Wednesday, January 7, 2009 19:45

Blogs

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VETS TO SEE A BIT MORE VA TRAVEL PAY AS DEDUCTIBLE IS LOWERED — 12-30-2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:31

But, the deductible still penalizes veterans who live far from a VA facility. Go to Source

FEDERAL COURT FINDS PENTAGON VIOLATED VETERAN HIRING PREFERENCES — 12-30-2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:31

DoD violated the rights of a veteran who was seeking an entry-level, civilian auditing job when it decided to hire two non-veteran candidates instead. Go to Source

Congress

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Filner Discusses Veterans Issues on Dr. Phil Show

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 14:40

Episode explores the needs of America’s returning service members Go to Source

Filner Pleased With Obama Pick of General Shinseki to Run Troubled VA

Monday, December 8, 2008 14:00

House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) released the statement following the announcement of General Eric Shinseki as nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Go to Source

VA

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VA Assisting Veterans with Health Care Costs

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 17:20

For veterans struggling financially due to a job loss or decreased income, the Department of Veterans Affairs offers an assortment of programs that can relieve the costs of health care ...

VA Data Show Home Health Technology Improves Access to Care

Monday, January 5, 2009 18:20

Veterans with chronic conditions can manage their health and avoid hospitalization by using special technology provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs in their homes, according to a recent study....

TriCare

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TRICARE cost increases proposed - Portales News-Tribune

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 19:32

A new report from the Congressional Budget Office shows why some military retirees and veterans could face higher out-of-pocket costs if the Obama administration and Congress take bold moves to ...

TRICARE cost increases proposed - Clovis News Journal

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 16:20

tricare cost increases proposedClovis News Journal, NM - 19 hours agoAmong 115 “options” presented, though not endorsed, in the CBO report, several ...

Video

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Obama picks Shinseki to head Veterans Affairs - Los Angeles Times

Obama picks Shinseki to head Veterans Affairs - Los Angeles Times

Sunday, December 7, 2008 21:37

The retired general was ousted from his role as army chief of staff at the start of the Iraq war. He is now expected to fix a broken VA and ...

Obama to Name Eric Shinseki to Head Veterans Affairs

Obama to Name Eric Shinseki to Head Veterans Affairs

Saturday, December 6, 2008 23:22

President-elect Barack Obama will name former Army Chief of Staff Eric Shinseki to head the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “General Shinseki is exactly the right person who is going to ...

American Legion

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Commander announces NEF award for posts

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 9:13

By National Commander David K. Rehbein   Historically, American Legion posts have gone above and beyond the call of duty by helping not only The American Legion Family, but ...

Marines Raise Flag on New U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 12:40

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2009 - U.S. Marines raised the American flag yesterday during the dedication ceremony for the new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad ...

IAVA

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Daily News Summary 1/7/09

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 12:40

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Headlines Bush tells military cause is 'just and right' Israel Halts Attack Briefly to Allow Aid Into Gaza Economists Warm ...

Daily News Summary 1/6

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 14:40

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Headlines Death Toll Mounts as Israel Expands Gaza Offensive Panetta Is Chosen as C.I.A. Chief, in a Surprise ...

Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Arkansas Blog Activated

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 0:00

Christine E. Oldham and Tom Evanov recently received training for the new State of Arkansas VFW WebCOM Blog. More information will follow as we get acquainted with the software. ...

Clever VFW Post 12078

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 0:00

The new Clever, MO Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12078 will be instituted on January 17 at 2:00 p. m. at the Clever, Mo fire Station. Past National Commander ...

Veterans of Modern Warfare

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Monday, January 5, 2009 18:00

Suicide prevention hotline helps Veterans with suicide prevention services... Go to Source

Recovery Care Handbook for Wounded Warriors

Sunday, December 14, 2008 0:00

a very impressive collection of resources/information for returning wounded service members and veterans... Go to Source

Taps

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William Corbett - Cincinnati.com

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:36

He was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, a World War II veteran who received a Purple Heart, member of Ludlow Vets, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Covington, disabled ...

CARL G. HULL SR. - Elkhart Truth

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:32

He was born April 9, 1925, in East Stroudsburg, Pa., to Charles and Mary (Jenkins) Hull. On June 11, 1946, he married the former Ms. Helene Zygar in Pennsylvania. She ...