Rebootcamp Roundup: November 16

On this episode of Rebootcamp Roundup: New Senate bill would make GI Bill transfers easier than ever, the CLEP test could become a shortcut to college admissions for service members, new HBO doc puts much-needed face to the complex struggles of PTSD, and a nonprofit rolls out a mentorship program for military spouses.

Catch up on the latest Rebootcamp news each Friday, right here on Rebootcamp.militarytimes.com.

In Other News

Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’

A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.

The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing Marines

When asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”

VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable status

Veterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges.

Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipends

House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate

Navy authorizes combat awards and devices for Red Sea operations

The move is a nod to the near-daily battles that Navy destroyers have fought with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since October.

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