National Military Family Assn. - Government and You E-News May 13, 2008

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1. President Honors Military Spouses at White House Event

2. New Video Explains Interstate Compact

3. Senate Passes Veterans' Benefit Legislation

4. Second Annual GI Film Festival Opens

5. AAFES Sponsors Contest Saluting Military Spouses

6. Summer Workshop Registration Now Open To Teachers

7. European PTA Celebrates Golden Jubilee

8. Marine Parents United Announces Summer Conference

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  • House Panel Agrees to 3.9% Raise in 2009
  • Retiree Combat Compensation Expanded
  • Tuition Assistance can pay for Classes While You Serve
  • Servicemembers Share Videos, Photos, & Files from Their Desktop
  • Senate Supports 3 Week Paternity Leave
  • Bill to Help VA Refinance Homes
  • Discount on Child Alert System
  • Exchanges Sponsor Survey 
  • Internet Radio Show Debuts
  • The History of Memorial Day
  • Free Coming Home Comic Book
  • New Overseas Voter Website
  • Peak Moving Season for Sailors
  • 'Sesame Street' Releases New Video
  • TRICARE Offers Free Courses
  • New Beneficiary Selection Options
  • Urgent Health Care Options Expanded
  • Videos Help Children Cope with Grief
  • Women's Leadership Symposium Coming
  • Wounded Warrior Program Marks Anniversary
  • TRICARE Spanish Materials Available
  • Help Test New Online Counseling Tool
  • Welcome Home Celebration
  • Scammers Sending Bogus IRS E-Mails
  • Send Your Name to the Moon
  • Nominees Sought for Volunteer Award
  • $40,000 Post-Service Bonus
  • Not Too Late for Stimulus Payments
  • Adopt a Platoon
  • Free SAT-ACT Prep Software
  • June Deadline for Woman Vet Scholarship
  • Camp Addresses Children's Grief
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    AF Spouses Encouraged to Take Survey
    Building a Lending Library for Troops
    Commissaries Offer Online Dietician
    DVDs Help Kids Cope With Deployment
    Fisher House for St. Louis
    Free Amusement Park Admission
    Marines Face Strict New Motorcycle Rules
    Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 9th
    Must Read Blog on Transition
    New Website Seeks User Input
    Online Housing Referral Network Expands
    Online Relocation Tool
    VA Seeks More Volunteers
    Vehicle Rules in Europe 

    National Military Family Assn. - Government and You E-News April 29, 2008

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    1. Last Chance to Apply for Financial Counseling Fellowship!

    2. Sesame Workshop Launches Phase Two of Military Families Outreach

    3. Smooth Moves for Military Families

    4. Make Room in Your Pantry!

    5. National Volunteer Appreciation Week

    6. Military Families Share Their Stories

    7. NFL Players Tackle SAT & ACT Test Prep

    8. National Infant Immunization Week

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    AF Family Life Consultant Program
    Army MWR Summer Sweepstakes
    Autism Campaign Launched
    British Open Tickets Available
    Children's Book Series Available
    Commissaries Offer Guard, Reserve Sales
    Donate a Magazine Subscription to a Soldier
    Free SAT-ACT Prep Software
    New Counseling Center in St. Paul
    Oregon Offers Tuition Waiver
    PBS Series 'Americans At War' Now Online
    Space "A" Travel for Dependents Expanded
    TRICARE Offers Parenthood Guide
    The American Veteran Program
    Video: Year of the Military Family

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    2008 Election Center
    AF Spouse Relocation Program
    Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign Deadline
    Army Knowledge Online Upgrades
    Become an Accredited Financial Counselor
    Credit Card Fees Increase
    Deadline Nears for Summer Camp Program
    Exchange Online Mall Adds Bicycles
    Exchanges Sponsor Spa Sweepstakes
    Join Hollywood Stars at the GI Film Fest
    Knights of Heroes Camp Looking for Support
    Navy Offers Free Audio Books and More
    New Website Seeks User Input
    New Website for Air Force Retirees
    Spouse Education Opportunities Expanded
    Two States Sign Education Compact
    What's Life on an Aircraft Carrier really like?

