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RAO Bulletin Index  15 March 2008

Note: Updates are indicated as [01] [02] [03] etc.

109th Congress Senate ------------------------------------------ (Pending vet bills)
110th Congress Schedule -------------------------------------- (Senate 1st session)
110th Congress U.S. House ----------------------------------------- (Contact info)
2006 Tax Law Changes -------------------------------------------------- (Summary)

AAFES Gas Pricing Policy ----------------------------------------- (Not tax free)
AAFES 2004 Holiday Catalog ----------------------------------- (Now available)
AAFES Gas Pricing Overseas ------------------------------- (Weekly adjustment)
AAFES Match It Program ------------------------------------------ (Lower prices)

Absentee Voting Overseas [01] -------------------------- (Time to submit FPCA)

Academy Life Insurance Refunds --------------------- ($160 million settlement)

Acid Reflux Disease ----------------------------------------------- (Cancer Impact)

Active Duty Pay 2007--------------------------------------- (Pay parity jeopardy)

Adoption in RP [Immigration] -------------- (Orphan & Non-orphan children)

AF Combat Action Award ---------------------------------------- (Study ongoing)
AF Combat Action Award [01] -------------------------- (Awards begin Apr 07)
AF Combat Action Medal ---------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)
AF Data Security Breach -------------------------- (Personnel records accessed)
AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon -------------- (Combat operations indicator)
AF JROTC Needs Retirees [01] -------------------------- (Active duty pay level)
AF Recognition Ribbon ----------------------------------- (Eligibility expanded)
AF Recognition Ribbon --------------------------- (Eligibility to wear expanded)
AF Reservists Virtual Accounts ---------------------------------- (Now available)
AF Retiree Council -------------------------------------------- (Recommendations)
AF Retiree Council [01] -------------------------------- (Overseas agenda items)

AFAS (Air Force Aid Society)

Afghanistan & Iraq Medals ------------------------------------------- (H.R. 3104)
Afghanistan & Iraq Medals ----------------------------- (DoD eligibility criteria)
Afghanistan & Iraq Medals ------------------------ (Separate medals authorized)
Afghanistan, Iraqi Campaign Medals ------------------- (AF approves wearing)

AFJROTC Needs Retirees --------------------------- (Openings for 402 retirees)

AFPC Contact Center ---------------------------------------------- (How to Reach)

AFRC (Armed Forces Recreation Center)
AFRC Accommodations ---------------------------------------------- (Good deal)
AFRC Garmisch Partenkirchen --------------------------- (Specials for Retirees)
AFRC Shades of Green -------------------------------------- (Temporary closure)
AFRC Shades of Green [01] ----------------------------- (Reopening DEC 2003)
AFRC Shades of Green [02] ------------------------------------ (Doubled in size)
AFRC Shades of Green [03] --------------------------- (End of summer specials)
AFRC Shades of Green [04] ---------------------------------- (Vet rooms offered)
AFRC Shades of Green Reopens -------------------------------- (Doubled in size)
AFRC Virginia Beach VA --------------------------------------- (Cape Henry Inn)

AFRH ------------------------------------------------------------ (Eligibility criteria)
AFRH ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Fees charged)
AFRH ------------------------------------------------------ (Active duty allotments)
AFRH (Armed Forces Retirement Home)
AFRH [01] ----------------------------------------------------- (Admission criteria)
AFRH [02] ---------------------------------------------- (Poor conditions alleged)
AFRH [03] ------------------------------------------ (Adverse Reports Overblown)
AFRH Gulfport [01] -------------------------------------------- (Options for future)
AFRH Gulfport [02] --------------------------------------- ($76 million requested)
AFRH Gulfport [03] --------------------------------------- (Ready for demolition)
AFRH Gulfport [04] ------------------------------------ (Reopening March 2010)
AFRH Washington [03] ----------------------------------------- (49-acre plot sold)
AFRH Washington [04] -------------------------------- (Residents sue Rumsfeld)

AFSA (Air Force Sergeants Association)
AFSA Benefits Monitoring ---------------------------- (Reduced fringe benefits)

AFVC (Armed Forces Vacation Club)

Agent Orange - see AO

Agriculture Dept. Data Breach ---------------------------- (Ongoing Since 1996)

AHLTA ------------------------------------------------ (DoD health record system)
AHLTA [01] ------------------------------------------------------- (Problem for VA)
AHLTA [02] --------------------------------------------------- (USAF to go online)
AHLTA Warrior -------------------------------------------- (TMIP-J 5th upgrade)

Aid & Attendance -------------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)
Aid & Attendance [01] --------------------------------------------- (Underutilized)
Aid & Attendance [02] ---------------------------------------------------- (Criteria)

Air America -------------------------------------------------- (Seeking vet benefits)

Air Force Email for Life --------------------------------------- (Effective April 07)
Air Force Enlisted Home -------------------------- (Applications now available)
Air Force Enlisted Home [01] ------------------------------ (Facilities expanded)
Air Force Enlistment --------------------------------------- (Recruits still needed)
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon------------------------------ (Approved)
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon [01] -------------- (Change approved)
Air Force Memorial ------------------------------------- (Scheduled to open SEP)
Air Force New Unit Medals --------------------------------------------- (In design)
Air Force News Delivery ------------------------------------ (Changing methods)
Air Force Pharmacy Policy --------------- (Limited distribution of some meds)
Air Force Pharmacy Policy [01] -------------------- (Some medications named)
Air Force Week Schedule --------------------------------- (2007 locations/dates)

Airline Baggage Inspection -------------------- (Valuables in checked baggage)
Airline Carry-On Restrictions -------------------------------------- (Be prepared)
Airline Ticket Comparisons -------------------------------- (Locate the cheapest)
Airport Baggage Security ----------------------------------------- (What to expect)

AL (American Legion)

Alabama Veterans Homes [01] ----------------------- (New Home to Open 2011)

ALS --------------------------------------------- (Presumptive service connection)
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
ALS [01] ------------------------------------------------------ (VA Disability Issue)
ALS [02] -------------------------------------------------------------- (ALS Registry)
ALS Link Confirmed ----------------------------------------- (Service connected)

Alzheimer's --------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)
Alzheimer's [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Early treatment)
Alzheimer's [02] ------------------------------------------------- (A step forward)
Alzheimer's [03] ----------------------------------------- (Heart Impact on Brain)
Alzheimer's [04] ----------------------------------- (Progress Cited in Diagnosis)

Amerasians --------------------------------------------------- (Location assistance)

American Amicable Refunds -------------------------------- (70,000+ vets due)

American Fidelity Life Insurance ---------------------------- (Refund settlement)

Anesthesia Awareness ----------------------------------- (Waking Up in Surgery)

Angioplasty vs. Drugs ------------------------------------------ (Equally effective)

Anheuser-Busch Hero Salute ------------------------- (Extended through 2007)
Anheuser-Busch Hero Salute [01] -------------------------- (Program extended)
Anheuser-Busch Theme Parks Offer ------------- (Complimentary admission)

Annual Shift ---------------------------------------- (Use raoemo@sbcglobal.net)

Antarctic Service Medal ------------------------------------------------ (Eligibility)

AO & Diabetes ------------------------------------------ (Relationship reinforced)
AO & Diabetes [01] ------------------------------------ (Benefit Rules Published)
AO & Diabetes [02] ------------------------------------- (Air Force Health Study)
AO & Hypertension ---------------------------------------- (Possible association)
AO & Prostrate Cancer -------------------------------------- (PSA tests essential)
AO 50/50 Test -------------------------------------------- (Supreme Court Ruling)
AO Cancer Study ----------------------------------- (Prostate & Melanoma risks)
AO Cancer Study [01] ----------------------------------------- (Ranch hand ends)
AO Claims -------------------------------------------------------------- (Retroactive)
AO Claims [01] -------------------------------------------- (Recent Developments)
AO Claims [02] ------------------------------------------------- (Faster OK Sought)
AO Claims [03] ------------------------------------------- (USS Ingersoll DD 652)
AO Compensation Non-Vietnam ---------------------------- (Proving Exposure)
AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [01] ------------------------ (VN Vets can Sue)
AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [02] ------------- (DoD Locations Disclosed)
AO Compensation Non-Vietnam [03] ----- (Service connection presumption)
AO Compensation Package ---------------------------------- (ExGratia payment)
AO Diabetes --------------------------------------------------- (Type 2 presumption)
AO Dig in Alaska ------------------------------------------------- (Buried 40 Years)
AO Diseases [01] -------------------------------------------------------- (Associated)
AO Diseases [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Non-associated)
AO Eligibility ------------------------------------- (Blanket presumption in effect)
AO Guam -------------------------------------------------- (Assessment Requested)
AO Lawsuits --------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)
AO Lawsuits [01] --------------------------------------------- (Individual lawsuits)
AO Lawsuits [02] ------------------------------------------- (Upcoming law preps)
AO Lawsuits [03] --------------------- (U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision)
AO Lawsuits [04] --------------------------------------------- (Offshore eligibility)
AO Lawsuits [05] -------------------------------------------- (Compliance impact)
AO Lawsuits [06] -------------------------------------------------- (AFEM vs. VSM)
AO Lawsuits [07] -------------------------------------------- (Awaiting VA appeal)
AO Lawsuits [08] ---------------------------------------- (Blue/Brown water navy)
AO Lawsuits [09] ------------------------------------------ (Haas appeal delayed)
AO Lawsuits [10] --------------------------------------------------- (Ramifications)
AO Nam Vet Study -------------------------------------------- (Risk of ills higher)
AO Okinawa Use ------------------------------------------------ (BVA 1998 ruling)
AO Presumptive Illnesses [Kids] -------------------------- (AO Impact on Kids)
AO Presumptive Illnesses [Vets] --------------------------- (AO impact on vets)
AO Registry [Korea] ------------------------------------------- (Korean War Vets)
AO Retroactive Benefits -------------------------------------- (New VA provision)
AO Stateside Use ---------------------------------------------------- (30 Locations)
AO Stateside Use [01] ------------------------------------------- (Banned in 1979)
AO VAVA Compensation ------------------------------- (VietNamese/RoK vets)

AOL Advisory --------------------------------- (AOL continues to block Bulletin)
AOL Advisory [01] ----------------------------------------- (How to adjust filters)
AOL Advisory [02] -------------------------- (AOL blocks Bulletin distribution)
AOL Advisory [03] ---------------------------- (Call 888-212-5537 to complain)
AOL Advisory [04] ------------------------------------- (Removal from directory)
AOL Advisory [05] ------------------------------ (5700 Removed from directory)
AOL Advisory [06] ------------------------------------- (6 million customers lost)
AOL Advisory [07] -------------------------------------------- (Business as usual)
AOL/Yahoo Email Tax ------------------------------------------- (Misunderstood)

APO ZIPS for Iraq -------------------------------------------------------------- (List)

Arizona Taxes - see Tax
Arizona Tuition for Military ------------------------------------ (Bill in progress)

Arlington National Cemetery ------------------------------- (Expansion planned)
Arlington National Cemetery [01] ----------------------------- (Good thru 2060)

Armed Forces Reserve Medal ----------------------------------------- (Eligibility)
Armed Forces Vacation Club ------------------------------------------- (Overview)
Armed Forces Vacation Club [01] ------------------------ (Affordable vacations)

Armed Services Committee ------------------------------- (New House members)
Armed Services Committee [01] ------------------------------- (Special hearing)
Armed Services Tax Fairness Act --------------------------- (Increased benefits)

