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US senator from NY pushes to help unemployed vets

The Wall Street Journal 07/10/2011
US senator from NY pushes to help unemployed vets

Thousands of military veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are living in New York City with no jobs — when they could be paid for skills learned in the military or be retrained, a U.S. senator said Sunday.

Col. Robert Howard, country's most decorated soldier, dies in Texas at age 70

WACO, Texas (AP) — A man considered to be the country's most decorated soldier has died. Oak Crest Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, says retired Col. Robert Lewis Howard died Wednesday. He was 70.

Revealed: The fantasy world of the White House gatecrashers

The incredible fantasy life of White House party-crashers Michaele and Tareq Salahi was exposed today.

Veterans Honored With Annual Parade in New York and Nationwide

The nation is honoring its men and women in uniform this Veterans Day, especially those who died while serving the country. New Yorkers can join the salute at the 90th annual Veterans Day Parade, which stepped off at 11 a.m. on Fifth Avenue at 25th Street.

Obama, World Leaders Honor Veterans

U.S. President Barack Obama will mark the first Veterans Day of his presidency Wednesday with a traditional wreath-laying ceremony and speech at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington.

Department of Veterans Affairs Staffs Office for Survivors of Vets, Service Members

To strengthen the programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the survivors of the nation's Veterans and military personnel, the Department has staffed an office to serve as their advocate, with a charter that includes creating or modifying programs, benefits and services.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki Honors Fallen Heroes, Parents

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 09/27/2009
Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki Honors Fallen Heroes, Parents

On the 69th anniversary of American Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, an annual remembrance of mothers who lost sons and daughters in military service, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki pledged to ensure the nation's fallen heroes are remembered.

Secretary Shinseki Orders Emergency Checks to Students Awaiting Education Benefits

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has authorized checks for up to $3,000 to be given to students who have applied for educational benefits and who have not yet received their government payment. The checks will be distributed to eligible students at VA regional benefits offices across the country starting Oct. 2, 2009.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki Kicks-Off National Sports Clinic in San Diego

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 kicked-off the clinic by telling his personal story of dealing with a severe combat injury.

Department of Veterans Affairs Warns Veterans of Telephone Prescription Scam

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is warning Veterans not to give credit card numbers over the phone to callers claiming to update VA prescription information.


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