    Government and You E-News - April 15, 2008

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    1. Kansas and Kentucky Deliver Great News for Military Families!

    2. Apply Now for Military Spouse Financial Counseling Fellowship

    3. Happy Tax Day!

    4. GAO Report Finds Retail Drug Spending Costly for DoD

    5. NMFA Comments on FMLA Regulations

    6. Children’s Website Retooled

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

    Army Goes Phishing, E-mail Style
    Emergency Relief for Soldiers
    Free Admission to Dinner Show
    Getting Information from TRICARE
    Marine Family Conference
    Month of the Military Child
    NC Phone Referral Goes 24/7
    Prize Giveaway for Children
    Social Security Numbers Dropped from IDs
    TRICARE Information for Guard, Reserve
    Tragedy Assistance Mentors Sought
    TRICARE Providers on the Increase

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

  • Combat-Related Compensation Changes
  • Tuition Assistance Top-Up Program
  • Navy's New PT Uniforms
  • COLA Increases in Europe
  • Army's Post-Deployment Recruiter Duty
  • New AF 24-Hour Assistance Center
  • Commissaries Highlight Food Safety
  • Corps Joins Better Business Bureau
  • New Exchange Jewelry Catalog Available
  • New Overseas Voter Services Site
  • AF Reservists May Face Tour Limit
  • Salad Dressing Recalled
  • TRICARE Continues Cancer Trials
  • Hidden Wounds of War Conference 
  • Free Legal Session in Massachusetts
  • New Benefits Handbook Available 
  • New Fisher Houses Opening
  • Exercises for Disabled Vets 
  • Thrift Savings Plan: A Benefit for Life 
  • New REAP Monthly Verification
  • ThanksUSA Scholarships
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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report.

    Air Force Looks at Child Care
    Allergy Risks Related Iraq Service
    America's Vet Dogs
    Army Emergency Relief Offers Support
    Blood Program Changes Policy
    Chat with the Director of 'Stop Loss'
    Combat Pay Counts for Stimulus Payment
    Get Help Finding Help
    Obtaining W-2s and 1099s
    Sponsors Sought for TAPS Gala Event
    Tuition Free CUNY Teacher Academy
    VA Launches Mobile Pharmacies
    Vietnam Wall Goes Digital 

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

  • AF Uniform Board Goes Virtual
  • VA Welcome Home Event 2008 
  • Tell Your Story 
  • Stimulus Rebate Calculator
  • Housing Rates to Increase in Guam
  • Air Force's New Cyber Command
  • Online Air Force Reserve Career Planning
  • AF Assignment Management Gets Easier
  • Charlie Daniels Band at Freedoms Call
  • Take Steps Eliminate Most Junk Mail
  • Commissary Comes to Fort Worth, TX
  • Radio Broadcasts Personalized Messages
  • Exchanges Sponsor Sweepstakes
  • Fuel Ration Cards for Germany
  • Survey Reveals Readjustment Difficulties
  • Veterans Group Greets Troops
  • Departments Implement Recommendations
  • Free Tax Filing for Stimulus Payment
  • Commissary Announces Beef Bacon Recall
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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

    Do a TRICARE Checkup
    'Give an Hour' Seeks Volunteers
    Army Expands PTSD Screening Program
    Army Launches Career Express
    California Encourages College Attendance
    Guitars for Vets
    Marine Corps Family Conference
    Marine Mom Launches Website
    Operation Never Forgotten
    Share Photos and Videos
    TRICARE Formulary Update Announced
    Wounded Warrior Pay Support Team

