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04 Jun 09 Here you will find great deals offered by companies or services that you may wish to partake in. 31 aug Website For Free Banners All you have to pay is shipping which ranges from $15.00-$45.00 depending on how soon you want it. They also allow you to get additional banners for a discount at less than $20.00 each depending on the size. They are completely customizable, made of vinyl and typically cost over $100.00 a piece. They are running a promotion and it just so happens to coincide with our soldiers returning home...Lucky us!! I got 10 for our soldiers return! Pass it on! More information can be found at www.buildasign.com/`troops. no date Pfizer Launches Free Medicines Program For Newly Unemployed Pfizer Inc announced today that it will launch an innovative program to help eligible unemployed Americans and their families who have lost their health insurance maintain access to their Pfizer medicines for free. All of Pfizer’s patient assistance programs, including the new program, can be reached by calling a single phone number (1-866-706-2400) or by visiting www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com. Eligibility requirements of the new program include: • Loss of employment since January 1, 2009 • Prescribed and taking a Pfizer medicine for at least 3 months prior to becoming unemployed and enrolling in the program • Lack of prescription drug coverage • Can attest to financial hardship People who qualify will receive their Pfizer medicines for free for up to 12 months or until they become re-insured (whichever comes first). More than 70 Pfizer primary care medicines will be available through the program. no date Exchange Online Mall Now Taking Vacation Reservations The Exchange Service’s Exchange Online Mall has partnered with the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to help troops take a break without going broke. Now, any authorized exchange shopper can log on to the Exchange Online Mall and book a vacation, including 7-night Alaskan Cruises from $399, Cozumel from $28 per night and an 11-day European Dream vacation, through FMWRC’s Government Vacation Rewards program. Beyond convenience, the partnership makes it possible for military shoppers to book vacations using the Exchange Service’s proprietary Military Star® card or Military Star® Rewards MasterCard®. “The competitive interest rate available through the Military Star® card, combined with the buying power that only Government Vacation Rewards can offer, means travel is more affordable than ever before,” said the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Chief Marketing Officer Mat Dromey. “Packed with vacation values, the adventure begins when troops and their Families log on through the Exchange Online Mall.” Government Vacation Rewards offers access to special military pricing on thousands of cruises, tours, vacation packages, resorts, hotels, air travel and cars. Currently, military shoppers who log on to the site through the Exchange Online Mall can use a Military Star® card to book any package while à la carte offerings, such as hotel, airline and car rental services, can be made using a major credit card. “This partnership is just the latest example of our strategic goal to be the premier collaborative partner with federal and commercial entities,” said Dromey. “Doing so allows us, and our partners, to provide world-class support to authorized exchange shoppers, wherever America’s military is called to serve.” no date NJ Foreclosure Mediation Program The NJ Foreclosure Mediation Program is available to help those who are facing foreclosure proceedings. Do you know someone who is facing foreclosure proceedings? Get help with the foreclosure with this program. They are available to people and can answer questions about foreclosures and what your rights are under foreclosure laws. The housing counselors, legal assistance, and mediation services are free! This program is NOT for people who are late with mortgage payments. This program IS for people who have or are about to be severed with papers for foreclosure. Get more information from www.nj.gov/foreclosuremediation/index.html.
No date After The War Zone – A Book to Help You Cope With Your Reunion The book After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families congratulates you for surviving your Soldiers deployment! The very Skills and Mindset you honed and sharpened will now get in the way of you returning to your normal home environment. This book is valuable resource for you, your family, and your community. It "tells it like it is" and how it has been for thousands of soldiers before you returning from the WAR ZONE or from supporting The WAR ZONE. The authors point out that unlike the Vietnam War, when the draft meant that most Americans were directly affected by the conflict, the modern "all volunteer" military has left participating families feeling a sense of isolation from the rest of society. The book provides a broad array of information that will help returning soldiers, their loved ones, friends, and community to understand the challenges of reintegration to civilian life. It provides education and advice for neighbors, coworkers, employers, and service providers who assist returning vets and their families. Actually, the book is for anyone who wonders what to expect when a service member returns home from a war zone. It shows all of us how to help when the going gets tough (and it will). Another fact: The top two reasons returning troops seek care at VA Medical Centers are pain from musculoskeletal problems and mental health problems. This book addresses every aspect of reintegration one can imagine, such as anticipation of return, the post-deployment stage (honeymoon period) special issues for reservists and women soldiers, reactions of children, problems with PTSD, communication problems, what it's like to be a loved one left at home, issues for the extended family, the need for social support, separating myth from reality, finances, relationships, and much more. The Resource Section alone is worth the price of the book, plus there is an excellent index. Kudos to authors Laurie B. Slone, Ph.D. the Associate Director for Research and Education of the VA National Center for PTSD, and to Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD, the Executive Director of the VA National Center for PTSD and a Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmocology at Dartmouth Medical School. The book is $11.66 and can be found at www.amazon.com/After-War-Zone-Practical-Returning/dp/1600940544/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t. no date Old Navy Military Appreciation Day Old Navy is showing their appreciation for Military members and their families through a special discount program for military ID card holders. On the first day of each month, come into any Old Navy store and show your military ID and get 10% off your purchases. Kids these days LOVE Old Navy and they can get ready for summer and vacation with this program. As a parent, you’re thinking ahead to the end of summer and the start of school. What a perfect program in today’s economy to outfit today’s youth. Shop Old Navy on the first of each and save! This is good for ANY military ID card holder from any branch of the Services at any Old Navy store. The sponsor does not need to be present. Your teenager can partake of this program just be showing their own military ID card.
No date Kyd Productions - Event Planning and DJ Entertainment. We are offering 50% off our services to service members. We provide Event Planning as well as DJ Entertainment. Before we book an event, we get to know a little about you, and your event. We narrow down your criteria, budget, time-frame for the entertainment. When it comes time for planning your event, KYD Productions personally ensures that all details are addressed in advance so that you can relax and enjoy your party, knowing that your event will reflect and represent you, and that your guests will be well taken care of. We have 4 terabytes of music and 2 terabytes of video to go with our state of the art Plasma Screens, Light Shows, Party Favors, and more. Our experienced DJ’s VJ’s and MC’s provide personal customized services and are fully insured! No event is too large or too small. Make your next school, bar mitzvah, wedding, or corporate event one that people will be talking about for a long time. Check us out on the web at www.kydproductions.com. Call us for your special rates!! We customize all packages to fit into your budget!! Kyd Productions-Email: info@djkyd.com No date BigHeartTravel.com We created the BigHeartTravel.com on the premise that no matter what happens to the economy, a certain amount of travel will still take place. If we create a business whose function is to connect travelers to hotels and airlines, and whose mission is to use its profits to provide financial assistance to battle fatigued members of our armed forces coming back home, we may be able to give them a meaningful word of 'Thanks'. The non-profit www.BigHeartTravel.com will provide some financial assistance to ease their transition into civilian life. BigHeartTravel.com will offer the same, if not better, travel services, rates and accommodations as any other major on line travel related web sites, except once one arranges his/her travel through our site, they directly help a soldier. BigHeartTravel.com Park 80 Plaza East, 3rd Floor Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5291 New reservations:
Existing reservations: Contact a Customer Service representative at 866-270-2849 No date NJ Transit We are putting this in the newsletter again. You must show a valid military ID card to use this program. If you have problems with a ticket agent or conductor have them contact their supervisor or contact customer service. Hopefully most of the agents know about this program but there may be one or two that never got the word or forgot. Military Personnel and Their Dependents All military personnel and their dependents will be permitted to purchase transportation at the senior citizen/passengers with disabilities reduced fare rate upon showing their military or military dependent ID card. The following military personnel are entitled to this fare: Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard or Retired for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. Eligible passengers may ride at reduced fare rates on any NJ Transit bus, rail or light rail service at all times, without restriction, upon presentation of authorized identification. No date Curves Curves in West Deptford/Deptford area clubs are offering Curve memberships at a substantial discount ($10.00 per month and they will waive the $200.00 sign up fee) for spouses of deployed soldiers. They are also collecting items for deployed service members for the month of November and in December; they will be collecting items for family members of deployed service members. For more information, please call Vicki at 856-232-3222 or 856-468-6400. You must show your Military ID Card and a copy of your service members orders to receive this discount No date Mike’s Lawncare Service for deployed Ocean County Families Mike's Lawncare in Ocean County will do your lawn for free or at a discounted rate if you have a deployed service member and live in Ocean County. For more information, please call Mike at 732-349-1263 or email him at www.mikeslawncare95@aol.com No date FREE Meditation/Yoga Classes Cheryl, owner of the Transcendent Yoga Center is offering free Yoga/meditation classes to spouses of deployed soldiers. If you are interested, please call the number below. Transcendent Yoga Center 31 Stelton Road, Ste 5 Piscataway NJ 08854 Phone: (732) 393-1003 No date Cellucor Muscle Building and Weight Loss Products Cellucor brand Muscle building and Weight loss products are being offered at a 25% discount only to Military and DOD personnel. Cellucor does not offer any other discounts anywhere. The discount is only available online (www.cellucor.com) or by phone (1-800-870-2070) using the promotion code of 7124. No date Ideal Exterminating Gary Gugliociello from Ideal Exterminating in Jackson, NJ has offered to exterminate at a reduced rate to any deployed Service Member’s spouse. If things start “bugging” you, please give Gary a call at 732-363-2454. No date NIKE Discount Nike’s US Retail brick and mortar locations (except Employee Stores) offer a 10% transaction discount to all active and retired US military personnel and their families with a valid US military ID. The discount applies to members of the National Guard, Reservists, or Active Duty Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine, or Coast Guard branches. Call your local Nike store to find out if they are participating in this program!! No date Daddy/Mommy Dolls
I found a website on line that sells daddy/mommy dolls similar to “Flat Daddy” only a lot smaller to carry around and is softer. Prices are: One sided Doll Large: $27.95 Small: $21.95 Two Sided Doll Large: $38.95 Small: $31.95 More information can be found at www.hugahero.com/dollOrder.php No date eKnowledge Corporation & NFL Players Tackle SAT & ACT Test Prep In alliance with the Department of Defense and a group of patriotic NFL football players, eKnowledge Corporation is extending its donation of SAT & ACT Test Prep Software to military families and veterans for a fourth consecutive year. The donated eKnowledge SAT/ACT Power Prep programs come in a single DVD or two CD-ROM set that includes more than 11 hours of high quality classroom video instruction with up to 40 hours of student interactive learning participation. The test prep programs can be used as a stand-alone instruction tool to prepare thoroughly for the SAT/ACT or as a supplement to other SAT/ACT preparation materials. Each student can select the areas where they need additional or special instruction and then study at their own pace using the 120 classroom video lessons. Members of Military families or Veterans interested in receiving the FREE SAT/ACT Power Prep software should visit the following website for details: www.eknowledge.com/military For additional information, contact: Lori Caputo, Vice President, Military Donation Programs 770-992-0900 LoriCaputo@eKnowledge.com
No date Little Gym Camp For children ages 3 through 10 who have a parent on active duty overseas, The Little Gym is offering one free week of summer camp. For children ages 4 months through 12 years old who have lost a mom or dad as a result of military service, The Little Gym is offering 20 free weeks of classes in their parent/child program, Pre-K/Kindergarten gymnastics, Grade School Gymnastics, Sports Development Skills, Karate, Dance or Cheerleading (cheerleading offered at some locations). All programs are non-competitive, curriculum based and designed to develop the children's physical, social, cognitive and emotional skills. Trained, nurturing instructors provide lots of positive and specific feedback designed to enhance skills and build confidence. For more information, see www.thelittlegym.com. Participating locations are: Lehigh Valley East (610) 923-7700, Lehigh Valley West (610) 965-5580, Abington, PA (215) 886-3300, Cranford, NJ (908) 497-1500, Cherry Hill, NJ (856) 486-7700, Doylestown, PA (215) 343-9748, Hatfield, PA (215) 631-1600, Marlton, NJ (856) 810-0010, Newtown, PA (215) 579-2786, Newtown Square, PA (610) 356-1509, Springhouse, PA (215) 793-4883, Washington Township, NJ (856) 228-2818 and West Windsor, NJ (609) 799-7776. Call the location nearest you for class times and details! No date Angelfood Ministries Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and contributing to benevolent outreaches in communities throughout the United States. Families in need can get a basket of food for $30.00 (they also accept food stamps). If you want more information or to find the location nearest to you, please go to www.angelfoodministries.com No date Hunterdon County Families of Deployed Service Members We have some boys willing and able to lend a hand with yard work, basement cleaning, odd jobs around the house, etc. If we can be of assistance to you, please contact Kristen at 908.806.3357 or cmandkm@embarqmail.com for more information (located in Flemington). Also, if you know of any soldiers who would appreciate a bunch of Cub Scout penpals-we are here!!! No date Pediatrician Soldier The Man the Kids call ‘Dr. Charlie’ goes to War by Charles L. Garbarino MD, COL/MC with Marc S. Goldberg ABOUT THE AUTHOR Charles Garbarino fulfilled his lifelong dream by becoming a pediatrician and helping children. His signature - clown nose, twirly hat, Mickey Mouse shirt and lollipops - earned him the affectionate nickname of 'Dr. Charlie'. COL Garbarino was the first New Jersey Army National Guard physician deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. OVERVIEW "Pediatrician Soldier" tells COL (Dr.) Garbarino's amazing story of how he left the safety and security of a successful medical practice to enter a combat zone. Experience a different side of war - the human side - with this deeply emotional firsthand account of this pediatrician's overseas deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom. View the war from the perspective of someone who is there to take care of our soldiers. COL Garbarino, the soldier, has seen how war has brought death and destruction to all in its path. His book allows insight into his two OIF tours as seen through his eyes, written with deep passion and revealing a human face to war. Dr. Charlie, the pediatrician, is looking into the future, to see if there will be a world for tomorrow’s children. DEDICATION To all of our Armed Forces, women and men, who serve our country and to their families. PROCEEDS SUPPORT CHILDREN OF THE MILITARY All royalties from the book will benefit "Our Military Kids", an organization which provides tangible support to the children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Military Reserve personnel through grants for enrichment activities and tutoring that nurture and sustain the children during the time a parent is away in service to our country. For more information on this organization go to www.ourmilitarykids.org PURCHASES AND APPEARANCES “Pediatrician Soldier” is available at – www.iuniverse.com , www.amazon.com, and www.bn.com (Barnes & Noble) Charles Garbarino is available for book signings and discussion. www.charlesgarbarino.com No date Say "Thank You" with a US Army Freedom Team Salute Commendation! Our Army is doing a tremendous job defending America's freedom. However, our success depends on strong supporters standing with us as we fight the Global War on Terrorism. I encourage you to take the time to say "Thank You" to those special individuals that help us accomplish our duties. The U.S. Army's Freedom Team Salute program was initiated by the Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff to provide all currently serving Soldiers a sincere, heartfelt way to recognize their Parents and Spouses for their support and sacrifice. Guard and Reserve Soldiers can also recognize their Employers during these trying times. Additionally, anyone can honor the millions of discharged U.S. Army Veterans who served with distinction; and, other Army Supporters, who continue to make significant contributions to the Army's mission (for example, a Soldier's child or other relative, a Family Readiness Group Leader, Department of the Army Civilians, or an active community member, etc.). Those honored will receive a personalized letter of thanks and certificate of appreciation signed by the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army; an official Army lapel pin; and, Army decals. The entire commendation package is prepared and mailed at no cost to either you or the recipient. Honoring someone is quick and easy. Simply visit the US Army Freedom Team Salute website at www.FreedomTeamSalute.com and complete an online commendation form. For additional information or assistance, please contact Freedom Team Salute at info@FreedomTeamSalute.com. Army Strong! /signed/ Ronald J. James Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) Please submit those who are TRUELY deserving of this award!!
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