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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. -------------------------------- 15 DECEMBER 2008------------------------------------------- We've Got Your Back Just as you've always fought for us, we continue our fight to bring you the best opportunities in business and lifestyle. Find out why your security is safe with us. Holiday Messages for Veterans Want to share some joy by letting hospitalized veterans and military servicemembers know you are thinking of them during this holiday season? More Deal of the Week: Military Discounts on Holiday Shopping Military.com has partnered with companies such as Dell, Microsoft and Blue Nile to offer you special discounts during the holiday season. More 5 Federal Careers Hiring at Record Pace The government's 2009 hiring needs have been reported: 193,000 mission-critical jobs need must be filled over the next two years. More How to Get the Best Deal Possible on Your New Computer Time and research. That is how you will be able to get the very best deal possible on a new computer. More Operation Comfort Warriors: Meet the Challenge The American Legion needs your help providing nonessential items that are not in the U.S. government budget. More State Veteran Benefits Veterans pursuing their educational goals are usually eligible for "educational assistance for students" in most states. More Featured Job: Transportation Security Officer Needed Want a career in the aviation security field that provides you the opportunity to defend & protect your nation's transportation systems? More President Establishes WWII Monument President George W. Bush signed proclamations establishing a World War II monument and commemorating the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. More Shinseki to Be Named VA Secretary President-elect Barack Obama has chosen retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki to be the next Veterans Affairs secretary. More Donate to Toys for Tots Since its inception in 1947, the Marine Toys for Tots foundation has provided gifts to children on Christmas morning. More Help Troops Call Home for the Holidays Cell Phones for Soldiers wants to provide free calling cards to all U.S. troops serving overseas this holiday season. More Lower Tuition Pending in North Dakota North Dakota lawmakers will soon be asked to grant resident tuition rates to any veteran who attends a public college in the state. More Connecticut Colleges Ease Policies Some colleges and universities in Connecticut are changing their admissions processes to make it easier for veterans to apply. More Reservists Can Nominate Bosses Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a DoD agency, opened the nomination season for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. More Problems Linked to Traumatic Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries, one of the signature injuries of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, can be linked to such long-term problems. More Unemployment Benefits in Oklahoma Any Oklahoma veteran leaving the military active duty service or any recently discharged reservist or guardsman have unemployment benefits coming. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |