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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. -------------------------------- 19 JULY 2010------------------------------------------- New AF Uniform Coming The Army Air Force Exchange Service will offer an improved physical training uniform available in select military clothing sales stores in July. More Deal of the Week: $20 Off TRX FORCE Kit The complete "gym in a bag" used by US troops to build total-body strength and endurance anywhere. See it in action. More Navy Offers National Security Course Senior O-6 Naval officers interested in understanding the factors and forces shaping national security strategy and policy should consider applying for the National Security Management Program no later than Sept. 24. More AF Seeking to Hire 1,600 Reserves With 400 new funded billets, the Air Force Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program is looking to hire 1,600 people by September. More Think of the GI Bill as a Bonus for Life You might think that it's too late to take advantage of the economic forecasts, but it's not. The GI Bill not only pays for traditional higher education but also many short term licensure and certification programs. More Military.com Career Expo Coming to Colorado Meet your next employer face to face at the Career Expo in Colorado Springs, CO on July 27, 2010. More Setting Up GI Bill Transferability For those Sailors with children approaching college age, about to start higher learning or with spouses with college aspirations, now is the time to ensure your Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability is properly set up. More Military.com Live at Farnborough Follow the most famous international air show in the world, Farnborough International July 19 - 25, live with Colin Clark from DoD Buzz on Twitter or Facebook. More Featured Job: Use the Largest Veteran Job Board in the World Military.com teams with hundreds of military-friendly employers to bring you the largest veteran job board in the world -- it's a benefit only afforded to our community! More PCS House Hunting Tips Trying to shop for a house across the country, or even in another country, is a major undertaking. More Use Spouse-Ed Resources for a Finance Job "These tough economic times make it clear that education and training are critical to finding employment," said John Gannon, president of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. More Exchanges Offer 'Bag Credit' Army & Air Force Exchange Service-operated retail facilities are encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags through its "Use a Bag, Save the Planet" initiative. More Navy Mutual Offers $1M of Coverage Did you know Navy Mutual now offers up to $1 million of coverage? They understand servicemembers' needs and provide the coverage levels that meet those needs. More No PMI With VA Loans No private mortgage insurance is just one of the many benefits of the VA Home Loan Program. More New AF 'Virtual Finance' System The Air Force's new "virtual Finance" offers many secure financial services that airmen can access with a mouse click. More Information Assurance Scholarship Officers have until Jan. 31, 2011 to apply for the Information Assurance Scholarship Program, a special developmental education program available for the 2011 academic year. More Survey on Don't Ask, Don't Tell Noting the importance of getting the opinions of those who would be most affected by a possible repeal of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates recently urged servicemembers to provide their input. More AF Symposium Coming Airmen can now put a date on their calendars for the 2011 Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Symposium and AETC Ball. More Retreat for Wounded Servicemembers Operation Purple Healing Adventures is a family camp experience for active duty or medically retired servicemembers who were wounded or experienced emotional trauma or illness related to their service in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. More Virus in Germany Cause for Concern German public health officials have recently publicized an increase in Puumala virus infections among its citizens in the states of Baden-Wuerttemberg and Bavaria. More New Army Family Action Plan Tool Searching for the progress of Army Family Action Plan Active Issues at the Department of the Army headquarters level became easier, thanks to the new AFAP Issue Search application. More Online Healthcare Guide Available An online "Guide to Host Nation Healthcare" is now available on European Regional Medical Command health facility Web pages to promote understanding of local medical facilities and providers who support Army health care in Europe. More Museum Spotlight: Fort Eustis Museum The U.S. Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, Va. is spotlighting the achievements of The U.S. Army Transportation Agency (White House) with an exhibit showcasing the unit's 100 years of faithful support to the President of the United States. More Tylenol, Benedryl Products Recalled McNeil Consumer Healthcare has announced a recall of certain Extra Strength Tylenol and Benadryl products. More Soldiers Should Check Computers A recent series of behind-the-scenes security changes at Army Knowledge Online (AKO) has caused some users to no longer be able to access the web-based portal. More Join the Navy's Women E-Mentor Program The Navy Women E-Mentor Program is looking for new enrollees. The program is a Web-based mentoring program that supports the personal and professional development of officer and enlisted Navy women. 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: Terry Howell Editorial Questions: http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent1?file=FAQ Web site: subscribe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |