Heroes

John Murtha Dies at 77

February 8, 2010 · 3 Comments

Congressman John Murtha is dead at 77 Vietnam veteran, lawmaker was an outspoken critic of the Iraq war From Rep. Murtha’s campaign site: U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha has dedicated his life to serving his country both in the military and in Congress. He had a distinguished 37-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Marine Corps Reserve colonel in 1990. He was the first combat veteran of Vietnam elected to Congress, and has served the people of the 12th Congressional District since 1974. Of the nearly 10,650 men and women who have served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1789,... [Read the full story]

Foreign Relations

Foreign Poicy Briefing 2/8/10

February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

This summary briefing comes to us through the courtesy of Just Foreign Policy. Summary: U.S./Top News 1) The British defense secretary, Bob Ainsworth, said NATO should not seek the Taliban’s unconditional surrender and warned against “setting the bar too high” for peace talks, the Guardian reports. Ainsworth argued it was unrealistic to require insurgents to support western-style democracy before entering dialogue. “Afghanistan is a conservative Muslim country. It’s never going to be Bavaria or Surrey,” Ainsworth said. “Neither must we wait until... [Read the full story]

Business

U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards

February 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment

No. 094-10 ————————————– CONTRACTS: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Otis Products Inc.*, Lyon Falls, N.Y., is being awarded a maximum $176,056,609 firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract for parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2011. The Defense Supply... [Read the full story]

Benefits

Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS)

February 5, 2010 · 2 Comments

Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS) is maintained by the U.S. Dept of Labor as a resource for veterans, service members and families to make a living and navigate in an uncertain economy. Check out VETS if you have not: The mission statement for VETS is to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today. Read More →

Top 10

Top 10 Veterans’ News From Around the Country

February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Find out What’s Inside Today’s Local News for Veterans 100 Boy Scouts Celebrating 100 Years. VA Facilities Honoring Hospitalized Vets. Synagogue Members Chip In For Veterans. Lincoln Square Couple Inspire Each Other’s Art. At VA Hospital, WWII Vets Honor Fallen Chaplains. Volunteers Make Valentine’s Day Cards VA Hospital Patients. Roseburg VA Administrators Deciding How To Best Serve Vets. Jesse Brown VAMC Cardiologists Offering New Heart Procedure. Vietnam Generation Begins To Fade As Death Rate Rises For War’s Veterans. Providence VA Women’s Veteran... [Read the full story]

Regional News

Regional Veterans News 2/7/10

February 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Regional stories today from: Prescott, Arizona, Ballston Spa, New York, Melbourne, Florida, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Joliet, Illinois, Conroe, Texas, Vero Beach, Florida, Elmira, New York, San Francisco, California, and St. Joseph, Missouri. Melbourne, Florida The Sacred Bond Prescott, Arizona A week to salute our war veterans Elmira, New York Corning unites in tribute to veterans San Francisco, California More real support for veterans Joliet, Illinois Veteran Affairs unit to inspect Silver Cross St. Joseph, Missouri Missouri must connect with veterans Ballston Spa, New York No money set aside... [Read the full story]

Veterans News

VA Underestimating Iraq and Afghanistan Casualties

Although the somewhat finished product looks nothing like the Mandatory Funding of the VA that most Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) flaunted as a few got too distracted from the VA with the Flag Amendment, guess what we’ve settled for, advanced funding, is almost there and better than nothing considering the bulk of American tax payers refuse... Read more of this article

Veterans Storming the Hill, 2010

From Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA ) StormtheHill: A second storm is about to hit Washington, D.C. The first one left behind 20 inches of snow, but this one will leave an impact on the lives of millions of veterans. This week, dozens of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans from across the country are in Washington for IAVA’s 5th Annual... Read more of this article