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The legislation that President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 that postponed the fiscal cliff means changes to military and civilian paychecks. More Many to Lose TRICARE Prime On October 1, 2013 more than 171K retirees will be pushed off TRICARE Prime -- the military's managed-care option. More DoD Battles Rumors Over Troops' Meals A chain email has been circulating online, claiming that "elected officials believe that our military who are deployed overseas don't have a need for breakfast anymore." More SGLI Supplement: $250k Coverage from $18.15 a Month Need more coverage than SGLI? ASMBA offers $250k supplemental insurance starting at $18.15 a month. More Benefit Calculator: 2013 Benefits in One Place The Military.com Benefit Calculator is designed to quickly and easily connect you with your benefits information based on service and status. More Eucom Extends Civilian LQA Allowance The DoD is extending housing allowances by one year for DoD civilians employed overseas by the U.S. European Command who were mistakenly granted the benefit. More COLA Overview & Calculator To help offset the effects of being stationed in higher cost areas, military servicemembers may be eligible for a Cost-of-Living Allowance More ESGR Freedom Award Nomination Deadline Reserve-component servicemembers have until Jan. 21 to nominate their employers for a 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. More Hiring Our Heroes Fairs in 2013 New year, new job opportunities. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will hold dozens of Hiring Our Heroes job fairs for veterans this year. More Are You Eligible for a VA Home Loan in 2013? In order to obtain a VA home loan, you must first fill out VA Form 26-1880, the request for your Certificate of Eligibility. More KCI is Hiring Veteran Talent KCI offers the excitement and challenges of a growing and innovative company in the medical device marketplace. More Vet Bonuses in Ohio Veterans of the Persian Gulf War have only until December 31, 2013 to apply for a tax-free bonus from the state totaling between $150 and $5,700. More Military Skills Translator: Civilian Jobs You Qualify For Translate your military skills, experience and training to find career opportunities that best align with your capabilities. More Updated: VA Loan Limits for 2013 The maximum guaranty amount of a VA loan is typically $417,000, but you may qualify for much more depending on the county where you live. More Encouraging Your Loved One Family members are key resources for servicemembers and veterans. Unfortunately, sometimes misunderstandings and conflicts get in the way of helping. More Military News and Benefits on the Go Get military news and benefits on the go with the new free Military.com app! More AF Offers Legal Aid for Assault Victims The Special Victims' Counsel Program, a new Air Force pilot program, will give sexual assault victims legal assistance. More Play Military Trivia and Win an iPod Think you know military history and trivia? Test your knowledge with the Military.com Trivia Challenge. More AF MilPDS Upgrade Delayed The Air Force has delayed its major upgrade to the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) until March. More Must-see Base Guides: Local News and Info Find Base Directories, Base Talk, Local Events and News, Reviews, and connect to other servicemembers, spouses, veterans and retirees near you. More AF Improves Reserve Travel Vouchers The Air Force Reserve Command is making travel voucher processing easier for reservists. More Overview: Thrift Savings Plan The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement and savings plan available to servicemembers. More Security Breach at DODDS Europe In late-October, 2012, DoDDS-Europe became aware of the theft of computer memory devices that may have included personal information. More Tax Assistance at Military OneSource As tax season nears, Military OneSource and H&R Block have joined forces again to provide a free online tax preparation service for servicemembers. More Webpage for Commissary Shoppers Commissary customers who want exclusive specials, promotions and sales can visit the Defense Commissary Agency's Exclusive Savings webpage at www.commissaries.com/partners. New Online Deployment Planning Resource The Defense Department launched a new resource to help troops and their families plan for the "before, during and after" of deploying. More Physical Fitness for Sailors The U.S. Navy's Physical Readiness Program has resources and information to help Sailors and families achieve their fitness goals. More New All-Weather Coats Available at NEX The Navy Exchange Service Command has announced that select outlets now sell the recently approved optional All-Weather Coat. More 'Healing Heroes' Helps Military Families A new and unique book has just been released that supports MILITARY FAMILIES who are facing changes due to the injury of someone they love. More • Up-to-the-minute Military News • Full Military Report • Start Your Own Subscription
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