Friday, December 9, 2011

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

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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

Saturday, November 26, 2011

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

Friday, November 25, 2011

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

Monday, October 24, 2011

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

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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.
..."

Article Source: www.health.mil

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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

Saturday, July 30, 2011

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

Sunday, July 17, 2011

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

Thursday, July 7, 2011

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

Monday, June 27, 2011

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

Thursday, June 23, 2011

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

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

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

Monday, June 13, 2011

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

Thursday, June 9, 2011

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

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

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

Monday, June 6, 2011

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

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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

Friday, May 27, 2011

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

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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

Thursday, May 12, 2011

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

Monday, May 2, 2011

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

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Troops can get more medical info online via expanded Blue Button

Article Title: Troops can get more medical info online via expanded Blue Button

Snippet of Article: "...A new feature on TRICARE Online at www.tricareonline.com now allows users access to expanded personal health data, including lab results, patient history and diagnoses, and provider visits.

The Blue Button was fielded by TRICARE and was made generally available by other federal health care providers last year. ..."

Article Source: craigconnects.org

Army Ricin Vaccine Study

Article Title: Army researchers start ricin vaccine trial

Snippet of Article: "...U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) is starting a Phase I trial of a new vaccine to protect against ricin...."

Article Source: www.fiercevaccines.com

Saturday, April 16, 2011

GOP budget czar eyes axing health care for 1.3 million veterans

Article Title: GOP budget czar eyes axing health care for 1.3 million veterans

Snippet of Article: "...he House Budget Committee, chaired by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has told a veterans’ group it is studying a plan to save $6 billion annually in VA health care costs by canceling enrollment of any veteran who doesn’t have a service-related medical condition and who is not poor. ..."

Article Source: www.timesrecord.com

Thieves steal Mesa veteran's SUV with dog trapped inside

Article Title: Thieves steal Mesa veteran's SUV with dog trapped inside

Snippet of Article: "...Lorimer, 72, and a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired plumber, said he stopped at the station to get a cup of coffee and left the key in the ignition with the car running. He said he had his "clicker" in his hand and locked the doors, but didn't realize the driver side door did not lock with the engine running. ..."

Article Source: www.eastvalleytribune.com

Jim Moran's caustic exchange with military vet

Article Title: Jim Moran's caustic exchange with military vet

Snippet of Article: "...Moran continued by talking about the rules of Congress, and then he accused the questioner of making "caustic" comments and when the commenter objected by saying he took exception to having his comments called caustic, Moran shot back, telling him he had his chance to talk so now he could "sit down" or "leave."..."

Article Source: washingtonexaminer.com

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges US Navy Veterans Or Individuals Dealing With Mesothelioma Diagnosis To Not Wait Too Long Before Getting Help

Article Title: Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges US Navy Veterans Or Individuals Dealing With Mesothelioma Diagnosis To Not Wait Too Long Before Getting Help

Snippet of Article: "...The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "No group or organization offers anything close to our free services, when it comes helping a victim of mesothelioma cancer, or their family members. Our goal is to instantly get every US Navy Veteran, every individual, who worked in the trades, or any other US citizen the absolute best information, the most meaningful help, and the best advice when it comes to dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis." For more information US Navy Veterans, individuals, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis should call the Mesothelioma Victims Center at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com..."

Article Source: www.sfgate.com


Please note, all veterans should contact the V.A. for assistance with any military related disability!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Backlog buries veterans' claims

Article Title: Backlog buries veterans' claims

Snippet of Article: "...The number of claims that take more than 125 days to decide has gone from 200,000 a year ago to 450,000 today, according to administration budget documents. ..."

Article Source: www.usatoday.com

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Requesting Veterans' Service Records

Article Title: Requesting Veterans' Service Records

Snippet of Article: "...Request records online with eVetRecs, Other Methods to Obtain Military Service Records, What's available online?, Locate older (pre-WW I) military service records, Using military records for genealogical research, Other military and veterans records, replace lost or damaged medals and awards ..."

Article Source: www.archives.gov

Vet on death bed ejected by Hampton VA

Article Title: Vet on death bed ejected by Hampton VA

Snippet of Article: "...VA policy requiring that end-of-life care be provided when veterans and their families ask for it. ..."

Article Source: hamptonroads.com

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

A shut­down would result in a delay in mil­i­tary pay, but ser­vice­mem­bers will even­tu­ally get paid

Article Title: Where to Turn if Shutdown Happens

Snippet of Article: "...if the Fed does shut­down there are branch spe­cific finan­cial relief resources mil­i­tary ser­vice­mem­bers can turn to for tem­po­rary finan­cial assis­tance. ..."

Article Source: military.com

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Facebook Posts Indicate Vet Was Having Tough Time

Article Title: Facebook Posts Indicate Vet Was Having Tough Time

Snippet of Article: "...Glendale police officer shooting to death an Army veteran who opened fire on her early Saturday morning. ..."

Article Source: www.myfoxphoenix.com

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Wounded Warriors program finds veterans positions within the federal government

Article Title: Wounded Warriors program finds veterans positions within the federal government

Snippet of Article: "...After speaking with a representative with the Wounded Warriors expedited referral process in December 2010, however, Perry was offered a job at APG in just a few weeks. ..."

Article Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Defense Shutdown Memo States Military to Continue Working Without Pay

Article Title: Draft Memo Outlines DoD Shutdown Plans

Snippet of Article: "...If the U.S. federal government shuts down, all military personnel would be required to continue working without pay, according to the memo. The military would continue to operate in Afghanistan, and troops would continue to prepare for deployment. But many civilian DoD employees could be furloughed. ..."

