"MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" GIVEAWAY!

“Month of the Military Child” Prize Giveaway
Sponsored by United Concordia

United Concordia, Inc. is proud to once again recognize and support the “Month of the Military Child” in April by sponsoring a Web-based, random drawing. Children of active duty and National Guard and Reserve sponsors who are enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) are eligible for this drawing. Entries must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian. Entries submitted by individuals other than the parent or legal guardian will not be accepted and are ineligible for the drawing.

To enter, simply complete the contest entry form between 8 a.m. April 2, 2009, and midnight April 29, 2009, Eastern Standard Time. Entries will be accepted via online submission only. Winners will be selected at random.

Prizes will be awarded to military children of varying ages. Within each age category, first, second and third place prizes will be awarded.

Ages 0—2

First Prize: Disney's Baby Einstein^™ Baby Neptune^™ Ocean Adventure Gym and “Discovering Water” DVD; “Water, Water Everywhere” book; and Teethe & Tug Pals: Baby Neptune.

Second Prize: Disney's Baby Einstein My First Story Reader, “Baby's First Sounds” DVD and “Colors Flip Flap Book”.

Third Prize: A $50 All Services Exchange gift certificate

Ages 3—6

First Prize: VTech® V-Motion^™ Active Learning System

Second Prize: VTech Create-a-Story^™ Reading System

Third Prize: A $50 All Services Exchange gift certificate

Ages 7—10, Ages 11—14 and Ages 15—17

First Prize: Nintendo^® Wii^™ Gaming Console and Wii Play bundle

Second Prize: Nintendo DS Lite

Third Prize: A $50 All Services Exchange gift certificate

Remember . . .

Only one entry per child is permitted. Winners will be announced on the TDP Web site on May 28, 2009. Mailed or faxed entries will not be considered. The entry deadline is midnight April 29, 2009, Eastern Standard Time, and only parents or legal guardians may enter their children. Best of luck to all who enter!

MILITARY SPOUSE CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Military Spouses - Looking for a Portable Career that Offers Upward Mobility and Flexibility?

The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) in association with the National Military Family Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Accredited Financial Counselor® Fellowship. This program will provide up to 200 military spouses with the education necessary to enter the financial counseling career field.

The fellowship covers the costs associated with completing the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) training and the first two attempts at both exams. Upon successful completion of the program and required practicum, the participant will be awarded the Accredited Financial Counselor® designation from AFCPE®.

Many employers such as credit unions, financial aid offices, and community housing agencies need well-trained, ethical and caring financial counselors to meet the increasing demand for financial counseling services. Military spouses can fill this need while building a rewarding career that is flexible to the demands of the military family lifestyle.

An Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) assists individuals and families in the process of financial decision making. Accredited Financial Counselors® agree to maintain the highest ethical standards as outlined in the AFCPE® Code of Ethics.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY CLICK HERE!

HOMELAND SECURITY VISITS SECTOR LA-LB

Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, visited the Port of Los Angeles and Sector LA-LB Monday April 13 to meet with local officials and address the media. Napolitano spoke on the importance of interagency cooperation and port security. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.)