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

    Commissaries Recall Products
    New Recall Procedure for Commissaries
    Exchanges Honor Students
    Free Magazines for You
    Learn About Homebuying
    MBA Scholarships
    Marines Seek Spirit of Hope Nominees
    Military.com Classifieds -- Find Free Stuff
    Must Read Blog for Anyone Transitioning
    TRICARE Transition Assistance
    Sites Selected for Operation Purple Summer Camps

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

    Combat Veteran Care Extended
    Disability Evaluation System Finalized
    Fitness Tip of the Week
    Free SAT Software for Vets and Families
    Garden of Hope Seeks Bricks
    Group Offers $1,000 Scholarships
    Handbook for Disaster Preparedness
    Housing for Families of Wounded Warriors
    March is Women's History Month
    Returning Airmen Can Win Vacations
    Retiree Appreciation Days
    Silver Star Banner Endorsed
    Tax Rebate Update: Don't Wait to File
    VA Adds 20 New Vet Centers
    Volunteer Drivers Needed

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

  • Share Photos and Videos
  • Stimulus Package Tax Rebates
  • Want to Be an Air Force Nurse?
  • Political Activities Guidelines
  • Interest-Free Loans for Airmen
  • Free SAT-ACT Software for Military Families
  • TurboTAP Offers Transition Assistance
  • Air Force Summer Jobs Available 
  • Icy Hot Products Recalled
  • VA Committee Jobs Program Review
  • Sweethearts for Soldiers Overseas Tour
  • Army Career Express to Debut
  • Navy Exchanges Go Green 
  • Illinois Veteran's Child Scholarships
  • VA to Accept Military's PTSD Diagnosis
  • Free Lift Tickets at Attitash Resort
  • USAF Enlisted Village
  • Navy Family Handbook Now Available
  • Army Updates Post-Deployment Tools
  • Navy Relaxes Tuition Assistance Rules 
  • USAF Guard/Reserve Fact Sheets Update 
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    For the week of February 19, 2008

    1. Online Course for Educators of Military Children Available

    2. Illinois Launches Warrior Assistance Program

    3. TBI Compensation by the VA Questioned by Senators

    4. DeCA Patron Council Rides Again

    5. DoD Reserve Family Readiness Awards

    6. NMFA Participates in APA Roundtable

    7. Military Child Education Coalition Contests

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

  • 2009 Military Pay Raise
  • Join the American Legion 
  • Sell Your Car on Military.com Classifieds 
  • Fitness Tip of the Week 
  • Free Tax-Filing Services 
  • Navy Offers Career Development Classes 
  • Navy Seeks Nominations 
  • SemperComm Award Nominations Sought 
  • Troops to Receive Retro Pay
  • Navy Creates New Website 
  • Old Glory's Journey of Remembrance 
  • Wounded Warrior Blog Launched 
  • 2008 Women Veterans Summit 
  • Operation Thin Mint 
  • Families Gain New Attention & Support 
  • Discounted Housing for Wounded Warriors 
  • Marines Scholarship Deadline
  • USAF Continuation Pay Approved
  • Free Online Credit Management 
  • Grants Available to Organizations 
  • National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans
  • Retiree Dental Program Offers Toolkit
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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

  • 3.5% Pay Raise is Finally Official
  • Do Your Taxes for Free
  • VA Travel Reimbursement Increased
  • Great Deals on Tickets 
  • Free Naval Institute Membership
  • Commissaries Redesign Website
  • Army Support Goes Virtual
  • New Fuel Ration Card in Germany
  • Civil Air Patrol Starts Support Program
  • Group Helps Servicemembers Buy Homes
  • Program Helps Navy Spouses
  • University to Offer Spouse Discount
  • United Through Reading
  • New Scholarship in Illinois
  • Museum Receives Warfare Drones
  • Foundation Assists Wounded EOD
  • Foundation Offers Financial Help
  • Veterans Job Seminar in Ohio
  • Honor Flight
  • Commissary Scholarship Applicants Sought
  • Free SAT-ACT Software for Military Families 
  • Program Helps Single Soldiers 
  • Scholarship for Wounded Vets and Spouses
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    January 29, 2008

