Maine's veterans treatment court system

Article Title: Maine creates special courts for vets with PTSD

Snippet of Article: "... Maine's veterans treatment court system is modeled, in part, on a project that's been working in augusta superior court..."

Article Source: www.wlbz2.com

Vietnam veterans who often didn't get the recognition , "That's a mistake that we must never repeat."

Article Title: MILITARY: Obama salutes Iraq war veterans at White House dinner

Snippet of Article: "...for their sacrifice and devotion to country, comrades and family. Taking note of Vietnam veterans who often didn't get the recognition they deserved, Obama said, "That's a mistake that we must never repeat." ..."

Article Source: www.delmarvanow.com

Veterans Job Fair Shows Need for Jobs

Article Title: More than 1,300 veterans turn out in search of a job

Snippet of Article: "..."Google is always looking to hire talented people," said Navy submarine veteran Jeff Stevenson, the global hardware deployment manager at Google's Berkeley County facility. "We like what the veterans can bring to the table. We hope to get a good crop of resumes and find some talent." ..."

Article Source: www.postandcourier.com

Military cuts coming?

Article Title: US defends military cuts

Snippet of Article: "... While military personnel would still get a 1.7% pay rise, retired staff would be hit with a series of increases in healthcare fees and other charges. The impact would be greater on those under 65 and are likely to have another job, as well as on those who make more money...."

Article Source: bfbs.com

Military Early Retirement Offer

Article Title: Early Retirement Could Be Bad Deal for Troops

Snippet of Article: "... Servicemembers who accept a 15-year retirement incentive approved by Congress this month stand to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars ..."

Article Source: www.military.com

Unemployment rate for America’s military vets far exceeds the national average

Article Title: Unemployment High for Young US Military Veterans

Snippet of Article: "...the unemployment rate for America’s military veterans far exceeds the national average. About 12 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are unemployed ..."

Article Source: www.voanews.com

Nebraska bill to help veterans

Article Title: Neb. senator proposes bills to help military veterans and spouses with jobs, license plates

Snippet of Article: "...A Nebraska state senator has introduced bills to help smooth the licensing process for veterans and their spouses if they already have the skill set for a job. ..."

Article Source: www.therepublic.com

Special Chevrolet Camaro to be Auctioned

Article Title: GM auctioning off Military Tribute Camaro to benefit wounded veterans [w/video]

Snippet of Article: "... set to auction off a special Chevrolet Camaro airbrushed by Mickey Harris as a tribute to the nation's armed forces. The design pays homage to all five branches of the country's military with a unique mural, and the vehicle is headed to the Barrett-Jackson classic car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona next month...."

Article Source: www.autoblog.com

Challenges of Military Veterans Entering College

Article Title: Colleges Face Challenges With Influx of Military Veterans

Snippet of Article: "...turned off by the unstructured, sometimes frivolous, college atmosphere; and loath to admit they are having difficulty. Many mourn the absence of the close friendships and intense sense of mission that are often the glue of military life, particularly in a war zone. ..."

Article Source: gantdaily.com

157 Air Force majors will be terminated prior to retirement

Article Title: 157 Air Force Majors terminated without retirement benefits

Snippet of Article: "...One of the best ways to destroy American military capabilities would be to convince career military personnel -- both officers and enlisted -- that their commitment to service will not be rewarded with the retirement benefits..."

Article Source: www.americanthinker.com

More veterans are selling their uniforms in desperation

Article Title: Struggling Veterans Sell Uniforms To Military Shops To Pay For Food, Holidays

Snippet of Article: "...more and more veterans are selling their uniforms in a desperate move to put food on the table, WCSH6 reports. ..."

Article Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Free Course to Veterans by AARP Drivers Program

Article Title: AARP Drivers Program Offers Free Course to Veterans

Snippet of Article: "... All military personnel, active duty or retired, are eligible to receive a free DSP classroom course during the month of November. Military personnel include those individuals who serve or have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard/Reserves, or Coast Guard. ..."

Article Source: www.statejournal.com

2012 COLA for military retiree 3.6 percent

Article Title: Military retirees’ COLA to rise by 3.6 percent

Snippet of Article: "...military retirees will receive a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment effective Dec. 1. ..."

Article Source: www.marinecorpstimes.com

DoD Re-evaluating Retirement Determinations for Some Veterans

Article Title: DoD Re-evaluating Retirement Determinations for Some Veterans

Snippet of Article: "...Veterans who have been medically separated from the U.S. Military between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009 now have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed by the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) to ensure fairness and accuracy.
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Article Source: www.health.mil

More cuts for veterans?

Article Title: Veterans committee leaders all open to VA cuts

Snippet of Article: "... lawmakers, but they attached a list of all of the reductions made in veterans’ benefits since 1980 as part of other deficit reduction packages and a separate one-page list of ongoing initiatives to reduce expenses...."

