Employment Resources for Veterans

Article Title: Employment Resources for Veterans

Article Excerpt: "...Employment is an important issue for Veterans. Helping Veterans find and obtain employment, as well as advance their civilian careers is a high priority. This toolkit is designed to provide you with answers and resources in finding and obtaining employment, as well as making career decisions and excelling in the workplace. A full version of this Resources for Veterans (Handout) list is available for print and download. Looking for help creating a resume, cover letter, or completing a job application? The Veterans Employment Center (VEC) is the federal government’s single authoritative internet source for connecting transitioning Servicemembers, Veterans and their families to meaningful career opportunities. ..."

Reference Source: www.va.gov

Biden threatens Second Amendment supporters: 'You need F-15s' and 'nuclear weapons' to take on the federal government

Article Title: Biden takes swipe at Second Amendment supporters: 'You need F-15s' to take on the federal government

Article Excerpt: "...President Biden on Monday said those who argue they need assault weapons to fight the government need a much bigger arsenal to stand a chance. ... said: "You need to have weapons to take on the government, you need F-15s and maybe some nuclear weapons"... he also falsely claimed there have always been limits on the Second Amendment.  "The Second Amendment, from the day it was passed, limited the type of people who could own a gun and what type of weapon you could own. "

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Iranian Navy Sending Ships to Panama Canal, Says Commander

Article Title: Iranian Navy Sending Ships to Panama Canal, Says Commander

Article Excerpt: "...The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is sending ships to the Panama Canal, according to an article published in state-run media Friday. ...He went on to say that the Iran Navy has set up commands in the Atlantic and Indian oceans, with one expected in the Pacific Ocean this year. The Iranian navy has been trying to extend its international presence and range of port visits, Behnam Ben Taleblu, an Iran expert at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies"

Reference Source: usni.org

H.R.85 - Old Glory Only Act | GOP bill says only the American flag can fly over US embassies: No more pride, BLM flags

Article Title: GOP bill says only the American flag can fly over US embassies: No more pride, BLM flags

Article Excerpt: "...Supporters of the Old Glory Only Act say other flags politicize US embassies... Prohibition on flying of certain flags over United States diplomatic and consular posts. The Secretary of State shall ensure that no United States diplomatic or consular post flies any flag other than the United States flag over such post."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Demario Davis (Military Vet) takes down knife-wielding man threatening staff, shoppers in Walmart

Article Title: Military Veteran takes down knife-wielding man threatening staff, shoppers in Walmart

Article Excerpt: "...US veteran Demario Davis was shopping with his son when he noticed the armed assailant threatening to cut people when the police arrive..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Can I have a job if I'm a 100% disabled veteran?

Article Title: Can I have a job if I'm a 100% disabled veteran?

Article Excerpt: "...With the 100 percent combined disability rating, you do not have any restrictions on work activity. If you meet the 100 percent rating for your service-connected condition, and you are still able to work, then you may do so. ..."

Reference Source: vetsguardian.com

2023 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates

Article Title: 2023 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates

Article Excerpt: "...Review 2023 Veterans disability compensation rates. Use our compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount. We base your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members. ...Compensation rates for Veterans with a 10% $165.92, 100% disability rating $3,621.95"

Reference Source: www.va.gov

Florida Border Invasion | DeSantis Doing Biden/Harris Job

Article Title: FL Governor breaks silence on “alarming” migrant influx to FL Keys; activates Nat’l Guard to deal with surge

Article Excerpt: "...On Monday, after more than 700 migrants, mostly from Cuba, landed along the Keys over the New Years weekend, Sheriff Ramsay issued a statement expressing frustration and pointing blame at the federal government for its “lack of a working plan to deal with a mass migration issue that was foreseeable,” the Sheriff said. ..."

Reference Source: www.fox4now.com

Macgregor: The Army Will Be Needed At The Border To Fight Cartels, And The Fighting Will Spill Into The U.S.

Macgregor: The Army Will Be Needed At The Border To Fight Cartels, And The Fighting Will Spill Into The U.S.

"Ret. Col. Douglas Macgregor in an interview Friday with FOX News host Tucker Carlson warned there is a "war with the drug cartels" at the U.S.-Mexico border and fighting will eventually spill on the American side. Macgregor said Mexican President Obrador is irrelevant and a mouthpiece for the cartels, adding Mexico is "the only truly existential threat" to America. ...We are going to have to fight inside the United States as well as on our border. And that's going to demand the United States army because our border patrol is not nearly as well-equipped. They are outgunned, outperformed in every sense, every category of military power by the cartels."..."

