center on Oct 24th at 7pm.
Cost is free, first come, first served.
Yearly, each base has a talent competiton with the top performers invited to try out for Tops in Blue. The 35 people selected are the Air Force's best-of-the-best musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and actors.
In addition to performing, they are responsible for all technical portions of the production, all aspects of travel, as well as being Air Force (AF) ambassadors to all they meet.
The team is comprised of active-duty AF, Air National Guard … (6 comments)
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robins air force base: Fallen Angel...Respect...Sadness...Pride!
- 10/14/10 10:58 PM
I'm not American, nor am I overly patriotic, but after listening to my husband yesterday, and hearing his voice crack as he told me his story, his words hit a chord with me.
You see, my husband is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and a current Civil Servant on Robins Air Force Base and like well over 10,000 of the base populace, he was standing out on the street yesterday morning waiting for a Fallen Angel (a troop killed in action) burial procession to pass by.
He, nor any of the others, were ordered to be outside, they chose to "be in-place" in … (12 comments)
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Military Discounts for Active, Reserve, and Retired Vets
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