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Veterans Report: Print And Post (28 February 2005)

Below is an abbreviated version of this week's Veterans Report. Print it, circulate it, and make sure your colleagues and friends keep up with the latest military benefits updates.


2.4 Million Veterans Will Pay New Fee


...Contact your public officials now. Your voice matters! http://vote.military.com/military/mail/oneclick_compose/?alertid=7114161

Employment Assistance Available for Wounded Veterans


...For more information, see this article: http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,usaf2_100604.00.html. Or, search over 100,000 jobs now with our Veteran Job Search: http://www.military.com/Careers/Home/0,13373,,00.html




Emergency Registry Helps Locate Family Members, Friends


... For more information, visit http://www.nokr.org




Featured Job: Supply Chain Manager


... To see the full job posting, go to http://jobsearch.military.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=27681026. To search over 100,000 jobs, use our Veteran Job Search at http://www.military.com/Careers/Home/0,13373,,00.html




Scholarship Spotlight: AMVETS National Scholarships for Veterans


...Selection is based on financial need, academic promise, military duty and awards, volunteer activities, community services, jobs held during the past 4 years, and an essay of 50 to 100 words on "What a Higher Education Means to Me." See the full scholarship posting: http://www.military.com/Education/ScholarShip/Profile/1,14220,0216,00.html?. To search over 1,000 other scholarships, go to our Scholarship Finder: http://www.military.com/Education/ScholarShip/newsearch





Travel Card Info Lost, No Evidence of Fraud or Misuse


...The loss occurred in late December. Bank of America has set up a hotline for those affected. The number is (800) 493-8444. Cardholders who notice irregularities in their accounts should call the Bank of America at the 800 number printed on the back of their cards. For more information on identity theft, visit www.consumer.gov/idtheft and www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm. To access a list of frequently asked questions regarding the loss of government travel cards, visit www.dod.mil/home/images/Misc/BoA_QnA.pdf




Virginia War Orphans Education Program


... For more information regarding veteran benefits offered by the state of Virginia, go to http://www.vdva.vipnet.org/benefits.htm. Use our interactive map to find information about another state's veterans benefits: http://www.military.com/Education/Content?file=state_benefits.htm