Sesame Street stars Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends are embarking on a four-month USO Tour to 20 U.S. military installations worldwide “The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families” tour — to the U.K., Europe, Hawaii, and Alaska — provides support and offers resources for military families with young children. This global installment follows last year’s [...]
Harper Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $124,372,557 firm-fixed price contract for design and construction of four Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The BEQs will house a total of 1,798 Marines in the standard 2+0 configuration and will include a multipurpose community area and laundry facilities. The contract [...]
One of Nation’s Best for Workers Over 50 WASHINGTON – The health care network operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been named as one of the best employers this year for workers over 50 by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). “Quality care is what drives VA and is our primary [...]
Seeking Study Participants for Gulf War Illness Research GULF WAR VETERANS ENCOURAGE TO BE INVOLVED NOW There are currently 6 studies actively recruiting gulf war (90-91)veterans for research into gulf war illness. We encourage gulf war veterans to participate in these studies. Contact individuals are listed. You need to contact them directly. Some of the [...]
As reported in Politics Daily, this journalist, David Wood, just returned from Afghanistan and he asks a pertinent question in light of General McChrystal’s alleged report to the President that was leaked yesterday by the Washington Post. It is worth a slow read, it is not very long, but you need to digest every word [...]
What’s Inside Today’s Local News for Veterans 1. National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Underway. 2. Increased VA Outreach Leads To More Homeless Vets Seeking Help. 3. Duckworth To Speak At Veterans Day Parade. 4. Iraq Vet Pleased To Be Receiving Treatment At Epilepsy Network Facility. 5. Marine To Go On Trial For Faking War Wounds. 6. After Returning From Service In [...]
by Donna Teresa, Staff Writer One of the most deeply profound things I have done is volunteered with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation, "Teach Vietnam Network" in Washington, D.C. Since 2005, I have been involved with this program that provides educators invaluable resources to help educate young people about the Vietnam War and those who [...]
In today’s New York Times there is an article about Secretary Gates and his roles as Defense Secretary in the Obama Administration, the Bush Administration and in various roles in previous administrations. The article is here. He certainly is a survivor, that is for sure. The man has the political camouflage skills of a human chameleon. [...]
Sunday Oct 4, 2009, A Night of Honour Hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw, Honoring Gary Sinise, featuring Dennis Miller The Iraq Star 2009 Fundraiser will be held on October 4th, 2009 at the Hilton Universal Hotel, Universal City (L.A.) CA. The event benefits the Iraq Star Foundation, a non for profit VSO that provides Free Reconstructive Surgery for [...]
It is reported tonight by Ria Misra writing in Politics Daily and posted on AOL News that an Irish professor at Trinity College in Dublin has found in his study on torture that the information it gives is highly unreliable and in fact harms the brain’s ability to judge reality fairly quickly. Here is an excerpt [...]
International Network of Independent Recording Artists reaches out to U.S,, Canadian, and U.K. Veterans The International Network of Independent Recording Artists are entering the home stretch. September 25 and 26, 2009 we will be in the Warehouse Studio (Owned by Canadian Rock Star, Bryan Adams) cutting the final track for the CD 4 The Troops, [...]
AT&T, Hanover, Md., (N00244-05-D-0010); Sprint-Nextel, Lone Tree, Col., (N00244-05-D-0011); and Verizon Wireless, Laurel, Md., (N00244-05-D-0012), are each being awarded a modification under previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contracts to provide a sole source contract extension to existing Navy wireless contracts. This contract provides nationwide cellular phone service to Navy end-users. The total extension for [...]
Whats in the MIX ? by D.C. Liberty Over the last 40 years there have been many chiefs added to the kitchen staff. Recipes to satisfy all walks of life, Problem is every recipe after being cooked taste like SHIT. Elimination of protections given under bankruptcy law, SLICED from the Citizens of America. Property rights [...]
Secretary Shinseki Announces Progress on $1.4 Billion in Recovery Act Spending Projects Target Medical Center Upgrades, Energy Efficiency WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) progress in executing more than $1.4 billion as the Department’s share of spending under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [...]
Gulf War 90-91 Veterans Demand Attention from DC! Gulf War Veterans Continuing DYING YOUNG! We Call on the VA to Immediately start a Death Registry with names, ages, unit, cause of death, and Date of death. Put it on the VA website so everyone can access it! So everyone can be listed. Let survivors notify [...]
Tell the VA by Peter Macdonald, Staff Writer The day all starts with a pounding head and a bloody nose and for what so the veteran’s administration can play more games with disabled veteran’s minds. If it is so important for the VA to want my suicide why do they just not do it [...]