Army Award Citations -------------------------------------- (USN policy change)
Army Citations ----------------------------------------------- (USN policy change)
Army Combat Action Badge ------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)
Army Combat Action Badge [01] -------------------------- (Stuck in Committee)
Army Disability Ratings -------------------------------------------- (Why so low?)
Army Enlistment Age ------------------------------------------- (Raised to age 39)
Army Enlistment Age [01] ------------------------------------------ (Raised to 42)
Army Involuntary Recall ----------------------------------- (5,600 to be recalled)
Army Leisure Travel Services ------------------------------- (Discounts offered)
Army Medals and Awards ----------------------------------------------------- (List)
Army Recruiting Referral Bonus ---------------------------------- (Pilot program)
Army Recruiting Referral Bonus [01] ------------------------- (Raised to $2000)
Army Recruiting Referral Bonus [02] ----------- (Expanded to Army civilians)
Army Recruiting Referral Bonus [03] --------------------------- (Funds run dry)
Army Reenlistment Policy -------------------------- (Former personnel sought)
Army Reserve Health Web Site ---------------------- (www.hooah4health.com)
Army Retired Soldiers Pin ----------------------------------------------- (New pin)
Army Retired Soldiers Pin [01] ----------------------------- (Mailing complete)
Army Retiree Council ----------------------------------------- (Report to the chief)
Army Retiree Council [01] ------------------------------ (Retiree Council issues)
Army Survivor's Call Center (ALTFCM) --------------------------- (New POC)

Arrears of Pay ---------------------------------------------------- (Due upon death)

Asbestos Litigation Reform ------------ (Request sent to Judiciary committee)

Ashes to Diamonds ------------------------- (Family heirloom cremation option)

Asthma Medication Recall ---------------------------------------- (Precautionary)

Atomic Vet's Info ------------------------------------- (Obtaining info for claims)
Atomic Veterans Relief Act ------------- (Bill proposes VA eligibility change)
Atomic Vets [02] ---------------------------------------- (HR 4183 & 4184 status)

Australia Vacations Offered ------------------ (From $1300 for DoD personnel)

Avandia Safety Alert -------------------------------- (Diabetes Type II medicine)

Avian Flu Fact Sheet --------------------------- (Overseas living considerations)

Award - see AF Combat Action Medal
Award - see AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Award - see AF Recognition Ribbon
Award - see Afghanistan & Iraq Medals
Award - see Antarctic Service Medal
Award - see Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Award - see Army Citations
Award - see Army Combat Action Badge
Award - see Army Combat Action Badge
Award - see Army Medals and Awards
Award - see Army Retired Soldiers Pin
Award - see Bronze Star Medal WWII
Award - see CAR
Award - see Certificate of Military Service
Award - see Chinese War Memorial Medal
Award - see Close Combat Badge
Award - see Cold War Medal
Award - see Cold War Recognition Certificate
Award - see Combat Action Ribbon
Award - see Combat Action Ribbon
Award - see Combat Medics Badge
Award - see CT Vets Wartime Service Medal
Award - see CT Vets Wartime Service Medal
Award - see Expeditionary Warfare Pin
Award - see French Legion of Honor Medal
Award - see French Liberation Certificate
Award - see Good Conduct Medal
Award - see Guardians of Freedom Pin
Award - see GWOT Medal
Award - see In Memory Medal
Award - see KDSM
Award - see Korean War Veterans Commemorative Pin
Award - see Malta George Cross Medal
Award - see NATO Air Force Medals
Award - see NATO Medal for Kosovo
Award - see NDSM [National Defense Service Medal]
Award - see NJ DSM (Distinguished service Medal)
Award - see Normandy Service Medal
Award - see Nuclear Radiation Medal
Award - see Philippine Liberation Medal
Award - see POW Purple Heart
Award - see Presidential Memorial Certificate
Award - see Republic of China Badge of Honor
Award - see ROK War Service Medal
Award - see Silver Star
Award - see Southwest Asia Service Medal
Award - see Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal
Awards Replacement --------------------------------------------- (Where to write)
Awards Replacement [01] --------------------------------------- (What to expect)
Awards Replacement [02] -------------------------------- (Letter request format)
Awards Review/Replacement Request ----------------------------- (What to do)

AXPOW HQ Data Breach --------------------------------- (Personal info stolen)

Baggage Locking System -------------------------- (Inspectors will break locks)

Balance Bracelet Pain Reliever ----------------------------- (FTC says no good)

Bankruptcy ---------------------------------------- (New law effective 17 Oct 05)

Bariatric Surgery ----------------------------------------------- (Obesity treatment)
Bariatric Surgery [01] --------------------------------- (High complication rates)

Base Decals------------------------------------------------ (AF No longer requires)

Beer Belly Control ------------------------------------------ (1-2 beers a day OK)

Benefits Checkup ---------------------------------------- (Recommended for 50+)
Benefits Upgrades ---------------------------------- (H.R. 1268 interim changes)

Biotape Refunds ------------------------------------------ ($2.5 Million Available)

BLOG ---------------------------------------------------------- (Latest news source)

Blood Donor Month --------------------------------- (Retiree Donations Needed)
Blood Platelets -------------------------------------------- (Shortage in San Diego)
Blood Pressure ---------------------------------------------------------- (Guidelines)

Bone Marrow Donor Registration ---------------------------- (Enrollees Sought)

BRAC -------------------------------------------------- (24% excess base capacity)
BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure)
BRAC [01] -------------------------------------------------- (DoD School closings)
BRAC [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Amendment to delay)
BRAC [03] ---------------------------------------- (Latest proposed base closings)
BRAC [04] ----------------------------------- (Base closure rational speculation)
BRAC [05] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Action dates)
BRAC [06] -------------------------------------------- (Rumsfeld lowers estimate)
BRAC [07] ----------------------------------------------- (Facility listing released)
BRAC [08] ------------------------------------------- (Changes to list anticipated)
BRAC [09] ------------------------------------ (Impact on medical facilities/care)
BRAC [10] -------------------------------- (Political maneuvering to save bases)
BRAC [11] ----------------------------------- (Cost savings estimate questioned)
BRAC [12] --------------------------------------- (Commission adds some bases)
BRAC [13] -------------------------------------------- (Current round may be last)
BRAC [14] ------------------------------------------------------ (Panel votes are in)
BRAC [15] ----------------------------------- (Timing criticized by Commission)
BRAC [16] ---------------------------------------------------- (Now up to congress)
BRAC [17] --------------------------------------------------------- (System critique)
BRAC [18] ----------------------------------------------- (Last obstacle overcome)
BRAC [19] ------------------------------------------- (DoD must begin by Sep 07)
BRAC [20] ------------------------------------- (Commission wants another year)
BRAC [21] ------------------------------------------------- (More funding needed)
BRAVE & GIVE Acts -------------------------------- (SSA rating acceleration)

Bronze Star Medal WWII ---------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

Budget Proposal Impact on Vets -------------------------------------- (Bend over)
Budget Shortfalls Blamed on Retirees -------------- (Veteran groups outraged)

Bug Safety (Children) --------------------------------------- (Summer safety tips)

Bugles Across America ---------------------------------- (Available for funerals)

Burial - see Arlington
Burial - see Bugles Across America
Burial - see Veteran Disinterment
Burial: At Sea [02] ----------------------------------------------------- (Obtainment)
Burial: At Sea ------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)
Burial: At Sea [01] ------------------------------------------------------ (Ceremony)
Burial: Body Shipment --------------------------------------------- (Inter-Country)
Burial: Bugler Shortage -------------- (Echo Taps project to highlight shortage)
Burial: Green --------------------------------------------------------- (A better way)
Burial: National Cemetery -------------------------- (Scheduling available daily)
Burial: Private Cemetery ------------------------------------- (Things to consider)
Burial: Rosecrans San Diego ----------------------------------- (Inurnments only)
Burial: Veterans ------------------------------------------------------------ (Choices)

Business Opportunity Scams ---------------------------------------- (FTC action)

BX Rights for Vets ------------------------------------------------ (Bill introduced)

California & Federal Disabled Benefits ------------------------ (70 to 100% SC)
California & Federal Disabled Benefits (100% SC) ------------------------ (List)
California & Federal Disabled Benefits (20% SC) ------------------------- (List)
California & Federal Disabled Benefits (30% SC) ------------------------- (List)
California & Federal Disabled Benefits (40% SC) -------------------------- (List)
California & Federal Disabled Benefits (50% SC) -------------------------- (List)
California & Federal Disabled Benefits (60% SC) -------------------------- (List)
California & Federal IU Benefits ------------------------------- (Entitlement List)
California & Federal Pension Benefits --------------- (Non-service Connected)

Caffeine ------------------------------------------------------------- (Common doses)

Call Home Act S.2653------------------------------------------------------ (Passed)

Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure ----------------------------- (Notification policy)
Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure [01] --------------------- (No Chemicals Found)

Canadian Nat Mil Cemetery ------------------------------ (Available to U.S. vets)
Canadian Nat Mil Cemetery ----------------------------- (Available to U.S. Vets)

Cancer Prevention ------------------------------------------------------ (Guidelines)
Cancer Prevention [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Diet impact)
Cancer: Bladder ------------------------------------------- (4th most common form)
Cancer: Bladder [01] ------------------------------------------ (Cause & treatment)
Cancer: Brain - Link to Sarin ------------------------- (Gulf War vets sent letter)
Cancer: Brain - Link to Sarin [01] ------------ (VA clinicians given guidelines)
Cancer: Brain - Link to Sarin [02] -------------------- (Exposed units identified)
Cancer: Breast ------------------------------------------------- (Army study results)
Cancer: Breast [01] ------------------------------------------ (Vaccination results)
Cancer: Cervical ------------------------------------------ (Preventable & curable)
Cancer: Cervical [01] ----------------------------------- (WRAMC offers vaccine)
Cancer: Cervical [02] ----------------------------- (Tricare covers vaccinations)
Cancer: Hepatitis & Liver Cancer ------------------------- (Five known viruses)
Cancer: Skin --------------------------------------------------- (Cause & treatment)
Cancer: Testicular -------------------------------------- (75,000 affected annually)

Candidates DAV Questions ------------------------------------------- (Responses)

Canes for Veterans ----------------------------------------------------- (No Charge)
Canes for Veterans (01) -------------------------------- (WWII/Korean war vets)

Captioned Telephone: ---------------------------------- (Hearing Impaired Vets)

CAR (Marine's Combat Action Ribbon) ---------------------------- (Eligibility)
CAR Eligibility ------------------------------------------------------------ (Clarified)

Car Insurance Requirements [PI] ------------------------------- (What to expect)
Car Key Alarm -------------------------------------------------------- (Security Tip)
Car Leasing -------------------------------------------------------------- (Pro & con)

Cardiovascular Disease ------------------------------------- (Recognize the Signs)

Casualty Assistance ------------------------------------------ (Check out the RAO)
Casualty Assistance [01] ------------------------------------- (New VA pamphlet)
Casualty Assistance Officers -------------------------------------- (What they do)

Cataracts -------------------------------------------------- (Symptoms & treatment)

CBI (Compliance and Business Integrity)

CBO FY 2006 Review ----------------------------------- (DoD GDP percentage)
CBO Military Compensation Report ------------------ (Non-cash benefit value)
CBO Military Compensation Report [01] -------------- (Pay raise questioned)

CBOC (Community Based Outpatient Clinic)

Cell Phone Deactivation if Stolen ---------------------------------------- (How to)
Cell Phone Deactivation if Stolen [01] --------------- (GSM applicability only)
Cell Phone Discounts ------------------------------- (Available to some military)
Cell Phone Payment Suspension ------------------------ (90+ day deployments)
Cell Phone Scare Message ------------------------------------------ (FTC debunks)
Cell Phone Service Plan Basics -------------------------- (Are you overpaying?)
Cell Phone Tips --------------------------------------------------- (Did you know?)
Cell Phone Tips [01] --------------------------------------------------- (Correction)
Cell Phone Use on Bases ------------------------------ (Prohibited while driving)

Census Bureau Data Breach ------------------------------- (672 missing laptops)

Ceremonial Bugle for Taps --------------------------------------- (DoD approves)

Certificate of Creditable Coverage ------------ (Preexisting medical condition)
Certificate of Military Service --------------------------------------- (Availability)

CHAMPVA Survivor Policy ---------------- (Extended reinstatement deadline)

Changing Military Records ------------------------------ (Request within 3 years)
Changing Military Records [01] ------------------------ (Application procedure)
Changing Military Records [02] ----------------------------------- (Board action)

Chapter 61 ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)
Chapter 61 [01] -------------------------------------------------- (CRSC Eligibility)

CHCBP [01] ------------------------------------ (Transitional Medical Coverage)

CHCSII ----------------------------------------------- (Patient records to go digital)

Check Floating --------------------------------- (No longer possible after 28OCT)
Check/Money Order Scams ------------------------------- (Consumers easy prey)
Check/Money Order Scams ------------------------------ (Consumers easy prey)

Chewing Gum To Replace Brushing ----------------------------- (Army will test)

Chinese War Memorial Medal ------------------------------------------ (Eligibility)

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia [01] ----------------------------- (VA must pay)

Cigarette Fire-safe Law ------------------------------------- (Self extinguishment)

Citizenship Legitimation Rqmts [U.S] --------- (Persons born out of wedlock)

Civil Air Patrol Wants Retirees ------------------- (Volunteer & paid positions)

Claims and Appeals ------------------------------------- (Responsibility is yours!)

Close Combat Badge ----------------------------------------------------------- (New)
Close Combat Badge ------------------ (New badge for non-infantry approved)

CNGR Commission ------------------------------------------------ (Review of RC)
CNGR Commission [01] -------------------------------- (2nd meeting summary)
CNGR Commission [02] ------------------------------- (CNGR blasts Pentagon)
CNGR Commission [03] -------------------------------- (Final Report Delivered)

CNH (Community Nursing Home)
CNN Attractions Free to Military ------------------------------ (Retirees eligible)

COA (Mail) ----------------------------------------------------- (On line thru USPS)

COLA 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------- (2.5 percent)
COLA 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------ (3.5 percent)
COLA 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------- (2.6 percent)
COLA 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------- (1.4 percent)
COLA 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------- (2.1 percent)
COLA 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------- (2.7 percent)
COLA 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------- (4.1 percent)
COLA 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------ (3.3 percent)
COLA 2008 ----------------------------------------------------- (Decrease of 0.7%)
COLA 2008 [01] ------------------------------------------ (1.2% Decline to Date)
COLA 2008 [02] ------------------------------------------------- (1% below 2007)
COLA 2008 [03] ---------------------------------------------- (-0.3% thru FEB 07)
COLA 2008 [04] ---------------------------------------------- (0.8% thru MAR 07)
COLA 2008 [05] ---------------------------------------------- (0.8% above April's)
COLA 2008 [06] ---------------------------------------------- (0.1% Below June's)
COLA 2008 [07] --------------------------------------------- (2.0% to 2.3% realm)
COLA 2008 [08] --------------------------------------- (2.3% effective 1 DEC 07)
COLA 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------- (Up 1.5% YTD)
COLA Adjustment Bill ---------------------------- (Would Cap retirees COLAs)

Cold Hands ---------------------------------------------------- (Cause & treatment)

Cold War Medal --------------------------------------------------- (Proposed again)
Cold War Medal ------------------------------------------ (Approved by Congress)
Cold War Recognition Certificates ------------------- (Approved by SECDEF)

College Financial Plan ----------------------------------------------- (Future costs)

Colon Cancer Detection------------------------- (2nd highest U.S. cancer killer)

Combat Action Ribbon ------------------------------------------------ (Retroactive)
Combat Action Ribbon [01] --------------------------------- (USN IED eligibility)
Combat Medics Badge ----------------------------------------------------- (Pending)
Combat Related Death Gratuity ---------------------- (Retroactive to 7 OCT 01)
Combat Veteran Health Care - see VA
Combat Zone Death Tax Reporting --------------------------------------- (How to)

Commerce Dept Privacy Breach ------------------------ (Lost/stolen computers)

Commissary ---------------------------------------------------------- (Self checkout)
Commissary [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Notes of interest)
Commissary [02] -------------------------------------------------- (Variable pricing)
Commissary [03] ------------------------------------- (Merger concept resurfaces)
Commissary Bag Selection -------------------------------- (Paper less expensive)
Commissary Construction ----------------------------------- (Program impacted)
Commissary Coupon Use [01] ---------------- (Internet coupons now accepted)
Commissary Coupon Use [02] ------------- (Home printed coupons reinstated)
Commissary Savings Tip ---------------------------------------------- (Plan ahead)
Commissary User Savings ----------------------------------------- (32% Annually)
Commissary Watch List ----------------------------- (Nine stores under scrutiny)

Common Access Card (CAC) ----------------------- (H.R.3046 & 3128 impact)

Communicating with Congress ----------------------------- (Advocacy tip sheet)
Communicating with Congress [01] -------------------------- (Making it harder)
Communicating with Congress [02] ------------------------------- (800 numbers)

Complementary & Alternative Medicine --------------------------- (FDA limits)

Computer Power Surge Protection -------------------------- (Are you prepared?)
Computer Security ------------------------------------------ (Spyware elimination)
Computer Tip ------------------------------------------------------ (Email print size)

Concurrent Receipt - see Pay
Concurrent Receipt Status JUL 07 ------------------- (570,000 not yet eligible)

Congress - Contacting ----------------------- (Congressional contact data base)
Congress Returns to Work SEP 05 ------------------------- (Unresolved issues)
Congress Vet Voting Record ------------------------------- (Check out your rep)

Congressional Budget Schedule ---------------------------------------- (FY 2007)
Congressional Cola 2007----------------------------------------- ($3300 Increase)
Congressional Cola 2008 ---------------------------------------- ($4,100 Increase)
Congressional Communication Hints --------------- (How to be most effective)
Congressional Contacts ---------------------------------- (Staff member's duties)
Congressional Hearings 2008 ------------------------------------- (About to Start)
Congressional Mail ----------------------------------------- (Tips on writing them)
Congressional Salaries & Benefits 2004 ------------------------ (What they get)
Congressional Terminology ----------------------------- (Military funding terms)
Congressional Vet Committee Lineup -------------------------- (Major changes)

Connecticut Veterans' Home ------------------------------------- (New VA grant)

Consumer Health Digest -------------------------------------- (Phony health care)
Consumer Price Index ------------------------------------------- (CPI explanation)

Contact Lens Prescriptions ------------------------------------ (More competition)

Cool Blue Listerine Recall ----------------------------- (Found to be inadequate)
Coronary Artery Disease ------------------------------------------------ (Symptoms)
Coronary Heart Disease Mgmt ------------------------------------ (72 page guide)

CPR --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Old and new)

CRDP (Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay)
CRDP - see Pay
CRDP [16] -------------------------------------------- (Grass roots effort impact)
CRDP [17] ----------------------------------------------------- (SECDEF position)
CRDP [18] -------------------------------------------------- (Bush proposed plan)
CRDP [19] ---------------------------------------------------- (Number of retirees)
CRDP [20] -------------------------------------------------------- (A step forward)
CRDP [21] ----------------------------------------------------- (Discharge petition)
CRDP [22] --------------------------------------------------------- (Signed into law)
CRDP [23] ------------------------------------------------------ (Phase in amounts)
CRDP [24] ----------------------------------------------------- (New official name)
CRDP [25] --------------------------------------------------- (CR/CDP now CRDP)
CRDP [26] -------------------------------------- (Civil service retirement impact)
CRDP [27] ----------------- (Possible elimination of 10-yr phase in for 100%)
CRDP [28] ----------------------------------------------------- (Payment Increases)
CRDP [29] ---------------------------------------- (Accelerated CR for IU mulled)
CRDP [30] ------------------------------------ (Decision still pending on IU Vets)
CRDP [31] --------------------------- (100% Disabled w/IU chances now 50-50)
CRDP [32] ------------------------ (100% Disabled w/IU chances remain 50-50)
CRDP [33] -------------------------------------------------- (100% disability w/ IU)
CRDP [34] ---------------------------------------------- (More on Unemployables)
CRDP [35] ------------------------------------------ (Discharge petition in House)
CRDP [36] ------------------------------------ (H.R.2076 introduced in Congress)
CRDP [37] ---------------------------------------------------- (100% IU approved)
CRDP [38] ------------------------------------------------ (IU advances to 5 years)
CRDP [39] ---------------------------------------------- (2006 strategy to improve)
CRDP [40] --------------------------------------------------------- (New legislation)
CRDP [41] ----------------------------------------------------------- (2007 Increase)
CRDP [42] ----------------------------------------------- (Majority leader support)
CRDP earlier than expected ------------------------------- (150,000 by 1 Feb 04)
CRDP/CRSC Option ------------------------------------ (Election due by 31 JUL)
CRDP/CRSC Option [01] ------------------------------------ (2008 Open Season)
CRDP/CRSC Claim Backlog --------------------------------- (39,000+ Pending)
CRDP/CRSC Open Season ------------------------------------ (1 thru 31 JAN 08)

Credit Card APR ------------------------------------------- (Reduction is possible)
Credit Card Offers ------------------------------------------------- (How to reduce)
Credit Card Penalties --------------------------- (Congressional hearing impact)
Credit Card Scam ----------------------------------------------- (Report it if called)
Credit Freezes in Jeopardy -------------------------------- (Consumer protection)
Credit Report Content ------------------------------------------------------- (Basics)
Credit Reports - Obtaining Credit ----------------------------- (Annual free copy)
Credit Score ----------------------------------------------------------- (How to raise)

Crime Victim Resource Overseas --------------------- (Crime victim assistance)
Crime Victim Resources U.S. --------------------------------------- (Where to go)

CRSC - see Pay
CRSC (Combat-Related Special Compensation)
CRSC [09] ----------------------------------------------------- (Reservist eligibility)
CRSC [10] ----------------------------------------------------- (Expanded program)
CRSC [11] --------------------------------------------------- (NDAA 04 provisions)
CRSC [12] ----------------------------------------------------- (Backlog to increase)
CRSC [13] ----------------------------------------------------------- (SMC/IU issue)
CRSC [14] ----------------------------------------------------- (www.crsc.army.mil)
CRSC [15] ---------------------------------------------------- (SMC & IU resolved)
CRSC [16] ----------------------------------------------- (Claim processing status)
CRSC [17] --------------------------------------------- (Wait for new applications)
CRSC [18] ------------------------------------------ (Implementation policy letter)
CRSC [19] -------------------------------------------------- (New application rules)
CRSC [20] ------------------------------------ (Where to send naval applications)
CRSC [21] ------------------------------------------------------ (Chapter 61 retirees)
CRSC [22] ------------------------------------------------- (Payment of IU in AUG)
CRSC [23] ---------------------------------------------- (DFAS payment schedule)
CRSC [24] --------------------------------------------------- (Backlog almost gone)
CRSC [25] ---------------------------------------------- (Applications encouraged)
CRSC [26] ---------------------------------- (31OCT DFAS backlog elimination)
CRSC [27] ----------------------------------------------------- (Backlog resolution)
CRSC [28] --------------------------------------------------- (Chapter 61 coverage)
CRSC [29] ----------------------------------------------------- (Chapter 61 retirees)
CRSC [30] ------------------------------- (Electronic statement delivery initiated)
CRSC [31] --------------------------------------------------- ($21 billion untapped)
CRSC [32] -------------------------------------------------- (COA for USN/USMC)
CRSC [33] ------------------------------------------------------ (68% approval rate)
CRSC [34] --------------------------------------------------------- (New bill S.2385)
CRSC [35] --------------------------------------------- (CRSC/CRDP open season)
CRSC [36] --------------------------------------------------------- (CR open season)
CRSC [37] --------------------------------------------------------- (You may qualify)
CRSC [37] -------------------------------------------------- (Chapter 61 Guidance)
CRSC Application Tips -------------------------------------------- (Good to know)

CSRS [Civil Service Retirement System]
CSRS COLA 2007---------------------------------------- (2.3% &3.3% Increases)
CSRS/FERS Retirement t2005 ---------------------- (Planning guides available)

CT Vets Wartime Service Medal ---------------------------- (270K Vets eligible)
CT Vets Wartime Service Medal ---------------------------- (270K Vets Eligible)

Cyberspace Command ------------------------------- (Keesler AFB a Contender)

DACMC (Defense Advisory Committee on Military Compensation)
DACMC [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Proposed pay changes)
DACMC [02] --------------------------------------------------- (Sweeping changes)
DACMC ----------------------------------------- (SECDEF compensation review)

Data Breach - see AF
Data Breach - see Agriculture Dept
Data Breach - see AXPOW
Data Breach - see Commerce Dept
Data Breach - see IRS
Data Breach - see MA DPL
Data Breach - see MOAA
Data Breach - see Navy
Data Breach - see SSA
Data Breach - see TJX
Data Breach - see Tricare
Data Breach - see USMC
Data Breach - see VA
Data Breach - see Pentagon

DAV Transportation Network ---------------------- (Volunteer drivers needed)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) ----------------------------------- (Start/Stop dates)
Daylight Savings Time ----------------------------------------- (Different in 2007)

DD-214 Privacy in Texas ---------------------------- (Confidential for 75 years)

D-Day Anniversary Tours ------------------------------------- (60th anniversary)

Death Benefits --------------------------------------------------------- (Active duty)
Death Benefits [CA & Federal] ------------------------- (Nonservice Connected)
Death Benefits [CA & Federal] ----------------------------- (Service Connected)
Death Gratuity [01] -------------------------------- (Increases effective 1 SEP 05)
Death Issues --------------------------------------------------- (Things to consider)
Death of U.S. Citizen Abroad Report ------------------------ (SF-192 necessity)

Debit Cards -------------------------------------------------- (Types & advantages)

Debt Reduction Planner ---------------------------------------- (Elimination cost)

DeCA (Defense Commissary Agency)
DeCA Bad Check Policy Change ---------------- (New policy on NSF checks)
DeCA Scholarships 2007--------------------------------------- (Apply by 21 FEB)

Deep Vein Thrombosis -------------------------------- (Kills 200,000 Annually)

DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System)
DEERS: Facts ----------------------------------- (Policies & Responsibilities)
DEERS: Former Spouse
DEERS: OCONUS Communications ---------------------------------- (How to)
DEERS: Registration in RP ------------------------------- (ID Cards Available)
DEERS: Registration in RP [01] ------------------------- (Hours of Operation)
DEERS: Registration in RP [02] ------------------------- (General Guidelines)
DEERS: Registration in RP [03] --------------------------- (Procedures/Hours)
DEERS: Reserve Enrollment --------------------------------------------- (Policy)
DEERS: Update & COA ------------------------------------------------- (How to)

Defense Health Agency --------------------------------- (Proposed new agency)

Dependents' Educational Assistance ------ (Available to widows & their kids)
Depleted Uranium ---------------------------------- (Compensation for exposure)
Depleted Uranium [01] ------------------------------------------- (Guardsmen sue)
Depleted Uranium [02] ----------------------------- (Gulf War Syndrome cause)
Depleted Uranium [03] ----------------------------- (Controversial health issue)
Depleted Uranium [04] ------------------------------------- (Report due OCT 07)

DeployMed ResearchLINK ----------------------------- (Info on health research)
Deployment Aid Library ------------------------------------- (Information source)

Dextromethorphan AAFES Sales --------------------------- (Limitation on sales)

DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service)
DFAS 1099-R for 2007 ---------------------------------------- (Availability Dates)
DFAS 2004 1099R & RAS -------------------- (Availability dates promulgated)
DFAS 2005 1099R & RAS ------------------- (Should be received NLT 5 JAN)
DFAS 2006 1099R & RAS ----------------------------- (Download from myPay)
DFAS Contact Info -------------------------------------------------------- (Methods)
DFAS Contact Info [01] -------------------------------------------- (Keep current)
DFAS Death Notification ---------------------------------- (Where/How to notify)
DFAS Emergency Contact ----------------------------- (Numbers to call for pay)
DFAS myPay Look Alikes ----------------------------------------- (Not affiliated)
DFAS myPay System ---------------------------------- (Pay matters made easier)
DFAS myPay System [01] ----------------------------- (1099R hardcopy option)
DFAS myPay System [02] ---------------------------- (400,000 to receive letter)
DFAS myPay System [03] ------------------------------------ (Electronic 1099R)
DFAS myPay System [04] ------------------------------ (New Security Measure)
DFAS myPay System Change -------- (Users must request mailed documents)
DFAS Notes [01] -------------------------------------------------- (Current actions)
DFAS Overseas Direct Deposit ------------------------------------ (IDD program)
DFAS Overseas Direct Deposit [01----------------------------- (Exchange rates)
DFAS Payroll --------------------------------------------- ($3 billion + per month)
DFAS Profile 2006 --------------------------------------------------- (Stats & POC)
DFAS Reserve/Guard Pay Center ----------------------------- (Officially opened)
DFAS Tax Statements via Mail ------------------------------ (Mailing imminent)
DFAS Website ------------------------------------------ (http://www.dod.mil/dfas)

DFC "V" Device for Heroism ----------------------------------------- (Eligibility)
DFC "V" Device for Heroism ------------------------------------------ (Air Force)

Diabetes ------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)
Diabetes - see AO
Diabetes [01] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Safety alert)
Diabetes [02] ----------------------------------------- (New medication approved)
Diabetes [03] --------------------------------------------------------- (Take the test)
Diabetes [04] ----------------------------------------------- (Obesity Surgery Cure)
Diabetes Eye Exam Program ------------------------------ (Medicare sponsored)

DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation)
DIC Facts 2004 ---------------------------------------- (How program is working)
DIC Retention after Remarriage --------------------------------------- (Age 57+)
DIC Widow Entitlement Change ----------------------- (Retention after age 57)
DIC+SBP ------------------------------------------------------- (Bill not signed yet)
DIC+SBP [01] ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Offset)
DIC+SBP [02] -------------------------------- (DIC increase to $1500 proposed)
DIC+SBP [03] ------------------------------------- (H.R.808 would repeal offset)
DIC+SBP ……………………………….. (Eliminate the reduction for widows)

Diet and Exercise Myths ------------------------------------------------------ (Tips)
Diet Pills ------------------------------------------------------ (Read the small print)
Diet Pills [01] -------------------------------------------------------- (False claims)
Diet Slim Chance 2004 Awards -------------------------- (Worst diet gimmicks)
Diet: Eat More, Stay Thin -------------------------------------------- (What to do)

Digital Camera Basics ------------------------------------------------ (How to use)

Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act -------------------------- (S.713 introduced)

Diploma Mills --------------------------------------------------- (What they are/do)

Disabled Can Sue States --------------------------------- (Supreme Court ruling)
Disabled Retiree Back Pay -------------------------- (CRDP/CRSC adjustments)
Disabled Retiree Back Pay [01] ------------------------- (Sooner than expected)
Disabled Retiree Back Tax ---------------------------------- (3 years refund limit)
Disabled Retiree Back Tax [01] ------------------------ (Refund Beyond 3 years)
Disabled Tenant Eviction -------------------------------- (Possible in some cases)
Disabled Vet Jobs ------------------------------------------- ($11/hr training pay)
Disabled Vet License Plate ------------------------------------------- (TX criteria)
Disabled Vet Tax Termination Act ------------------- (New CRDP legislation)
Disabled Vet TAX: ---------------------------------------------- (Bill to eliminate)
Disabled Veterans Assistance Phone Line ----------- (Employment assistance)
Disabled Veterans Memorial -------------------------------- ($65 million needed)
Disabled Vets Sought To Testify -------------------------------- (30+ day waits)

Disaster Preparedness ----------------------------------------- (Are you prepared?)

Discharge & Examination Processing ------------------ (VA/DoD cooperating)

Disposal of Electronic Products ------------------------------------- (What to do)

Disputing Credit Reports ---------------------------------------- (How to dispute)

Divine Strake --------------------------------------------------------- (Test on hold)

Divorce - see Military
Divorce Considerations --------------------------------------- (Property division)

DMDC Philippine Outreach -------------------------------- (Will issue ID cards)

DoD & VA COLA 2006 [03] ------------------------------------ (4.1% for 2006)
DoD Disability Evaluation System -------------------- (Undergoing overhaul)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [01] --------------------- (Firms volunteer)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [02] ---------------------- (Pro Bono Effort)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [03] ------------- (NDAA includes S.1606)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [04] .------------------------- (Joint system)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [05] --------------------- (Bush's proposal)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [06] -------------------------------- (Unique)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [07] ------------------- (Pilot/Future Plans)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [08] ------------------------ (Single Physical)
DoD Disability Evaluation System [09] ------------------------- (Improvements)
DoD Disability Retirement [01] ---------------------- (1/3rd Reserves Impacted)
DoD Disability Retirement [02] ------------------------- (Discharge parameters)
DoD EHR System ------------------------------ (Computerized medical records)
DoD Genetic Illness Policy --------------------------- (Genetic discrimination)
DoD Gift Limits --------------------------------------- (Approval req'd over $20)
DoD Gift Limits [01] ---------------------------------- (Additional clarification)
DoD Mental Health Task Force ------------------------------- (Input requested)
DoD Mental Health Task Force [01] -------------------------- (18 Dec meeting)
DoD Mental Health Task Force [02] ---------------- (Combat stress concerns)
DoD Mental Health Task Force [03] --------------------------- (22 Jan meeting)
DoD Mental Health Task Force [04] ---------------------- (Task Force results)
DoD Mental Health Task Force [05] --------------- (Mental health shortfalls)
DoD Military Retiree Employment ---------------------------------- (New policy)
DoD Millennium Cohort Study ---------------------------------- (21 year study)
DoD Personnel Death Policy --------------- (Decedent's desires lack authority)
DoD Policy on Retiree/Reserve Benefits -------- (Entitlement raises opposed)
DoD Retiree Pay Offset ----------------------------------- (CRSC/CRDP Impact)
DoD Rising Medical Cost ------------- (Copay increase could be forthcoming)
DoD Rising Medical Cost [01] ------- (Medicine cost determines availability)
DoD SMART Scholarships ---------------------------------------- (How to apply)
DoD to VA Record Transition -------------------------------------- (Not smooth)
DoD to VA Record Transition [01] ----------------------------- (Not going well)
DoD to VA Record Transition [02] ---------------------- (Agreement reached)
DoD to VA Record Transition [03] --------------- (Hearings highlight efforts)
DoD to VA Record Transition [04] --------------------------- (New Legislation)
DoD to VA Record Transition [05] -------------------------------- (No date set)
DoD to VA Record Transition [06] ----------------- (16th hearing comments)
DoD/USPS Military Mail Policy --------------------------- (Generic Addressees)

Draft - see (SSS)
Draft Exposure -------------------------------------------------- (Impact on Elderly)

Drug Cost Increase Rejected ------------------------ (Pharmacy copay increase)

DSHS Veterans Project [01] ------------------------------ (Older vet assistance)

DTRA ------------------------------------------------- (DR program abolishment)

DU (Depleted Uranium)

Dual Nationality and US Law ------------------------------------------- (Allowed)

Duty Station Verification [USN] --------------- (Sources to recover data from)

Echo Taps Worldwide --------------------------------- (Armed Forces Day plan)

Economic Stimulus Package ------------------------------------- (Impact on Vets)
Economic Stimulus Package [01] ------------------------------------- (File Early)
Economic Stimulus Package [02] --------------------------------- (Vet Eligibility)
Economic Stimulus Package [03] -------------------------------- (6 Steps to take)

Elderly Blood Pressure & Mortality ----------------------------- (Survival Rates)
Elderly Cold Prevention --------------------------------------- (Vitamin E impact)
Elderly Emergency Room Use -------------------------------- (Drug Side Effects)

Email - see Spam
Email: Addressing ---------------------------------------------------------- (Bcc use)
Email: How to Make Sure You Get Yours --------- (Bypassing spam filters)
Email: Navy/Marines Block --------------------------- (Send COA if applicable)
Email: Petitions ---------------------------------------------------------- (Ineffective)
Email: Questionable --------------------------------------------- (Don't Be Fooled)

Emergency Contraception ---------------------------------------------- (H.R. 2064)

Employment Restrictions [Post Service] --- (Don't jeopardize retirement pay)

Enlistment to Avoid Prosecution ---------------------------- (No longer allowed)
Enlistment Waivers ----------------------------------------------- (On the Increase)

Environmental Certificate Training Program ------------ (OIF/OEF/ONE vets)

EOB (Explanation of Benefits)

E-Passport -------------------------------------------------- (Available end of 2006)

Equal Justice for Servicemen --------------------------- (Supreme Court access)

Estate Tax - see Tax

Exchange Consolidation [01] ----------------------- (Transparent to consumers)
Exchange Consolidation [02] ----------------------------- (UETF modified plan)
Exchange Restrictions Remain ------------------------------ (No high cost items)

Expatriate Income Tax -------------------------------------------- (Who must file)

Expeditionary Warfare Pin -------------------------------------------- (Approved)
Expeditionary Warfare Pin [USN] ----------------------- (Approved 31 JUL 06)

Eye Exams/Glasses [01] ------------------------- (Military community options)

Fair Tax Act [01] ------------------------------------- (Reintroduced as H.R.0025)

Fake Heroes -------------------------------------- (Prosecution options proposed)
Fake Heroes [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Senate passes Bill)

Falcon Loan Program ----------------------------------------------- (Loan to $500)

Family Care Giving ---------------------------------- (Medicaid Cash Allowance)

FDA (U.S Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Assessment -------------------------------------------- (Lower Enforcement)

FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
FDIC Insurance -------------------------------------------------------------- (Limits)

Federal Audit ------------------------------ (Government exposure $50 trillion)
Federal Excise Tax Refund Credit - see Tax
Federal Recovery Coordinators --------------------------------------- (DoD & VA)
Federal Retirement for Vets --------------------------- (Military earnings rule)
Federal Student Aid -------------------------------------------- (Retirees eligible)
Federal Student Aid [01] ------------------------------ (Interest suspension bill)

FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits)
FEHB Open Season ------------------------------------------ (14 Nov to 12 DEC)

FEHBP Premiums 2007-------------------------------------------- (2.3% Increase)
FEHBP Reserve Reimbursements [01] --------------- (Extended to 24 Months)

FEMA Mobile Homes ------------------------------------------------ (Sale to vets)

Feres Doctrine -------------------------------------------------------------- (Petition)

Filipino VA Benefits ---------------------------------------------------- (Upgraded)
Filipino Vet Inequities ---------------------------------------- (Wartime promises)
Filipino Vet Inequities [01] ------------------------------ (Opposition to S.0057)
Filipino Vet Inequities [02] -------------------------- (S.0057 passes committee)
Filipino Vet Inequities [03] ----------------------------- (H.R.760 funding issue)
Filipino Vet Inequities [04] --------------------------------- (Pensions protested)
Filipino Vet Inequities [05] -------------------------------- (Republicans protest)
Filipino Vet Inequities [06] ------------------------------------ (SMP benefit loss)
Filipino Vet Inequities [07] -------------------------------------- (S.1315 Impasse)
Filipino Vet Inequities [08] ------------------------------ (Dual US/RP Pensions)
Filipino Veterans New Benefits ------------------------- (9,000 Filipinos in U.S)
Filipino Veterans Pension Request ---------------- ($100 VA monthly pension)
Fisher House Expansion ---------------------------------------------- (New homes)

Fisher House Expansion [01] ------------------------------------- (Tampa opens)
Fisher House Hero Miles ----------------------- (Frequent flyer mile donations)

FL Dept of Revenue Data Breach ------------------- (Identity Theft protection)
FL Disabled Vet Tax Exemption ---------------------------- (Increase up to $5k)
FL Disabled Vet Tax Exemption [01] ---------------- (Property tax discounts)

Flag Insignia Policy for Uniforms ------------------------------------ (Authorized)
Flag Legislation ------------------------------------------------ (No ban on burning)
Flag Legislation [01] ---------------------------------------- (Display prohibitions)
Flag Legislation [02] ------------------------------------- (Burial Option Criteria)

Florida Taxes - see Tax

Flu Prevention --------------------------------------------------- (Vaccination urged)
Flu Shots ----------------------------------------------- (Necessary for 65+ retirees)

Fluoridation --------------------------------------------- (Southern CA Completed)

FMP ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Overview)
FMP (Foreign Medical Program)
FMP [01] ------------------------------------------------- (Dental care clarification)

Foreign Service Officer Exam ----------------------------- (Second career option)

Fourth Cliff Recreation Area ------- (Family recreation area in Humarock MA)

Fraud: Rent-a-Patient & Capping ------------------------------------ (Health care)
Fraudulent Internet Coupons ----------------------------------------- (How to spot)
Fraudulent on Base Sales --------------------------------- (Congressional action)
Fraudulent on Base Sales [01] -------------------------- ($70 million in refunds)

French Legion of Honor Medal -------------------------------------- (Eligibility)
French Legion of Honor Medal ------------- (WWII vets now being considered)
French Liberation Certificate ----------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

Ft. McClellan Vets ----------------------------------------- (Registry development)

FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
FTC Consumer Complaint Form ------------------------------ (How to get results)
FTC Fraud Survey -------------------------------- (30.2 million Adults defrauded)
FTC Funeral Rule ----------------------------------- (Funeral home investigation)

Funeral - see Air Force
Funeral - see Military
Funeral - see Burial
Funeral Disorderly Conduct ---------------------------------------- (CA legislation)
Funeral Disorderly Conduct [01] ---------------------------------- (CA legislation)
Funeral Disorderly Conduct [02] ---------------------------------- (CA legislation)
Funeral Disorderly Conduct [03] ---------------------------------- (CA legislation)
Funeral Disorderly Conduct [04] ---------------------------------- (CA legislation)
Funeral Honors -------------------------------- (DOD Authorization Act FY 2000)
Funeral Honors - see Military
Funeral Honors [01] --------------- (Authorized Provider Partnership program)
Funeral Honors [02] -------------------------------------- (Bugler ranks thinning)
Funeral Honors [03] ----------------------------------------- (Customs & tradition)
Funeral (Pre-Need) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Pitfalls)

Future for Vets Commission -------------------------------------- (Tampa meeting)

GAO (Government Accounting Office)

Gasoline Savings ----------------------------------------------------- (Where to find)

Generic Drug Prices ------------------------------------------- (Pharmacy gouging)
Generic Drug Prices [01] -------------------------------------- (WalMart decrease)
Generic Drug Prices [02] --------------------------- (WalMart expands program)
Generic Drug Use ---------------------------------------------------- (Safe & cheap)
Generic Drug Use [01] ----------------------------------------- (Medical necessity)

GI Bill - see REAP
GI Bill - see Reserve GI Bill
GI Bill - SR & Reserve Absences -------------------- (Refund unused benefits)
GI Bill [01] ------------------------------------------------------------ (20% increase)
GI Bill [02] --------------------------------------------------------- (VEAP to MGIB)
GI Bill [03] ------------------------------------------------------ (1 OCT 02 increase)
GI Bill [04] ------------------------------------------------------ (1 OCT 03 increase)
GI Bill [05] -------------------------------------------------- (MGIB Eligibility gap)
GI Bill [07] ------------------------------------------ (Increase to $1000 per month)
GI Bill [10] ------------------------------------------------ (Payment rate increase)
GI Bill [10] -------------------------------------------------- (Simplification sought)
GI Bill [11] -------------------------------------------------- (Modest rate increase)
GI Bill [12] ---------------------------------------------------- (S.0644 & H.R.1102)
GI Bill [13] -------------------------------------------------- (H.R.1969 fee waiver)
GI Bill [14] ------------------------------------------------------- (10-year deadline)
GI Bill [15] --------------------------------------------------- (Cost gap increasing)
GI Bill [16] -------------------------------------------- (Faster Education Benefits)
GI Bill [17] -------------------------------------------------------------- (2008 Goals)
GI Bill [18] ----------------------------------------------------------- (Amended Bill)
GI Bill Inequities ----------------------------------------------- (Low DoD priority)
GI Bill Inequities [01] ------------------------------------- (Total Force proposal)
GI Bill Inequities [02] ------------------------------------------------- (Means test)
GI Bill of Rights ------------------------------- (21st Century upgrade proposed)
GI Bill of Rights [01] -------------------------------------------- (New legislation)
GI Bill OJT & Apprenticeship --------------------- (Alternative use of benefits)
GI Bill Rate Increase ---------------------------------------- (Effective 1 OCT 06)
GI Bill Rate Increase [01] --------------------------------------------- (2008 rates)
GI Bill Transferability -------------------------------------------- (In development)
GI Bill Transferability [01] ------------------------------ (Pilot program details)

GOFP (Guardians of Freedom Program)
GOFP --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

Gold Star Family License Plates --------------- (Honoring fallen servicemen)
Gold Star Parents Annuity Act ------------------------- ($125 monthly pension)

Golden Access Passport - see National Park

Good Conduct Medal -------------------------------------------- (AF elimination)
Good Conduct Medal Elimination ------------------------------- (Air force only)

Google Maps ------------------------------------------------ (New & user friendly)

Government Data Protection ----------------------------------------- (What to do)
Government Overpayments ------------------------------- (Who's responsible?)

Grand Canyon National Park ------------------------------------------ (Overview)

Grandparents Day ------------------------------------------------ (Did you know?)

Gray Area Retiree --------------------------------------------------------- (Benefits)
Gray Area Retiree Space A ------------------------------ (Feasibility study only)

Grayhound Discounts ------------------------------- (Honoring servicemembers)

Great Pond Recreational Facility -------------------------- (MWR vacation site)

Green Burial - see Burial

Green Card Lottery ------------------------------------ (90,000 selected for 2006)

Guam Radiation & Contaminants ------------------ (Guam-blue ribbon report)

Guard and Reserve Personnel -------------------------------- (2007 fact sheets)

Guardians of Freedom Pin ------------------------------------------- (Distribution)

Guide Dogs for the Blind ----------------------------- (Free services & benefits)

Gulf War Presumptive Disease [01] ---------------------- (Expires 31 DEC 11)
Gulf War Presumptive Disease [02] ----------------------- (Signs or symptoms)
Gulf War Syndrome --------------------------------------------- (Still not defined)
Gulf War Syndrome [01] -------------------------------- (DoD report available)
Gulf War Syndrome [02] ----------------------------------- (Brain size findings)
Gulf War Syndrome [03] ----------------------------------- (Sarin gas exposure)
Gulf War Vet Advisory Committee ----------------------- (Request to Establish)

Gun Salutes ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

GWOT Medal [01] ---------------------------------------- (Criteria still in review)
GWOT Medal [02] ---------------------------------------------- (Qualifying areas)
GWOT Medal [03] ----------------------------------------- (Eligibility expanded)
GWOT Returning Heroes TF [01] ------------------------- (Recommendations)
GWOT Returning Heroes TF [02] --------------------- (Implementation order)

Handicapped Vet Offer ----------------------------------------------- (Good deal)

HASC [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Democrat's restructure)

Health Care Broken Promise ---------------------------------------- (Recruiter's)
Health Care Broken Promise [01] ---------------------- (Ltr writing campaign)
Health Care Broken Promise [02] --------- (Not a cure-all)
Health Care Broken Promise [03] ----------------------------- (New legislation)
Health Care Provider Performance ------------------------------ (Where to look)
Health Care Quality and Price -------------------------- (Medical data sharing)
Health Care Quality and Price [01] ------------------------ (DoD improvements)
Health Search Engine -------------------------------------- (Quick & easy to use)

Heart Attack in Women -------------------------------------- (Different than men)
Heart Failure -------------------------------------------- (Condition vice stoppage)

Help Lines -------------------------------------------------------- (USMC & USCG)

HHS 2007 Budget Proposal --------------------------------- (Programs impacted)

Higher Education Act ----------------------------------------- (Student Loan Rate)

Holiday Mail Policy ---------------------------------------------------------- (2003)

Homeless Vet Stand-down --------------------------------- (LA Statewide Event)

Honor Guard Restriction ------------------------------- (Statute restricts support)

Horatio Alger Scholarship ------------------------------------ (Military veterans)

HOS/ETS Extension Requests ------------------------------- (6 year possibility)

Hospice Care [01] ----------------------------------------- (An Overlooked Option)

Hospital Cleanliness ------------------------------------------- (5% infection rate)
Hospital Quality of Care ----------------------------------------- (Where to check)

House Armed Services Committee --------------------------------- (Background)

Household Goods FRV ---------------------------------------------- (Not till 2008)
Household Hints ------------------------------------------------------- (Useful info)

HP/Staples Lawsuit ------------------------------------------------ (Ink Cartridges)

Hurricane Preparedness ----------------------------------------- (Are you ready?)
Hurricane Safety ----------------------------------------------- (Are you prepared)

HVAC --------------------------------------------------------------------- (What it is)
HVAC (House Veterans' Affairs Committee)
HVAC [01] ---------------------------------------------------------- (5 bills passed)
HVAC [02] ----------------------------------------------------- (Support for 7 Bills)
HVAC [03] ------------------------------------------------------ (Vet Bills Hearing)

ICE [In Case of Emergency] ---------------------------------- (Recommendation)

ID Card ------------------------------------------------------------ (DoD CAC plans)
ID Card - 100% Disabled Vets ----------------------------------- (Policy clarified)
ID Card - Philippines ------------------------------- (U.S. Embassy workstation)
ID Card - Philippines [01] ------------------------------- (Walkins discouraged)
ID Card - Philippines [02] ----------------------------------- (General guidelines)
ID Card - see Military
ID Card [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Biometric w/fingerprint)
ID Card [02] ---------------------------------------------- (CAC available OCT 07)
ID Card Copying ------------------------------------- (When copying authorized)
ID Card Copying (01) ---------------------------- (Tricare providers authorized)
ID Card Former spouse ---------------------------------------------------- (Criteria)
ID Card Numbers -------------------------------------------------------- (Overview)
ID Card Numbers [01] ---------------------------------------------- (SSN removal)
ID Card Request by Mail ---------------------------------------------- (Guidelines)
ID Card w/o Sponsor Present ------------------------------------- (How to obtain)
ID Cards for Age 75+ ------------------------------- (Expiration date eliminated)
ID Cards for Age 75+ [01] ------------------------------------ (Available SEP 05)

Identity Theft [01] ----------------------------------- (DD-214 Courthouse filing)
Identity Theft [02] ------------------------------------------------------- (IRS audit)
Identity Theft [03] -------------- (Uniform national credit reporting standards)
Identity Theft [04] ------------------------------------------- (Phony IRS W-9095)
Identity Theft [05] ------------------------------------------------------ (Cancelled)
Identity Theft [06] ---------------------------------------------------------- (Pishing)
Identity Theft [07] ----------------------------------------- (VA eligibles targeted)
Identity Theft [08] ------------------- (Prevention, Identification & Mitigation)
Identity Theft [09] ----------------------------------------------- (Take Precautions)
Identity Theft Insurance - see Lifelock
Identity Theft Victim Action --------------------------- (Timely action essential)

Illegal Aliens Medical Coverage -------------------- (Bush authorizes payment)

Illinois Scholarships for Vets ------------------------------------- (110 available)
Illinois Vet Hiring Tax Credit ----------------------------- (Vet hiring incentive)
Illinois Veteran Home Tax Donation ----------------- (Donate via IL tax form)

Illness: Whooping Cough [01] ----------------------------------- (Vaccine Usage)

Immigrant Enlistment ---------------------------------------------------- (Criteria)
Immigrant Recruitment ----------------------------------- (Under consideration)
Immigrant Sponsor Domicile Rqmt -------------- (Overseas residence impact)

Immunizations -------------------------------------------- (What you should have)

In Memory Medal ------------------------------------------------- (Bill introduced)
In Memory Medal ------------------------------------------------------- (H.R. 2370)

Indiana RC Deployment Grants --------------------------- (Annual up to $2,000)
Indiana Vet Initiatives ------------------------ (Proposed benefit improvements)
Indiana Vet Initiatives [01] ------------------------------------- (Signed into law)

Individual Ready Reserve ----------------------------------------------- (Overview)

Insurance Refund Settlements - see Academy Life Insurance
Insurance Refund Settlements - see American Amicable
Insurance Refund Settlements - see American Fidelity Life Insurance
Insurance Refund Settlements - see Trans World Assurance Company
Insurance: Kidnap & Ransom ------------------------------------ (Now available)

Insurrection Act --------------------------------------------------- (S.513 to repeal)

International Direct Deposit ---------------------------------- (Country list grows)

Internet Neutrality ----------------------------------------------- (HR 5252 to keep)
Internet Overseas Voting [01] --------------------------- (Postponed indefinitely)
Internet Taxation ----------------------------------------------------- (Senate's ban)

Iowa Home Ownership Program -------------------------------- ($5k to eligibles)
Iowa Vet Benefits ----------------------------------------------- (What's available)
Iowa Veterans Trust Fund ---------------------------------- (Law to Expand Use)

IRR Musters --------------------------------------------------- (MAR thru JUN 08)

IRS Assistance Center Closures -------------(Less service - more enforcement)
IRS Audit -------------------------------------------------------------- (Don't Panic)
IRS Consumer Warning -------------------------------------------- (Identity theft)
IRS Consumer Warning [01] --------------------------------------- (Identity theft)
IRS Data Breach ------------------------------------- (Number affected unknown)
IRS Data Breach [01] --------------------------------------- (Problems Still Exist)
IRS New Collection Policy ------------------------------ (Collection firms profit)
IRS Private Debt Collection ------------------------------ (Opposed by Congress)
IRS tax on Dividends --------------------------------------------------- (New rules)

IU (Individual Unemployability)

Jet Lag Avoidance ----------------------------------------- (Tips to reduce impact)
Jets for Vets ---------------------------------------- (Non- Relative travel option)

Jobs w/o College Degree Rqmt ----------------------------------- (20 top paying)

JROTC Teaching Positions ----------------------------------- (AF needs retirees)

Katrina Navy Website -------------------------- (Guidelines for naval personnel)
Katrina Recovery -------------------------------------- (Veteran interim measures)

KDSM (Korean Defense Service Medal)
KDSM [03] -------------------------------------------------- (AF Automates award)

Keep the Promise [07] ------------------------ (Retiree lifetime free medical care)

Kentucky Military Legislation ----------------------------- (Senate passes 3 bills)

Kessler AFB Medical Program ------------------------------- (1 JUL 07 takeover)

Kidnap & Ransom Insurance --------------- (Most kidnappings go unreported)

Kilauea Military Camp ---------------------------------------- (Vacation location)

Knott's Berry Farm Vet Offer ---------------------------------- (Veterans tribute)

Korean Defense Service Medal ----------------------- (2003 NDAA authorized)
Korean Defense Service Medal [01] ----------- (Eligibility period open ended)
Korean Defense Service Medal [02] ------------------- (Eligibility verification)
Korean War Armistice Day ----------------------------------------- (27 July 2007)
Korean War Veterans Commemorative Pin ------------------------ (How to get)

Laptop Hardware Security ------------------------------------------ (Steps to take)

Lawsuit - see AO
Lawsuit - see SBP
Lawsuit - see USFSPA
Lawsuit - see VA Cancer
Lawsuit - see VA Data Breach [19]
Lawsuit - see VA Lack of Care
Lawsuit - see VA Religious Discrimination
Lawsuit - see Wiccan Pentacle
Lawsuit - see Wrongful Death

LCD Screen Cleaning ----------------------------------------------- (Magic eraser)

Legal Permanent Residents Abroad --------------- (U.S. domicile requirement)

Legislation of Interest ---------------------------------- (109th Congress vet bills)
Legislative Agenda for 2007--------------------------------- (Legislation needed)
Legislative Process ----------------------------------------------------- (Bill to Law)

Libel Protection Weakened --------------------------------- (Internet newsletters)

Lifelock --------------------------------------------------- (Identity theft insurance)

Lifetime Tricare Coverage --------------------------- (Unfit for duty discharges)

Living Will --------------------------------------- (Preparation for eventual death)

Locating Deceased Insurance Policies ------------------------- (Where to search)

Locating Veterans ------------------------------------------- (Some helpful means)

Long Term Care ------------------------------------------------------ (Website Info)
Long Term Care [01] ------------------------------------- (Something to consider)
Long Term Care [02] ---------------------------------- (Insurance alternative)

Lou Gehrig's Disease - see ALS

Low Income Vet Benefits ---------------- (Disability not always a prerequisite)

MA DPL Data Breach ---------------------------------- (450,000 SSN's released)

Macular Degeneration ------------------------------- (Impact on 60 & older vets)

Making Sure You Get Your Email -------------------------------------- (How To)

Malta George Cross Medal --------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

Marine Corps Museum ---------------------------------------- (Completion 2009)
Marine Det Memorial USS Arizona ------------------------- (To be Demolished)
Marine Reserve Bonus -------------------------------------------------- (Expanded)
Marines' Memorial Association ----------------- (San Francisco Military Club)

Marriage Abroad -------------------------------------------------------- (Guidelines)

Medal of Honor Day -------------------------------------------------- (March 25th)
Medal Request via Internet --------------------- (http://veteranmedals.army.mil)

Medical Hold ------------------------------------------------------------ (Guidelines)
Medical Malpractice ------------------------------------------------ (Feres doctrine)
Medical Mistakes -------------------------------------------------- (Being proactive)

Medicare [01] ------------------------- (Part B special enrollment system failure)
Medicare [02] ------------------------------------------------- (Means testing in 07)
Medicare [02] ----------------------------------- (Premium rise of 10% projected)
Medicare [03] ----------------------------------------------------- (What lies ahead)
Medicare [04] -------------------------------------------------- (Financing trigger)
Medicare "B" Premium 2005 ----------------- (Increase from $66.60 to $78.20)
Medicare "B" Premium 2008 -------------------------------- (Increase to $93.50)
Medicare Advantage Plans ---------------------------------------- (No advantage)
Medicare Advantage Plans [01] ---------------------- (Illegal/Unethical tactics)
Medicare Advantage Plans [02] ------------------------------- (Delayed refunds)
Medicare B Automatic Enrollment -------------------------------- (How it works)
Medicare Claim Filing by Patient --------------- (Use your physician of choice)
Medicare Colorectal Cancer Tests ------------------------ (Available to age 50+)
Medicare Deductibles -------------------------------------------- (How they apply)
Medicare Drug & Improvement Act 2003 ---------------------- (Passed 25 Nov)
Medicare Enrollment Outside U.S. --------------------------------------- (How to)
Medicare Enrollment w/Disability -------------------------------- (How to apply)
Medicare Extra Help Program ------------------------- (For low income retirees)
Medicare Extra Help Program [01] ------------------------------ (Under utilized)
Medicare Eye Care ------------------------------------------------------ (Coverage)
Medicare Fraud [01] ---------------------------------- (Federal False Claims Act)
Medicare Fraud [02] ------------------------------------------------- ($142 million)
Medicare Fraud [03] -------------------------------------- ($2 million wheelchair)
Medicare Fraud [04] ------------------------------------------------ (Mereck & Co)
Medicare Handbook ---------------------------------- (Under revision to simplify)
Medicare Hospice Care --------------------------------------------- (How it works)
Medicare Hospital Discharge ---------------------------------------------- (Rights)
Medicare Insurer Status ------------------------------------- (Primary/Secondary)
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty [01] ------- (90,000 eligible for no penalty)
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty [02] -------------------- (Not yet eliminated)
Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty [03] --------------------------- (10% per year)
Medicare News ------------------------------------------------------------- (Various)
Medicare News [01] ---------------------------------------- (RAC Goes National)
Medicare Part B Open Enrollment -------------------------------- (Ends 1 Jan 05)
Medicare Part B premiums [01] ---------------------- ($109.40 projected FY08)
Medicare Part B Tax Credit [01] --------------------------------------- (H.R.0343)
Medicare Part D ---------------------------------------- (Premiums & deductibles)
Medicare Part D [01] ------------------------------ (TMOP much better program)
Medicare Part D [02] ------------------------------------ (Not for military retirees)
Medicare Part D [03] -------------------------------- (Incorrect info in handbook)
Medicare Part D [04] ---------------------------------- (Cost exceed VA program)
Medicare Part D [05] ------------------------------------------------------ (Critique)
Medicare Part D [06] -------------------------------------------- (Deadline 15 May)
Medicare Part D [07] --------------------------------- (TFL mistaken enrollment)
Medicare Part D [08] ---------------------------------------- (Excluded medicines)
Medicare Part D [09] ------------------------------------------ (2007 cost increase)
Medicare Part D [10] ------------------------------ (TFL involuntary enrollment)
Medicare Part D [11] --------------------------------------------- (1 JAN Changes)
Medicare Part D [12] ------------------------------------------ (Comparison chart)
Medicare Part D [13] ------------------------------------- (Vet enrollment claims)
Medicare Part D [14] -------------------------------------------- (Lower premiums)
Medicare Part D [15] --------------------------- (Tricare beneficiary enrollment)
Medicare Part D [16] ------------------------------- (Closing the Doughnut Hole)
Medicare Part D [17] ---------------------------------------- (Less 2008 Coverage)
Medicare Part D [18] ---------------------------------------- (CMS Oversight Lax)
Medicare Part D [19] ----------------------------------------- (Exception Request)
Medicare Part D [20] ------------------------------------------ (Appeal Procedure)
Medicare Payment Rule -------------------- (No to Preventable Complications)
Medicare Physical Therapy Payments ------------------------- (Limited in 2007)
Medicare Physician Locator ---------------------- (Listing by medical specialty)
Medicare Premiums 2007------------------------------------------- (11% Increase)
Medicare Rates 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------- (New)
Medicare Rates 2006 [01] ------------------------------- (Call your congressman)
Medicare Rates 2006 [02] --------------------------------- (Compromise reached)
Medicare Rates 2006 [03] --------------------------------------- (Not yet finalized)
Medicare Rates 2006 [04] ---------------------------------------- (4.4% cut halted)
Medicare Rates 2007 ----------------------------------------------- (Fewer doctors)
Medicare Rates 2007 [01] ---------------------------------- (Impact on hospitals)
Medicare Rates 2007 [02] ------------------------------ (Physician payment cuts)
Medicare Rates 2007 [03] -------------------------------------- (Lower SS checks)
Medicare Rates 2007 [04] --------------------------- (Federal subsidy reduction)
Medicare Rates 2008 ------------------------------------------ (Could be $109.40)
Medicare Rates 2008 [01] ------------------------------------ ($2.90 Increase/mo)
Medicare Reimbursement Rates [02] ---------------- (Tricare Users Impacted)
Medicare Reimbursement Rates [04] --------------------------- (Cuts Imminent)
Medicare Reimbursement Rates [05] ------------------------------ (11th hour fix)
Medicare Reimbursement Rates [07] --------------------------- (Impact by State)
Medicare Reimbursement Rates [08] ---------------------------- (Short Reprieve)
Medicare Reimbursement Rates 2008 ----------------------- (10% cut pending)
Medicare Scam --------------------------------------------------- (Seniors targeted)
Medicare Scams [01] --------------------------------------------------- (Insurance)
Medicare Solvency --------------------------------------------- (Insolvent in 2019)
Medicare Solvency [01] ---------------------------------- (Higher Costs Looming)
Medicare Special Enrollment Mailings -------------------- (Sign up or no TFL)
Medicare Subvention [01] --------------------------------- (HR 4992 introduced)
Medicare Under Age 65 --------- (Tricare claim recoupment on 12K pending)
Medicare Vaccinations ------------------------------------------- (Coverage Rules)
Medicare Wheelchair Availability --------------------------- (Harder to access)
Medicare/Tricare Payment Rates -------- (Rate drop threatens health services)

Medicine Bought Online --------------------------------------- (What to look for)

Melanoma (Skin Cancer) ------------------------------ (50k new cases annually)

Memorial - see Air Force
Memorial - see Disabled Veterans
Memorial - see Marine Det
Memorial - see Mojave Desert Vet
Memorial - see Tomb of the Unknowns
Memorial - see United Nations Wall
Memorial - see War Dog
Memorial - see women's Service
Memorial - see WWII

Memorial Day History --------------------------------------- (Why a special day)
Memorial Day Remembrance ------------------------------ (What it is all about)

Memorial Day Visit Sites -------------------------------------------- (In country)

Merchant Marine WWII Comp ---------------------------- ($1000 Mo pension)
Merchant Marine WWII Comp [01] -------------------------- (Sponsor Increase)

MGIB (Montgomery GI Bill )
MGIB [08] --------------------------------------- (Education program guidelines)
MGIB [09] -------------------------------------------- (Accelerated payment plan)

MHS 2008 Conference -------------------------------------------------- (Overview)

Microwaves, Plastics & Dioxins ----------------------- (FDA says no problem)

Military Airfare Discount -------------------------------- (BSMA starts petition)
Military Awards Review -------------------------------------------- (All Services)
Military Bank Scam --------------------------------------- (BOA users targeted)
Military Bankruptcy Protection [01] ---------------------------- (Not approved)
Military Blood Program [02] ------------------------------------- (New Web Site)
Military Care Package Kit ---------------------------------- (Post Office freeby)
Military Children Scholarships [01] --------------- (Applications due 1 MAR)
Military Comp Offsets ------------------------------ (Crumbling Under Scrutiny)
Military Compensation Review --------- (Military retirement system on table)
Military Deaths ------------------------------------------------------------- (By Year)
Military Deaths [01] ---------------------------------------------- (Faulty Statistics)
Military Disability Retirement -------------------------------------- (Policy shift)
Military Disability Retirement [01] ----------------------- (One soldier's plight)
Military Discounts -------------------------------------------------- (July 4th offers)
Military Divorce & Separation --------------------------- (A private civil matter)
Military Divorce Study --------------------------------- (No Significant Increase)
Military End Strength ----------------------------------------- (Increase proposed)
Military Enlistment Proposals ------------------- (Recruitment up to age 42 ++)
Military Enlistment Tips ---------------------------------------- (How to proceed)
Military Exchange Credit Card --------------------------- (Interest rate increase)
Military Experience College Credit --------- (Degree time and dollar savings)
Military Funeral Ban ---------------------------------- (Convicted vets exclusion)
Military Funeral Conduct (08) ---------------------------------- (NH legislation)
Military Funeral Conduct [01] ---------------------------------- (New law in WI)
Military Funeral Conduct [02] ---------------------------------- (New law in SD)
Military Funeral Conduct [03] --------------------------- (New bill in Congress)
Military Funeral Conduct [05] ----------------------------- (Bill passed in house)
Military Funeral Conduct [06] ------------------------------ (Federal law signed)
Military Funeral Conduct [07] ------------------------------------ (S.4202 passed)
Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct ---------------------- (300 foot restriction)
Military Health Care Growth (01) --------------- (DoD overestimated savings)
Military Health Care Growth 2003 --------------------------------- ($27.2 billion)
Military Health Care TF ------------------------------------- (Holds first meeting)
Military Health Care TF [01] -------------------------------------- (TMOP Copay)
Military Health Care TF [02] ------------------------ (Health budgeting blasted)
Military Health Care TF [03] ------------------------------------ (TMC position)
Military Health Care TF [04] -------------------------------------- (ROA position)
Military Health Care TF [05] ----------------------------- (TMOP copay impact)
Military Health Care TF [06] -------------------- (Fee increase- recommended)
Military Health Care TF [07] ----------------------------------- (Report Finished)
Military Health Care Transition ------------------ (Civilians to replace military)
Military Holiday Mail 2006 -------------------------------------------- (Deadlines)
Military Housing Utility Bills --------------------------- (Army initiates billing)
Military ID Cards -------------------------------------- (Eligibility & obtainment)
Military ID Cards (Retiree) [01] -------------------------- (Obtainment change)
Military Ins/Investment Predators --------------------- (S.418 Sent to President)
Military Insurance/Investment Predators [01] --------------- ------ (Bill signed)
Military Legislation Status - see Addendum
Military Lodging ------------------------------------------- (Navy Lodges services)
Military Lodging ---------------------------------- (Facilities available to retirees)
Military Members' Rights Website ---------------- (www.servicemembers.gov)
Military One Source ----------------------------------- (DoD assistance program)
Military One Source [01] --------------------------------- (ID code & passwords)
Military Pay Raise ------------------------------------------- (2008 projection 3%)
Military Pay Raise 2009 ---------------------------------------------- (3.4% Likely)
Military Pay Tax Bill ------------------------------------------- (Active duty only)
Military Payday Lenders ---------------------------------- (1000% interest rates)
Military Payday Lenders [01] ------------------------------------ (How they do it)
Military Payday Lenders [02] ---------------------------------- (One less lender)
Military Payday Lenders [03] -------------------------- (Reconsideration asked)
Military Political Activities Authorized ------------------------ (Do.s & don'ts)
Military Records/DD-214 [01] ---------------------------------- (Quicker access)
Military Records/DD-214 [02] ---------------------------------- (USAF Backlog)
Military Recruiting ------------------------------------------ (2006 Figures are up)
Military Recruiting [01] ------------------------------------ (Impact of mySpace)
Military Related Job Fairs ----------------------------------------- (June schedule)
Military Related Job Fairs [01] ----------------------------------- (15 thru 31 Oct)
Military Related Job Fairs [01] ----------------------------------- (15 thru 31 Oct)
Military Retiree Alert -------------------------- (DFAS Beneficiary Verification)
Military Retiree Councils ------------------------------------ (How they serve us)
Military Retirement Pay Restrictions ---------------------------- (What they are)
Military Retirement Plan -------------------------------------------------- (Options)
Military Retirement System Basics -------------------------- (No longer simple)
Military Retirement Taxation ------------------------------------- (What is/is not)
Military Savings Deposit Program --------------------------------- (10% interest)
Military Spouse Friendly Workplaces ------------------------- (USAA Tops List)
Military Spouse Monument -------------------------------------------- (Proposed)
Military Survivor Benefits ------------------------------- (Survivor Benefit Plan)
Military Tattoo Criteria ------------------------------------------- (Revised policy)
Military Tattoo Criteria [01] -------------------------------------- (Rules relaxed)
Military Tax Relief --------------------------------- (Quibbling Delays H.R.3997)
Military Travel Discounts & Offers ---------------------------- (Vacation ideas)
Military Unemployment Compensation ------------------------- (Vet & spouse)
Military Recall to Active Duty ---------------------------- (USN/USMC/USCG)
Military Recall to Active Duty [01] -------------------------------------- (USMC)
Military Recall to Active Duty [02] ------------------------------------- (All vets)

