Veterans News Bureau

"President-elect Obama's selection of General Eric Shinseki as the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs is a promising choice," said John Rowan, National President of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). "We have no doubt that General Shinseki has the integrity and personal fortitude to usher in the real ...

VA's New York office among slowest to process claimsNewsday, NY - 6 hours ago... the individual just waits and waits," said Francisco Muñiz III, an officer with the Nassau County chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America, one plaintiff. ... Go to Source

VA has a history of losing papersTampabay.com, FL - 20 minutes agoWeidman at Vietnam Veterans of America said the VA needs to enforce employee accountability and offer better training and competency tests for anyone ... Go to Source

The veterans' memorial on the northeast corner of the Square has been in place for more than 50 years, and veterans want it to stay there. The Nevada Parks and Recreation Board was exploring the idea of moving it to Earp Park, where a new memorial is ... Go to ...

Doubts were raised Wednesday about whether the Bush administration can do anything to restore confidence in the Veterans Affairs Department following the discovery last month of almost 500 key benefits claims documents in shredding bins at regional ... Go to Source

Veterans Day parade:Where were you?St. Louis Post-Dispatch,  United States - 3 hours agoI march in the Veterans Day parade every year with my Vietnam Veterans of America chapter and other veterans. The crowd turnout has been dismal, ... Go to Source

On March 25, 2005, Sgt. Gordon Smith held the hand of his wife, Amy, as she gave birth to their third child, Damien Joshua Smith. Three days later, Smith was on a plane bound for Iraq with the other Army National Guard troops of the Gainesville-based Charlie Company. Go to ...

Duplication in the human services field results in wasted dollars and lost opportunities. Thus, we especially are appreciative this holiday season that three large local "holiday-oriented" groups have banned together to coordinate their efforts. The ... Go to Source

Three days after America celebrated Veterans Day, Bozeman High School students Friday helped honor a fallen soldier who was one of their own. Teenagers filled the gym stands for the unveiling of a plaque commemorating Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins ... Go to Source

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