Article Source: www.armytimes.com

Urge your Congressman to vote against H.R.2309

The Postal Service Hires More Veterans Than Any Other Civilian Employer. Some in Congress Want to Fire Them

Article Title: The Postal Service Hires More Veterans Than Any Other Civilian Employer. Some in Congress Want to Fire Them

Snippet of Article: "...The Postal Service puts more veterans to work than any other civilian employer. But the Issa-Ross Bill (H.R. 2309), which the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is expected to vote on this week, would force the USPS to fire employees—including tens of thousands of veterans. That’s American vets fired in the worst economy in decades. Putting tens of thousands of America’s veterans out of work won’t fix the Postal Service. Congress talks a lot about patriotism, but there’s nothing patriotic about destroying the USPS, devastating mail service, and telling our veterans they’re not wanted. ..."

Article Source: www.apwu.org

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is filling up to 400 positions

Article Title: VA hiring 400 people in Leavenworth

Snippet of Article: "... One of the best hiring opportunities in the region is quietly under way in Leavenworth, where the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is filling up to 400 positions...."

Article Source: www.kansascity.com

Chained CPI would hurt veterans

Article Title: Chained CPI will hurt middle class families as well as seniors, veterans

Snippet of Article:"... The chained CPI would raise taxes on all middle class families—while leaving millionaires and billionaires virtually untouched. The Tax Policy Center found ..."

Article Source: www.dailykos.com

Mental institution patients find fellowship, healing by drawing on military experiences

Article Title: Mental institution patients find fellowship, healing by drawing on military experiences

Snippet of Article: "...They are called Veterans in Patton - patients who all served in the military. About 20percent of the population at the hospital, which houses the criminally insane, are considered military veterans...."

Article Source: www.sbsun.com

2011 VA Benefits Guide Online Now

Article Title: 2011 VA Benefits Book Now Online

2011 V.A. Benefits Guide

Snippet of Article: "... To help answer some of those questions you may have, VA’s Benefits Book for 2011 is available online, both in PDF format and broken down by chapter. Topics like health care benefits, education and training, home loan guarantees and burial benefits are covered...."
Article Source: va.gov

RecruitMilitary.com for your job search

Article Title: About RecruitMilitary

Snippet of Article: "...RecruitMilitary is the top full-service military-to-civilian recruiting firm in the United States. We use online and offline products to connect employers, franchisors, and educational institutions with men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work experience, members of the National Guard and reserve forces, and military spouses. We serve veterans of all ranks, rates, and branches of the armed forces, and our services are free to all men and women who have a military background. ..."

Article Source: recruitmilitary.com

Issue with Veteran and passport application

Article Title: Veteran of Iraq War Now Fights His Own Deportation

Snippet of Article: "...Elisha L. Dawkins, shown in Baghdad in 2007, is accused of lying on a passport application and has spent a month in lockup. ..."

Article Source: www.nytimes.com

A Marine Corps reservist charged in military shootings in Northern Virginia

Article Title: Yonathan Melaku charged in military shootings

Snippet of Article: "... shouting “Allah Akbar” after he fired shots at the building. He is by himself in the video, and authorities believe he acted alone in each of the four incidents...."

Article Source: www2.insidenova.com

Rehabilitation and Counseling a Factor in Convictions for Multi-Tour War Zone Vets

Article Title: Court to emphasize rehab, counseling for veterans

Snippet of Article: "...With U.S. military personnel encountering multiple deployments to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, the veterans court is recognizing that some of those soldiers will have difficulties readjusting to civilian life, ..."

Article Source: www.themonitor.com

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)

Article Title: New Jobs for Homeless Veterans

Snippet of Article: "... Thursday, the US Department of Labor made grant applications available for the Urban and Non-Urban Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). ..."

Article Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Attacking TRICARE

Article Title: USA Today: TRICARE is ‘Too Sweet a Deal’

Snippet of Article: "... A recent head­line in USA Today’s edi­to­r­ial sec­tion reads, “Our view: Military’s TRICARE Ben­e­fits are Too Sweet a Deal.”..."

Article Source: military.com

Delta Air Lines soldiers returning from Afghanistan $2,800 in baggage fees

Article Title: Delta Charges U.S. Troops Returning From Afghanistan $2,800 In Baggage Fees (VIDEO)

Snippet of Article: "...O'Hair added that all the soldiers with a fourth bag had to pay $200 out-of-pocket. The total for the 34 soldiers was more than $2,800. O'Hair's fourth piece of luggage was his weapons case, carrying the tools he used, in his words, to "protect myself and Afghan citizens while I was deployed in the country." ..."

Article Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Veterans: Post Office Job Opportunities

Article Title: Guffey Encourages Postal Veterans To Spread the Word About New Job Opportunities

Snippet of Article: "... “The APWU negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement that will create thousands of new employment opportunities for veterans, and we need your help to ensure veterans are hired,” Guffey said in a May 27 letter. [PDF]

In many instances, the Postal Service is obligated to hire veterans before civilians, provided they are on the appropriate hiring register, Guffey said. Veterans should be educated about the benefits of being a postal employee and encouraged to take the necessary tests to be considered for employment.