Millennium Cohort Study -------------------------------- (Military health survey)

Minnesota LinkVet ------------------------------------------------ (First in nation)

Mint Strikes Marine Corps Coin -------------- (230th anniversary silver dollar)

Missing in America Project -------------------------- (Abandoned Vet Cremains)

Missouri Retiree Tax Exemption - see Tax

MMA 2003 [01] ------------------------- (Part B Surcharge elimination criteria)

MOAA Data Breach ------------------------------------------ (Email Addees Only)
MOAA Scholarship Fund 2006 ----------------- (Applications being accepted)

Mobility System --------------------------------------------------- (VHA Coverage)

Mobilization Economic Protections ----------------------------------- (Enhanced)

Mobilized Reserve --------------------------------------- (Net Increase/Decrease)

Mojave Desert Vet Memorial --------------------------- (Court allows removal)

Mold & Mildew ----------------------------------------------- (Impact on humans)

Money Recognition by Blind ----------------------- (Currency change ordered)

Mouse for Shaky Hands ---------------------- (Filter out shaky hand movement)

MPS Use for Charitable Donations ----------------------------------- (Prohibited)

MTU Tuition Break -------------------------------------- (Starting Summer 2008)

Museum - see National Guard
Museum - see National Vietnam Vet Art
Museum - see Purple Heart
Museum - see Purple Heart
Museum - see Will Rogers

MWR Discount Broadway Tickets -------------------------------. (New program)

NARHA Veterans Program ---------------------------------- (Horses for Heroes)

National Cemetery Administration ------------------------------------ (Overview)
National Cemetery Administration [01] --- (Opening of GA & MI cemeteries)
National Debt ------------------------------ (U.S. citizens owe $247,341.97 each)
National Debt & Consumer Credit [01] --------- ($24,734 & $6939 per citizen)
National Guard & Reserve Mobilized -------------------------- (How to identify)
National Guard Birthday ------------------------------------------- (370 years old)
National Guard Bonus Increase -------- (Enlistment & Reup hikes substantial)
National Guard Memorial Museum -------------------------- (Dedication 6 Dec)
National Park Passports [01] ------------------------------------ (JAN 07 change)
National Retired Military Golf Classic ------------- (31 MAY thru 03 JUN 05)
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans ---------------------- (11 thru 17 FEB)
National Uniform Claim Committee ------------------------ (VHA membership)
National Veterans Wheelchair Games ----------------------------- (19 - 23 JUN)
National Vietnam Vet Art Museum --------------------------- (Permanent home)
National Volunteer Week -------------------------------- (88,000 VA volunteers)

NATO Air Force Medals ------------------------ (Mission involvement awards)
NATO Medal for Kosovo ---------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

Navy Body Modification Policy ---------------------------------------- (Clarified)
Navy Casualty Assistance Division ------------------- (Organization & duties)
Navy Drawdown ----------------------------------- (25,000 fewer sailors in 2007)
Navy Drawdown [01] ----------------------------- (Sailors will be compensated)
Navy Electronic Service Record ------------------------------ (Paper phase out)
Navy IRR ---------------------------------------- (Remaining service obligation)
Navy Lodge New Facility ----------------------------- (Accepting reservations)
Navy Mobilization Plan -------------------------------------------- (9300 in 2007)
Navy Personal Data Breach ----------------------------------- (When will it stop)
Navy Personal Data Breach [01] ------------------------------ (Twice since June)
Navy Personal Data Breach [02] --------------------------- (Are you protected?)
Navy Personal Data Breach [03] ------------------------------- (Another breach)
Navy Reserve Bonus ----------------------------------------------- (Up to $20,000)
Navy Reserve Bonus ------------------------------------ ($15K available to some)
Navy Sabbaticals ------------------------------------------- (Under Consideration)
Navy Uniform Changes ------------------------------------ (Crackerjacks remain)
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society --------------------- (A chance to volunteer)

NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act)
NDAA 2004 ----------------------------------------------------- (Benefit Upgrades)
NDAA 2005 Provisions -------------------------------- (CR & SBP major gains)
NDAA 2006 [01] ----------------------------------------- (Senate debate delayed)
NDAA 2006 [02] ------------------------------------- (Debate delayed until Sept)
NDAA 2006 [03] -------------------------------------. (Vet amendments affected)
NDAA 2006 [04] -------------------------------- (Benefit enhancements on hold)
NDAA 2006 [05] ------------------------------ (Republican leadership blocking)
NDAA 2006 [06] --------------------------------------- (Action anticipated soon)
NDAA 2006 [07] ------------------------------------------------ (Debate restarted)
NDAA 2006 [08] ---------------------------------------- (Completion by 12 DEC)
NDAA 2006 [09] ------------------------------- (Ready for president's signature)
NDAA 2006 [10] ----------------------------------- (President as signed into law)
NDAA 2006 Provisions ------------------ (House & Senate Committee results)
NDAA 2007 ------------------------------------------- (2006 unfinished business)
NDAA 2007 [01] ----------------------------------------------- (Out of committee)
NDAA 2007 [02] ------------------------------------------ (Impact on employers)
NDAA 2007 [03] ------------------------------------- (Bush not happy w/House)
NDAA 2007 [04] --------------------------------------------------- (Debate begins)
NDAA 2007 [05] ----------------------------------------- (White House concerns)
NDAA 2007 [06] ------------------------------------------------------- (Highlights)
NDAA 2007 [07] ----------------------------------------- (Conference committee)
NDAA 2007 [08] -------------------------------------------- (Chapter 61 Benefits)
NDAA 2007 [09] ----------------------------------------- (Employee Tricare Use)
NDAA 2007 [10] ------------------------------------------------ (USFSPA Impact)
NDAA 2007 [11] ----------------------------------- (House Conferees Assigned)
NDAA 2007 [12] ----------------------------------------------- (Debate continues)
NDAA 2007 [13] ----------------------------------- (Appropriations Act Passed)
NDAA 2007 [14] ----------------------------------------- (Additional Provisions)
NDAA 2007 [15] --------------------------------------------------- (Pay Increases)
NDAA 2007 [16] ------------------------------------- (Authorization Act Signed)
NDAA 2007 [17] ------------------------------- (Retirement/SBP Improvements)
NDAA 2007 [18] ----------------------------------------- (UCMJ & Contractors)
NDAA 2008 ------------------------------------------------------- (TMC Priorities)
NDAA 2008 [01] ------------------------------------------------ (Progress Report)
NDAA 2008 [02] ------------------------------------ (House Initiatives Opposed)
NDAA 2008 [03] --------------------------------------- (Amendments/Provisions)
NDAA 2008 [04] -------------------------------------- (Senate Debate Late JUN)
NDAA 2008 [05] ---------------------------------------- (Debate Resumes 9 JUL)
NDAA 2008 [06] ----------------------------------------- (Senate Debate Begins)
NDAA 2008 [07] --------------------------------------------------------- (In Limbo)
NDAA 2008 [08] ---------------------------------------------- (Unresolved Issues)
NDAA 2008 [09] ---------------------------------------------- (Senate bill passed)
NDAA 2008 [09] ----------------------------------------------- (Senate Bill Passed)
NDAA 2008 [09] --------------------------------------------------- (Senate Action)
NDAA 2008 [10] ---------------------------------------------- (Senate bill passed)
NDAA 2008 [11] -------------------------------- (Conference Committee Results)
NDAA 2008 [12] ------------------------------------------------------ (Bush Vetoes)
NDAA 2008 [13] ------------------------------------------------------ (Pocket Veto)
NDAA 2008 [14] -------------------------------------------------- (President Signs)
NDAA 2009 ---------------------------------------------------- (CR/SBP Inequities)

NDSM [National Defense Service Medal] --------------------------- (Eligibility)

Nebraska Family Military Leave Act ---------------------------- (Up to 15 days)

New York Military Assistance ---------------------------------- (New Initiatives)

NEX Check SSN Policy ------------------------------------- (No Longer Needed)

NEXCOM Phone Rates --------------------------------- (Rates to states reduced)

NFCU Joint Accounts --------------------------------- (What happens if you die)

NG (National Guard)
NG Transition Assistance Advisor -------------------------- (Services Provided)

NGB DOD Representation ------------------------------------ (H.R.5200/S.2658)
NGB DOD Representation [01] ---------------------------- (Delayed till May 07)
NGB DOD Representation [02] ----------------------------- (NG Empowerment)
NGB DOD Representation [03] --------------------------- (NG in JCS Opposed)

NJ DSM ------------------------------------------------------------------- (Eligibility)

NORAD Santa Tracking ------------------------------------------------ (51st Year)

Normandy Service Medal ------------------------------------------ (How to obtain)

NPRC (National Personnel Records Center)
NPRC Presentations ------------------------