Article Source: www.defensenews.com

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Wounded Vet Employment With the Federal Government

Article Title: Federal agencies learn benefits of hiring wounded veterans

Snippet of Article: "..."As a federal agency, you may have a position open for a GS-11, that requires X amount of skills," he said. "So it may be likely that, certainly not unusual that, a veteran may not have all those qualifications coming in as GS-11. What if we downgrade the position to GS-9 with certain skills -- with the ultimate aim of growing and training that individual to reach that GS-11 position? Don't focus so much on the resume, but understand the potential of that servicemember. These servicemembers show tremendous drive -- particularly ones that have overcome severe injuries, illnesses and wounds."

Gadson also said wounded veterans can develop themselves to be desirable to employers. ..."

Article Source: www.army.mil

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Court says veteran can appeal missed deadline

Article Title: Court says veteran can appeal missed deadline

Snippet of Article: "...Henderson's husband was discharged from the armed forces in 1952 after being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He asked the Veterans Affairs Department for home care in 2001 and was denied. ..."

Article Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Federal Government seeking disabled vets for employment

Article Title: Federal jobs still available; diversity sought

Snippet of Article: "...President Obama signed Executive Order 13518, Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government. The order established the Veterans Employment ..."

Article Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Bachmann backs off pay cuts for disabled vets

Article Title: Bachmann backs off pay cuts for disabled vets

Snippet of Article: "...her list of ways to cut $400 billion from the federal budget no longer includes a proposal that would have reduced disability compensation by the amount received in Social Security Disability Income for the 153,000 severely disabled and unemployed veterans eligible for both benefits. ..."

Article Source: www.marinecorpstimes.com

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Future cuts to veterans’ disability benefits

Article Title: Bachmann plan would cut veterans benefits

Snippet of Article: "...Bachmann’s idea of cutting costs by reducing veterans’ disability compensation by the amount received in Social Security Disability Income is not new. The proposal, which would affect more than 150,000 veterans, has long been on a list of possible budget options prepared by the Congressional Budget Office ..."

Article Source: Air Force Times

Thursday, January 27, 2011

IHireVeterans.com Launches Online Resources Directory For US Military Veterans

Article Title: IHireVeterans.com Launches Online Resources Directory For US Military Veterans

Snippet of Article: "...IHireVeterans.com, the premier job site for veterans, returning military and their families, has launched a new veterans services directory to help our service members connect with veterans resources. The veteran’s resources directory can be found at http://www.IHireveterans.com/vet-resources.
..."

Article Source: pr-usa.net

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Veterans in Congress at lowest level since World War II

Article Title: Veterans in Congress at lowest level since World War II

Snippet of Article: "...Only 20% of the 535 members of the new Congress have served in the military, 25 from the Senate and 90 from the House of Representatives. ..."

Article Source: www.cnn.com

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Sailor Missing At Sea

Article Title: San Diego-based Sailor Missing At Sea

Snippet of Article: "... A sailor aboard a San Diego-based guided-missile destroyer was reported missing at sea Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman. ..."

Article Source: www.sandiego6.com

U.S. Army veteran found inside trunk of car

Article Title: N.J. authorities investigate slain U.S. Army veteran found inside trunk of car

Snippet of Article: "... authorities said, one of the cars, a gray Buick sedan, came to a stop. As officers arrested the occupants, they made a grisly discovery...."

Article Source: www.nj.com

Friday, January 14, 2011

Governor announces veterans legislation

Article Title: Governor announces veterans legislation

Snippet of Article: "... Governor Bob McDonnell announced today his legislation to continue his effort to make Virginia the most veteran-friendly state in America...."

Article Source: www.wpcva.com

Friday, January 7, 2011

Share your story with 'Real Combat Life'

Article Title: Share your story with 'Real Combat Life'

Snippet of Article: "... Writing your thoughts down has long been a method for individuals to help deal with stress. Military members have the most stressful job in the world and it is important that we do not ignore those signs within us. Sharing your story may not help heal all the pain we have inside but it helps you know that your story is out there and not bottled up inside. It is also important to educate the public on what life is like in combat...."

Article Source: www.realcombatlife.com

Unclaimed veterans get full military burials

Article Title: Unclaimed veterans get full military burials

Snippet of Article: "... The burials are the result of several groups coming together. Dignity Memorial, a national network of funeral homes, will donate coffins and transportation as part of its program to recover veterans' bodies before they end up among the unknown in burial grounds for the indigent. ..."

Article Source: www.newsday.com

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Stories from 'Real Combat Life'

Article Title: Swamp Patrol by MSG Mike McElmeel (R)

Snippet of Article: "... In 1988 I was attending the U.S. Army Ranger school having progressed through City week and the Mountain phase I was now located at Eglin AFB Florida for what was called “Jungle Phase.” It really should have been called “swamp” phase in my opinion since we..."

Article Source: www.realcombatlife.com

Death of US military expert ruled homicide

Article Title: Death of US military expert ruled homicide

Snippet of Article: "... Wheeler worked as an aide in the Reagan and both Bush administrations. He also chaired the committee that raised funds for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial...."

Article Source: abclocal.go.com

Monday, January 3, 2011

Military service raises issues for vets

Article Title: Military service raises issues for vets

Snippet of Article: "... If a reduction in military enlistments occurs because of the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," some sort of mandatory military service for our nation's youth and the Selective Service System (the draft) may be reactivated...."

Article Source: www.newsday.com