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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. -------------------------------- 02 NOVEMBER 2009------------------------------------------- Is SGLI enough? SGLI may not be enough to protect your family. USAA Military Protection Plus life insurance can help provide the coverage you need. Contact us today at usaa.com/MP TRICARE Retiree Dental Premium Increase The first annual TRDP premium rate change took effect on October 1, 2009 for the second contract year, October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. More Featured Discount: Run Strong All Year! Get Everything You Need to Make 2010 Your Best Running Year Ever! More Get Your GI Bill Guide Today Your GI Bill Rate is over $49,000. There are the 2 main steps you need to take to start using your benefits. More Direct VA Home Loans Check rates and get figures on your advantage with government-backed mortgage programs. Inquire Online Superior Life Insurance for You and Your Family AFBA offers life insurance products that suit the needs of a military family. There is no medical exam requirement for active duty, Guard, and Reserve under age 50, for coverage up to $250,000. More Liberty University Offers Tuition Discounts to Military Liberty University Online honors the military, veterans and families that serve our country. More Featured Job: Military Friendly Employers Visit Military.com's career board to search thousands of jobs in aerospace, defense, health care, nursing, government, law enforcement, teaching and more. More Military Health Conference in January Three-thousand military and civilian medical personnel from the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System (MHS) are expected to attend the 2010 MHS Conference. More Navy Career Intermission Program The chief of naval personnel revised a pilot program allowing Sailors to take a break of up to three years from active duty, by authorizing the review of applications on a rolling basis in place of an annual selection board. More Housing Assistance Program Pays Claim The Sacramento District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the nation's first check under the new Homeowners Assistance Program as expanded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More Exchanges Offer Fitness Catalog Military shoppers don't need to look any further than the AAFES new 36-page 2009 All-Services Sports and Fitness Catalog for amazing array of treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bikes and other sports equipment. More Exchanges Sponsor Holiday Giveaway The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone are getting into the holiday spirit with their new Sandberg & Sikorski by Firestone Sweepstakes. More Historical Military Photograph Collection This Veterans Day, VetFriends.com, the largest website for reuniting U.S. veterans invites you to enjoy and appreciate an authentic collection of military photos that honor the many brave men and women who served. More AF Changes SNCO Policy Completion of the resident Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a sister service equivalent will be required for promotion to senior master sergeant effective Jan. 1. More Army Signs Agreement with University Army Management Staff College (AMSC) signed another articulation agreement, demonstrating university recognition of its Civilian Education System (CES) program. More Mailing Dates for Afghanistan U.S. Postal Service officials announced the recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. military servicemembers serving in Afghanistan. More Cancer Institute Offers Guide The National Cancer Institute released an updated booklet for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women. More Navy Band's Holiday Concert The United States Navy Band's "Season of Magic" holiday concert will be held at DAR Constitution Hall, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. More Having Trouble Balancing Your Finances Visit the finance center for tips on balancing your budget, finding the right insurance, PCSing, auto and home loans, taxes advantages for veterans and more. More 'Laptops for Flat Tops' Military Contest AllAmericanDirect.com, a leading e-commerce provider of consumer goods and services, today announces the company's fourth and final Laptops for Flat Tops contest. More Eat Free at Applebee's Military veterans and active-duty servicemembers will be able to eat for free at any Applebee's across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Wed., Nov. 11, 2009. More Free Gowns for Military Brides The Norfolk, Va. bridal salon Maya Couture is one of several stores across the country that will participate in a Veterans Day giveaway of a limited number of free designer wedding gowns to military brides-to-be. More Holiday Shopping at the Exchange The Army & Air Force Exchange Service's (AAFES) plans several promotions and prizes during this holiday season. More Flu Information and Resources The U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System created its Influenza Resources information webpage to help servicemembers and their families find the resources they need. More Naval Chaplain School Relocates The U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps recently relocated and consolidated its chaplain and enlisted religious program specialist training schools from Newport, R.I and Meridian, Miss. More Navy Launches New Post Grad Program The Naval Postgraduate School recently launched a new distance learning certificate program in Human Systems Integration open to all federal government personnel including officers and enlisted military. More The Vet Set: Introduction to Voc Rehab In this first "Vet Set" installment, Benjamin Krause lays the foundation for a seven part series designed to help veterans navigate the red tape of the VA Voc Rehab program. More AF Changes Civilian Hiring Policy Department of Defense civilian employees will now be referred to the hiring official along with current Air Force civilians for all permanent Air Force civilian positions. More Navy Stop-Loss Window Opens The DoD recently announced the implementation of plans to issue retroactive stop-loss special pay to compensate active duty, Reserve component, former and retired servicemembers with Navy critical skills. More Military Eat Free at Golden Corral Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. More AF Portal to Require CAC Reader On Jan. 1, the AF Portal will only be accessible by a CAC reader. This means you need a functioning CAC reader to access the Readiness Management Group Community of Practice site. 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. Military Report Published by Military.com Editors: Brian Aguilar, Ho Lin Editorial Questions: http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent1?file=FAQ Web site: subscribe -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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