Reference: www.realclearpolitics.com

VA Resources and support

Article Title: VA Resources and support

Article Excerpt: "...You can find FAQs about VA benefits and services, step-by-step instructions for using VA.gov tools, and other helpful articles. If you have questions about how COVID-19 may affect your VA benefits and services..."

Reference Source: www.va.gov

200,000 veterans exposed to burn pits, chemicals apply for expanded health benefits

Article Title: 200,000 veterans exposed to burn pits, chemicals apply for expanded health benefits

Article Excerpt: "...The bill extends benefits to service members from Vietnam, the Gulf War and post-9/11 era conflicts who have cancers and 22 other severe illnesses linked to burn pits, airborne pollution, Agent Orange and other toxins. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsday.com

A Look at the New Veterans Headed to Congress in January

Article Title: A Look at the New Veterans Headed to Congress in January

Article Excerpt: "...Nineteen veterans will begin roaming the halls of Congress next week, contributing to one of the biggest classes of lawmakers who served in the military in recent years. ...Sixteen of the freshman veterans are Republicans... "

Reference Source: www.military.com

Kudos Chip! 31 House Republicans, led by Rep. Roy, vow to oppose any legislative priority of senators who vote for omnibus

Article Title: 31 House Republicans, led by Rep. Roy, vow to oppose any legislative priority of senators who vote for omnibus

Article Excerpt: "...WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and 30 House Republicans warned that they would do everything in their power to “thwart even the smallest legislative and policy efforts” of senators who vote for this week’s $1.7 trillion omnibus bill...The letter lists several of the omnibus’ most egregious provisions that will “continue the Washington status quo,” including funding a Federal Bureau of Investigation suppressing free speech and labeling parents as domestic terrorists, a State Department promoting all manner of radical ideology abroad, and, perhaps most importantly, a Department of Homeland Security refusing to secure the border."

Reference Source: roy.house.gov

Support the Wounded Warrior Project

Article Title: Support the Wounded Warrior Project

Article Excerpt: "...Each day more veterans and families contact us asking for support. They urgently need help managing both visible and invisible wounds as they adjust to civilian life. They are counting on YOU. ..."

Reference Source: woundedwarriorproject.org

Border Patrol Agent ($10,000 to $20,000 BPA VRA Recruitment Incentive) CLOSING SOON

Article Title: Border Patrol Agent ($10,000 to $20,000 BPA VRA Recruitment Incentive)

Article Excerpt: "...Border Patrol Agent ($10,000 to $20,000 BPA VRA Recruitment Incentive)... Starting at $50,704 Per Year (GL 7) May include..."

Reference Source: Federal Employment Tips

Stanford University 'harmful language' | Plans to eliminate/ replace words 'American,' 'he,' and 'brave'

Article Title: Stanford University 'harmful language' | Plans to eliminate/ replace words 'American,' 'he,' and 'brave'

Stanford university releases list of 'harmful language' it plans to eliminate or replace, including 'American,' 'he,' and 'brave'

Article Excerpt: "Stanford University has identified a list of words and phrases that it will soon be removing from its websites. "American," "he," "straight," and "gentlemen" are among the forbidden words listed in the school's index of so-called "harmful language." ...Although the university, facing scrutiny, password-protected the EHLI's list and hid it from public view, the Journal obtained a copy [PDF]. The forbidden terms on the EHLI list are grouped into the following categories: "Ableist, Ageism, Culturally Appropriative, Gender-based, Imprecise Language, Institutionalized Racism, Person-First, and Violent."..."

Reference Source: www.theblaze.com

Biden's Weak Border Security Continues To Threaten Our National Security

Article Title: Biden's Weak Border Security Continues To Threaten Our National Security

Article Excerpt: "The negative effects of President Biden’s border security policies have been felt since the day he took office. The surge in unaccompanied minors coming to the border is a direct result of his rhetoric and his Administration’s policies, and he has refused to take the steps necessary to secure the border. Now, we know this crisis also poses a direct national security threat to our nation."

Reference Source: www.gop.gov

Hiring authorities for disabled Veterans

Article Title: Hiring authorities for disabled Veterans

Article Excerpt: "...30% or More Disabled Veteran allows any veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability to be non-competitively appointed. You are eligible if you..."

Reference Source: www.usajobs.gov

Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG)

Article Title: Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG)

Article Excerpt: "...The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is committed to helping America's veterans, separating service members and their spouses by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise. ..."

Reference Source: www.dol.gov

Understanding VA Loans: A mortgage guide for military veterans

Article Title: Understanding VA Loans: A mortgage guide for military veterans

Article Excerpt: "...VA loans generally offer more favorable terms than conventional mortgage loans as a benefit to those who have served. Because of this, there are additional requirements service members need to meet to qualify for a VA-Guaranteed Home Loan.  ..."

Reference Source: fortune.com

Army Sergeant Killed at Georgia Base Was an Afghanistan Veteran

Article Title: Army Sergeant Killed at Georgia Base Was an Afghanistan Veteran

Article Excerpt: "...Fort Stewart spokesman Kevin Larson declined Tuesday to give further details about the killing, citing the active criminal investigation. Police arrested a suspect soon after the shooting, but that person’s name has not been released [the suspect was a soldier]. The Army post’s statement said Sgt. Nathan M. Hillman..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

MILSPIN.COM | USA Veteran Crafted American Greatness

Article Title: MILSPIN.COM | USA Veteran Crafted American Greatness

Article Excerpt: "...We are Chet and Dana Peters. We run a small metal fabrication shop in Columbus, Ohio, and we run it well. We found our niche making high end CNC products for American patriots. We are celebrating the rebirth of American manufacturing, we love our jobs, and we love our customers.  Manufacturing is not dead in the United States, it’s not even dying; It’s just been reborn. People are tired of the mass produced low quality crap products that started flooding store shelves a couple decades ago: shipped to our shores in a giant container with a hundred thousand other units, 75% of which have never even been touched by human hands. They want "American made" products that are made with effort, with care, that someone put their time into and thought about and looked at with scrutiny; improved and re-improved to the point of perfection. ..."

Reference Source: milspin.com

Hmm ...and i thought our military veterans represent the best of America, but Biden corrects that for us

Article Title: Remarks by President Biden on the Release of Brittney Griner

Article Excerpt: "...Brittney Griner is an incomparable athlete, a two-time Olympic Gold medalist for Team USA. She endured mistreatment and a show — at a show trial in Russia with characteristic grit and incredible dignity. She represents the best America — the best about America — just across the board, everything about her.   ..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

ATF Agents Handcuff US Navy Sailor and Rob Him At Gunpoint (video)

Article Title: ATF Agents Handcuff US Navy Sailor and Rob Him At Gunpoint

Snip of Article:An active duty US Navy Sailor was shopping when multiple... $20k worth of his lawfully owned property...

Reference Source: YouTube

For Camp Lejeune Victims Exposed to Toxic Water, a New Law Promises Compensation—and Closure

Article Title: For Camp Lejeune Victims Exposed to Toxic Water, a New Law Promises Compensation—and Closure

Article Excerpt: "Veterans are eligible for disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs if they served at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and have been diagnosed with one of eight conditions strongly linked to chemicals found in the water: leukemia, aplastic anemia, bladder cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and Parkinson’s disease. But those who have tried to sue the Navy (the Marine Corps’ parent organization) have historically been unsuccessful due to statute of limitations issues and policies that prevent armed service members from suing the government over injuries suffered in the line of duty. ..."

Reference Source: time.com

Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Programs

Article Title: Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Programs

Article Excerpt: "...Cybersecurity is a critical field that protects our most important and private information. However, there is a severe shortage of qualified cybersecurity workers, especially with today’s constantly changing cybersecurity needs [1]. Apprenticeship is your proven solution for recruiting, training, and retaining world-class cybersecurity talent. As of 2022, there were 714 registered apprenticeship programs and 42,260 apprentices in cybersecurity-related occupations. Since Jan. 20, 2021, 199 new programs have been created..."

Reference Source: www.apprenticeship.gov

Do you get more Social Security if you are a veteran?

Article Title: Do you get more Social Security if you are a veteran?

Article Excerpt: "Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you may have extra Social Security wage credits added to your earnings record. ..."

