Week of November 17, 2008

AAFES Holiday Electronics Catalog - The new, 36-page 2008 Holiday Electronics Exchange catalog features HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc and DVD players, digital cameras, iPods, MP3 players, computers and much more. More...

AF Aviators Continuation Pay - Air Force officials have released the details for this year's aviator continuation pay (ACP) program. More...

AF Chief Master Sergeant Selectees - Air Force officials recently selected 520 of 2,415 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant for a selection rate of 21.53 percent. More...

AF Seeks Recruiters, Instructors - Air Education and Training Command officials are seeking hundreds of members for immediate assignment as recruiters, and technical school and basic-military training instructors. More...

AF Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program - The Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command's new Office of Deployment Cycle Support is charged with ensuring that deploying reservists and their families are well taken care of. More...

Adopt-a-Marine Program - With the holidays quickly approaching, many servicemembers may not have the option to visit family and friends. More...

Association Launches Help Center - The United Spinal Association announced the launch of its online veterans help center, Ask VetsFirst. More...

Business Loans for Veterans - More help is available for veterans who want to start a business. The new Patriot Express Loan Initiative for Veterans focuses on the military community. More...

Carolina Homeless Vets get Housing - An apartment complex expected to open next month will almost quadruple the number of beds for veterans at risk of homelessness in Durham. More...

Commissaries Promote Warrior Care - The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), and other Defense Department organizations, will observe November as Warrior Care Month. More...

Deal of the Week: Free Recordable Card - Military.com and Snapfish are giving away free recordable photo cards as a thank you for Military Service. More...

Disability Evaluation System Expanded - The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of the Disability Evaluation System (DES) pilot to 19 installations across the country. More...

DoL Expands, Clarifies FMLA Rules - Final rule brings two-year public process to close with common sense reforms for modern workforce. More...

Exchange Online Mall Expands - The addition of several new suppliers to the Exchange Service's Online Mall is adding up to greater selection and savings for military shoppers. More...

Exchanges Sponsor Mattress Giveaway - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Serta Mattresses are teaming up to give military shoppers an opportunity to win high definition televisions. More...

Featured Job: A Perfect Transition - Your training has prepared you for a stateside career with the U.S. Border Patrol. Airborne. Search and Rescue. ATV & 4WD teams and more. More...

Find Cheap Tickets on Military.com Classifieds - There are thousands of cheap tickets and great seats to events near you on the Military.com Classifieds -- concerts, sports, and more. More...

Get up to 36 Months of Education Benefits with REAP - REAP is a new education program that provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserves, Individual Ready Reserve, and National Guard. More...

Grants, Scrutiny for Veterans Education - The new GI Bill is likely to bring an influx of veterans to college in 2009, but there's precious little consensus about how best to help these students succeed once they arrive on campus. More...

Helmets to Hardhats Receives Support - Helmets to Hardhats announced today that it will receive a charitable donation in the amount of $50,000 from the Aetna Foundation. More...

Help for Subprime Loans - As a result of the U.S. financial crisis, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will now guarantee subprime loans. More...

Holiday Deals for Military Families - The last day to mail gifts overseas is Dec. 11. You can save time, beat the mall crowds and find great deals in the Military.com Holiday Gift Guide Center. More...

How to Buy a Gaming PC - PC gaming isn't dead, it's just been resting for a few months. More...

Make a Movie--Save a Life - The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center (USACRC) launched its Peer-to-Peer Safety Video Competition. More...

Mental Health Groups Aid Troops - Four mental health groups have joined the network of professionals who donate an hour each week to provide free mental health services to servicemembers and their families. More...

Military Families Save with Offers from ASMBA - The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association provides comprehensive, affordable life insurance coverage to military personnel and their families. More...

Navy Releases CNO's Guidance for 2009 - The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Gary Roughead, recently released his Guidance for 2009. More...

November is Warrior Care Month - November is Warrior Care Month and each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces has events planned during the month to highlight warrior care. More...

Online Retirement Seminars - The Air Force is now offering eSeminars on retirement, benefits, and financial literacy to civilian appropriated fund employees. More...

Possible Compromise of Pharmacy Data - In early October, Express Scripts received a letter from an unknown person or persons trying to extort money from the company. More...

Program for Spouses at Ramstein - The Airmen and Family Readiness Center at Ramstein Air Base in Germany is offering its innovative Spouse Online Computer Knowledge and Skills program. More...

Project Valour-IT Fundraising - The Valour-IT Veterans Day fundraiser, a friendly competition among blogs, will run through Nov. 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving). More...

Survival Guide for Veterans Available - Veterans for America released "The American Veterans and Servicemembers Survival Guide." More...

Texas Launches Transition Program - The Governor of Texas announced the creation of the Texas Veterans Leadership Program (TVLP). More...

TriWest Offers New Brochure - The Suicide Prevention Action Network USA and TriWest Healthcare Alliance announced the launch of a new brochure to educate about suicide prevention. More...

Uncle Sam Pays for College - As a Veteran you may not have to pay for college. The GI Bill will cover up to $47,556 of the costs of getting a degree. More...

Vets Groups Sue VA Over Claims Delays - Two veterans groups are suing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over what they call "unacceptable delays" in veteran's claims. More...