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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 ------------------------ |