Lots of good financial info to be found in the Military Report 30 May 2011 Military.com Military Report :, AF Program Offers MWR Discounts, - The Air Force Central Ticket Program provides discount tickets to Airmen, their families and authorized MWR program customers at nationwide attractions and recreational events. More..., Education for Deployed Soldiers, - The Army's Deployed Digital Training Campus (DDTC) developed by the Army's Distributed Learning System aims to provide deployed Soldiers with the ability to work on their military education while…, Find Military-friendly Jobs, - The Veterans Employment Center on Miltary.com has recently been updated; making it easier to use and to find your next job. More..., Gates Suggests Pay Cuts, - Pressure from the White House to make $400B in cuts may force reductions in military pay and active duty benefits. More..., Guard Your VA Barcode, - A downloadable free "app" for smartphones can scan the barcode on a VA patient I.D. and easily pull up the patient's Social Security number. More..., Hero Miles Program, - The Hero Miles program provides family members with commercial airline flights to injured servicemember in the hospital or to rehabilitation programs through donated frequent flyer airline miles.…, Pat Tillman Scholarship, - The Pat Tillman Foundation's Military Scholars program supports our nation's active and veteran servicemembers and their families by removing financial barriers to completing a degree or…, Returning OIF-OEF Veterans Website, - The VA's Returning Servicemembers (OEF/OIF) website focuses on the needs and questions of veterans returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. More..., Scholarships for Kentucky, Tennessee, - An anonymous donor has given $500,000 to the Oklahoma-based Folds of Honor Foundation to provide college scholarships for families of killed or wounded soldiers from Tennessee and…, Special DeCA Promotions Mean Savings, - The Defense Commissary Agency's (DeCA) industry partners are offering special promotions in June, including coupons and an "Adopt a Soldier" program. More..., TRICARE Covers Cancer Tests, - TRICARE has added coverage for the enhanced cervical cancer screening test called HPV DNA. More..., VA Caregiver Support, - The VA and Easter Seals are providing caregiver training to family caregivers of eligible post-9/11 veterans. More..., VA Processes Caregiver Applications, - New services for primary family caregivers of eligible post-9/11 veterans include a stipend, training, mental health services and possible access to health care insurance. More..., What Would They Do?, - Join ASMBA FREE and get your FREE copy of the financial planning guide "If Something Should Happen to You." More...

From the 7 March 2011 Military Report at Military.com, financial news that might affect you:, Alzheimer's Caregiver Assistance, - The Department of Veterans (VA) is expanding support nationally to caregivers of veterans with Alzheimer's disease. More..., Another Report Takes Shot at TRICARE, - A new report suggests changes that specifically target working-age retirees who choose TRICARE Prime, seeks to increase TRICARE for Life fees, and more. More..., Marines' Career Planner Conference, - The Enlisted Retention and Career Counseling Section (MMEA-6) of the Enlisted Assignment Branch at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps will host the 2011 Career Planner Conference in May. More..., Military Special Pay, - Learn about the special pays and incentives you qualify for, depending on your career field, specialized skills, duty assignment, or geographical location. More..., NAUS Scholarships, - NAUS will be awarding four $2,000 undergraduate scholarships for the 2011-2012 School Year! More..., TRICARE Promotes Cancer Screenings, - For TRICARE Prime and Standard beneficiaries, there are no cost shares or co-pays for colorectal cancer screenings, as well as many other important preventive care services. More..., Tuition Assistance Program Overview, - The Armed Forces offers Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Guardsman, and Airmen several programs to support their education goals including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses taken during…

April 28, 2009 1. Association Testifies at Appropriation Hearing 2. Five States Pass Compact in the Month of the Military Child! 3. Military OneSource Expands Counseling Sessions 4. Post 9/11 GI Bill…, 1. Association Testifies at Appropriation Hearing:, The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, chaired by Representative Chet Edwards (D-17th/TX), held a hearing on Thursday, April 23rd to listen…, 2. Five States Pass Compact in the Month of the Military Child!:, Alaska, Indiana, Maryland, Texas, and Washington all found a great way to say "thank you" to military children in the Month of the Military Child. Each State passed the Interstate Compacton…, 3. Military OneSource Expands Counseling Sessions:, Military OneSource announced an increase in the number of nonmedical counseling sessions it will now offer to service members, Guard and Reserve members, and their families. As of April 1, 2009,…, 4. Post 9/11 GI Bill Applications Accepted:, Starting May 1, 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will begin accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The application form is available online. The form requires that individuals…, 5. New VA and SG Positions:, The U.S. Senate confirmed Ladda Tammy Duckworth to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs on April 22, 2009. She will direct the Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Public Affairs and…, 6. Swine Flu Information for Military Families:, National Military Family Association, along with other Associations, received an advisory from the Under Secretary of Health for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael J. Kussman, MD, which…, 7. Scholarships for Military Children and Spouses:, ThanksUSA is planning to give 500 deserving military dependents (children age 24 and under or spouses) $3,000 scholarships to attend school this fall. Scholarship…, 8. Last Week to Apply for Free Training in the Personal Finance Profession:, National Military Family Association, in association with the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor…