“We want to make sure that veterans across the nation are on the list when hiring begins,” he said.

Along with the letter, the union included a short tutorial that explains how veterans can conduct job searches and apply for new positions...."

Article Source: www.apwu.org

Running on behalf of fallen comrades

Article Title: Bolder Boulder Millionth Runner Is Injured Vet

Snippet of Article: "...Laczek-Johnson said she ran on behalf of eight fallen comrades who were killed in the service of our country ..."

Article Source: www.thedenverchannel.com

Murfreesboro VA hospital and Nashville VA Hospital still not doing enough to prevent harm to patients

Article Title: Report critical of VA hospital in Murfreesboro

Snippet of Article: "...it used dirty colonoscopy equipment from 2003 to 2008 at the Murfreesboro hospital. More than 6,000 patients were notified to be tested for viral diseases, such as hepatitis. ..."

Article Source: www.dnj.com

Kenneth Earl Taylor Jr. is not forgotten

Article Title: Nearly 100 attend forgotten vet's funeral

Snippet of Article: "... The sorry fate of Kenneth Earl Taylor Jr. drew an outpouring of sympathy after his story was featured in "A Life Lived" in The Indianapolis Star...."

Article Source: www.indystar.com

Fighting for military disability benefits

Article Title: Veterans battle for benefits

Snippet of Article: "...shocking — to discover the latest woe that has befallen thousands of America’s military veterans trying to appeal disability benefits claims that were initially rejected by Department of Veterans Affairs adjudicators...."

Article Source: www.sfexaminer.com

VA to Take Applications for New Family Caregiver Program

Article Title: applying for VA’s Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program

Snippet of Article: "...On May 3, VA published the interim final rule for implementing the Family Caregiver Program to provide support for families of seriously wounded Post–9/11 Veterans. VA will open applications to Caregivers on May 9. ..."

Article Source: www.caregiver.va.gov

SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper (Kindle Edition)

Article Title: SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper

Excerpt from the book: "...When the U.S. Navy sends their elite, they send the SEALs. When the SEALs send their elite, they send SEAL Team Six, the navy's equivalent to the army's Delta Force—tasked with counterterrorism and counterinsurgency, occasionally working with the CIA. This is the first time a SEAL Team Six sniper's story has been exposed. My story. ..."

Article Source: SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper

Navy Seals Kill Bin Laden

Article Title: Osama Bin Laden Killed In Daring Special Forces Raid

Snippet of Article: "...This weekend a lightning raid was performed on Bin Laden’s compound on the outskirts of Abbottabad by American Special Forces operatives. It is rumoured that 24 members of the US Navy’s SEAL Team Six ..."

Article Source: www.whichwaytopayaustralia.com

Career development for military veterans

Article Title: Career development for military veterans

Snippet of Article: "... Luckily, there are more job search resources available for veterans than ever before -- from websites to books to specially trained counselors...."

Article Source: www.ajc.com

Veteran fights VA over Agent Orange coverage

Article Title: Veteran fights VA over Agent Orange coverage

Snippet of Article: "...Sipala served at a communications base in Okinawa, Japan in 1970. There, he sprayed weeds around the base with Agent Orange. The VA recognizes 7 countries outside of the U.S. and Vietnam as places were Agent Orange was stored or tested. Japan is not one of them. ..."

Article Source: www.wect.com

Skinner Autoplex helps vet

Article Title: Skinner Autoplex steps in to replace vet's burned car

Snippet of Article: "...But the disabled veteran, who regularly travels to see his doctor in White City, will get a new car, thanks to Skinner Autoplex in Medford.

"I couldn't believe it, to be honest with you," said the 55-year-old Silicani of Medford. ..."

Article Source: www.mailtribune.com

Veterans Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan

Article Title: Veterans Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan

Snippet of Article: "...IRRRL stands for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan. You may see it referred to as a "Streamline" or a "VA to VA." Except when refinancing an existing VA guaranteed adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) to a fixed rate, it must result in a lower interest rate. When refinancing from an existing VA ARM loan to a fixed rate, the interest rate may increase.

No appraisal or credit underwriting package is required by VA. You should be aware, however, that lenders may require an appraisal and credit report anyway.

A certificate of eligibility is not required. Your lender may use our e-mail confirmation procedure for interest rate reduction refinance in lieu of a certificate of eligibility.

An IRRRL may be done with "no money out of pocket" by including all costs in the new loan or by making the new loan at an interest rate high enough to enable the lender to pay the costs. (Remember: The interest rate on the new loan must be lower than the rate on the old loan unless you refinance an ARM to a fixed rate mortgage). ..."

Article Source: www.benefits.va.gov