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Michael Kothakota, Chief Investment Officer from Wolfbridge Financial, will be our guest to discuss the Thrift Savings Plan and how it will affect your military retirement.

The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. The USO currently operates more than 130 centers worldwide, including ten mobile canteens located in the continental United States and overseas. Overseas centers are located in Germany, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Qatar, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, Guam, and Kuwait. Service members and their families visit USO centers more than 5.3 million times each year. The USO is the way the American public supports the troops. Janel Langdon is our guest and she is on the Illinois USO Board of Directors. She will be discussing image of the USO 25 yrs ago (Bob Hope) vs. the USO today.

The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital is located in Tampa, FL. The motto in front of the hospital is, "The Price of Freedom is Visible Here". One of the hospital specialties is the Spinal Cord, Traumatic Brain and Blast Injury treatment programs. With the current, as well as past military actions, the center is treating an increased number of these patriots. The current active duty injured and Veterans need their families nearby during recovery from illness and injury. For those living over 50 miles from the center and qualifying for aid based on income limits, the Haley House Fund is housing the families of these veterans during their treatments. Our guest will be Mary Ellen Harlan, Chairman of the Haley Housse Fund, will discuss the importance of having the Haley House and talk about how you can help keep it running smoothly. Please visit their website for more info: wwww.HaleyHouseFund.com.

Patti Hunt, Military Marketing Specialist with Vantage Point Consulting will be our guest. She coordinates the Private Education Fairs and military counseling events for the military college clients. She has over 10 years of higher education experience and is passionate about advising students on how best meet their goals. Patti's background includes roles in College Admissions, Academic Advising, and Online Instructing. She has experienced the issues faced by military personnel in obtaining a higher education.

Soldier Wish is a non-profit initiative that let's supporters make a tax-deductible donations that go directly to grant "wishes" for our troops and their families this Christmas. Soldiers are signing up right now and placing wishes for themselves and their famlies - waiting to be "granted". Our guest, Jared Still, Director of the Soldier Wish campaign, and Sr VP Of Special Projects with Wishy Inc, will discuss the program and how you can help. You may view more information online at http://www.SoldierWish.com

Nancy Sutherland, wife of a retired officer and Sales Director with Mary Kay, will discuss her experiences in building a support unit and making friends when a military family relocates.

Lauren Vargas, The Army & Air Force Exchange (AAFES) Chief Blogger, will be talking about AAFES' foray into the blogosphere. She will discuss how AAFES is taking a more active role in the military community with the AAFES: "Salute To Your Service Blog", celebrating the military family. Also, Vargas will announce the second release of "CD for the Troops" on November 25, 2008, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday."

Trish Forant, founder of eMailOurMilitary (www.emailourmilitary.com) will be our guest to discuss the organization's holiday program to send cards and packages to the deployed military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. Listen in to learn how you can help.

Mitch Miller has been a tax lawyer for over 30 years and is a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Taxation. He has handled numerous major estate plans and he will be discussing the reasons a will is not enough to protect your family.