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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. -------------------------------- 27 OCTOBER 2008------------------------------------------- Join USAA USAA membership has expanded which means now more can enjoy the benefits of USAA Membership. Go to usaa.com/join and see if you are eligible today. Veterans Retro Pay off by $20 Million The Pentagon, in a rush to shrink a backlog of unprocessed claims, wrongfully denied money to nearly 2,000 severely disabled veterans, said a House lawmaker. More Deal of the Week: FREE Military Membership GameZnFlix is offering all military members and their families a FREE (1) month membership! More Will an Online Degree Measure Up? Many military members share your concern about the validity of online college programs. More Push-up Improvement Plan SSG Ken Wichert has a 10 step workout to improve your pushups. This plan was designed to increase APFT scores by 30 points. More Don't Miss SpouseBuzz Live in Seattle All military spouses are invited to attend SpouseBuzz Live in Tacoma on Nov. 15, 2008. More Military.com Launches an Education Benefit Blog We recently launched a new resource that helps servicemembers and veterans navigate the ins and outs of the military education system. More Featured Job: Careers at Central Intelligence Agency CIA's National Clandestine Service seeks qualified applicants to serve our country's mission abroad. More Chance of Delay for New GI Bill Veterans advocates say they are concerned that the U.S. government won't be able to meet the deadline for implementing the New GI Bill. More Browse Motorcycles for Sale Buy a motorcycle through Military.com Classifieds -- save money on gas and have more fun. More New Alabama Cemetery Coming The Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) awarded a $1.3 million contract for construction of the Department of Veterans' Alabama National Cemetery. More National Dallas-Fort Worth Cemetery The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a contract worth more than $16 million to develop the next phase of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. More Grant for Fort Sam Houston Cemetery The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded nearly $20 million for the development of a new 47-acre section of Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. More State, Local Tax Exemptions for Conn. Vets The VA is sending out disability verification letters to more than 20,000 Connecticut veterans and surviving spouses who may be eligible for state or local tax exemptions. More VA Supports Digital Effort Television enters the digital age for good on Feb. 17, 2009 when all television broadcast stations end analog transmissions and broadcast only in digital format. More Motor Coaches Bring Vet Services Closer The first of a fleet of 50 new mobile counseling centers for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vet Center program was put into service. More Holiday Mailing Dates Announced The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division has just announced holiday mailing dates. More Historic Tuskegee Airmen Site Opened The National Park Service opened the Tuskegee Airmen Historic Site where visitors can learn about the achievements of the the "Tuskegee Experience." More Stock Drop Hits Military Investors With 36 percent of servicemembers participating in the government-run Thrift Savings Plan, military investors are seeing nest eggs shrink like those of other American investors. More Old System to Deliver New Tuition Checks VA officials backed off plans to hire outside help to upgrade the department's GI Bill benefits system, saying they will rely on the current manual process to deliver checks next fall. More Senator Empathizes with Vets on Rx Costs Senator Specter discussed prescription drug coverage with veterans at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. More VA Pays for New Maryland Cemetery The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the award of a $4,448,885 grant to expand the Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Garrison Forest, Md. 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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