Friday, October 28, 2016

Search for VA forms

Search for VA forms

Article Title: Search for VA forms

Snippet of Article: "... are available in several formats. Fillable pdf can be filled on-line, printed, saved and edited. XFT forms can be filled on-line, printed, and saved to your pc but cannot be edited later (TURN OFF YOUR POP-UP BLOCKER TO USE XFT). Some PDF are printable blank forms ..."

Article Source: www.va.gov

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)

Article Title: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

Snippet of Article: "...The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program, sometimes referred to as Chapter 31 or Voc-Rehab, helps veterans with service-connected disabilities and employment handicaps prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VR&E offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible. The following services may be provided by VR&E VetSuccess ..."

Article Source: www.military.com

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Pentagon 'Suspends' Effort To Take Back Signing Bonuses Paid To National Guard Members

Pentagon Halts Effort To Take Back Signing Bonuses Paid To National Guard Members

Article Title: Pentagon Halts Effort To Take Back Signing Bonuses Paid To National Guard Members

Snippet of Article: "...'First, I have ordered the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to suspend all efforts to collect reimbursement from affected California National Guard members, effective as soon as is practical. This suspension will continue until I am satisfied that our process is working effectively ..."

Article Source: www.npr.org

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

As Obama and Candidates Whine About Each Other, Soldiers Struggle to Repay Enlistment Bonuses Issued in Error

Soldiers Struggling to Repay Enlistment Bonuses Issued in Error

Article Title: Soldiers Struggling to Repay Enlistment Bonuses Issued in Error

Snippet of Article: "...After 21 years in the military, three deployments, and a roadside bomb blast that left him bleeding and unconscious, Christopher Van Meter got a letter from the Pentagon saying he improperly received enlistment bonuses and now owed the government $46,000. 'I was having to choose between buying diapers and food for my children and paying this debt,' said Mr. Van Meter, 42, a former Army captain who now teaches high school near Modesto, Calif. 'I spent years of my life deployed ..."

Article Source: www.nytimes.com

Friday, October 21, 2016

U.S. warship challenges China's claims in South China Sea

U.S. warship challenges China's claims in South China Sea

Article Title: U.S. warship challenges China's claims in South China Sea

Snippet of Article: "... The guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur challenged "excessive maritime claims" near the Paracel Islands, among a string of islets, reefs and shoals over which China has territorial disputes with its neighbors, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity..."

Article Source: www.reuters.com

Monday, October 17, 2016

Iran-Backed Rebels Attack US Navy - 3rd Time

Iran-Backed Rebels Attack US Navy - 3rd Time

Article Title: Iran-Backed Rebels Attack US Navy - 3rd Time

Snippet of Article: "...For the third time in a week, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason came under attack off the coast of Yemen by Iran-backed insurgents ..."

Article Source: www.scout.com

Monday, October 3, 2016

Military Veterans, Gold Star Mothers Receive Cars At Washington Nationals Ballpark

Military Veterans, Gold Star Mothers Receive Cars At Washington Nationals Ballpark

Article Title: Military Veterans, Gold Star Mothers Receive Cars At Washington Nationals Ballpark

Snippet of Article: "...Two military veterans with service-related disabilities and two Gold Star Mothers who lost their sons in combat each received keys to practically brand new cars from GEICO and Caliber Collision to thank and honor them for their service and sacrifices. The special presentation took place at the Washington Nationals ballpark ..."

Article Source: www.prnewswire.com

THANKS! We would like to thank GEICO and Caliber Collision for their contribution in thanking ours veterans and their families. This is a big donation and our nation's veterans appreciate it. Let's do business with these folks.

Former President Bush hosts annual bike ride for military vets

Article Title: Former President Bush hosts annual bike ride for military vets

Snippet of Article: "...The 70 year-old Bush led a group of bicyclists that included 16 veterans on a ride Friday on his 1,600-acre ranch in Crawford. The three-day event began Thursday and is in its sixth year. It's sponsored by the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas ..."

Article Source: www.militarytimes.com