MILITARY REPORT 2 JULY 2012 - The Firearms Forum

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-------------------------------- 02 JULY 2012-------------------------------------------
■Vet Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses Sought

■Removing the Stigma of PTSD

■Shape Up Credit Score to Buy a Home

■SGLI Isn't Enough: Get $100k Coverage for $8 a Month

■TSP Now Offers Roth Option

■Study: Troops Paid More Than Most Civilians

■Featured Employer: Chenega Hiring Veterans

■VA Loan Eligibility Explained

■Entire Army to Go MultiCam

■Lifetime Advantages of the VA Loan

■Court Shoots Down Stolen Valor Act

■View the Military.com 4th of July Slideshow

■Survey Request: We Need Your Help

■New Help for Military Homeowners

■New Pet Policy on Okinawa

■4 Military Auto Rebates

■United Through Reading

■AF Tech Sergeant Promotions

■AF Promotion Statistics

■Navy Makes New Radar Discovery

■Study Looks at Heart Attack Survivors

■AF Digitizes Medical Service Corps Boards

■Navy Counselor Symposium in September

■New AAFES Appliance Catalog

■Print and Post This Week's Military Report

■Headline Military News

Vet Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses Sought
According to an AP report, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) plans to introduce legislation to grant benefits for same-sex spouses of veterans and service members. More

Removing the Stigma of PTSD
On June 20, the American Legion hosted a meeting to discuss the implications of changing the medical classification of post-traumatic stress disorder to post-traumatic stress. More

Shape Up Credit Score to Buy a Home
Even with interest rates at historic lows, there can be a big difference in the rate you'll be charged if you have good credit and not-so-good credit. More

SGLI Isn't Enough: Get $100k Coverage for $8 a Month
Your Military family needs more than SGLI. Compare Military friendly insurance partners, to find the right coverage for your family. More

TSP Now Offers Roth Option
Department of Defense civilian employees eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) may begin to contribute to the Roth TSP today. More

Study: Troops Paid More Than Most Civilians
According to the 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation report released last week, military pay has climbed steadily as private sector salaries flattened over the last decade. More

Featured Employer: Chenega Hiring Veterans
Visit the Chenega Veteran Talent portal to apply for jobs, translate your military skills, and learn more about a career with Chenega Corporation. More

VA Loan Eligibility Explained
In order to obtain a VA home loan, you must first fill out VA Form 26-1880, the request for your Certificate of Eligibility. More

Entire Army to Go MultiCam
After years of testing, Army uniform officials are planning to recommend that MultiCam replace today's pixilated design as the official camouflage pattern the service issues to all soldiers. More

Lifetime Advantages of the VA Loan
A VA Guaranteed Home Loan has many advantages over a convention loan -- requires no down payment, no lender fees, no mortgage insurance, and refinance without an appraisal or income verification. More

Court Shoots Down Stolen Valor Act
A Texas man who helped lead the charge for Congress to pass a law against so-called military "fakers" was disappointed last week by the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Stolen Valor Act. More

View the Military.com 4th of July Slideshow
Visit the Military.com Independence Day Center to view the 4th of July Slideshow, watch a tribute video, get fun facts about the 4th of July and more. More

Survey Request: We Need Your Help
Your opinion matters. Take a quick survey to help ASMBA improve their product offerings and better serve the military community. More

New Help for Military Homeowners
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that homeowners with military transfer orders will be immediately eligible for short sales even if they are current in their mortgages. More

New Pet Policy on Okinawa
The 18th Wing, U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific recently released the Department of Defense's joint service pet policy for all military family housing on Okinawa. More

4 Military Auto Rebates
Many auto manufacturers offer special military rebates and discounts for Active Duty, Reservists, and Veterans. More

United Through Reading
For almost a decade, United Through Reading has been helping military parents maintain a connection to their children during deployment. More

AF Tech Sergeant Promotions
The Air Force recently released it technical sergeant promotion list, which advanced 8,515 staff sergeants. More

AF Promotion Statistics
The Air Force recently selected 8,518 of 37,402 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 22.77 percent. More

Navy Makes New Radar Discovery
U.S. Navy scientists have announced that a newly discovered radar capability to detect individual cloud hydrometeors in the free atmosphere can impact future performance of combat systems and military decision-making. More

Study Looks at Heart Attack Survivors
A new study has found that the emotional toll of a heart attack can be so severe that an estimated 1 in 8 patients who survive the experience develop post-traumatic stress disorder. More

AF Digitizes Medical Service Corps Boards
Air Force selection board members will begin using an electronic record scoring system for line for the Air Force captains and major and lieutenant colonel medical service corps boards that convene July 16. More

Navy Counselor Symposium in September
Registration is underway for the 24th Annual Navy Counselors Association (NCA) Professional Development and Training Symposium scheduled Sept. 24-27 in Memphis, Tenn. More

New AAFES Appliance Catalog
Exchange shoppers can find state-of-the-art appliances in the new, 36-page Appliance 2012 catalog. More

