In an effort to ensure that as many persons in uniform exercise their right to choose their next commander-in-chief in November, the Pentagon designated the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 7 as Armed Forces Voters Week. Officials are urging service members — particularly those who will be deployed on Nov. 4, to register to vote now. Doing so will guarantee their opportunity to cast absentee ballots. More information is available at the Federal Voting Assistance Program Web site.