BRAC to the Future III

This is a half-day event beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending with “Hail to USASAC” lunch and will include a series of sessions updating communities about BRAC and other related topics. The agenda includes updates from the Garrison, AMC, Redstone Test Center and the Missile Defense Agency.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: VBC North [...]

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ARRA: Defense Department announces Housing Assistance Program details

The Department of Defense has announced details for the temporary expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP).
Using $555 million in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), this program is designed to partially reimburse eligible military personnel, surviving spouses, and federal civilian employees whose service to the nation has required them to [...]

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Welcome to Redstone ARsneal HQAMC-Forward Orientation

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Coping with the BRAC – a survival seminar for AMC employees

A special one-day seminar for Army Materiel Command employees facing the BRAC, the relocation to Huntsville, Alabama – and opting not to leave the D.C. area!!!  “Coping With the BRAC – A Survival Seminar for AMC Employees” is for everyone who wants to know how to proactively deal with upcoming career changes by developing and [...]

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DNRP briefing

Have questions or concerns about DNRP?  You might want to check out the Jan. 23 DNRP briefing slides for the latest program information and updates

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Public transportation in Huntsville

Several employees have asked about the availability of public transportation in Huntsville.
Although it’s not as convenient and prevelant as in Northern Virginia, it’s still a viable option.  Here’s the info:

Public Transportation Division

City of Huntsville
Public Transportation Division
500B Church Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
John T. Brown, Director
Telephone: 256-427-6811
E-mail: Tommy.Brown@hsvcity.com
The goal of the Public Transportation Division is to provide [...]

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CSRS and FERS Retirement Seminars – 7 & 8 October 2008

The Army Benefits Center will conduct on-site CSRS and FERS Retirement seminars for HQ AMC employees located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.  The seminar will cover topics such as FEHB and FEGLI benefits, VERA/VSIP and Discontinued Service Retirement.   Copies of slides can be found at the links provided below.  Please bring copies of slides with you [...]

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DNRP and RITA clarification

Did you know your RITA will not be applied to your HMIP?
HMIP is considered a Relocation entitlement and is thus taxed accordingly. The general tax applied to RITA is 33%, the tax applied to HMIP is 32.95%.
The IRS considers the majority of relocation entitlements to be taxable. Per the “Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. These [...]

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Lessons learned brown bag

The April 17 Lessons Learned Brown Bag was a huge success.  Lots of HQAMC and USASAC employees attended to ask questions regarding the move to Huntsville.  Below is a list of topics discussed during the brown bag and related links and information for your reference.
**Note:  there is also a posting titled Lessons Learned from the Advance Team [...]

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AMC News Dispatch: Health care in the Tennessee Valley

 
AMC News Dispatch 2008 Edition 6: Health care in the Tennessee Valley
Beth Clemons speaks with health care providers in Huntsville, Ala., to discuss the impacts of BRAC on the health care systems in the Tennessee Valley region.  Related story

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