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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. -------------------------------- 21 JANUARY 2008------------------------------------------- New for Veterans Purchase MBA's group term life insurance at affordable rates. Simplified underwriting makes it easy to apply. Find out more. Reports Highlight VA Strengths The VA health care system received a highly favorable review in an interim report recently published by the Congressional Budget Office. More Deal of the Week: FREE Membership, Video Game and Movies Rentals GameZnFlix, Inc currently markets video game rentals and DVD titles through its website. More Protecting Your Social Security Number Experts offer the following tips to protect your Social Security number (SSN) and protect yourself from identity theft. More 2008 "Sweethearts for Soldiers" Calendar Former NFL cheerleaders from across the country joined forces to pose for the second annual "Sweethearts for Soldiers" calendar. More Will an Online Degree get me the Job? Many prospective students have concerns about getting an "online degree." They wonder if it will hurt their career aspirations. More Marine Band Begins New Season In celebration of its 210th anniversary, the Marine Band recently began its 2008 Showcase Series, which focuses on several special Living History concerts. More Program Connects Servicemembers, Civilians At universities, high schools, and civic organizations across the country, "Why We Serve" is connecting servicemembers to the American public. More Featured Job: United Health Group At UnitedHealth Group our professionals are united to improve health care for all Americans. More Congressman Urges Gulf War Vet Support In a letter written to VA Secretary James Peake, U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards requested the formation of a Gulf War Veteran Advisory Committee. More Judge Permits Lawsuit A federal judge ruled that two veterans groups can proceed with a class-action lawsuit claiming that the VA violated veterans' civil rights. More New Program in West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III of West Virginia is concerned about the psychological and emotional challenges veterans face as they return from overseas. More Army PaYS Program The Army's Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) gives Soldiers from the Army and Army Reserve a leg up on civilian employment. More VA Offers Hospice Care The Department of Veterans Affairs provides hospice and palliative care to a growing number of veterans at each of its medical centers. More Reservists Sidelined On Early Retirement The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 is expected to be sent to the White House for signature next week. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |