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-------------------------------- 27 APRIL 2009-------------------------------------------
  • VA to Accept New GI Bill Applications May 1
  • Deal of the Week: Coupons and Discounts for Military
  • TRICARE Increases ECHO Payments
  • Army Launches Official Blog, Facebook Page
  • Value-Added Whole Life Insurance for the Entire Family
  • Test Your Way to a Degree
  • Featured Job: Physicians Wanted
  • Intel Award Nominees Time to Step Forward
  • Getting Your Free Credit Report
  • Ex-Camp Lejeuners May Face Health Risk
  • Commemorating the Battle of Midway
  • DeCA Case Lots Sales Coming
  • Exchange Jewelry and Gifts Exchange Catalog Out
  • Online Store Comes to Exchanges
  • Schools to Broadcast Graduations
  • VA Launches Returning Home Website
  • TRICARE Requires DEERS Updates
  • Split Pay Checks Can Help Pay Bills
  • DoDEA Summer Enrichment Program for Students
  • New AF Policy on Ancillary Training
  • AF Leadership Summit in May
  • Navy Issues 'Green' Guide
  • TRICARE4U Changes Passwords
  • Army Europe Hosts Summer Camp
  • Navy Seeks Rowlett Award Nominations
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    VA to Accept New GI Bill Applications May 1
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    Deal of the Week: Coupons and Discounts for Military
    The Military.com discount center has thousands of exclusive discounts and coupons for the military community. More

    TRICARE Increases ECHO Payments
    TRICARE increased the amount it will pay for certain Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) benefits. More

    Army Launches Official Blog, Facebook Page
    This Army recently launched not only an official blog portal, but also an Army fan page on Facebook. More


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    Test Your Way to a Degree
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers students increased flexibility in managing the complex demands of jobs, families, and college-level course work. More

    Featured Job: Physicians Wanted
    The US Navy is looking for Physicians. You can pursue your true passion for helping others. Heal patients while taking part in a noble cause. More

    Intel Award Nominees Time to Step Forward
    The Marines Corps is soliciting nominations for the Marine Corps Intelligence Association, Inc. (MCIA, Inc.) annual Intelligence Achievement Awards. More

    Getting Your Free Credit Report
    The three nationwide consumer reporting companies are using one website, one toll-free telephone number, and one mailing address for consumers to order a free annual report. More

    Ex-Camp Lejeuners May Face Health Risk
    Stars and Stripes reports the U.S. Marine Corps is still trying to reach Marines, civilians, and their families who lived at Camp Lejeune, N.C. More

    Commemorating the Battle of Midway
    The U.S. Navy inflicted irreparable damage on the enemy during the Battle of Midway June 4-7, 1942. More

    DeCA Case Lots Sales Coming
    The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is sponsoring its first worldwide case lot sale of 2009 in May, offering about 100 more products than last year's 260. More

    Exchange Jewelry and Gifts Exchange Catalog Out
    The new 2009 Jewelry and Gifts Exchange catalog contains 48 pages of jewelry and gifts, including the exclusive Eco-Gem World collection. More

    Online Store Comes to Exchanges
    Military shoppers who prefer the ease and comfort of Internet shopping but not the shipping costs associated with it can now take advantage of the "Click to Brick" program. More

    Schools to Broadcast Graduations
    The Department of Defense Dependent Schools Europe, U.S. Army Europe, and 5th Signal Command is preparing to broadcast l18 high school graduation ceremonies on the Internet. More

    VA Launches Returning Home Website
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its new "Returning Veterans" website to welcome home veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. More

    TRICARE Requires DEERS Updates
    Keeping all of your family's information up-to-date in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is essential for maintaining your TRICARE benefit coverage. More

    Split Pay Checks Can Help Pay Bills
    One approach to pay your monthly bills on time is to create a separate bank account just for bill paying. More

    DoDEA Summer Enrichment Program for Students
    The Department of Defense Education Activity is offering a free four-week, half-day Summer Enrichment Program to many of its Space-Required students. More

    New AF Policy on Ancillary Training
    The Air Force recently issued two new guidance memorandums that address four new categories of ancillary training. More

    AF Leadership Summit in May
    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley is gathering more than 350 Air Force senior enlisted leaders for the 2009 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit. More

    Navy Issues 'Green' Guide
    The Navy issued it's new Department of the Navy Green Procurement Program Implementation Guide. More

    TRICARE4U Changes Passwords
    Because of a recent system upgrade, TRICARE4U is prompting most beneficiaries to change their password the next time they visit the website. More

    Army Europe Hosts Summer Camp
    The U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Europe is hosting a summer camp designed specifically for children of deployed servicemembers. More

    Navy Seeks Rowlett Award Nominations
    The Navy seeks nominations for the Rowlett Awards, which are sponsored by the National Security Agency and recognize major contributions by individuals and organizations. More


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