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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 DECEMBER 2011------------------------------------------- Does Drawdown Mean Benefit Cuts? Will the end of the Iraq war and looming budget battles lead to reductions in military pay and benefits? More Deal of the Week: Fitness Equipment Smooth Fitness is offering a 10% off discount to all Military Personnel. More TSP Contribution Limits to Increase The 2012 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions has increased from $16,500 to $17,000 for 2012. More TRICARE Option Available January 1 The TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) Prime option is available for purchase, with coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2012. More Army Personnel Emergency Reporting The Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPAAS) is designed to quickly account for Army personnel and assess needs. More $100k in Protection for $7.26 Per Month How much are you paying for your SGLI? You could provide $100k coverage for your loved ones for as low as $7.26 a month. More Get College Credit for Military Service Applying your military experience credits could save you as much as $600 and 5 months on a typical 3-credit college course. More VA Loan Rate and Facts for 2012 A VA Home Loan allows qualified buyers the opportunity to purchase a home with no down payment. More Get Your 2012 Military Pay Chart The White House Budget includes a proposed 1.6 percent across-the-board pay raise for 2012. More Hiring of Veterans Increases The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reports that the federal government hired the highest percentage of veterans in more than 20 years during the past fiscal year. More The Best Jobs of 2011 Careercast.com has announced the top 200 Jobs in the country based on environment, income, outlook, physical demands, and stress. More AF Wing Magazine Online Wingman, the Air Force's official quarterly safety magazine, has a new website. More Notifications for Deploying Airmen Deploying Airmen can now sign-up for instant e-mail notifications from the Air Force Reporting Instruction Tool (AFIT) when they occur. More DoD Priority Job Placement for Vets Civilian employees adversely affected by actions such as transfer of function or base realignment and closure may be eligible for assistance through the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program (PPP). More Transition Resources Servicemembers looking for transition assistance resources can access TurboTAP for access to helpful pre-separation and transition guides, employment, education, relocation and benefits checklists and more. More United Concordia Denying Extra Claims? Is United Concordia denying extra claims because their contract with the military will soon expire? More Benefits for the Involuntarily Separated Any member of the Armed Forces involuntarily separated under other than adverse conditions from active duty through Dec. 31, 2012 may continue to use commissary and exchange privileges for a two-year period. More Vets4Warriors Hotline Vets4Warriors is a toll-free, peer-to-peer counseling hotline that provides Guard members and Reserve component members with the ability to speak with counselors on the phone or online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More 2012 Thunderbirds Show Schedule The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds recently announced their 2012 show schedule. More Navy Purple Heart Policy Update The U.S. Navy recently updated its policies concerning the awarding of the Purple Heart. More AF Instant Messenger Shut Down The Air Force will shut down the Air Force Instant Messenger (AFIM) and Friends and Family Instant Messenger (FFIM) services on the Air Force Portal by Dec. 31. More AF Wounded Warrior Program Through the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, Airmen leaving the force are assigned care managers who offer emotional support, medical and financial advice. More AAFES Coke Holiday Sweepstakes The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will award grand prizes of $2,600 in American Express gift cards to five lucky entrants of its "Coke Holiday Sweepstakes." More Political Dos and Don'ts There are a few things servicemembers must remember during this upcoming political season. More Exchanges Offer Gift Cards The Army and Air Force Exchange Service's 3,100 retail facilities in all 50 states and some 30 countries offer gift cards for servicemembers. More AFIT Enlisted Opportunities The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is offering enlisted applicants an opportunity to pursue advanced academic degrees in management or engineering. 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. Military Report Published by Military.com Editors: Terry Howell Editorial Questions: http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent1?file=FAQ Web site: subscribe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a fan on You are subscribed to the Military Report Newsletter. About Military.com: Reach millions in the military community. Advertise with us. © 2011 Military Advantage, Inc. All rights reserved. 799 Market Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94103-2045 |