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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. -------------------------------- 10 NOVEMBER 2008------------------------------------------- We Salute you with Military Banking™ Get special banking extras from Bank of America and enjoy patriotic and military designs for your checks, check cards and credit cards. Show your support from inside your wallet and out. DoD May Raise Co-Pay for Some Medications The Department of Defense pharmacy panel proposed moving certain blood glucose test strips and overactive bladder medication. More Deal of the Week: 20% off all Floral and Gift Items SAVE 20% on all floral and gift items with From You Flowers. Simply visit your customized site at www.fromyouflowers.com/mil. More New Grant Programs to Help Aging Veterans The Department of Health and Human Services announced $36 million in new grant programs to help keep older Americans, veterans, and those with Alzheimer's disease. More 3 Tips for Getting a Degree Faster and Cheaper The cost of getting a degree is expensive and the costs can sometimes by over $50,000. Here are 3 tips to get your degree faster and cheaper. More Survey Request: We Need Your Help As part of our effort to ensure you have the best experience possible, please take a moment to fill out a brief survey about your experience with Military.com products. More To All Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists and Guard Thank you for your service to our country. Your sacrifices and dedication to the ideals of our country are honored, especially on Veterans Day. More Featured Job: Opportunities in Construction Save time -- search exclusively in the construction industry with Helmets to Hardhats. Search by trade, find Certified Apprenticeships and more. More SpouseBuzz Live in Tacoma is Happening This Weekend There is still time to register for SpouseBuzz Live in Tacoma, Wash. On November 15th. More Find the Perfect Holiday Gifts at Military.com The last day to mail gifts overseas is December 11th. You can save time, beat the mall crowds and find great deals in the Military.com Holiday Gift Guide Center. More New Cemetery for South Carolina The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently dedicated its newest national cemetery, Fort Jackson National Cemetery, in Columbia, S.C. More VA Now Accepting Online Claims Applications The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting online applications for initial applications for disability compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits. More Veterans Benefits Act to Expedite Claims The new Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 pushes the VA to use electronic filing and processing of claims to help expedite claim findings, and reduce inconsistencies. More Applebee's Salutes the Military on Veterans Day Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants invite all active duty and veterans to pull up a chair for a delicious meal. More VA to Fund First Alabama National Cemetery A contract of more than $3.7 million was awarded by the VA to a Birmingham firm to build the first, small burial area of the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. More AFPC Focuses on Records Accountability The Force Personnel Center (AFPC) at Randolph AFB, Texas is trying to improve the accountability of medical records and aid in the timely processing of veterans' disability claims. More Vets Help Open New D-Day Museum Exhibit More than 40 World War II veterans who participated in the D-Day Invasion gathered recently to help open an exhibit recounting their wartime experiences on D- Day, June 6, 1944. More Medicare Premiums Remain Steady Out-of-pocket costs for doctor's visits, outpatient services, medical equipment and other services covered under Medicare's Part B Premiums will not increase in 2009. More Veteran Job Fair Blitz to Kick Off In observance of Veterans Day, the U.S. Department of Labor's HireVetsFirst initiative plans to spend nearly a month conducting more than 120 veterans' job fairs in 31 states. More Navy, VA Team Up for Transitioning Servicemembers U.S. Navy Medicine and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) established the Navy to VA Seamless Transition Program. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |