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Warrior Gateway to Participate in CGI America 2013 Discussing How to Bring Veterans into High Growth Entrepreneurship

June 12, 2013, 12:11 am
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Warrior Gateway CEO, Devin B. Holmes, to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative’s CGI America 2013 conference. He brings his experience leading the innovative veterans non-profit, Warrior Gateway, to explore opportunities for veterans to lead the next generation of great innovators and job creators.

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

For the third consecutive year Warrior Gateway’s CEO, Devin B. Holmes will be attending the Clinton Global Initiative’s CGI America conference on June 13-14th in Chicago, Illinois, to participate in the high growth entrepreneurship working group. Through a focused conversation with community leaders at this year’s conference, Warrior Gateway aims to encourage collaboration between organizations across all business sectors to find ways to better support our nation’s heroes.

Warrior Gateway’s mission is to connect veterans and their families to over 200,000 local non-profit and government support organizations. By using innovative technology solutions, Warrior Gateway serves to fill the gap between service providers and those in need while also identifying strengths and areas of improvement within the military focused nonprofit community.

“Our nation’s veterans have already shown their leadership on the battlefield and now are bringing those skills to bear in helping to drive our nation’s economic recovery,” said Devin B. Holmes, CEO of Warrior Gateway. “We are honored to be attending CGI America 2013 to represent the voice of these brave men and women.”

Warrior Gateway believes collaboration between corporations, non-profit and government agencies is a critical way to solve issues facing the military community. CGI America will serve as unique opportunity for the organization to generate new innovative ideas to help our nations heroes continue to successfully lead our country.

About Warrior Gateway™: Founded in 2009, Warrior Gateway connects individuals in the military community with locally and nationally-based support organizations and programs, both non-profit and government. Warrior Gateway harnesses state-of-the art technology and community collaboration to help today’s veterans make better decisions about what service providers they can go to for help, and have a public forum to share their experiences about the quality and effectiveness of those services. In 2011, Warrior Gateway’s efforts were recognized with the Federal Computer Week Fed-100 award for significant contributions to the Federal IT community and in 2012 with a ComputerWorld Honors Laureate for our innovation in creating an open-source platform for information sharing. A proud partner of the Got Your 6 campaign, Warrior Gateway works to bridge the civilian-military divide with non-profit and government partners. For more information, please visit: http://www.warriorgateway.org Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
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Corrigo Offers Special Incentives for Veterans Joining Work Order Network

June 12, 2013, 2:33 am
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Company joins VetFran, part of the International Franchise Association

Allen, Texas (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

Corrigo, the creator of the Work Order Network, a powerful multisite facilities management solution, recently announced its support for VetFran, a program that offers training, mentoring and financial incentives to veterans interested in owning their own small businesses or franchises.

VetFran, an initiative of the International Franchise Association (IFA), is geared toward helping veterans of the U.S. armed forces establish themselves as entrepreneurs and business professionals. Corrigo is a member of the IFA and will offer special incentives specifically targeted to benefit VetFran participants.

“We applaud Corrigo for their deep commitment to IFA’s efforts to help veterans,” said Steve Caldeira, President & CEO of IFA. “We encourage all franchise businesses, including franchisors and franchisees, to answer the call to offer business ownership and career opportunities to veterans, military spouses and wounded warriors. Not only is this critical for the economic and social stability of veterans and their families, but it is an important component of the U.S. economic recovery.”

Corrigo’s Work Order Network allows its users to connect to a powerful line of communications and analytics software, which provide a higher degree of oversight and greater ease in managing facilities. It serves as a valuable financial tool when coordinating facilities management needs.

“The Work Order Network is an outstanding tool for people who need to gain control over their small businesses or franchises,” said John Dynes, a Navy veteran and Director of National Accounts at Corrigo. “America’s veterans deserve every opportunity to succeed upon reentering the job market. Those who choose to start up a small business or operate a franchise face a lot of challenges, but the Work Order Network gives them an advantage. The network helps them more effectively manage their facilities and control their costs.”

“We are proud to support American veterans through this outstanding VetFran program,” said John Phillips, President and CEO of Corrigo. “It’s no secret that our servicemen and women have the drive, determination and work ethic needed to succeed in the business world. We’re committed to giving veterans the support they need as they embark on business and franchise endeavors.”

For more information about VetFran and the various initiatives and benefits the organization provides to returning veterans, visit http://www.vetfran.com. To learn more about Corrigo and the Work Order Network, go to http://www.corrigo.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
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Victory Media Partners with Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program; Media Company Serving Military Families and Veterans Offering New Avenue for Job Opportunities

June 12, 2013, 4:47 am
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Victory Media, Inc., (http://victorymediainc.com) the premiere media resource for military families and veterans, has joined the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Program to offer career opportunities throughout their expanding business to military spouses across the United States.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

Victory Media, Inc., the premiere media resource for military families and veterans, has joined the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Program to offer career opportunities throughout their expanding business to military spouses across the United States.

The company, a veteran-owned business, has recruited and employed military spouses in a variety of roles for more than 5 years in the areas of administration, sales, project management, circulation, writing, photography and more.

“As our company grows, we are in an enviable position of putting our money where our mouth is, and are happy to make jobs available to military spouses in a challenging economy,” said Chris Hale, CEO of Victory Media, Inc. “We have been highlighting the value and enormous capabilities of military spouses through our media outlet, Military Spouse, and through our Military Spouse of the Year Program® for years, and we look forward to hiring more of these amazing men and women to help with our continued success.”

Victory Media, Inc. joins more than 160 MSEP employment partners including Fortune 500 companies and a continually expanding pool of corporate partners who are waking up to the value that military spouses can bring to their organizations while they and their families continue to serve their country every day.  

The partnership with MSEP is effective immediately, and military families interested in job opportunities should visit https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/ for more information or visit [http://www.victorymediainc.com/careers.aspx. for specific career opportunities at Victory Media.

About Victory Media:
Victory Media is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that has been serving the military community since 2001. Our properties include print and digital media channels such as G.I. Jobs, Military Spouse, Vetrepreneur, The Buy Veteran Campaign and the Military Friendly® lists, as well as the National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) and the Military Spouse of the Year Award® Program . Victory Media properties have been featured in media outlets such as USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Bloomberg BW and are frequently cited on national TV by NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News and others. You can learn more about Victory Media, Inc @ http://victorymediainc.com

About Military Spouse Employment Partnership:
The MSEP serves spouses of all service branches- the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard- and is available to active duty as well as guard and reserve spouses. By visiting the MSEP job board at http://www.msepjobs.com, spouses are able to view available opportunities with MSEP partner companies. From there, job seekers can browse postings and apply directly for positions based on their skills, interests, abilities, and location. MSEP encourages spouses to visit the site regularly as new positions are posted as the program continues to grow and develop.

For further information on Victory Media, Inc, or to arrange interviews, contact:
Barbara Pflughaupt at 212-707-8181 or Judee Cohen at 917-721-0663. Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
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Veterans Memorial Boulevard lane in Metairie block closed until June 21

June 12, 2013, 5:28 am
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A partial lane closure along one of the busiest blocks of Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Metairie was set to begin early Wednesday, June 12, with crews expected to keep a Veterans westbound lane near Clearview Parkway closed until June 21. Reported by nola.com 1 day ago.
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Kix Brooks Surprises Two Combat Veterans with Custom Built Homes Announcement at CMA Music Festival

June 12, 2013, 9:57 am
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Kix Brooks Surprises Two Combat Veterans with Custom Built Homes Announcement at CMA Music Festival Filed under: Investing

*Kix Brooks Surprises Two Combat Veterans with Custom Built Homes Announcement at CMA Music Festival*

Through Operation FINALLY HOME, Staff Sergeant Luke Van Dorston, USAF will receive a home in Thompsons Station, Tenn., and Sergeant Ronny Wiley, USA will receive a home in Charlotte, N.C.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Country music star Kix Brooks changed the course of the lives of two combat veterans and their families, announcing that the soldiers will receive custom built homes from the non-profit organization Operation FINALLY HOME. Brooks made the announcement from the Sunday night CMA Music Festival concert at LP Field.

Veterans' families learn they will be receiving a custom built, mortgage-free home from Operation FINALLY HOME. Left to right: Dan Wallrath, Operation FINALLY HOME; Abby Van Dorston; Air Force Combat Controller Staff Sergeant Luke Van Dorston, Ashley Wiley, Kix Brooks.




Air Force Combat Controller Staff Sergeant Luke Van Dorston will receive a home in Thompsons Station, Tenn., and U.S. Army Sgt. Ronny Wiley will receive a home in Charlotte, N.C. Both builds are part of an Operation FINALLY HOME partnership with American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks and LP Building Products to build six homes for deserving veterans across the U.S. in the next two years. Franklin, Tenn.-based Carbine & Associates will construct the Van Dorston home and Classica Homes in Charlotte will build the Wiley home.

"I cannot tell you how moving it is to watch the faces of American heroes and their families as they learn that they no longer have to worry or struggle to have a home," said Kix Brooks. "There's no greater feeling than being a part of an effort to honor our military veterans."

Van Dorston is a 33-year-old highly decorated combat veteran with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He flew over 140 combat missions, was involved in more than 64 direct action raids and directed 194 Close Air Support missions. Most recently he served at the Interservice Military Free Fall School where he trained over 500 Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force and Allied Force special operators. His combat engagements earned him two bronze stars, one with valor for heroism. Van Dorston was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2011. Married to Abby Van Dorston, the couple has a one-year-old son.

Wiley served in the U.S. Army for 17 years, including two tours in Iraq, receiving a number of medals throughout his military career. He suffered a traumatic brain injury after hitting an IED while driving a Humvee during his second Iraq tour. Degenerative disk disease limits his physical abilities and he has also been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, making it difficult to leave his home. Wiley is married to Ashley Wiley and has three children.

"LP is proud to provide materials for the homes for these two heroes," said Rick Olszewski, executive vice president, sales and marketing. "We are especially excited to be a part of these two builds alongside our customers Carbine and Associates and Classica Homes and Nashville's American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks."

"With community and corporate partners, Operation FINALLY HOME not only provides mortgage-free homes for those who have sacrificed so much to defend our country, but together we change their lives and the lives of their families," said Dan Vargas, Operation FINALLY HOME executive director.

Follow these builds at www.FinallyHomeUSA.com and Facebook.com/FinallyHomeUSA.

*About Operation FINALLY HOME*

Operation FINALLY HOME was established in 2005 as a non-partisan/non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Operation FINALLY HOME'S mission is to provide custom-made mortgage-free homes to wounded and disabled veterans and the widows of the fallen in an effort to get their lives back on track and become productive members of their communities. Operation FINALLY HOME partners with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help America's military heroes and their families' transition from the battlefront to the home front. To find out more, visit www.operationfinallyhome.org.

*About Carbine & Associates*

Carbine & Associates is a Middle Tennessee construction management team that is focused on producing a product that meets the quality and value expectation of every client. As a team of experienced professionals, the company is intentional about building lasting relationships by keeping clients informed during the construction process. Their established record of transparent cost control, organization, and attention to detail provides a client confidence that is rarely seen within the construction profession. Visit www.carbineandassociates.com for more.

*About Classica Homes*

Classica Homes opened its doors in 2010 with award winning results. In 2013 the Charlotte Homebuilders Association awarded Classica with two Best Neighborhood awards for the price point and nine Gold and Silver Awards for their home designs. Classica's attributes their success to innovative and timeless design, personalized care for the customer and homes constructed for lasting value. Visit www.classicahomes.com for more information.

*About American Country Countdown*

Hosted by superstar Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn, ACC is a countdown of Country music's Top 30 songs. Heard on more than 300 stations nationwide, the program airs on North Carolina radio stations WRHT-FM, 96.3 in Morehead City, WKRX-FM, 96.7 in Roxboro, WWGP-AM, 1050 in Sanford and on WWQQ-FM, 101.3 in Wilmington. The show also proudly airs on the American Forces Radio Network. For additional information visit americancountrycountdown.com.

*About LP Building Products*

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is a leading manufacturer of quality engineered wood building materials including OSB, structural framing products, and exterior siding for use in residential, industrial and light commercial construction. From manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil, LP products are sold to builders and homeowners through building materials distributors and dealers and retail home centers. Founded in 1973, LP is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under LPX. For more information, visit www.lpcorp.com.

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Veterans Expressway Construction Continues

June 12, 2013, 11:11 am
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Veterans Expressway Construction Continues Patch Carrollwood-Northdale, FL --

Over the next year, the Veterans Expressway will undergo millions in construction - $386 million to be exact.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, motorists should be alert for possible closings on such adjoining roadways as Waters Avenue, Anderson Road, Linebaugh Avenue and Henderson Road.

Last month, work took place on Linebaugh Avenue to Gunn Highway. 

The department recently announced that motorists will experience a closure from Waters Avenue to Linebaugh Avenue from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly between now and June 14. During this time, northbound traffic will be diverted off the highway onto Waters Avenue and directed to the Anderson Road, according to a Florida Department of Transportation press release.

Traffic may re-enter the Expressway northbound at Wilsky via Linebaugh.

In other news about the Veterans Expressway construction:

Through June 14, the northbound on-ramp at Linebaugh will be closed overnight, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists may exit at Gunn Highway.

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Keep up with all things local by signing up for the Carrollwood-Northdale Patch daily email newsletter! Reported by Patch 1 day ago.
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Harris Wins $37 Million Veterans Administration Contract

June 12, 2013, 1:54 pm
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Filed under: Investing

News stories about the snafu over lost, unpaid, and overdue claims for benefits at the Veterans Benefits Administration have been coming fast and furious these past few months. In particular, the professional funnymen over at Comedy Central have devoted entire episodes of The Daily Show to the subject: 


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Media reports say that the average time needed to process a claim for VA benefits has grown to 272 days. But now, the agency says it's finally going to do something about this. On Tuesday, communications contractor *Harris * announced that it has won a four-year, $37 million contract to try to bring the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) Enterprise Data Warehouse, the primary source for veterans' benefits data and information, into the 21st century. 

Under this contract, Harris will design, develop, improve, integrate, implement, maintain and support the VBA's data warehouse. Harris Healthcare Solutions President Dr. Vishal Agrawal said in a statement that "Harris is proud to help the VBA to ensure that all of our veterans get the timely support they need."

The article Harris Wins $37 Million Veterans Administration Contract Reported by DailyFinance 1 day ago.
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Website Launched to Help Iowa Veterans

June 12, 2013, 8:46 pm
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Website Launched to Help Iowa Veterans Patch Urbandale, IA --

Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today launched a website designed to help Iowa veterans whose disability claims are tied up in the Veterans Administration disability claims backlog. The VA is facing a record backlog in processing veterans disability benefi Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.
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Napa Valley Yacht Club Hosting Disabled American Veterans

June 12, 2013, 5:41 pm
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Napa Valley Yacht Club Hosting Disabled American Veterans Patch Napa, CA --




Continuing a program which began in 2007, the Napa Valley Yacht Club will host approximately 120 veterans from the Veterans Home of California and The Pathway Home, both in Yountville, this week at its clubhouse and dock at 100 Riverside Driv Reported by Patch 21 hours ago.
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Town Seeking Public Input On Phase II of Veterans Park

June 12, 2013, 11:01 pm
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Town Seeking Public Input On Phase II of Veterans Park Patch Berlin, CT --

The Town of Berlin is seeking input from the town and all groups as to what they want included in Phase II of Veterans Park. 

Phase I was completed and now it is time for the project to go forward with Phase II. 

The town has retained TPA De Reported by Patch 16 hours ago.
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Gift Card Week Launches Web Site, Cutting Edge Digital Teaser to Honor Veterans and Active Duty Military

June 13, 2013, 12:10 am
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Gift Card Impressions organizes leading national retail and restaurant sponsors to honor America’s heroes.

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) June 13, 2013

Gift Card Impressions is partnering with military support charity, Operation Gratitude, to create a tangible way to say “thank you” to America’s military. Gift Card Week provides consumers a way to show their appreciation to America’s Service Men and Women, past and present. In addition to the full value of the purchased gift cards benefiting the military recipients, Gift Card Impressions will also donate two percent of the total value of all gift cards sold from June 13 – July 11 to Operation Gratitude for its military support programs.

The process is simple. Visit giftcardweek.com and purchase a gift card for someone who has served in the military. Then, customize this moving Military Appreciation Video for free. Finally, send the “e-teaser thank you” and let the Service Member know a gift card is on the way. Those who may not have an immediate military connection can also purchase a gift card to be included in an Operation Gratitude care package or purchase gift cards for any recipient and still support the military knowing that Gift Card Impressions will be donating a percentage back to Operation Gratitude.

John Adams, formerly an active duty captain in the United States Marine Corps and currently the Director of Strategic Operations for Operation Gratitude, knows first-hand the difference even the smallest gesture can make.

“To feel that your service is recognized is extremely gratifying. Just to know that people appreciate what you do for love of country, makes your personal sacrifice worth it,” said Adams. “Americans want to show their gratitude, but often aren’t sure how. Gift Card Week is a simple, yet meaningful way for people to say ‘thank you’ to the military.”

Operation Gratitude founder, Carolyn Blashek, concurs, “In keeping with Operation Gratitude’s mission of providing hands-on opportunities to say ‘thank you’ to our nation’s heroes, we are thankful for Gift Card Week’s support. We have seen first-hand how notes, care packages and good wishes can truly help lift the spirits of our military members and their families.”

Those interested in participating can visit giftcardweek.com and purchase a gift card from leading retailers and restaurants for a friend, family member or neighbor who has served. Gift cards may also be purchased for any occasion or recipient with two percent of the value of every gift card sold going to Operation Gratitude.

Participating brands include:
Amazon.com
Applebee’s
Bass Pro Shops
Best Buy
Cabela’s
CharityChoice
Chili's Grill & Bar
CVS/pharmacy
IHOP
Lands’ End
Regal Entertainment Group
Sears®
SpaFinder® Wellness

“The purpose of Gift Card Week is to celebrate all that is great about our nation, especially the hard-fought gift of freedom,” said Gift Card Impressions CEO and President, Brett Glass. “Gift Card Week provides Americans a way to pay tribute to those brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect and defend that freedom.”

Gift Card Week is sponsored by Gift Card Impressions, the Retail Gift Card Association, and Stored Value Solutions.

About Gift Card Impressions
Gift Card Impressions is a Kansas City based company focused on delivering strategic development, agency creative and packaging solutions to the gift card industry. Clients of Gift Card Impressions include most major retailers and most major gift card brands. The company provides leading product solutions for both physical and digital gift card delivery, and its solutions make the gift-giving occasion more memorable and personalized by using the latest technologies. The company has more than 69 patents pending or issued, and 56 trademarks issued or applied for. Gift Card Impressions is Bringing the “Gift” Back to Gift Cards™. For more information, please visit http://www.giftcardimpressions.com.

About Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude annually sends 100,000+ care packages filled with snacks, toiletries, entertainment and hand-made items, plus personal letters of appreciation addressed to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed in harm's way, to their Children left behind, and to Veterans, First Responders, Wounded Warriors and their Care Givers. Their mission is to lift morale, bring a smile to a service member's face and express to Military and their families the appreciation and support of the American people. Operation Gratitude receives the names of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from commanders in the field who see the positive impact of care packages on their troops' morale. Each package contains donated product valued at $100 and costs the organization $15 to assemble and ship. For safety and security, assembling of packages occurs at the Army National Guard armory in Van Nuys, California. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude has shipped more than 970,000 packages to American Military and their families. For more information, please visit http://www.OperationGratitude.com.