What’s Inside Today’s Local News for Veterans 1. Shinseki Ushers In Program First Considered During Previous Administration. 2. Veteran’s Widow Happy About VA’s Stance On ALS. 3. Program Hopes Return To Iraq Will Give "Closure" To Injured Vets. 4. Initiative Model After VA Program Cuts Surgical Complication, Mortality Rates. 5. St. Cloud VAMC Offering Flu Shots.6. Lawmakers Signal Support For Rural [...]
Veterans Day Should Be Every Day by RandomlyRamblingRick Our Protectors, Our Veterans© The lives of some known and many not, have touched us. There’s little difference than found in any other war, with caskets holding their bodies, now come home they to rest. They were our protectors, it is their duty they have done, and [...]
Independent Report Documents Past Abuse and Neglect at Philadelphia Veterans Administration Nursing Home Yesterday, Congressman Joe Sestak, the highest ranking Veteran in Congress, issued the following statement in response to a recently released report by the Long Term Care Institute, which found that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nursing home in Philadelphia failed to [...]
By Bruce Newman In times of war, frontline troops occasionally are ordered to retreat to a place of relative safety — known in military jargon as a "stand down" — where soldiers can rest and receive medical attention before returning to combat. But for nearly 200 homeless veterans bivouacked among the redwoods at Boulder Creek [...]
In today’s Washington Post, an article written by Rajiy Chandrasekaran and Karen De Young tells us that President Obama is reviewing all options for our involvement in Afghanistan. Finally! The man finally listened to the people who are providing the troops! Isn’t that wonderful? Its seven months late, but its still wonderful. One odd thing. In [...]
GULF WAR VETERANS WANT UTSW Medical Contract with VA BACK! Another reason to save the VA Contract with UT Southwestern Medical Center for Gulf War Veterans The gulf war(90-91) are still in shock that the UTSW Medical and VA Collaborative Center contract was killed off going into the third year. WE have asked for Joint [...]
In today’s Washington Post in what has got to be one of the most brazen examples of American high level military cluelessness since the Viet Nam era, it is reported that General McChrystal in a memo to Secretary of Defense Gates is asking for more troops in Afganistan now. He says our mission will fail without [...]
By Larry Stimeling Staff Writer I visited the Agent Orange Quilts of Tears today in Edwards Illinois. What I found was amazing to me. There was not one quilt of tears but several. Each had the name of several Vietnam Veterans who have been disabled by the effects of exposure to Agent Orange. Of the dozens [...]
Second Annual Event Promotes Adaptive Sports for Newly Injured WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki offered encouragement to injured Veterans and their family members at the opening ceremony of the 2nd National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego. Calling on them to strive for their best to overcome their injuries, Shinseki [...]
By Sherwood Ross, Staff Writer Americans who voted for peace last November but are getting only more war are increasingly disillusioned as “change we can believe in” pans out to be mere “chump change.” The majority of Americans, polls show, would slash the military budget by over 30 percent yet President Obama has increased [...]
by Randy Miller Whether you’re looking for an escape from “every day” or a fun-filled adventure, the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Fife, in the beautiful State of Washington is a perfect destination! Patrons Indulge themselves with exceptional hospitality, divine dining and countless entertainment options. Their exceptional guest rooms are adorned with an inviting [...]
MAG Solutions Joins HireVeterans.com GOVERNMENT JOBS! by Gordon Gates MAG solutions brings together a unique blend of expert talent and diverse experience to provide the best solutions for federal, state, and local government agencies and commercial enterprises. The diverse experience of their partners and associates provides a rich body of knowledge for the most difficult challenges facing [...]
Major Government Employment Firm Reaches Out to Hire U.S. Veterans Tate Incorporated Partners Up with HireVeterans.com to Employ Military Veterans by Gordon Gates TATE Incorporated, the Nation’s leading provider of Personnel Recovery Solutions to the U.S. Government, is reaching out to hire U.S. Veterans Now! Through it’s recent partnership with HireVeterans.com, the nations premire job [...]
What’s Inside Today’s Local News for Veterans 1. VA Reportedly Contacting Colleges About Late GI Bill Payments. 2. VA Touts Suicide Prevention Campaign. 3. VA IG Finds Significant Progress In Handling Of Endoscopic Procedures. 4. VA Healthcare Seen As Potential Model For Expanded Government System. 5. VA IG Faults Hampton Medical Center Doctor For Failing To Diagnose Stroke. 6. Construction Starts [...]
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