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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. -------------------------------- 11 MAY 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. Hearing to Discuss the Combat PTSD Act The Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs conducted a hearing to discuss the COMBAT PTSD Act. More Deal of the Week: FREE Trial Men's Health Achieve over-the-top performance, get 10 Free Power Reports and save over 50% with Men's Health Magazine. More Find Your New GI Bill Tuition and Fee Rate Unlike the Montgomery GI Bill, the Post-9/11 GI Bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay your tuition and fees directly to the school. More eNewsletter Helps Parents The DoD developed a Parent Review eNewsletter that provides an easy way for parents and expecting parents to stay informed on their child's development from week to week. More 24/7 Coverage AFBA serves those who serve this great nation. Life insurance, banking, and investments, plus superior benefits and service. What can AFBA do for you?? No Aspirin for Deployed Troops DoD officials are directing servicemembers and government civilians deployed in overseas war zones to refrain from taking aspirin unless under a doctor's orders. More May 2009 Military.com Member Outlook In January, Military.com members were asked what features or improvements they would like to see on the site. More Featured Job: Government Law Enforcement Use your military experience to get an exciting career in law enforcement. Search thousands of Federal, State and Local jobs in Law Enforcement and Homeland Security. More EducationXpo May 21 EducationXpo is the premier online education event by bringing together students, schools, and experts to explore all aspects of college admissions. More Browse Millions of Homes for Rent Military.com Classifieds offers thousands of houses and apartments for rent in installations across the country. More Post-9/11 GI Bill Rules Explained With sign-ups for the Post-9/11 GI Bill ready to begin May 1, DoD officials are getting word out on the proposed policy regarding the bill's transferability provisions. More AF Marathon Seeks Volunteers The 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon, at Wright-Patterson Air Force base in Ohio, may not be until Sept. 19 but the Marathon currently needs volunteers. More New Board to Review Disability Decisions Servicemembers who have been medically separated since September 11, 2001 will have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed to ensure fairness and accuracy. More Military Film Festival Coming Soon Some of the best military films of the year will be shown May 13 through 17 in Washington, D.C. at the GI Film Festival. More VA Accepting GI Bill Applications The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that veterans can begin submitting applications online for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. More DoD Issues H1N1 Warning Senior military health officials are warning against taking antiviral medicines to fight the H1N1 ("swine") flu virus until a doctor confirmed the diagnosis. More Online Mall Taking Reservations Any authorized exchange shopper can log on to the Exchange Online Mall and book a vacation. More OHA Survey Ongoing in Germany Officials with the DoD Defense Travel Management Office are asking overseas servicemembers in Germany who live in privately leased housing to take part in its survey. More AF Centers Offer TAP Counseling Staffs at Airman & Family Readiness Centers provide individual or small group congressionally mandated pre-separation counseling to all separating and retiring members. More AF Unveils 'Continuum of Service' Video In an effort to retain highly skilled Airmen for a lifetime of service, Air Force leaders recently unveiled a video that provides Airmen an understanding of their service options. More Blogs Increase in Popularity Stars and Stripes reports that troops are using blogs in increasing numbers. The website, www.milblogging.com, links to blogs originating in 43 countries. More AF Releases Promotion List The Air Force Personnel Center will post the selection list for master sergeant promotions on the Air Force Portal and AFPC public and military websites May 14. More DoD Offers QDR Fact Sheet People who are interested in learning more about the Defense Department's Quadrennial Defense Review process can do so by accessing the QDR fact sheet. More Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Airmen around the Air Force are celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month in May with events, speeches and various other activities at their bases. More Mil Spouse Event at Hill AFB on May 30th SpouseBUZZ LIVE is coming to Hill AFB. This event will kick off Salt Lake City's annual Air Force Week by providing a fun and relaxing day that celebrates military spouses. More May is Military Appreciation Month TriWest Healthcare Alliance is saying "thanks" to servicemembers and their families during May's National Military Appreciation Month through its "Military May Days" initiative. More Firearms Warning in Germany U.S. military personnel in Germany with firearms at home must strictly meet the terms of the German firearms storage and registration laws. More AF Offers Cash for Ideas The Air Force Innovative Development Through Employee Awareness Program routinely distributes recognition certificates and monetary awards for original ideas that benefit the Air Force. More Flag Amendment Introduced Sen. David Vitter, R-La., introduced a constitutional amendment that would protect the American flag from desecration. More Warning on Hydroxycut Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to stop use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid risk of health problems ranging from jaundice to liver damage. More Cyberspace Symposium in June Representatives from the Air Force Cyber Command, the ArkLaTex Chapter of the Air Force Electronics and Communications Association and the Cyber Innovation Center will hold the 2009 Air Force Cyberspace Symposium. More Bonuses for Some AF Re-enlistments Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list, which contains 82 Air Force specialties. 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