New ACE Web Site Connects Veterans to Higher Education
The American Council on Education (ACE) recently launched www.TodaysGIBill.org, a comprehensive college guidance web site for veterans, during a media teleconference. TodaysGIBill.org is designed for returning and about-to-return veterans interested in going to college, as well as family members and dependents receiving transferable benefits. Check it out and take advantage of all the resources at your disposal; you’ve earned it!

AAFES Announces ‘MealpayPlus’ Available at All Locations
Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) announces the completed implementation of MealpayPlus, an online prepayment system, offering parents a safe, easy and convenient way to prepay for their student’s school meals. MealpayPlus was created by Horizon Software International, a global leader in technology and services for food service operations. Parents can log onto their student’s account any time at www.MealpayPlus.com and view what their student has purchased on a specific day. The software allows parents to view their student’s balance at any time, as

First Lady Hosts Tea with Military Women
Long before women had the right to vote — long before we even had the right to vote — or own property, before America even existed, women were serving this country — facing danger, risking their lives, even dressing up like men so they’d be allowed to serve. First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a tea for military women on November 18th. Read her full remarks on the important role of women in the military at the White House blog!

The Joy Dunlap Family Service Award
The Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force, Lieutenant General Jack L. Rives, is pleased to announce the creation of new JAG Corps Annual Award, the Joy Dunlap Family Service Award. This new award will recognize the JAG Corps family member who, through contributions of his or her time and talents, has made a significant contribution to the strength, health and welfare of the JAG Corps family. This new award was announced at The Judge Advocate

Spotlight on American Valor
The Stephens Media newspapers have begun to spotlight men and women in uniform who have been commended for bravery in Afghanistan and Iraq. War is tragic and frightening. These stories, however, will tell of individuals who acted selflessly when thrust into life-or-death situations. The American Valor project started on Nov. 8 and will run every day until the end of the year and probably beyond, profiling recipients of Silver Star medals, Bronze Star with Valor, Distinguished Flying Crosses and other commendations. Visit www.americanvalor.net to read the profiles of our courageous men and women in uniform, or to le