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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. -------------------------------- 03 NOVEMBER 2008------------------------------------------- SaveAndInvest.org Straight-talking financial tools at SaveAndInvest.org help military servicemembers and their families manage their money with confidence. Government Issues VA Hiring Report The Government Accountability Office released a report on the shortcomings of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ability to recruit and retain medical personnel. 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 New GI Bill to Start on Time The new Post-9/11 GI Bill will be launched on schedule next August and begin making payments to students and colleges next fall. More Take Advantage of Veterans Upward Bound Thanks to the Veterans Upward Bound Program Veterans don't have to let rusty academic skills keep them from getting a degree and pursuing a dream career. More Guide to Selecting a New Computer Military.com has teamed up with Dell to offer you a check list of things to consider when shopping for a new computer. More 5 Most Military-friendly Cities to Live In Here are the 5 best cities for military members to live in. These cities have strong job and real estate markets. More How do you Celebrate Veterans Day? 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 Featured Job: A Perfect Transition Your training has prepared you for a stateside career with the U.S. Border Patrol. Airborne. Search and Rescue. More You're Invited to the Second Annual Heroes Gala The Iraqi Afghanistan Veterans Association (IAVA) is excited to announce the Second Annual Heroes Gala, to be held on November 12. More Save Money on Cars and Trucks Military.com Classifieds has thousands of cars and trucks for sale. Search by location and see how much you can save on a new ride. More Register for SpouseBuzz Live in Tacoma All military spouses are invited to attend SpouseBuzz Live in Tacoma, Wa. on Nov. 15, 2008. More GI Bill Covers Commercial Drivers License Training Military veterans interested in being owner-operator truck drivers now can achieve that goal quicker and less expensively. More Veterans Day, November 11 Nov.11 is Veterans Day, the national holiday dedicated to honoring all who have served in America's armed forces. More Enhanced VA Mortgages Possible Veterans with conventional home loans now have new options for refinancing to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guaranteed home loan. More Mobile Counseling Centers Available The first of 50 new mobile counseling centers for Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Vet Center program are now available. More New Medical Center in Orlando Ground was broken recently for a $717 million, full-service Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) medical center in Orlando. More Military PTSD Requirements Relaxed The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its adjudication regulations regarding service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More Common New GI Bill Questions The New Post 9/11 GI Bill is a year away and the questions keep coming. People seem most concerned about eligibility and transferability. More Disability Retirement Ratings Do-Over Servicemembers who have been medically separated since Sept. 11, 2001 and not found eligible for retirement, will have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed. More Marine Corps Birthday Approaching The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 233rd birthday on Nov. 10, 2008. More Ideas for Care Packages A new website provides many ideas to families and friends wanting to send care packages to love ones stationed abroad. More Berlin Airlift Veterans Recognized Veterans of the Berlin Airlift were recognized by the German government for their bravery and sacrifice at a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. More VA's Mishandled Document Probe Widens The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Veterans' Affairs has been conducting a series of investigations into document mishandling at the 57 Regional Offices across the country. More Allowance for Surviving Spouses Surviving spouses whose Survivor Benefit Plan payments have been offset as a result of receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. More Contest for Purple Heart Veterans If you received a Purple Heart for being wounded in Vietnam, you could be one of nine lucky veterans to win the Veterans of Foreign Wars' "Return to Vietnam" trip. 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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