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Military Report is the most comprehensive military benefits and quality-of-life newsletter for military personnel and retirees. Make sure that you and your colleagues subscribe for this free update publication. -------------------------------- 26 NOVEMBER 2007------------------------------------------- Join the ROTC Network Find old friends and stay in touch with your ROTC unit. Build a page, post messages and pictures, search for friends and more -- join the network today. - Sponsored by USAA. Free Music for the Troops Just in time for the holidays, 13 major recording artists created a musical "Thank You" for the troops. More Deal of the Week: Holiday Special Keeping track of your holiday schedule has never been easier. Get either the Samsung BlackJack or the BlackBerry 8700c for under $50. More TRICARE Debuts New Web Service TRICARE Prime and Prime Remote beneficiaries in the United States can now manage their health care online. More Servicemembers Save with Offers from ASMBA Membership in the Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association is open to all ranks, both officers and enlisted. More HP Integrity Servers Every HP Integrity Server comes with built-in performance and reliability. Get your free Integrity Server quote and complimentary guide. Register for SpouseBUZZ LIVE in Fayetteville Come join us and hundreds of Military Spouse on December 1st, 2007 at the Fayetteville Holiday Inn Bordeaux for SpouseBUZZ LIVE. More Tuition Assistance Overview Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. More Featured Job: Technical Support Consultant Are you Computer savvy, just out of school, and looking for that opportunity to get your foot in the technical arena. More Military OneSource Phone Consultations Military OneSource now offers Short-term Solution-Focused Telephonic Consultation for those who are unable to attend face-to-face counseling. More Education and Training for Spouses The new Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative will set up accounts for eligible spouses to cover expenses directly related to education. More Nominees Sought for Freedom Award The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is seeking nominations for the Employer Support Freedom Awards. More Operation Forward Santa The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has a gift giving program specifically designed for deployed troops. More New Program for Wounded and Families The DoD and VA recently signed an agreement to provide federal "recovery coordinators" who will ensure medical and rehabilitative care services. More Army Provides Pet Information Military pet owners can turn to Army Knowledge Online to find out requirements for moving with their pets. More TRICARE North Offers 'Kid's Journal' Health Net Federal Services has developed a resource for children as they make sense of their feelings during a loved one's deployment. More Airmen Sought for Attache Duty The Air Force is accepting applications until Dec. 7, 2007 from senior captains, majors and lieutenant colonels to fill 18 air attache positions. More New Mental Health Website Launched The National Alliance on Mental Illness has established an online Veterans Resource Center to help support military personnel facing mental illnesses. More AAFES Launches Redesigned Webpage The Army and Air Force Exchange Service unveiled the revamped "Mission, News & More" page at www.aafes.com. More Internet-Based Treatment has Potential A report indicates that a self-managed online program of cognitive behavior therapy was more effective at reducing PTSD. More Holiday Postal Deadline Approaching According to the Military Postal Service, holiday letters and cards going to military APO/FPO addresses must be sent by Dec. 10 to arrive by Dec. 25, 2007. More Air Force Announces New Reenlistment Bonus Pentagon officials have released the latest Selective Reenlistment Bonus list, effective Dec. 15, 2007, that contains 43 Air Force specialties. More Gifts for 'Any Servicemember' The Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "Gifts from the Homefront" program makes it possible for anyone to purchase products for "any servicemember". More Leading Bow Maker Helps TAPS BowTech, a leading manufacturer of archery equipment, contributes a portion of the proceeds from their sales to the Tragedy Assistance Program. More Virginia to Hold Special Election On Dec. 11, 2007 a special election will be held for Virginia's 1st U.S. Congressional District to fill the seat of Representative Jo Ann Davis. More Guide for Deploying Troops The "Deployed Leader's Guide to the AEF" (DLG), puts all the information for deployed troops in one place. More Military Spouse Career Webinar TRS Institute is offering a free webinar for Military Spouses to be held on Dec.11 2007, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. More Army Program Builds Strong Marriages The Strong Bonds program is a training program run by both active-duty and reserve-component chaplains. More TRICARE Offers Shingles Vaccine TRICARE now covers for beneficiaries 60 and older Zostavax, the vaccine designed to prevent shingles, a painful viral disease. More Study Examines Post-Deployment Mental Health Army medical officials examined increased Soldier-reported mental-health concerns in mandatory post-deployment health screenings. More Up-to-the-minute Military News Full Military Report Start Your Own Subscription Forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues in the military community. Military 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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