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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

"PINUPS FOR VETS" CALENDAR IS BACK FOR 2009 — 12-30-2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:30

All-American girl-next-door, Gina Elise, returns with another dazzling pinup calendar for the new year. Go to Source

VA RESEARCH - SLEEP APNEA IS A CONCERN IN PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S — 12-30-2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:30

Treatment to ease sleep apnea can have benefits for those struggling with dementia, a new study shows. Go to Source

LEAVENWORTH VA HOME TO ONE-OF-A-KIND WOUND CARE PROGRAM — 12-30-2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:30

The Wound Management Academy offers a three-week training program, and graduates can take a test for national certification. Go to Source

UPDATE - A NONPROFIT FOR VETERANS IS FAULTED ON SPENDING — 12-30-2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:29

The National Veterans Business Development Corporation spends only 15 percent of government grant money on veterans. Go to Source

KOREAN WAR VETERANS WILL NEVER FORGET THE "FORGOTTEN WAR" — 12-30-2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:29

"They will never tell you this, but everyone was scared -- especially when the Chinese came in." Go to Source

CRIMINAL CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST 91-YEAR-OLD VETERAN WITH DEMENTIA — 12-30-2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:28

Veteran, a nursing home resident, thought he was a POW again and made threatening gestures with pocket knife. Go to Source

Former Ranger on Cross-Country Trek for Pat Tillman

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:49

Former Ranger on cross-country trek for TillmanBy Kendall Owens FORREST CITY, Ark. — The story of Pat Tillman is well known. He’s the former professional football player who walked away from a multi-million dollar contract and career to join the Army and become a Ranger before being killed in Afghanistan.A ...

VVA Puts Out 24 Page Guide to Filing Claims for Agent Orage

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:44

WHAT IS AGENT ORANGE?VVA Puts Out 24 Page Guide to Filing Claims for Agent OrageNo, Agent Orange is not a 80s surf punk band from Orange County California.  It's something a bit more sinister.  Before we answer this very important questin, the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) has just put out ...