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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. -------------------------------- 14 DECEMBER 2009------------------------------------------- Navy Mutual $400K of SGLI is not enough for your family. Get the coverage you need with Navy Mutual. Up to $1,000,000 of coverage for just $41 a month. Contact Navy Mutual Now. Deal of the Week: Save 25% Now Save 25% on TurboTax. Special Guidance for First Time Users & Guaranteed Maximum Tax Refund. More Top Two Military Advantages Here are two easy ways to get a degree faster and have it paid for by the military. More Direct VA Home Loans Receive quick, concrete numbers on your VA mortgage benefits. Apply Directly Online. Are You Relocating Soon? 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Airmen will be tested twice during calendar year 2010. More Air Force 'All About' Tweeting Two Twitter accounts are currently being managed by the Air Force Personnel Center and the Air Force Services Agency. More Tell the Navy What You Really Think Navy audiences now have an easier way to provide feedback through the new "voice your opinion" feature available for all breaking news, top and headline stories posted on Navy.mil. More Wreaths Across America Through Wreaths Across America, veteran memorials and grave sites, including Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., are currently being adorned with remembrance wreaths. More Hunt for 'Fake UK Veteran' The hunt is on throughout the United Kingdom for the "fake veteran" who recently marched in a Remembrance Day parade alongside 600 genuine war heroes wearing an impossible array of medals. More Public Officials Talk Education Benefits The Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, recently led a roundtable discussion on education. More Navy Flexes Social Media Power One week after his Facebook page -- www.facebook.com/mcpon -- surpassed 10,000 "fans." More AF Launches Community Website A new site -- www.usafservices.com-- was launched specifically for the Air Force community. More New Exchange Book Available With the holiday shopping season in full swing AAFES is bringing the discounts, savings and selection of its Exchange Online Mall to mailboxes of military shoppers the world over. More Air Force Sends Holiday Message The Air Force's top leaders recently sent the Air Force family a holiday safety message in a joint letter. They reminded all Airmen to celebrate responsibly. More American Legion Spirit of Service Award Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) are accepting nominations for the 2010 American Legion Spirit of Service Award. More Debt Proofing the Holidays Military spouse Tara Crooks interviews DebtProofLiving.com's Mary Hunt about debt proofing the holidays. More Use myPay to Get 2009 Tax Statements Military servicemembers, military retirees and annuitants paid by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service can expect to receive their 2009 tax statements soon. More AF Gets Tough on Dress, Appearance Air Force senior leaders have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service. More AF Employee Award Nominations Sought The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) is seeking nominations for the 2010 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award. More Be Safe Buying Online The Navy's Fleet and Family Support Center San Diego offers the following safety tips when buying gifts and other items online this holiday season. More Coast Guard Launches E-mail Service The Martinsburg, W.V.-based U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center launched a new service that will automatically send e-mail notifications to mariners informing them of their credential application status as it's being processed. More Free Phone Cards for Sailors The Navy Exchange Service Command announced military members underway or forward deployed during the holiday season will receive free phone cards. More DoD Jobs Available There are employment opportunities available with the Department of Defense (DoD) Child Development System. More AF Offers Korean 36-Month Option A 36-month tour option has been approved for federal employees accepting accompanied tours to select bases in Korea. More Military Spouse Scholarships Applications are currently being accepted for the National Military Family Association's Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program. More Navy Tuition Assistance Going Digital By Jan. 1, 2010, Sailors will be required to create and submit an application for Web Electronic Tuition Assistance (Web ETA). More AF Seeks EEO Award Nominees The Air Force Equal Opportunity Office is requesting nominations for the 2009 Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) and Special Emphasis Program awards. 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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