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.
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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