    1. President Bush Addresses Military Families in State of the Union

    2. 2008 NDAA Signed Into Law

    3. New PTSD Study Published

    4. Autism Conference to be Held at Camp Pendleton

    5. Determining Residency for Voting Purposes

    6. Scholarships Available for Military Children - Deadlines Approaching

    7. Apply for the NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

  • Military Saves Week Coming 
  • Veterans' Benefit Expiration Dates
  • Big Discounts on Valentine's Day Gifts
  • Top 10 Cities for Federal Jobs
  • Share Photos, Videos 
  • Program Assists Military Voters
  • Rules Regarding Political Activities
  • Tops in Blue Tour to Begin 
  • Television Show Seeks Participants
  • Group Offers Re-adjustment Assistance
  • New F-22A Exhibit at Museum
  • Authors Study Effects of War
  • States Act to Support Veterans 
  • Suicide Hotline in the Northwest
  • Michigan Tech Offers Tuition Break
  • Exchanges Release New Catalog
  • Military Spouse Fellowship Offers New Skills 
  • Online Weather Forecasts Available
  • Policy Delays Some Promotions
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    For the week of January 22, 2008

    1. House Approves Revised Defense Authorization Bill

    2. Military Children to Benefit from New Interstate Compact

    3. New Arizona Tax Law Benefits Military Families

    4. TRICARE for Life Goes Digital

    5. TBI Army Task Force Released Their Findings

    6. Audio Books Program a Great Benefit for Military Families

    7. FDA Releases Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products

    8. Congratulations Perdew Family! 

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

    Association Offers Congressional Guide
    Exchanges Sponsor Sweepstakes
    Female Marine Nominees Sought for Award
    Helping Children Cope During Deployments
    Minnesota Program Goes National
    Navy Offers Free Audio Books and More
    New Program in West Virginia
    New TRICARE Advocacy Program
    Program Connects Servicemembers, Civilians
    Protecting Your Social Security Number
    Quick-Assist Loans for Sailors
    Scholarship Program for Military Spouses
    TRICARE to Cover Lap-Band Procedure
    VA Offers Hospice Care

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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

  • Pay and Bonuses Still In Limbo
  • New Rules for Housing Grants
  • Top 25 Jobs for Veterans in 2008
  • Get in Shape in 2008
  • DoD Announces Competition
  • Enter the Tuition Top-Up Program 
  • The Thrift Savings Plan
  • Travel System Continues Rollout
  • Voter Registration Push Underway 
  • Tax Help Available at Fort Bragg 
  • CRDP CRSC Open Season 
  • Patriot Express Loan Program
  • Savings Deposit Program
  • Calendar Provides Troop-Support Ideas
  • Army Adds Advisors at Hospitals
  • Minnesota Program Goes National
  • Converting Your Savings Bonds
  • Association Offers Congressional Guide 
  • Post-Deployment Guidance for Airmen
  • Veterans Receive Pay Increases
  • Hero Appreciation Months Travel Discount
  • Army's New Wounded Warrior Blog
  • VA Shares Health Information 
  • Exchanges Offer Calendar 
  • Marine Corps Scholarships
  • Extending Your Dollars
  • Scholarship Application Deadline Nears
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    Noteworthy items from this week's Military Report:

  • TRICARE Fee Increase Faces Hurdles 
  • Combat Pay for Evacuated Soldiers 
  • Find Local Deals in our New Classifieds 
  • Air Force Adds New Process 
  • TRICARE Makes Appointments Easier
  • Exchanges Recall Toys 
  • Getting Behavioral Health Care is Easy 
  • Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions 
  • Army Emergency Relief 
  • New Organization for Air Force Support 
  • Save Money on Prescriptions 
  • Army Launches New Website