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Newsletter 2006-12
— December, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
FDA Approves Once-Daily JANUVIA
Revised and Updated TRICARE Website
Vets Disability Panel Rejects Lump Sum Option
Updated List of TRICARE Reimbursements Available
VDBC Update
Learn How to Say No
Pay Matters
2007 VA Disability Rates
Veterans Appellate Case Backlog Going Down
Mileage Rate Could Rise
Community Matters
DoD Employees Don't Need to Replace [Common Access] Cards Yet
Air Force Clubs to Test 'U Choose' Program in AETC
Hearing Set in NSPS Case
Laughing Matters
You Better be Good
Christmas Fireman
A Christmas Gift
RSO's Corner
Why Move?
Mayo Clinic Articles
RSO Christmas Wishes
Newsletter 2006-11
— November, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
Command Support for Retiree Health Needs
Wal-Mart Expands Drug Program Early
Drug Discounts Blocked
Elderly Cold Prevention
OPM Issues Guidance on FEDVIP
Get in Touch With Your Eating Habits
Pay Matters
2007 COLA Increase
Score: Troops 2.2 Percent, Generals 8.7
Comparing COLAs
Army Expands $2,000 Enlistment Referrals
Pay for Performance Link Questionable
VA Claims Processing Crunch Looms
Legislative Matters
President Signs Defense Authorization
Survivor Matters
Congress Rejects SBP Fixes
Casualty Checklist
Community Matters
DVDs Wanted
VA Urges Veterans to Wear Medals on Veterans Day
AAFES OCONUS Fuel Pricing Policy - Customer Feedback Questionnaire
Laughing Matters
Kids!!!
Punctuation
Thoughts on Exercise
Perfect Dress
RSO's Corner
Area Retiree Councils
Sneak Peek
When They Won't Ship to APO/FPO
Newsletter 2006-10
— October, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
Contracts Awarded for Dental-Vision Insurance Program
Court of Veterans Appeals Overturns Agent Orange Rule
Funding for the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center – Good News
TRICARE Cautions Beneficiaries
TRICARE Pacific Authorizations
Breakthrough on TRICARE Retail Drug Costs
VA Study Doubts There Is One Gulf War Syndrome
Mobility System
Pay Matters
Substantial Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums Coming for Some in 2007
Calling DFAS to get Easier
Retroactive Disability Payments Coming
COLA Countdown
FEHB Rates to Rise 1.8 Percent on Average
Community Matters
AFRH Gulfport Update
VA ID Cards Being Updated
Stolen Valor Act Stalls
Laughing Matters
Important Things
One Man's Wealth
RSO's Corner
It's Time to Get Involved
USMRAK Annual Membership Meeting Election Results
On Denominationalism
Newsletter 2006-09
— September, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
TRICARE Meeting With Asst. Secretary Dr. Winkenwerder
Proposed Cut in National Defense Appropriations Committee for DOD Brain Research
DoD Updates Deployment Health Requirements Policy
Pharmacy Phacts
Pay Matters
Back Payments Set For Combat-Related Retirees
2007 Medicare Rates
Guard Against Hitting TSP Dollar Cap
COLA Watch
Big Buck Refunds for Insurance Policyholders
DFAS to Upgrade Voice-Enabled Technology
DFAS Reminds Customers to Update Pay Account Status
Another [Federal Employee] Raise Recommendation Could Be on Way
Survivor Matters
Casualty Assistance Officers
Update on SBP Equitability
Community Matters
Airline Ticket Comparisons
AMC Enforces Airline Security Rules
Afterburner, the Air Force Retiree Newsletter
Laughing Matters
The Dalmatian's Job
Express Lane
Director's Corner
Where's Jack?
An Appeal to Osan Retirees
Newsletter 2006-08
— August, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
Sleep and Seniors: Insomnia Isn't Inevitable as You Age
Korean Health Insurance
Controlling the Leaks
Overview of New OPM Dental-Vision Program
Pay Matters
Some Disabled Retirees Due Back Pay
COLA Count Reaches 3.1%
Credit Monitoring For Endangered Vets Canceled
Legislative Matters
TMC Weighs in on Defense Bill Priorities
President Signs "Freedom to Display the American Flag Act"
Senate Committee Approves Financial Protections for Troops
Survivor Matters
Senators Seek SBP Support
Community Matters
Radio Play-by-Play Becomes Dinosaur
Laughing Matters
Bob Hope-isms
Living Will
Clearing the Way
Director's Corner
GAO TRICARE Study Underway
Computer Industry Experts: Who Can You Trust?
Newsletter 2006-07
— July, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
Retiree Health Care at the 121st General Hospital
Health Care Lesson Learned
Where Are We on TRICARE Fee Hikes?
Pay Matters
VA to Offer Free Credit Monitoring
Administration Fights TRICARE, SBP Fixes
COLA Count Reaches 2.9%
Expert's View: Learning about Required Payments
Veterans' Benefits Increase Approved
Legislative Matters
Congress Gets Serious on Military People Issues
What's In All Those Defense Bill Amendments?
