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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. -------------------------------- 02 JANUARY 2012------------------------------------------- TRICARE Home Delivery Pharmacy TRICARE beneficiaries can now get generic prescriptions without a copay. More Deal of the Week: Discounts on Travel Find exclusive military discounts for air fares on your next trip. Search flights now to find great deals for the military. More TRICARE Pharmacy Options Changing? Despite questions about whether the Walgreens pharmacy chain will continue as a TRICARE provider, beneficiaries will have several options for filling prescriptions, according to the DoD. More Corps' New Backpack and Bracelet Policy Marines may now officially wear civilian backpacks while in uniform. More Veterans Benefit Calculator The benefits calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefits based on your service and duty status. More Yellow Ribbon Program Explained The Yellow Ribbon program is designed to help students avoid up to 100 percent of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees associated with education programs that may exceed the Post 9/11 GI Bill tuition benefit. More $200k Protection for $14.52 a Month Give your family $200k worth of financial security for as little as $14.52 a month by purchasing affordable life insurance through ASMBA. More AF Officer Promotion List The Air Force has announced that the 2011A Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel and Major Medical Corps and Dental Corps Central Selection Boards have selected 549 servicemembers for promotion to the next higher rank. More Dover Mortuary Process Changed Officials at the Air Force Port Mortuary in Dover, Del., realized cremated and incinerated servicemember remains were being disposed of in a landfill. More 9 Hot Jobs for 2012 What will be the hottest occupations in the New Year? Here's a list of nine jobs that are expected to see growth. More Navy FITREP System Reminder There will be interim changes to the Navy Performance Evaluation and Counseling System instruction as commands prepare annual fitness reports (FITREPs) for more than 18,000 lieutenants due in January. More Military Star Dining Discounts Shoppers using their MILITARY STAR(R) Card at participating Exchange restaurants will now receive 10 percent off their entire purchase. More Report Says Country Not Prepared A House Homeland Security Committee reports that there are "serious gaps" in the "military's preparedness for attacks against its personnel, dependents and facilities." More Warrior Games in 2012 The annual Warrior Games, featuring wounded, ill and injured servicemembers and veterans competing in several sporting events, will return to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2012. More AF Astronaut Applications Due Air Force members interested in astronaut duty can submit an application to NASA, via the USAJobs website, through Jan. 27. More AF Professional Development Courses Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. is offering five new blended e-learning courses, using a combination of online webinars and self-paced curriculum. More AF Alcohol-Abuse Prevention Program A program called "0-0-1-3" is an alcohol-abuse prevention program that promotes making responsible choices with regard to alcohol use. More Websites for Overseas Voters The Pentagon's Federal Voting Assistance Program website offers a range of resources to guide voters through the absentee ballot process. More Shipmates to Workmates The Shipmates to Workmates program was created to provide guidance to Sailors who are transitioning out of the Navy and into the civilian work force. More AF Marathon Registration Registration for the Air Force Marathon opened Jan. 1, 2012. 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. © 2012 Military Advantage, Inc. All rights reserved. 799 Market Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94103-2045 |