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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. -------------------------------- 26 JULY 2010------------------------------------------- TRICARE for Guard, Reserve The TRICARE SMART website is a one-stop, online information portal full of accurate, up-to-date information about TRICARE benefits that members and their families can easily access in the comfort of their homes. More Deal of the Week: GM Military Discount With the GM Military Discount, active duty and Reserves of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard can save big on many 2010 and 2011 GM vehicles. More AF Physical Fitness Test Changes Airmen who score "excellent" on their physical fitness test (90 or above in each category) now only have to take the test once a year. More AF Launches New Uniform Website The Air Force has launched a new public website to help educate and inform Airmen about the service's dress and appearance standards and policies. More GI Bill Video Series: Get Started Using the GI Bill  In this video, Military.com's benefits expert Terry Howell guides you through the GI Bill application process. These crucial first steps allow the VA to determine your exact eligibility and set you on your way to accessing your Post-9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill benefits. Watch Video. More
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More New Software Tracks Sailor Fitness The Navy will release a new version of NAVFIT98A software Aug. 1, changing the way physical fitness assessment results and individual augmentee service are documented in a fitness report or evaluation. More Determining VA Loan Eligibility VA loan eligibility guidelines are determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A Certificate of Eligibility shows the amount of entitlement. More Army Promotes Antiterrorism Campaign With August recognized as Antiterrorism Awareness Month, the Army's new iWatch campaign aims to heighten public sensitivity to indicators of possible terrorist activity, while encouraging people to report suspicious behavior to military or civilian law-enforcement agencies. More NG 'Patriot Academy' for Students The Patriot Academy is a pilot program from the National Guard Bureau that offers a high school diploma opportunity for at-risk youth wanting to serve their country in the Army National Guard. More A Guide to Selecting Your Degree Your degree choice directly affects your future career opportunities and ultimate success. When making this choice, consider your current career path, future job markets, personal timeline and need for flexibility. More USAA Teams With Wounded Warrior Project USAA Savings Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project will join forces to offer a credit card that helps fund WWP programs. More AF Offers NCO Retraining The Air Force NCO Retraining Program is a two-phase program designed to move second-term and career Airmen from overage Air Force specialty codes to shortage AFSCs. More 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 AF Expedites Civilian Hiring Air Force managers hiring civilian federal employees for certain cyber security positions have been authorized to use the streamlined Schedule A hiring authority to help expeditiously fill more than 680 positions. More New Army Health Coordinator Program Commanders charged with addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Soldiers and families have a new tool that focuses all available installation resources on those needs. More Army Suicide Prevention Video The Army has released a candid suicide prevention training video in an effort to deter the increasing number of suicides among troops. More Counseling for Military Couples Marital, couples and family therapy, often referred to as counseling, is available to eligible married couples enrolled in TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote and TRICARE Prime Overseas. More Army Conducts Health Care Surveys Members of both the Army Reserve and National Guard have been asked to complete an online survey about their perceptions of the medical review process. More New Army Firearm Website A new interactive website called Firearms Safety Techniques is designed to help reduce off-duty accidental firearms incidents. More Update Enrollment Information Overseas To assure beneficiaries receive information and educational material about the TRICARE Overseas Program managed care contract changeover in September, sponsors are advised to confirm or update their DEERS enrollment and address. More Ace the ASVAB Start now by taking our practice ASVAB tests. These tests will give you an idea of how you'll score, and identify areas that need improvement. More New Army Security Software in Europe In the weeks ahead, all personnel using government computers within the U.S. Army in Europe will be taking part in the installation of Microsoft's BitLocker security program, a new "data at rest" protection software that protects information contained in a computer's hard drive. More FRA Conducts Online Education Survey In its ongoing effort to gauge the concerns of military personnel, the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is conducting a survey about online education opportunities. More USMC GEICO Award Nominations Sought The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking nominations for the GEICO Military Service Awards Program. 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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