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Military Report is the most comprehensive military benefits and quality-of-life newsletter for military personnel and retirees. Make sure that you and your colleagues subscribe for this free update publication. -------------------------------- 23 MARCH 2009------------------------------------------- For Military Only Attention military retirees under age 65: Join ASMBA free and get a free $10 VISA card, and $3,000 free insurance! Uniform Swap for Deployed Soldiers The Army Direct Ordering program is for Soldiers serving in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom to exchange worn and ineffective pieces of OCIE at no cost. More Deal of the Week: Up to 87% Off Limited time offer for US Military. Microsoft Office Standard 2007 for only $49.99. More Obama Drops Vet Insurance Plan President Obama won style points from veterans' service organizations this week even as he was forced, under heavy fire. More 2009 Tuition Assistance Pays for Degrees Earning a degree will open more doors to higher paying jobs inside and outside of the military. More IT efficiency with HP The HP ProLiant BL495c G5 server powered by AMD Opteron&trade processors can deliver maximum efficiency and improved manageability. hp.com/go/servethepeople Reconnect with Old Friends Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? Why not look for them right now? More The No. 1 Reason to Supplement Your SGLI Although it's unpleasant to think about, the purpose of carrying life insurance is to protect your family of when you die, not just the first year after your death. More Featured Job: Health Care Jobs Available Now A career in health care can provide you with a rewarding career in safe and secure industry. More Grantham University Education Technology Grant Grantham University's Education Technology Grant provides new students who complete 18 semester credit hours with a Dell laptop. More AF to Release New Records System The Air Force Personnel Center will release the new Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA) in early April 2009. More Electronic Warfare Courses Available Immediate openings are available for the Army's premier training courses in Electronic Warfare. More AAFES 'High-end' Catalog Now Available The 2009 Affordable Luxury all-services catalog recently hit exchanges and authorized shoppers' mailboxes. More Blue Star Families Survey The military advocacy group, Blue Star Families, has created a survey to help elected officials understand the issues faced by military families. More Navy Gets Tough on Physical Readiness The Navy announced additional changes to the Physical Readiness Program (PRP). More TRICARE Invites Beneficiaries to 'Logon' The Department of Defense family member account to access the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System has a new name --"DS Logon." More Army eTraining a 'One-stop-shop' The recently launched Army Training Network (ATN) website aims to become the one-stop-shop and information source for Army training. More Reserve Employer Partnership Remains Strong A program that links Army reservists with civilian employers is going strong -- despite record unemployment and gloomy hiring predictions. More Army Reserve Employer Partnership Initiative The Employer Partnership Initiative (EPI) helps drive employment opportunities for Soldiers by formalizing the relationship between the Army Reserve and the private sector. More Army Rounds up Performers for Deployed The Army Entertainment Division is putting together a band to entertain deployed troops. More Virginia Law Eases PCS for Mil Families Virginia legislators recently passed a law that standardizes how states deal with issues related to transferring schools for military children. More Celebrating Women's History Month March is Women's History Month, which recognizes and reflects on the contributions women have made throughout history. More The Peanut Butter Recalls Continue Several manufacturers with products that include peanut ingredients announced voluntary recalls because these products have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. More DFAS Retiree Pay Rep to Tour Germany A retiree pay representative of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service is scheduled to visit Germany to help retirees and annuitants with pay issues. More Honor Your Military Mom Essay Competition Quaker Oats and Army Wife Talk Radio invite family members of military moms to submit a 150-word essay explaining what makes their mom so special. More Family Scholarship Deadline Approaching The Major Samuel Woodfill AUSA Chapter of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for their 2009 Scholarship Program. More Hotline for Vets Considering Suicide The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide hotline that is available to anyone experiencing a suicidal crisis. More Open Letter from New VA Secretary The new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki, wrote an open letter to all veterans. More TAPS Honor Guard Gala The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) invites you to attend and support their annual Honor Guard Gala on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. More Army Questions Combat Systems Report Army leaders question the findings in a report recently released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning the service's Future Combat Systems. More Guide to Getting Credit for Military Service A new publication from the American Council on Education will assist service members and veterans in understanding how academic credit can be awarded for military training. More Navy Launches Career Guide The Navy dive community now has a roadmap to help enlisted Sailors succeed in their careers with the launch of a new career tool available on Navy Knowledge Online. More Recovery Payment for Disabled Vets President Obama recently signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which includes a one-time payment of $250 to disabled vets and individuals who get Supplemental Security Income. More CG Simplifies Merchant Mariner Rules The U.S. Coast Guard's Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Directorate published its final rule consolidating regulations for the issuance of merchant mariner qualification credentials. 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