Developed by Operation Firing For Effect, The Veterans Advocacy Group by Gene Simes, Director OFFE In 1991, Vietnam combat veteran, Mr. Jere Beery submitted an early version of the VETNET concept to then Georgia Congressman, Newt Gingrich, who in turn, forwarded Mr. Beery’s concept paper to Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Derwinski [...]
Tammy Duckworth and Max Cleland To the List It may not be one of the most headlined positions in the cabinet, but for 20 percent of the American population—veterans and their dependents—the question of whom President-elect Barack Obama will pick as the secretary of veterans affairs is a big one. By Amanda Ruggeri Obama has [...]
By Jason Blevins and David Olinger They were told they were crazy. Statistical anomalies. Whiners. This week — after enduring 17 years of baffling and incurable ailments they blamed on exposure to nasty chemicals and untested anti-nerve-gas agents— veterans of the Persian Gulf War were told they were right. Colorado’s veterans of Operation Desert Storm [...]
By Lt. Liberty For the top 5% of Americans, which hold 40% of the wealth? One should consider the Citizen Soldier. Under paid servants’ of Patriotism, each sacrifices life and limb, in support of LIBERTY first, economy second. Citizens in the 95% position outnumber the combination held so close to the Masonic heart, induced to [...]
DVA Secretary Peake to Review VETNET Concept by Jere Beery Yesterday, during a visit and press conference held at Canandaigua VA Medical Center in Canandaigua, New York, Operation Firing For Effect National Chairman, Gene Simes presented DVA Secretary James Peake with a detailed proposal package on a revolutionary concept called VETNET. Secretary Peake was in [...]
VFW WASHINGTON WEEKLY In This Issue: 1. House Holds Second GI Bill Implementation Hearing2. VFW Participates in VA Roundtable Discussion3. IB Critical Issues for 20104. VFW Chief Calls on Vietnam Veterans for Help 1. House Holds Second GI Bill Implementation Hearing: The House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held its second hearing on [...]
GAS PRICES, AUTO BAILOUT, FOOD LIE UPON LIE UPON LIE WITHOUT END By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER Which is worse, going to the store or reading the stupid crap in email? Is life supposed to be a test to see which will make you projectile vomit quickest? Today, the email bullshit was Pat Buchanan, often [...]
By Brett Barrouquere LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Veterans Administration employee and 13 other people have been charged with conspiring to steal nearly $2 million in disability claims. Veterans Affairs service representative Jeffrey Allan McGill and Daniel Ryan Parker, a veteran and officer with the Disabled American Veterans, were among the 14 charged Wednesday by a [...]
Today’s Local News for Veterans What’s Inside 1. Advocacy Groups, VA Said To Be Working With Congress On Potential Changes To New GI Bill. 2. VA To Renovate Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VAMC. 3. Several Names Suggested As Possible VA Chief In Obama Administration. 4. Iraq Veteran Recovering From Injuries With Help Of VA. 5. Advocates: Vets Were Not Shocked [...]
by Jeff Seeber The Military Salute Project has released the UNITED STATES FLAG MANUAL, a 45-page comprehensive summary of the Flag Code, public laws, Executive Orders, Presidential proclamations, DoD directives and military protocol regarding our flag. Topics covered include the history of the U.S. Flag, regulations for its use, the order of precedence, illustrated guidelines [...]
VA Protection Not Considered By Democrats by Terence Lyons A resolution that would have called for protection of the West Los Angeles VA property from any uses by “a non-veterans organization or for any non-veterans-related purpose” was barred from consideration at the California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting in Anaheim on Saturday, November 15. Because [...]
Baldi Bros. Inc.,* Beaumont, Calif.; Hal Hays Construction, Inc.,* Riverside, Calif.; Pave-Tech, Inc.,* Carlsbad, Calif.; Reyes Construction, Inc., Pomona, Calif.; and Sundt Construction, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., 85282-1903, are each being awarded a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity multiple award construction contract for airfield paving and heavy duty paving for military operation vehicles [...]
TRICARE Encourages Beneficiaries to Give Flu Vaccines a Shot FALLS CHURCH, Va. – TRICARE officials urge uniformed service families to be prepared for this year’s flu season – and an important step to do so is receive a flu vaccine. In the United States more than 220,000 people are hospitalized and 36,000 die every year as [...]
Today’s Local News for Veterans What’s Inside 1. Three Reportedly In Running For Obama’s VA Secretary. 2. Performance Award Given To DCVAMC. 3. Filner Proposes "De-Boot Camp," Major Changes At VA. 4. Dog Training Program Helps Vets Suffering From PTSD. 5. Army Official Says DOD Is Reforming The Way Injured Soldiers Are Treated. 6. Organization Provides Help To Sight-Impaired Vets. 7. Groundbreaking [...]
Monthly Premiums Decrease for TRICARE Reserve Select FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Effective Jan. 1, 2009, TRICARE will reduce the rates for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). Monthly premiums for TRS individual coverage will drop 44% from $81.00 to $47.51, and TRS family coverage will drop 29% from $253.00 to $180.17. The 2009 National Defense Authorization Act [...]
ONE WOMAN, ONE VOTE The Day the Democratic Process Left the Democratic Party By Robert L. Rosebrock – Vietnam War-era Veteran November 15, 2008, is a day that will live in infamy for America’s Military Veterans, as well as all patriotic Americans, because one member of the California Democratic Party blocked the "Resolution to Protect [...]
SOFA Faces Legal Uncertainty by Maya Schenwar The pending US-Iraq pact would not only bypass Congress and enrage a large part of the Iraqi Parliament – it could tie the Obama administration’s hands. The Bush administration’s push to nail down a bilateral agreement governing the future US presence in Iraq faces serious stumbling blocks. Despite [...]
Secretary Peake Announces Travel Reimbursement Increases for Eligible Veterans WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that eligible veterans will see an increase in the mileagereimbursement they receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake announced today that he will use his [...]
Today’s Local News for Veterans What’s Inside 1. Panel Says Gulf War Syndrome Is Real. 2. Mileage Reimbursement Rate Raised For Disabled Veterans. 3. Bay Pines VA Receives Performance Award. 4. Cleland Said To Be Under Consideration For VA Secretary. 5. Casey Says Army’s Health System Has Improved. 6. Iraq Vet Hired To Work On Computer Security At VA Hospital. 7. VA [...]
Don’t send Christmas Cards addressed to "Any Soldier", "Recovering Soldiers" , or " Wounded and Recovering Soldiers" Thank you to all who sent mail to our recovering Warriors this past holiday season. We also thank the American Red Cross and Pitney-Bowes for their voluntary partnership that resulted in the processing of more than 700,000 pieces of mail! WRAMC [...]
Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness By Steven Reinberg Gulf War illness, dismissed by some as a psychosomatic disorder, is a very real illness that affects at least 25 percent of the 700,000 U.S. veterans who took part in the 1991 Gulf War. Its likely cause was exposure to toxic chemicals that included pesticides [...]
PUT AMERICA TO WORK AND STOP SUPPORTING THE MYTH OF "FREE TRADE" "TRICKLE DOWN" ECONOMICS BORROWS AMERICAN MONEY AND SHIPS JOBS OVERSEAS By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER Millions of Americans have been propagandized to the point where buying foreign goods, seeing factories close and jobs move overseas while a very few grow fat, seems "normal" and [...]
Hawker Beechcraft Corp., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a firm fixed commercial contract for $171,511,482. This action will provide 23 Beechcraft King Air 350ER’s with an option for 6 additional aircraft. At this point, the entire amount has been obligated. 645 AESG/SYK, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-09-C-3020). ITT [...]
Don’t believe everything you hear from Uncle Sam In our Constitution of these United States, RIGHTS go to the Citizen first, not the Corporations By Lt. Liberty In 1972 I transitioned from active Army to California National Guard excited that the Laws of America were now designed such that I could continue to serve my [...]
Today’s Local News for Veterans What’s Inside 1. VA Breaks Ground On New Clinic In Texas2. VA Announces New Claims Processing Procedures. 3. Obama Campaign Promises Could Mean Changes At VA. 4. Economic Crisis Said To Be Particularly Hard On Newest Vets. 5. Casey Says Army Wants Longer Homefront Stints, Single Disability Exam. 6. Amputees, Prosthetics Industry At Odds Over Coverage [...]
A Veteran’s Message of Thanksgiving Hope by Donna Teresa With Thanksgiving approaching, many of us are fortunate to be together with our families. For our military men and women who must be away from their families this holiday season, it is a painful separation. There are many military families who have more than one member [...]
Admirals, Generals: Repeal "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" Retired admirals, generals seek repeal of "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy on gays in military by Brian Witte Annapolis, Maryland – More than 100 retired generals and admirals called Monday for repeal of the military’s "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy on gays so they can serve openly, according [...]
Department of Defense Launches National Resource Directory For Wounded Warriors, Families And Caregivers The Department of Defense today launched the National Resource Directory, a collaborative effort between the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. The directory is a Web-based network of care coordinators, providers and support partners with resources for wounded, ill and injured [...]
WAR H2O: Experts warn of water shortages by 2080 Will Canada will be the Next Iraq? by Frank Wilson Forget Islamic Terror Wars. That’s going to be non-cents in the coming decades. As soon as oil is replaced by alternative energies, say around 2020, we will have a brand new resource war to fight. This [...]
ELECTION PROMISES TO AID VETERANS AND FEARS OF NEW GUN LAWS KEY REAL ACTION MAY BE SOMETHING ELSE By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER For those who don’t know, the election is over. I stipulate to the fact that we have now elected a president from Kenya with terrorist ties who plans to take our guns [...]
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