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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. -------------------------------- 17 NOVEMBER 2008------------------------------------------- PCS Moves Planning for a PCS? Find out what you need to consider as you make your decision to rent or buy. Vets Groups Sue VA Over Claims Delays Two veterans groups are suing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over what they call "unacceptable delays" in veteran's claims. More Deal of the Week: Free Recordable Card Military.com and Snapfish are giving away free recordable photo cards as a thank you for Military Service. More Holiday Deals for Military Families The last day to mail gifts overseas is Dec. 11. You can save time, beat the mall crowds and find great deals in the Military.com Holiday Gift Guide Center. More Uncle Sam Pays for College As a Veteran you may not have to pay for college. The GI Bill will cover up to $47,556 of the costs of getting a degree. More How to Buy a Gaming PC PC gaming isn't dead, it's just been resting for a few months. More Help for Subprime Loans As a result of the U.S. financial crisis, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will now guarantee subprime loans. More Disability Evaluation System Expanded The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of the Disability Evaluation System (DES) pilot to 19 installations across the country. More Association Launches Help Center The United Spinal Association announced the launch of its online veterans help center, Ask VetsFirst. More Survival Guide for Veterans Available Veterans for America released "The American Veterans and Servicemembers Survival Guide." More Texas Launches Transition Program The Governor of Texas announced the creation of the Texas Veterans Leadership Program (TVLP). More Carolina Homeless Vets get Housing An apartment complex expected to open next month will almost quadruple the number of beds for veterans at risk of homelessness in Durham. More Helmets to Hardhats Receives Support Helmets to Hardhats announced today that it will receive a charitable donation in the amount of $50,000 from the Aetna Foundation. More November is Warrior Care Month November is Warrior Care Month and each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces has events planned during the month to highlight warrior care. More Project Valour-IT Fundraising The Valour-IT Veterans Day fundraiser, a friendly competition among blogs, will run through Nov. 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving). 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |