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Retiree Assistance Office Bulletin Update -15 Nov 2006

RAO Bulletin Update
15 November 2006

THIS BULLETIN UPDATE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
== Military Holiday Mail 2006 --------------- (Deadlines)
== Senate Vet Action Report ----------------- (Vet Gains)
== Veterans Issues ----------------------------- (Looking Ahead)
== VA Data Privacy Breach [27] -------- (Another Computer Stolen)
== Medicare Wheelchair Availability ------- (Harder to Access)
== Navy Mobilization Plan ------------------- (9300 in 2007)
== Ft. McClellan Vets ------------------------- (Registry Development)
== Federal Student Aid ------------------------ (Retirees Eligible)
== Telemarketing Call Elimination [04] ---- (Using a Script)
== VA CLEP Reimbursement ---------------- ($60 Exam Fee)
== Vet Cemetery for Southern CA ----------- (Burials Begin)
== Depleted Uranium (DU) [01] ------------- (Guardsmen Sue)
== Terrorist Attack Preparation -------------- (What is Your Plan)
== TRICARE Reserve Select [06] --------- (TRS Publications Issued)
== DECA Scholarships 2007------------------ (Apply by 21 FEB)
== Tricare Survivor Benefits [01] ------------ (Enhanced Benefits)
== Military Airfare Discount ----------------- (BSMA Starts Petition)
== Medicare Part D [10] --------------- (TFL Involuntary Enrollment)
== Medicare Part D [11] ---------------------- (1 JAN Changes)
== Vet Disability Pension Suit --------------- (P&G Denies Pension)
== Social Security Scam ---------------------- (Data Update Request)
== WW1 Vet Search [01] --------------------- (Who is Left)
== Military Pay Raise ------------------------- (2008 Projection 3%)
== Knott's Berry Farm Vet Offer ------------ (Veterans Tribute)
== Agent Orange Nam Vet Study ------------ (Risk of Ills Higher)
== Diabetes [02] ------------------------- (New Medication Approved)
== Congressional Vet Committee Lineup -- (Major Changes)
== CBO FY 2006 Review -------------------- (DoD GDP Percentage)
== Tricare Retention at 65--------------------- (Medicare’s Impact)
== Vet Cemetery Shortage -------------------- (Projected Until 2009)
== Handicapped Vet Offer ------------------------- (Good Deal)
== USCG Cellphone *CG Use --------------- (Change in policy)
== HOS/ETS Extension Requests ----------- (6 Year Possibility)
== Military Legislation Status ---------------- (Where we stand)

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Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against The West - Abridged Version

ALL AMERICANS MUST SEE THIS!! IT IS CLEAR THE STAKES ARE HIGH AND THAT WE MUST WIN IN IRAQ AND AFGANISTAN!!! - Russ www.ObsessionTheMovie.com This is a 12-minute ABRIDGED version of the multi-award winning documentary, Obsession: Radical Islams's War ... all » Against The West - a riveting new documentary that exposes the threat of Radical Islam in a way never seen before! This featurette was designed to give the viewer an overview of the scope of the film - and the threat of Radical Islam. The full film will be available in theatres soon. In the meantime, a 60-minute version is available for purchase at www.ObsessionTheMovie.com The film and filmmakers have been featured on major CNN, MSNBC, Fox TV and other top US radio & TV talkshows. To view these interviews, as well as clips from the film, visit: www.ObsessionTheMovie.com.

Gladiator, American Style

CLICK HERE for a Great flick by OldBlueWebDesigns.com: http://objflicks.com/GladiatorAmericanStyle.htm

More Photos of National Museum Dedication

231st Birthday of Marine Corps

The first Annual Celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday took place at Ft. Harrison, Building 1. The picturse speak for themselves. The Blog mister himself was the guest speaker, not too sure what I was all emphatic about.....

Happy 231st Birthday Marines!

Semper Fidelis

National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedicated November 10,2006

President George W. Bush joins, from left, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Amos; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace and Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael Hagee, during the National Anthem at the dedication ceremony of the National Museum of the Marine Corps Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, in Quantico, Va. White House photo by Paul Morse

Complete story at: (http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/11/20061110-3.html)

Marine to Receive Medal of Honor

President Bush announced Nov. 10, at the Dedication of the National Mueseum of the Marine Corps, that Cpl. Jason Dunham, who died more than two years ago after covering a grenade with his helmet to save fellow Marines, will receive the Medal of Honor.

Dunham will be the first Marine to receive the award — the nation’s highest award for battlefield heroism — for action in Iraq, and the first leatherneck to earn it since 1970.

For the full story see: (http://www.armytimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-2348595.php)

Tornado hits Camp Schwab

Tornado hits Camp SchwabRelease number: 06-025November 18, 2006
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan - Around 1:00 p.m. today a tornado stuck the parking lot of the Camp Schwab Post Exchange. Approximately 21 private cars belonging to both Okinawans and Marines were damaged, some severely. The camp post office also received minor damage to one of its doors, in addition to minor damage to an enlisted barracks, the enlisted club, and the camp theater. Three Marines at the exchange at the time also suffered minor injuries, and were taken to the camp medical clinic for treatment.
Less than fifteen minutes after receiving the report of the tornado, the Camp Hansen Provost Marshal’s Office, which is responsible for Camp Schwab, responded alongside members of the fire department, emergency maintenance crews and paramedics. In addition to the vehicles, the exchange parking lot was damaged as well. An electrical transformer was damaged and power lines were knocked down. None of the damage is severe and crews are in the final stages of cleaning up the area. Power has been restored and the camp has resumed normal operations. See: (http://www.okinawa.usmc.mil/Public Info/Press Releases/Release 06-025.html) or Click on above title.

How Marines say Farewell..

Saying Farewell for Marines... Click on above title