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More Must Attend Career Fair on December 10th The Non Commissioned Officers Association is hosting a job fair in Live Oak, Texas on December 10th at the Live Oak Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More Operation Comfort Warriors: Meet the Challenge The American Legion needs your help. The U.S. government does a good job providing for the essential needs of the men and women recovering from war injuries, but there is a need for nonessential items that are not in the budget. 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. ATV & 4WD teams and more. More Space-A Holiday Travel Tips If you're considering using military Space-A travel to go home for the holidays, you'd be wise to consider the (WTF) pros and cons before your trip. More Exchanges Offer Gift Boxes Commissary customers who want to help members of their community in need, or donate to their favorite charity, have that option at their local commissary. More Guard Eligible for Child Care Subsidy For National Guard members about to deploy there is help to assist spouses and family members with the costs of child care during deployment. More Marine Corps Recognition Nominations The Marine Corps is currently seeking nominees for the 2009 Department of Defense African-American History Month Recognition Award. More TRICARE South Teams with MinuteClinics Humana Military Healthcare Services announced additional cities will offer MinuteClinic services to TRICARE beneficiaries. More Marines Seek Youth Program Nominees The Marine Corps currently seeks applications from volunteer 1st lieutenants, captains, and majors for the 2009 Senate Youth Program, scheduled for March 7-14, 2009. More German Fuel Card Limits Purchases Installation Management Command-Europe reminds servicemembers that the new Germany fuel ration card has two limiting factors: pre-paid money and rationed liters. More New Scholarship Fund Launched University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced a new scholarship fund to assist active-duty, enlisted Servicemembers and their families. More Free Photography Sessions for Deploying Operation: Love Reunited is a nonprofit organization that offers free photography sessions to deploying, deployed and reuniting military families. More More Assistive Technology for Wounded A new Department of Defense instruction on assistive technology will increase availability and awareness of AT to wounded servicemen and women at no additional cost. More DoD Travel Cards Switch The government-issued Bank of America official travel charge card was deactivated on Nov. 30, 2008. More TRICARE Overseas Claims Deadline Nears TRICARE officials must remind overseas providers and beneficiaries that they have limited time left to file claims that haven't already been processed. More Virtual Commissary Holiday Deadlines The Defense Commissary Agency's Virtual Commissary has 53 items available for purchase. More Direct Depositing Benefits Made Easier The Department of Treasury introduced an easier and more convenient alternative for VA compensation and pension, Social Security and Social Security income beneficiaries to enroll in direct deposit. More Centers Aid Wounded Warriors, Families Soldier Family Assistance Centers are one-stop shops where wounded warriors and their families can find assistance and information to get them through difficult times. More Guard Against Identity Theft Identity thieves can steal your money and ruin your credit rating. Learn how to protect your identity and minimize the damage if you've been victimized. More DoD, VA Health Record Sharing Revolution The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 directs DoD and VA to have their electronic personal health information systems "fully interoperable" by Sept. 30, 2009. More Holiday Greetings for Veterans Want to share some joy by letting hospitalized veterans know you are thinking of them during this holiday season? More VA Addresses Gulf War Syndrome Report The VA has sent the October 2008 report from the VA Research Advisory Committee to the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine for review. More 'Financial Readiness Challenge' Events As headlines scream news of an economic recession, a Defense Department team traveling to help drive home the point that financial readiness is a big part of mission readiness More Baby Catalog for any Budget The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) unveiled its 2008 Fall/Winter Baby Book. More Enlisted Blue Angel Team Opportunities Applications from enlisted Sailors are currently being sought for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS, Blue Angels) for the 2010 season. More Marine Corps Releases Language Software The Marine Corps' Center for Advanced Operational Cultural Learning will provide Rosetta Stone language learning software in order to promote PME language education. More Educational Website for Navy Children Navy children now have access to a free website that provides students and parents with educational resources. More So You Want to be a Blue Angel The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron will select three Navy and Marine Corps demonstration pilots, one maintenance officer, and one supply officer for the 2010-2011 show seasons. 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