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Care Packages for the Troops(pdf) Event Calendar
Rolling Thunder is coming to the Kansas Expocentre, Topeka, on July 8-10, 2010. Come see the huge historic military vehicle display and swap meet. Hosted by the Military Vehicle Preservataion Association and Rolling Thunder. An auction will be held on Friday night with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kansas National Guard Foundation.
Kid's Camp 2010 - July 6-10
The Kansas City Chiefs - The Kansas City Chiefs are offering a limited number of $250 and $390 full season tickets for all Kansas National Guard Members as well as their friends and family for the grand opening of the new Arrowhead Stadium in 2010.
Great Plains Running Co. - A specialty running and walking store with a comprehensive assortment of shoes for running, walking and trail as well as technical clothing, insoles, gear and a complete assortment of nutritional products. 10 percent military discount with ID. Be sure and check out their clearance sales as well.
Home improvement retailer Lowe's has expanded its 10 percent military discount to all day, everyday, for active-duty, National Guard and reserve, retiree and disabled service members, and their families. Those who want to receive the discount must present a valid military ID card.
Old Navy - Military Appreciation Day - take 10% off the 1st and 4th of every month. Must show valid military ID when checking out.

The Title Boxing Club, located in Overland Park, Kan., and Lee's Summit, Mo., are offering military discounts for membership.

MilitaryConnection.com is offering Microsoft Office 2007 for only $49.99 ($300 value) to all U.S. military members and their families, including Guard, Reserve and veterans. Click here for details.
Hearts of America - A not-for-profit organization collecting and shipping items for U.S. service members deployed overseas. www.heartsofamerica.com
Baker University - Military tuition discount
FREE SAT/ACT Standard Power Prep program - $199 value
NEW College-Bound Students Website

College Circle has announced the launch of its new Website - CollegeCircle.com - and the release of its latest 10 free Handbooks for College-Bound Students and their Federal and Military families.
These FREE College Circle Handbooks were written specifically for the Federal and Military families of college-bound students.
To reserve your own FREE handbooks, students and parents can go to our newly launched website: http://www.collegecircle.com. It's that easy!

Free One-Year Membership to Boys and Girls Clubs of America for children of military families. Click on link for information.
America Supports You - Links to non-profit organizations that want to help meet the needs of deployed service members and their families. These groups send care packages, donate airline miles to help reunite returning military men and women with their families, support scholarship funds or send support to wounded service members.

Military Banking
Information on banking accounts for military personnel from Bank of America. Topeka Highland Park Branch, 2200 SE 29th (785) 295-3575 http://www.bankofamerica.com/military

Military Discounts - Go to www.military.com and click on the tab that says "Discounts"
CD Tradepost Discount (Topeka) - 10% off Monday-Thursday. www.cdtradepost.com
TRICARE benefits information

Child Care for Military Families

Mobilized National Guard members are now eligible for the DoD child care programs. The new Defense Department initiative gives all mobilized or deployed military parents access to government-subsidized, high-quality child care - including members of the reserve components.

Our Military Kids - Grant money for children's education, activities
Free Magazines for Troops

Primedia Inc. is making 47 of its magazines available for free to any active-duty servicemember, regardless of where they are serving. The magazines include Guns & Ammo, Soap Opera Digest, Hunting, ATV Rider, Skateboarder and The Shooting Times, among other titles. Troops looking for more information on how to sign up for the free subscriptions can e-mail information@subscriptionsforsoldiers.com.

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