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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. -------------------------------- 27 APRIL 2009------------------------------------------- Pacman/Hitman WIN signed boxing gloves Win boxing gloves signed by Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton! Enter on Twitter: Update your status with either #pacMIL or #hitMIL in the status. The most tweets wins. Tune in May 2 LIVE on PPV. VA to Accept New GI Bill Applications May 1 Although payments will not begin prior to August 1, 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs will soon begin accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. More 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 Isn't Your Life worth it? SGLI isn't enough for most young families. Get an additional $800k of coverage for only $35 a month (to age 50). Contact AAFMAA today. Value-Added Whole Life Insurance for the Entire Family AAFMAA's Value-Added Whole Life Insurance is a great permanent insurance plan for everyone in the family. More 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 Up-to-the-minute Military News Full Military Report Start Your Own Subscription Forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues in the military community. 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