Reference Source: www.ssa.gov

Office of Personnel Management hack $63M settlement approved by federal judge

Office of Personnel Management hack $63M settlement approved by federal judge

From the article: "...Following the final fairness hearing, prospective participants will still have until Dec. 23 to join the lawsuit, after which the validity of each claim will be assessed. Assuming there are no appeals, payouts to claimants are expected to take place in the first or second quarter of next year. Under terms of the settlement, each claimant is entitled to a minimum of $700 per claim, up to a maximum of $10,000 per claim. ...Following the breach, OPM contracted with credit monitoring company ID Experts to provide monitoring services to victims of the breach. ...For more information on the settlement or the claims process, please visit www.opmdatabreach.com, which is the website was established consistent with the terms of the settlement agreement. "

Article Reference: www.fedscoop.com
OPM Hack 2015

We love this SITREP briefing site on YouTube | Insight into military special operations, tracking international military flights -- Milspec OpsMonkey

Article Title: We love this SITREP briefing site on YouTube | Insight into military special operations, tracking international military flights -- Milspec OpsMonkey

Excerpt from www.patreon.com/monkeywerxus: "... insight into military special operations, tracking international military flights.
Note: He also markets handcrafted artisan style products like beard balms and oils, soaps, and exotic wood werx. A majority of the products are designed and made by hand myself, complete with the monkey’s signature on the back - creating unique, high quality products you won’t find anywhere else.

The following is an example featuring one of the SITREP's 10.19.22 SITREP 10.19.22 - Where Are All of the Bombers?

Video:

Reference Source: YouTube

VA Home Loans | www.benefits.va.gov

Article Title: VA Home Loans

Article Excerpt: "VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy.

Before you buy, be sure to read the VA Home Loan Buyer's Guide. This guide can help you under the homebuying process and how to make the most of your VA loan benefit. Download the Buyer's Guide here. PDF

VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms.

Main pillars of the VA home loan benefit:
No downpayment required (*Note: Lenders may require downpayments for some borrowers using the VA home loan guaranty, but VA does not require a downpayment)
Competitively low interest rates
Limited closing costs
No need for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
The VA home loan is a lifetime benefit: you can use the guaranty multiple times


External Link Disclaimer: This page contains links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites. ..."

Reference Source: www.benefits.va.gov

What federal benefits are available to seriously disabled veterans and how do you apply?

Article Title: What federal benefits are available to seriously disabled veterans and how do you apply?

Article Excerpt: "...describe federal benefits available to seriously disabled veterans. ..."

Reference Source: www.providencejournal.com

Google lets Trump's 'Truth Social' onto App store

Article Title: Google lets Trump's 'Truth Social' onto App store

Article Excerpt: "Google has approved former US President Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social for distribution in the Google Play Store. Truth Social is a Big Tech alternative that encourages an open, free, and honest global conversation without discriminating against political ideology. Join the fastest growing social media platform today and let your voice be heard. Sign up to stay informed about breaking news and the people who influence you. Join the conversation by sharing your unique opinion by posting a Truth, Re-Truth, photo, news story, or video link to communicate with your friends, followers, and the world. ..."

Reference Source: fudzilla.com

Who Must Register with Selective Service? Individuals who are born female and changed their gender to male are not required to register.

Article Title: Who Must Register with Selective Service? Individuals who are born female and changed their gender to male are not required to register.

Article Excerpt: "...Almost all men ages 18-25 who are U.S. citizens or are immigrants living in the U.S. are required to register with Selective Service. Citizens must register within 30 days of turning 18. Immigrants must register within 30 days of arriving in the U.S. ...exemptions for transgender people: Individuals who are born female and changed their gender to male are not required to register. ..."

Reference Source: www.usa.gov

Facebook: As many as 1 million Facebook logins may have been stolen, Meta says

Article Title: As many as 1 million Facebook logins may have been stolen, Meta says

Article Excerpt: "...Researchers said they discovered more than 400 malicious apps designed to steal Facebook logins...."

Reference Source: www.12newsnow.com

WATCH: British Royal Marines testing jetpacks that can reach speeds of 80 mph

Article Title: WATCH: British Royal Marines testing jetpacks that can reach speeds of 80 mph

Article Excerpt: "The jetpack was designed and built by Richard Browning, a former Royal Marine reservist and Gravity Industries founder and chief test pilot, The Times reported. The 42-year-old said it’s the ride of his life: "It’s just like riding a bike, so easy when you get the hang of it." He added: "Honestly, there is no effort. It works by thrust. ..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com