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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. -------------------------------- 09 NOVEMBER 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! 2010 Pay Rates Passed President Obama signed the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act which includes a 3.4 percent pay increase for all servicemembers. More Deal of the Week: Burn Off Fat, Pack On Muscle! FREE Trial Issue Achieve over-the-top performance, get 10 Free Power Reports and save over 50% with Men's Health Magazine. More AF Updates PTU Wear Guidance The Air Force recently issued updated guidance for wear of the physical training uniform (PTU). More College Teams to Honor Vets With Camo Gear Maryland and South Carolina will wear uniforms with camouflage designs during their games Nov. 14 to honor military veterans and promote the Wounded Warrior Project. More Get Free Smartphones Free BlackBerry? BoldTM (no camera) smartphone with any voice rate plan of $24 or more, plus an unlimited BlackBerry® data plan under FISC contract #N00244-05-D-0010 or Army-AF BPA W91RUS 06 A 0003. 1,000 High School Musicians to Honor Veterans A first-of-its-kind salute to the millions of men and women who have served America past and present as members of the various military branches. More To All Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists and Guard Thank you for your service to our country. Your sacrifices and dedication to the ideals of our country are honored, especially on Veterans Day. More Get College Credit for Military Service This year you've earned up to $4,500 worth of education benefits through Tuition Assistance. More Servicemembers Save with ASMBA The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association, established in 1963, provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. More POST 9/11 Payment Calculator The new Post 9/11 GI Bill offers the biggest education benefits package since the original GI Bill. But, there are differences between the new GI Bill and other GI Bill programs. 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 Looking for an Old Military Buddy Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? More Small Business Opportunities for Servicemembers Starting your own business can be extremely challenging. However, for those who succeed the financial and emotional rewards can't be beat. More TRICARE Extends OTC Medication Project TRICARE's over-the-counter medication demonstration project has been extended by one year. More 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are sponsoring the national "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign to receive and distribute holiday cards to servicemembers. More Guard to Get H1N1 Vaccine The Defense Department acquired enough doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine to immunize all 460,000 members of the National Guard. More Nursing Program Seeks Applicants The Air Force Personnel Center will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 11-13 to select candidates for fall 2010 start dates. More TRICARE Flu Immunization Policy TRICARE announced its H1N1 influenza immunization policy. More Fee Free Day in Southern California In honor of America's Veterans and Armed Services personnel, Wednesday, Nov. 11, has been designated as a "Fee Free Day" in Southern California National Forests. More Senator Puts Hold On Vets' Caregiver Bill Sen. Tom Coburn is putting the breaks on veterans' benefits and health programs bills to slow the rising tide of debt. More Navy Launches Safety Campaign With the holidays fast approaching, the Naval Safety Center launched a comprehensive Web-based campaign designed to give Sailors and their families all the resources they need. More AF Promotion List Available Air Force officials selected 475 of 2,276 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant for a selection rate of 20.87 percent. More Miles for Brian On Jan. 9, 2009, Vivian and Matt White's 19-year-old son, Brian, was deployed with his unit to Iraq. More Experts to Answer Flu Questions Military Health System experts will host a Web-based town hall-style meeting Nov. 10 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST to respond to questions about H1N1 influenza. More AF Selective Re-Enlistment Bonus List Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list containing 91 Air Force specialties. More AF Seeks CSO Volunteers The Air Force is seeking combat systems officers (CSOs) for unmanned aircraft systems pilot duty. More Protection When Moving Full Replacement Value (FRV) provides better protection of household goods and offers improved repair or replacement policies when moving. More Airmen Sought for Afghanistan Program The Air Force seeks Airmen for a three- to five-year period for the Afghanistan Pakistan Hands program. More Exchanges Congratulate New Parents The AAFES' "Congratulations Baby!" booklet includes a variety of coupons for baby products including disposable diapers, infant formula and baby shampoo. More NSPS Abolished by President A controversial pay-for-performance system used by Department of Defense civilian employees, including more than 100 on station, was abolished by the President. 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