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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. -------------------------------- 28 JANUARY 2008------------------------------------------- Achieve More Online You can get a world-class education even if you're a world away. Use your GI benefits and earn an AA or BA/BS from Florida Tech --100% Online. 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 USA Air Force Adjusts Uniform Policy Commanders are now authorized to permit Airmen to wear a woodland-patterned camouflage Gore-Tex coat or field jacket with their ABUs. More Deal of the Week: Do Your Taxes for Free Do Your Taxes The EASY Way -- For FREE. Use TurboTax Online Free Edition now. More Military Saves Week Coming "Military Saves" Week will be observed throughout the Navy from Feb. 24 - March 2 , 2008. More 5 Hot Careers for Veterans in 2008 The following five career fields are generally considered the most sought after by military veterans. More Military Special Morning briefing. School play. Date night. Get there with the GPS-enabled Blackberry® Curve™ 8130 for just $99.99* Navigate your way in 2008. Shop Now. Life Insurance for the Right Reasons If you have a family it is likely you need life insurance to provide financial protection for them. More Veterans' Benefit Expiration Dates Many of your benefits have an expiration date. Below are a few important ones to remember so you don't lose out. More Big Discounts on Valentine's Day Gifts Valentine's Day is two and a half weeks away. Save money this year by ordering a gift online. More Top 10 Cities for Federal Jobs As the U.S. job market ebbs and flows, more job-seekers search for the stability that a career in the federal government offers. More Share Photos, Videos Stay close to family & friends -- securely share photos, videos, & more with Military.com's Skoot. More Featured Job: Security Guards Top employers are seeking transitioning servicemembers and veterans to fill openings in Security. More Program Assists Military Voters For Federal Voting Assistance Program officials, getting deployed troops and their families engaged in the current election season is a primary goal. More Rules Regarding Political Activities During the election season, servicemembers should realize there are limits placed upon their involvement in certain political activities. More Tops in Blue Tour to Begin Tops in Blue, the Air Force's expeditionary entertainment group, announced that its new 2008 "Deja Blue" tour will kick off on Feb. 2, 2008. More Website Educates Squadron Commanders A website developed by Air University's Air Command and Staff College members empowers commanders through communication. More Television Show Seeks Participants The casting directors of ABC television's "Wife Swap" are looking for military families for the fourth season of their show. More Group Offers Re-adjustment Assistance Servicemembers returning from deployment and their families can find help re-adjusting to their lives at home through traditional and holistic therapies. More New F-22A Exhibit at Museum The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently unveiled its new F-22A Raptor exhibit. More Authors Study Effects of War Dr. Daryl S. Paulson and Dr. Stanley Krippner are co-authors of the book "Haunted by Combat," a study of the psychological effects of war on veterans. More States Act to Support Veterans Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts passed legislation to help veterans transition back into civilian life. More Changes for Central Command Airmen In an effort to standardize policies, all Weighted Airman Promotion testing will cease in the AOR regardless of duty status. More VA Wait Times Scrutinized by House A recent joint hearing focused attention on wait times experienced by veterans attempting to schedule appointments. More Veterans Service Officers County Veterans Service Officers, in partnership with the VA, work to ensure that veterans receive the federal and state benefits to which they are entitled. More Suicide Hotline in the Northwest The Oregon National Guard offers a toll-free Northwest Human Services Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-560-5535. More Michigan Tech Offers Tuition Break Starting with the first summer term of 2008, Michigan Technological University will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students who are military children. More Exchanges Release New Catalog The Exchanges have released their 2008 Name Brand supplement. 2008 Name Brand Book is available at all main stores and online. More Fellowship Offers New Skills The Military Spouse Fellowship for the Accredited Financial Counselor Program enabling them to earn the "accredited financial counselor" credential. More New Curriculum at Leadership School Airmen attending Airman Leadership School (ALS) at all Air Force bases will find many changes to its core curriculum. More New Travel Card Selected DoD officials announced the selection of Citibank to provide travel charge card services for its members. More Online Weather Forecasts Available American Forces Network Weather Center weathermen are now including daily forecasts on their Armed Forces Weather Center website. More Policy Delays Some Promotions Starting this year, policy changes will result in some Air Force Reserve officers having to wait longer before becoming eligible for promotion. 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