Army Wife Talk Radio Newsletter, April 2008

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Month in Review

؟ Resources of the week (ROTW)

...brought to you by FieldProblems™

؟ March 3: WebofSupport.com:::The Blog

Ms. PJ Dahling assists others to adopt and support soldiers.

؟ March 10: MilSpeak.org , Creative Writing Seminars

Read some samples written by "Warriors, Veterans, Family, and Friends" about their military experience.

؟ March 17: MilitaryAvenue.com

Supporting your Relocation, Travel, and Lifestyle Needs

؟ March 24: Wee the People Publishers Kathleen and Paula shared with us their first illustrated children's book, We Serve Too!

؟ March 31: Operation: Love ReUnited, a photographer's network and Web site, which collaborates to provide photo sessions and albums to deployed soldiers at various times of the deployment cycle.

Up and Coming

؟ April 7: Happy Anniversary AWTR! Join as we close our 3rd year and jump in--feet first--to year 4.

؟ April 14: TRICARE: Please send your questions in advance to tara[at]armywifetalkradio.com. And, Special Guest: The FlyLady reviewing Sink Reflections w/ Heather N. for our monthly book club.

؟ April 21: DeCA: Healthy Eating & Losing Weight w/

your Defense Commissary Agency

؟ April 23: Deadline for entering your Military Child in a Prize Giveaway by United Concordia, if your child is enrolled in TRICARE Dental: http://www.TRICAREdentalprogram.com.

؟ April 28: Army Wife Life (Redeployment): RSVP or just call in and share your redeployment stories or questions.

WebWatcher
؟ Islanders say thanks to troops with a little Lowcountry R&R http://www.islandpacket.com/lowcountrylife/story/254410.html

؟ For more information on American Psychiatric Association’s efforts on behalf of veterans and their families go to Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives. at http://healthyminds.org/miaw2007.cfm.

؟ April is the month of the military child! For event suggestions, see

http://www.monthofthemilitarychild.com.

؟ Email and Prayer ministry, Operation Westside via Eden Westside Baptist, Alabama. To subscribe email TMStevens[at]CenturyTel.net.

؟ Family Engagement Kit: Soldier Readiness Through Engaged Families includes tools and programs to keep your soldier and family safe. Visit https://crc.army.mil/familyengagement

5 Years of VA Health Care for Combat Veterans

Washington--Military veterans who served in combat since Nov. 11, 1998, including veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, are now eligible for five years of free medical care for most conditions from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This measure increases a two-year limit that has been in effect nearly a decade.

"By their service and their sacrifice, America's newest combat veterans have earned this special eligibility period for VA's world-class health care," said Secretary of veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake.

The five-year deadline has no effect upon veterans with medical conditions related to their military service. Veterans may apply at any time after their discharge from the military--even decades later--for medical care for service-connected health problems.

The new provision, part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 signed by President Bush on Jan. 28, 2008, applies to care in a VA hospital, outpatient clinic or nursing home. It also extends VA dental benefits -- previously limited to 90 days after discharge for most veterans -- to 180 days.

Combat veterans who were discharged between Nov. 11, 1998 and Jan. 16, 2003, and who never took advantage of VA’s health care system, have until Jan. 27, 2011 to qualify for free VA health care.

The five-year window is also open to activated Reservists and members of the National Guard, if they served in a theater of combat operations after Nov. 11, 1998 and were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.

Veterans who take advantage of this five-year window to receive VA health care can continue to receive care after five years, although they may have to pay copayments for medical problems unrelated to their military service. Copayments range from $8 for a 30-day supply of prescription medicine to $1,024 for the first 90 days of inpatient care each year.

To receive e-mail copies of news releases, subscribe to VA’s list server at: http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/opalist_listserv.cfm.

April 2008

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There's Something In You I Don't Like About Me

What characteristics attracted you to your spouse? There are probably a few qualities that you admired because they are features you wish you possessed in your personality. For instance, a shy person may be attracted to an outgoing person. Or someone who’s disorganized is attracted to an organized individual. If you asked your spouse the same question, he or she would likely include some of the “opposites” of the characteristics you listed. The premise for the attraction is: “There’s something in you I don’t like about me.”

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6 to 8 servings of brewed ice tea
prepared lemonade or limeade, pineapple, orange, or cranberry

juice, or mango, peach or apricot nectar

* Brew tea for 6 to 8 servings, following package instructions for the amount of water and loose tea or tea bags needed.

* For each serving pour over ice 1/2 cup tea, plus 1/2 cup of one of the following: prepared lemonade, or limeade, pineapple, orange, or cranberry juice, or mango, peach or apricot nectar.

How easy is that!

April 21st we talk to DeCA;

here are some recipes from Kay's Kitchen.

Find more at Commissaries.com.

Old Fashioned Lemonade
4 lemons

3/4 cup sugar

1 qt. water

* Rinse lemons under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
* Cut lemons into thin slices and place into pitcher. Sprinkle with sugar and stir to coat slices well.
* Let stand about 10 minutes, until lemons begin to release juice.
* Press lemons with a potato masher or back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Add water, and stir and press lemons until mixture is well flavored.
* Serve over ice cubes. Garnish with lemon slice or sprig of fresh mint, if desired.

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