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Highlights and Headlines
People Should Get Annual Flu Shots, Official Says All people, particularly very young and older citizens, should obtain an annual flu shot, a top DoD health official said. The influenza virus is a contagious respiratory illness that annually kills about 36,000 Americans and hospitalizes 200,000.
(Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006)
U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Holiday Mail Deadlines Our troops work hard for us overseas. Far from home, few things brighten their days more than mail from friends and loved ones. Follow these guidelines so your letters and packages reach them intact!
(Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006)
Host a 2007 Operation Purple Summer Camp! It is once again time to start recruiting camps to participate in the Operation Purple camp program. Proposals must be received by December 7th. Accredited camps are encouraged to apply.
(Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006)
Have You Seen MilitaryHOMEFRONT's New Moving Section? First move? Tenth move? Whether you are moving across the state, across the country, or even across the world, we have the tools to ensure you and your family has a smooth move.Alert! Social Security Administration Announces NEW E-mail Scam Jo Anne Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security, and Patrick O'Carroll, Jr., Inspector General of Social Security, issued a warning today about a new e-mail scam that has surfaced recently.
(Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2006)
Families Also Serve November is National Military Family Month. MilitaryHOMEFRONT says thank you to all military families for your patriot service to the nation. Military families are strong and resilient. Military HOMEFRONT is here to support you with information. MilitaryOneSource (1-800-342-9647) is available 24/7 with someone to talk to - any subject.