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rooter VMBB Senior Chief Of Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Marty Robbins old hometown, Glendale Arizona--a suburb of Phoenix. Contributor Posts: 9,341	MILITARY REPORT 2 JULY 2012 Sorry, this msg didn't print as required. I'll save the original msg and fwd it along to one of you who may be able to assist posting....Chief 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 JULY 2012------------------------------------------- ■Vet Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses Sought ■Removing the Stigma of PTSD ■Shape Up Credit Score to Buy a Home ■SGLI Isn't Enough: Get $100k Coverage for $8 a Month ■TSP Now Offers Roth Option ■Study: Troops Paid More Than Most Civilians ■Featured Employer: Chenega Hiring Veterans ■VA Loan Eligibility Explained ■Entire Army to Go MultiCam ■Lifetime Advantages of the VA Loan ■Court Shoots Down Stolen Valor Act ■View the Military.com 4th of July Slideshow ■Survey Request: We Need Your Help ■New Help for Military Homeowners ■New Pet Policy on Okinawa ■4 Military Auto Rebates ■United Through Reading ■AF Tech Sergeant Promotions ■AF Promotion Statistics ■Navy Makes New Radar Discovery ■Study Looks at Heart Attack Survivors ■AF Digitizes Medical Service Corps Boards ■Navy Counselor Symposium in September ■New AAFES Appliance Catalog ■Print and Post This Week's Military Report ■Headline Military News Vet Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses Sought According to an AP report, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) plans to introduce legislation to grant benefits for same-sex spouses of veterans and service members. More Removing the Stigma of PTSD On June 20, the American Legion hosted a meeting to discuss the implications of changing the medical classification of post-traumatic stress disorder to post-traumatic stress. More Shape Up Credit Score to Buy a Home Even with interest rates at historic lows, there can be a big difference in the rate you'll be charged if you have good credit and not-so-good credit. More SGLI Isn't Enough: Get $100k Coverage for $8 a Month Your Military family needs more than SGLI. Compare Military friendly insurance partners, to find the right coverage for your family. More TSP Now Offers Roth Option Department of Defense civilian employees eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) may begin to contribute to the Roth TSP today. More Study: Troops Paid More Than Most Civilians According to the 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation report released last week, military pay has climbed steadily as private sector salaries flattened over the last decade. More Featured Employer: Chenega Hiring Veterans Visit the Chenega Veteran Talent portal to apply for jobs, translate your military skills, and learn more about a career with Chenega Corporation. More VA Loan Eligibility Explained In order to obtain a VA home loan, you must first fill out VA Form 26-1880, the request for your Certificate of Eligibility. More Entire Army to Go MultiCam After years of testing, Army uniform officials are planning to recommend that MultiCam replace today's pixilated design as the official camouflage pattern the service issues to all soldiers. More Lifetime Advantages of the VA Loan A VA Guaranteed Home Loan has many advantages over a convention loan -- requires no down payment, no lender fees, no mortgage insurance, and refinance without an appraisal or income verification. More Court Shoots Down Stolen Valor Act A Texas man who helped lead the charge for Congress to pass a law against so-called military "fakers" was disappointed last week by the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Stolen Valor Act. More View the Military.com 4th of July Slideshow Visit the Military.com Independence Day Center to view the 4th of July Slideshow, watch a tribute video, get fun facts about the 4th of July and more. More Survey Request: We Need Your Help Your opinion matters. Take a quick survey to help ASMBA improve their product offerings and better serve the military community. More New Help for Military Homeowners The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that homeowners with military transfer orders will be immediately eligible for short sales even if they are current in their mortgages. More New Pet Policy on Okinawa The 18th Wing, U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific recently released the Department of Defense's joint service pet policy for all military family housing on Okinawa. More 4 Military Auto Rebates Many auto manufacturers offer special military rebates and discounts for Active Duty, Reservists, and Veterans. More United Through Reading For almost a decade, United Through Reading has been helping military parents maintain a connection to their children during deployment. More AF Tech Sergeant Promotions The Air Force recently released it technical sergeant promotion list, which advanced 8,515 staff sergeants. More AF Promotion Statistics The Air Force recently selected 8,518 of 37,402 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 22.77 percent. More Navy Makes New Radar Discovery U.S. Navy scientists have announced that a newly discovered radar capability to detect individual cloud hydrometeors in the free atmosphere can impact future performance of combat systems and military decision-making. More Study Looks at Heart Attack Survivors A new study has found that the emotional toll of a heart attack can be so severe that an estimated 1 in 8 patients who survive the experience develop post-traumatic stress disorder. More AF Digitizes Medical Service Corps Boards Air Force selection board members will begin using an electronic record scoring system for line for the Air Force captains and major and lieutenant colonel medical service corps boards that convene July 16. More Navy Counselor Symposium in September Registration is underway for the 24th Annual Navy Counselors Association (NCA) Professional Development and Training Symposium scheduled Sept. 24-27 in Memphis, Tenn. More New AAFES Appliance Catalog Exchange shoppers can find state-of-the-art appliances in the new, 36-page Appliance 2012 catalog. 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 onand follow us on You are subscribed to the Military Report Newsletter. You can unsubscribe or manage your subscriptions at anytime. Military.com values your privacy: read our privacy policy. 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