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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. -------------------------------- 04 FEBRUARY 2008------------------------------------------- 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 3.5% Pay Raise is Finally Official President Bush signed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008. This frees up the 3.5 percent military pay raise. 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 VA Travel Reimbursement Increased Over a million eligible veterans will now see their mileage reimbursement more than double for travel to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. 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More Free Naval Institute Membership The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) announced a unique online initiative to give free unlimited Naval Institute membership. More Commissaries Redesign Website The Defense Commissary Agency's improved website is a great way for commissary shoppers to discover their benefit. More Marines Asked to Evaluate Program Marines are asked to complete an online survey that will gather feedback on the effectiveness, quality, and satisfaction with the Marine Corps Community Services. More Navy to Conduct Survey The Navy is looking for input from more than 50,000 Navy men and women to help understand the impact of pregnancy and parenthood on Navy readiness. More Army Support Goes Virtual The Army Reserve wants to create local and Web-based virtual installations and expand virtual Family Readiness Groups. More Navy Seeks CWO Pilot Applicants The U.S. Navy is ready to accept applications from NCO's for the Flying CWO Program, which places chief warrant officers in cockpits. More Laser Engraved Memorial Honors Vets The Southwest Montana Veterans Memorial in Dillon, Mont. was erected in memory of all who have served our nation, living or deceased. More New Fuel Ration Card in Germany The German government asked the U.S. Forces in Germany to change from fuel coupons to an automated fuel ration card. More Civil Air Patrol Starts Support Program The Air Force and the Civil Air Patrol have begun testing a new pilot program called Volunteer Support, which will provide greater opportunities for citizens. More Group Helps Servicemembers Buy Homes The Military Housing Assistance Fund is offering a solution for servicemembers who want to buy a home, but cannot afford the down payment or closing costs. More Program Helps Navy Spouses The Navy COMPASS Program gives Navy spouses a better understanding of the Navy. More University to Offer Spouse Discount Kaplan University announced the launch of a 10 percent tuition discount for military spouses. More United Through Reading The United Through Reading (UTR) program allows servicemembers to stay connected to their children while deployed. More New Scholarship in Illinois The State of Illinois' new Fallen Heroes Scholarships Program is designed to honor children who have lost a military parent in the War on Terror. More Museum Receives Warfare Drones Two unmanned aerial vehicles have been donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum to help educate future generations. More Foundation Assists Wounded EOD The Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation is dedicated to helping wounded explosive ordnance disposal technicians and their families. More Foundation Offers Financial Help The American Soldier Foundation provides grants or interest-free loans for medical expenses, education and a wide variety of other services. More Veterans Job Seminar in Ohio The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services are sponsoring a free job readiness program. More Honor Flight Honor Flight, collects donations to sponsor charted flights to Washington, D.C. so WWII veterans can visit their memorials free of charge. More Commissary Scholarship Applicants Sought Applications for the Defense Commissary Agency's 2008 Scholarships for Military Children Program are available now in commissaries worldwide or online. More Free SAT-ACT Software for Military Families For the second year, a group of NFL, NFL Europe, AFL and CFL football players have sponsored several million dollars worth of $199 SAT and ACT test prep. More Navy Seeks Command Nominees The Navy is accepting nominations for the Navy motorsports 2008 Fleet Honoree Program to highlight the accomplishments of Sailors in the fleet. More Program Helps Single Soldiers The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program supports single Soldiers by improving their quality of life and ensuring their voice is heard in all processes. More Navy Wants Subject Matter Experts The Navy is seeking active duty chiefs to volunteer to serve as subject matter experts for the 2008 Advanced Examination Development Conference. More Scholarship for Wounded Vets and Spouses Operation Education Scholarship is a University of Idaho program designed to help veterans with severe and permanent injuries. 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. 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