Veteran's News (From Military.com)

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Veterans Receive Pay Increases Millions of veterans and eligible family members will see their disability compensation, pension, and survivors' benefits increased. More
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Deal of the Week: Military Special DiscountsVeterans and their families get $25 off new activations and receive special discounts on service & equipment. Go to AT&T online 24/7. More
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VA Shares Health InformationDoD officials have announced the organization-wide release of enhancements to share electronic health information with the Department of Veterans Affairs. More
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Top 25 Jobs for Veterans in 2008This New Year brings new job opportunities for transitioning servicemembers and veterans interested in careers in health care, technology and consulting. More
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Get in Shape in 2008Military.com just launched a fitness channel. It's a great place to jump start your New Year with great fitness ideas, top workouts, nutrition tips, and more. More
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Find ROTC ClassmatesTake a look in the new ROTC Network on Military.com to see what your old classmates and friends are up to. More
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Additional GI Bill FeaturesThe GI Bill has greatly improved over the last few years. Here some additional features you may be eligible for: More
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Featured Job: RIGHT company with the RIGHT opportunityLooking for an opportunity to apply the skills you developed in the military with a company that will recognize you for your performance? More
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Association Offers Congressional GuideThe Fleet Reserve Association is offering a free guide called "Communicate With Your Elected Officials" to promote participation in the legislative process. More
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VA Distributes Insurance DividendsMore than a million veterans are in line to share $349 million in annual insurance dividends during 2008, according to the VA. More
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Honor Flight ProgramHumana Veterans Healthcare Services and Congressman Jeff Miller have announced the sponsorship of the inaugural Emerald Coast Honor Flight trip. More
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New Rules for Housing GrantsSeriously injured veterans and servicemembers are eligible to receive many new grants available from the VA for constructing or modifying homes. More
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Hero Appreciation Months Travel DiscountThe Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce and member businesses will honor the nation's heroes during special appreciation months. More
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Army's New Wounded Warrior BlogThe U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) announced the debut of the "Army Wounded Warrior Program Blog." More
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Bonds Limit Set at 5,000 DollarsUnder the new rules, the annual limitation on purchases of United States Savings Bonds an individual can buy a maximum of $5,000. More
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Calendar Provides Troop-Support IdeasThe DoD America Supports You program connects citizens and corporations with military personnel and their families serving at home and abroad. More
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Coast Guard Releases Top VideosThe U. S. Coast Guard released a video compilation of its most dramatic rescues of 2007. More
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College Program Begins in KentuckyVeterans Upward Bound, a federally funded grant program for veterans' education, is slated to begin its classes Jan. 22, 2008 at Western Kentucky University. More
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Minnesota Program Goes NationalThe Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program will soon expand to all members of the Guard and Reserve. More
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Converting Your Savings BondsIf you own paper savings bonds, you can trade them in for electronic bonds in TreasuryDirect using an online program called SmartExchange. More
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