I can't believe it is already Thursday and I'm just now getting to the Military Report.  It has been a crazy week!  Here's the financial news from the 12 April 2010 The Military Report Military…, AF Accepts Voluntary Separations, - The Air Force Personnel Center is accepting applications for voluntary separation pay (VSP) from officers in nine Air Force specialties across five year groups. More..., Book Sells for Legacy Fund, - Vernon Williams wrote the book "425 Ways to Stretch Your $$$$." The book offers tips on how to cut credit card debt, find college scholarships, save for retirement and reduce…, DoD Program Eases Housing Woes, - If the value of property you own has been affected by a base closing or realignment action that sent real estate values plummeting, or you fall into certain categories, then the Department of…, Enter the Military.com 10 Year Anniversary Sweepstakes, - We are celebrating our 10 Year anniversary by celebrating you, the military community. More..., Liberty University Online Offers Tuition Discounts to Military, - In today's economy, you need a degree to complement your military training. At Liberty University Online, it's easy for service members, veterans, and military spouses to get an in-demand education…, Medicare Matching Program Renewed, - A computer matching program between the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs/Veterans Benefits Administration (Match 1309) that was scheduled to expire on…, More Veteran's Claims Need Review, - Only a fraction of wounded veterans who could get better benefits have come forward in the two years since Congress ordered the Pentagon to review disputed claims. More..., Register for Free Military Career Fair Today, - Military.com Career Expo is coming to Colorado Springs, CO on Apr. 20. This event will feature top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. More..., Space Camp Scholarships Available, - Children of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's Soldiers and civilians are among those eligible to apply for a one-week scholarship to…, The Math Behind VA Disability Ratings, - This week, Tom Philpott's readers sound off on the formula the VA uses to determine disability ratings, the affects of ObamaCare on TRICARE, and the affects of Agent Orange. More..., The SBP-DIC Offset Remarriage Rule, - Survivors, who qualify for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and are covered by military Survivor Benefit Plan, must have their SBP compensation offset (reduced) by an amount equal to DIC…

NMFA Launches Online Military Spouse Education Resource, When it comes to continuing education, frequent moves present challenges such as transferring credits to equivalent courses, varying state requirements, multiple application and processing fees - not…, *UPDATE*, More resources below. The deadline is approaching for the Scholarships for Military Children program. Applications for the $1,500 scholarships are available at 264…

Did I get your attention? Good. We all know how difficult it can be to go to college. More difficult when you are a military spouse. Money can be tight. Logistics (when do they offer classes? who…,  , Scholarship selection is based on your completion of some survey questions that will help NMFA advocate for education changes on your behalf, short-answer questions, and an essay…

From the 1/25/2010 The Military Report Military Report at Military.com Military.com ,, No Change in TRICARE Contractors, Get the 2010 GI Bill Guide, Need Financial Advice?, Featured Job: Engineering Opportunities, Liberty University Online is Here for Servicemembers, Pain Reliever Recall, Free Online Tutoring for Servicemembers, GEICO Offers Student Scholarships, Online Support for Caregivers, TRICARE Social Media, Tax Deductions: Should You Itemize?, The Military Advantage, 2010 Edition, AF Updates Foreign Language Bonus, Free Online TRICARE Courses, For these and more stories, see the full The Military Report Military Report .

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Topics in This Week's News Include:, 1. Defense Appropriations Moving Forward, 2. What Will the Call Home Act of 2006 Mean to You, 3. DODEA Discontinuing Remote Home School Program, 4. Helping Teens Talk About Deployment, 5. VA and DoD Agree to Partner with Inpatient Record System, 6. DeCA is Working Harder For You!, 7. Ken Burns New Documentary, 8. NMFA Now Accepting Applications for Military Spouse Scholarships, Here's the News!!!, 1. Defense Appropriations Moving Forward?, As reported in previous Government and You issues, some of the 2007 Appropriations bills were not passed during the last session of Congress. This is a significant issue for military families since…, 2. What Will the Call Home Act of 2006 Mean to You?, The Call Home Act of 2006 passed Congress and became law late last year (P.L. 109-459). NMFA supported the efforts of the bill's sponsors, Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI…, 3. DODEA Discontinuing Remote Home School Program:, On January 24, 2007, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) announced that it would discontinue its remote home school program in school year 2007-2008 due to the expiration of funding…, 4. Helping Teens Talk About Deployment:, NMFA believes that military families serve alongside their service members. In Minnesota programs have been developed to help military kids cope with the issues they face when a family member deploys…, 5. VA and DoD Agree to Partner with Inpatient Record System:, The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Veterans Affairs (VA) will develop a joint electronic inpatient health care record. This will allow them to share inpatient information between the two…, 6. DeCA is Working Harder For You!, The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is committed to making your commissary benefit a significant value. Toward that end they have recently updated their website, http://www.commissaries.com/ , with…, 7. Ken Burns New Documentary:, On January 22, 2007, members of the National Military Family Association attended a preview of Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's documentary titled "The War." The documentary focuses on World War II and it…, 8. NMFA Now Accepting Applications for Military Spouse Scholarships:, The National Military Family Association is accepting applications for NMFA's Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to…

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