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Veterans Report is the most comprehensive newsletter available to help Veterans stay current on benefits changes, learn about important legislation, get great discounts, and use the benefits earned in service. Make sure that you and your colleagues subscribe for this free update publication. -------------------------------- 14 NOVEMBER 2005------------------------------------------- Become an Expert Take one of Villanova's online professional certificate programs in Project Mgmt., Six Sigma, HR or IS Security to gain critical leadership skills. FRA Extends Membership To Veterans The Fleet Reserve Association has announced that veterans who were once enlisted in the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are now eligible for membership. More Deal of the Week: Rapid Link - Reduce Your Monthly Phone Bill Rapid Link VOIP offers unlimited calling plans for $19.95 per month. More Bugles Across America Bugles Across America is a non-profit group of horn players nationwide who volunteer their time to play "Taps" at veterans' funerals. More Committee Hearings Planned for Veterans' Groups The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman has announced that he will hold full committee hearings starting in February during which veterans' groups can present their priorities and offer guidance earlier in the budget process. More Accelerated Benefits for High-Tech Training If you are considering taking high-cost, high-tech courses, you may be eligible for the GI Bill (Chapt. 30) accelerated payment plan. More Flu and Pneumonia Shots Encouraged Veterans are encouraged to consider getting a flu shot and pneumonia vaccine. More Featured Job: Underground Transmission Mechanic PECO is looking individuals with backgrounds in electric mechanical maintenance with the ability to advance to the journeyman level. More Innovative Program Helps Veterans The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Trainingoffers programs aimed at getting veterans back on their feet and into the mainstream sober, drug-free and self-sufficient. More Career Resource for Veterans Military.com is taking its mission of connecting veterans to their benefits one step further with the official launch of the online Veteran Career Network on Nov. 11. More VA Stops PTSD Claim Review VA has decided to not review 72,000 claims for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, thought to be possibly fraudulent due to insufficient documentation. More VA Promotes Employment For New Vets "Fulfilling the Commitment - Coming Home to Work" is a new VA initiative focused on veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. More VA Targets $52 Million to Upgrade San Diego Hospital The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a contract worth $52.2 million to Clark Construction Group of Costa Mesa for seismic corrections to the 855,000-square-foot Building 1 at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. More Print and Post This Week's Veterans Report This is the complete version of this week's Veterans Report. Print it, circulate it, and make sure your colleagues and friends keep up with the latest military benefits updates. More Up-to-the-minute Military News Forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues in the military community. Veterans Report Published by Military.com Editors: Brian Aguilar, Ho Lin Editorial Questions: http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent1?file=FAQ Web site: subscribe -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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