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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. -------------------------------- 13 OCTOBER 2008------------------------------------------- Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery An HBO documentary film from the Emmy® award-winning creators of "baghdad er" and "alive day memories: home from Iraq." Premieres Monday, October 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT -- only on HBO. Voter Drive Returns to VA After Feds Lift Ban The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ended its ban on voter registration drives in federal facilities last month. More Deal of the Week: 20% - 50% OFF Select Wines Go to: www.thewineprofiler fill out your Personal Wine Profile and take advantage of great wine offerings. More American Legion Fund Assists Hurricane Victims The National Emergency Fund has awarded more than $6.5 million in grants since it was created in 1989 after Hurricane Hugo and an earthquake in San Francisco. More Come to SpouseBuzz Live in San Antonio this Weekend All military spouses are invited to attend SpouseBuzz Live in San Antonio on Oct. 18, 2008. More GI Bill Rate Increase Available Now The GI Bill rate is now $47,556 -- a total increase of nearly $8,000 over last year's rate. More Beat the Recession with Coupons Take advantage of the money-saving coupons in Military.com Classifieds -- from pizza to oil changes, from bike repair to pest control. More 1st Cavalry Scholarship Program 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers and their families have an option available to them which helps defray some of the costs incurred when seeking higher education. More Health System Seeks Feedback The Military Health System invites wounded, ill or injured servicemembers and their families to respond to a new pair of questionnaires designed to help MHS leaders better understand the needs and expectations of the warriors in their care. More Featured Job: United in Support of Our Military At UnitedHealth Group our professionals are united to improve health care for all Americans. More Attention Military Spouses We want to know how you plan to celebrate Veterans Day. Record a short video message detailing how your family or your local military community celebrates this holiday. More AbilityOne Provides Jobs for Disabled Veterans More than 1,300 wounded military veterans are part of the federally managed AbilityOne program 43,000-strong work force, according to a DoD news release. More Bonuses for Some South Dakota Veterans The state of South Dakota is paying a veterans' bonus of up to $500 to certain servicemembers based on monthly service during certain qualifying dates. More DoD Searches for Test Veterans In September, the DoD Office of Force Health Protection & Readiness announced the launch of the Chemical-Biological Warfare Exposures Website. More Stimulus Check Filing Deadline Time is running out to receive your economic stimulus payment. Most taxpayers qualify, and many who do not regularly file a tax return also qualify. More Federal Benefits Booklet The 2008 Edition of VA's Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents booklet is available for viewing on-line or for download in portable document format. More Final Reunion for Woman Aviators Women aviators from different generations recently took part in the final reunion for the original Women Air Force Service Pilots of World War II. More New Las Vegas VA Medical Center The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a $364.9 million contract to build a new medical facility in Las Vegas by September 2011. More Registry Tracks Effects The Defense Department's Embedded Metal Fragments Registry is helping officials gather data to be sure the long-accepted practice of leaving embedded metal fragments. More Veterans Day Resource Guide The Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA's) 2008 Veterans Day teacher resource guide is now available. More Rotarians Offer 'Light' to Troops The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach Ca. is doing their part to support troops with a campaign to donate mini flashlights to the Al Asad Airbase in Iraq. 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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