AOTC #86 “Happy Bday USMC & Happy Veterans Day” FINAL

First the links to today’s shows as promised:

Retention and Recruiting info for FY2010

http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/906D94A9-06C1-403C-91FA-CF836EB86F46/0/NAV09321.txt

fraud ring targeted deployed soldier – Army News, news from Iraq, – Army Times

AF seeks nominations for heroism award – Air Force News, news from Iraq – Air Force Times

Chiefs: Eval delays cost us chance to advance – Navy News, news from Iraq – Navy Times

Tell us what you think: Buying your own gear – Navy News, news from Iraq – Navy Times

U.S. troops likely added soon in Afghanistan – MarineCorpsTimes.com

And the Show notes from Melissa and Karen for the “FAMILY GOODNESS” segment.

In General:
Always check with your local ASYMCA, MWR, and Fleet and Family Support Center for programs in your area.

VETERANS DAY:

Lowe’s Veteran’s Day discount – 10%

Home Depot-10%

Golden Corral-Monday 11/16 from 5-9pm

Applebee’s-Free meal from special menu

Outback Steakhouse-free bloomin’ onion and beverage

THANKSGIVING

Lakes Thanksgiving adopt a sailor program http://www.cnic.navy.mil/GreatLakes/index.htm

Holiday Military Connection program sponsored by Skype and the USO http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20091109005061&newsLang=en

CHRISTMAS

Holiday Care Package Deadline Approaches

For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday mail is a big morale boost. The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military installations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is November 13, 2009.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged only domestic mail prices. The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is $13.95, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $11.95. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online. Flat-Rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship.

The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape, and six customs forms with envelopes.

For APO/FPO zip code specific military mailing deadlines, go to: http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_082.htm.

USO Hawaii-I was playing around on the USO Hawaii website and found that they are giving some Holiday Help in the form of food to E6 & below. I’m not sure if this would help any of you ladies but thought I’d post it. I also don’t know how long it’s been up there and it says it’s for the first 40 responders…so if you do respond..good luck!

USO in general-check with your local USO to see what programs they are offering this holiday season.

ASYMCA San Diego-Holiday shopping http://militaryymca.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=99999999&func=details&did=507

ASYMCA 29 Palms-Holiday:

Designed for military personnel and/or their families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, the ASYMCA partners with unit representatives to provide donated gift certificates from the commissary, exchange, local grocery store, phone cards, etc. for those in need. Approximately 708 military personnel and/or their families received certificates in 2007. The ASYMCA also hosts a Holiday Party for military personnel and/or their families. Simple refreshments are served and donated toys, gifts, etc. are distributed. Approximately 600 families participate in this event.

Check with the ASYMCA in your area for specific programs.

Free Christmas trees- www.treesfortroops.org info for GL area http://www.mwrgl.com/Default.htm

Operation Homefront Online Holiday toy shop http://www.operationhomefront.net/HolidayGiving.asp

Operation Homefront Online holiday programs, check with local chapter http://www.operationhomefront.net/holiday.htm

Operation Ensuring Christmas http://www.opchristmas.org/

And last but not least our videos, which unfortunately are in 3 parts as Stickam was crapping out all night.  You can also download the audio version to listen to as well which is just one file.

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