Where We Stand on Concurrent Receipt, SBP, Guard-Reserve Fixes
Community Matters
Vet Preference Regs Issued
Military STAR
®
Card Strengthens Return on Investment
VA Adds Maps to Online Gravesite Locator
Civil War Soldiers to be Buried in Massachusetts National Cemetery
Voting Matters
South Carolina Changes Absentee Procedures
Laughing Matters
Completing the Picture
The Substitute Organist
Director's Corner
Update on Forming an Osan Retiree Council
Not Forgotten
Newsletter 2006-06
— June, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
DoD, Congress Making Progress on TRICARE Changes
VA Initiative against Obesity, Diabetes Advances
FEHB in Retirement
Defense Planners Eye Unified Medical Command Concept
Pay Matters
Tricare Fee Hikes Stalled
VA Secretary Announces 18 Millionth Home Loan Guaranty
Commission Debates Disability Insurance Review
COLA Watch
Community Matters
AAFES to Recognize Military Retirees
Free Postage for Families Mailing to Servicemembers Proposed
USAA Educational Foundation Offers Identity-Protection Tips
Laughing Matters
The Bucket
Genius Dog
Director's Corner
An Apology to the Osan Retiree Community
The Big VA Problem: It's Ours, Too
Death Isn't Fair
Newsletter 2006-05
— May, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
Cholesterol: Top Foods to Lower Your Lipids and Protect Your Heart
DOD Attacks Rising Pharmacy Costs
Effects of Retirement
VA Lines Continue to Grow
TRICARE Uniform Formulary Update
Pay Matters
COLA Watch
Treasure Hunt
Legislative Matters
Bills of Interest to
Air Force
All
Retired Members
Subcommittee Would Hike Pay, Not Fee
Cold War Medal Resurfaces
Community Matters
Requests for DD 214 Replacements
VAS – Private Company
'Patriot Express' Reengineering on Track
New USFK Home Page
Laughing Matters
Goin' Home
Memories
Director's Corner
Osan Health Care Report
More Phishing Scams
Newsletter 2006-04
— April, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
VA and HHS to Target Diabetes, Obesity Among American Veterans
House Bill Would Give Congress Health Fee Authority
Coffee: How Healthful Is It?
Pay Matters
'Phishing' Scam Targets Thrift Savings Plan Participants
Legislative Matters
Mixed Results on "People Issues" in Senate Budget Resolution
Senate Passes Budget Resolution
Survivor Matters
Senate Backs SBP Fix
SBP Reminder
Community Matters
Customers Alerted to Rise in Use of Fraudulent Coupons
Air Force Implements New Cell Phone Restriction
U.S. Military Still the Most Trusted Institution
Important Notice About the 2006 U.S. Elections
New AFPC Web Site Up and Running
Laughing Matters
It Worked
The Old Poodle
Memories
Director's Corner
Be a Good Boy Scout
Do You Love Her?
Parallel Lives?
"My Gentlemen": Ann Margaret and Vietnam Vets
Newsletter 2006-03
— March, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
Mayo Clinic Health Information Links
How to Survive a Heart Attack When You're Alone
Military Emergency Rooms Reported Overcrowded
Pay Matters
VA Disability Compensation – 2006 Rates
Facts About VA Disability Compensation
Dumping the Disabled Retiree "Back Tax"
Online Chart Shows Proposed TRICARE Premium Increases
Committee to Recommend Sweeping Pay Changes
Community Matters
Prototype Global Hawk Flies Home After 4,000 Combat Hours
Dependent Care and Teleworking
Cell-phone Guns Discovered
Laughing Matters
Clear Instructions
Room 302
Not As Easy
Will Rogers on Growing Older
Director's Corner
Are You Prepared for the Inevitable?
Who Gets the Benefits?
Newsletter 2006-02
— February, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
FDA Public Health Advisory
VA Outranks Private Sector in Health Care Patient Satisfaction
Pay Matters
Higher Limits Extended in VA Home Loan Program
Defense Travel Problems Continue
DeCA Streamlines Return Check Process
Legislative Matters
Discharge Petition Update
Asbestos Bill Update
Community Matters
Social Security Application Change
VA Adds Nearly 2 Million Records to Online Gravesite Locator
DoD to Restrict Cell Phone Use on Military Bases
IRS Announces Visit to Seoul Just in Time for Tax Season
Mailing of Passports to APO Addresses Ends
Laughing Matters
What Is a Grandparent?
Plan A & Instructions for Plan B
Director's Corner
Survey Points to Best Quit-smoking Strategy
AAFES Still Serving Weekend
AF JROTC Jobs
Newsletter 2006-01
— January, 2006 (
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Medical Care Matters
VA Offers Prescription Refill Service for Vets
DOD Proposing Huge TRICARE Cost Increases
(the short version)
TRICARE Fee Increase
(the long version)
Pay Matters
VA Disability Claims Soar
DFAS Starts Retired Pay Newsletter
Individually Unemployable Benefits Redefined
DFAS to Distribute Retiree Account/1099-R Tax Statements
Annual Pay Statements and Tax Forms Available to myPay Users
Legislative Matters
Troops Still Awaiting Authorization Bill
NDAA Reaches Conclusion
Community Matters
Eligibility for Veteran Benefit Changes
U.S. Embassy Message to U.S. Citizens in Korea
Official Debunks Myths About Military Recruits
RAO Holiday and Vacation Schedule for 2006
Portal for Foreigners Opening Next August
Laughing Matters
Heaven's Bell
Director's Corner
Duplicate News Items
C-7a Caribou Association Reunion
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