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

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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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

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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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

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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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 

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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 

National Military Family Assn. - Government and You E-News

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

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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

NMFA's Government and You E-News

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

Did You Know?

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

National Military Family Assn. - Government and You E-News

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! 

Did You Know?

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

Did You Know?

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

Did you know?

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