About The Retail Gift Card Association
The Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA) is a trade group whose mission is to promote the positive attributes of closed loop gift cards. The RGCA believes that educating consumers, retailers, media and legislative groups about the difference in prepaid products is paramount to ensuring a positive gifting experience. RGCA members abide by a code of principles, which support consumer-friendly policies around the purchase, and redemption, of closed loop gift cards. RGCA membership is open to retailers, restaurants and travel-and-entertainment merchants whose primary revenue is not derived from gift cards. For more information, visit us at http://www.theRGCA.org.

About Ceridian Stored Value Solutions (SVS)
With more than two decades of experience, SVS is a prepaid pioneer and innovator, executing successful programs for top brands around the world. As a global prepaid leader, SVS manages over 600 million card products and processes billions of transactions from over 45 countries and in 26 currencies. To learn more about how we help our clients increase their bottom line with the most effective gift card and prepaid solutions on the market, visit us at http://www.storedvalue.com.

Amazon.com is not a sponsor of Gift Card Week or otherwise affiliated with Gift Card Week or Gift Card Impressions. Reported by PRWeb 15 hours ago.
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Veterans of D-Day landings attend service

June 13, 2013, 1:45 am
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Veterans of D-Day landings attend service This is Kent --

SEVEN of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy were among those gathered to remember the occasion at a ceremony in Folkestone last week.

Exactly 69 years after the D-Day landings, the veterans were joined by more than 100 people in the Garden of Remembrance in Sandgate Road on Thursday.

Rev Stephen Dougal led the service, while standard-bearers from the Normandy Veterans' Association, Hythe and Romney Marsh Royal Air Force Association and local branches of the Royal British Legion, stood to attention.

Folkestone mayor Cllr Roger West and Shepway District Council chairman Cllr Pamela Carr laid wreaths at the Normandy Veterans' Association memorial, as veterans laid crosses in the rose garden.

Cllr West said: "My dad was a Normandy veteran. He went over in the second wave to Pegasus Bridge so the service was quite poignant for me.

"All these services are very moving. Afterwards we had a lovely lunch with the veterans, which was a good chance to talk to them and hear some of their incredible stories."

For more pictures of the ceremony, visit the website at www.folkestoneherald.co.uk Reported by This is 13 hours ago.
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Part-Time Veterans Agent Needed

June 13, 2013, 4:11 am
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Part-Time Veterans Agent Needed Patch Grafton, MA --

Shrewsbury officials have advertised for a part-time veterans agent to serve the town as well as veterans in Grafton, Northborough and Westborough.

The towns agreed earlier this year to form the Central Massachusetts Veterans' Services District.

Shrewsbury, Northborough and Grafton have shared Veterans Agent Richard Perron, with administrative support in each town, since 1999, the district proposal states.

Perron plans to retire soon, the proposal notes.

The part-time agent will report to the district director, and visit the four town halls weekly, according to Shrewsbury's June 5 job advertisement.

There's a June 19 deadline for sending a resume and letter of interest to the Office of the Town Manager, 100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury, MA 01545 or email to tgregory@th.ci.shrewsbury.ma.us. Reported by Patch 11 hours ago.
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FleishmanHillard Announces New Military and Veterans Affairs Group

June 13, 2013, 6:15 am
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ST. LOUIS, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard (FH), a global public relations and integrated marketing communications firm, has announced the formation of the military and veterans affairs group. Based in the firm's Washington, D.C., office, the group was formed in... Reported by PR Newswire 9 hours ago.
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Industry Veterans Nirupa Bhatt and Vichian Veerasaksri Join JNA Awards 2013 Judging Panel

June 13, 2013, 6:31 am
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Industry Veterans Nirupa Bhatt and Vichian Veerasaksri Join JNA Awards 2013 Judging Panel HONG KONG, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The organiser of the JNA Awards, the most prestigious awards event to recognise and honour excellence and achievement in the jewellery and gemstone trade, is delighted to announce the addition of two industry veterans to the judging... Reported by PR Newswire 8 hours ago.
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Classic Car Shows Raises Funds for Veterans

June 13, 2013, 1:19 pm
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Classic Car Shows Raises Funds for Veterans Patch New City, NY --

An afternoon of hot rods, hogs and heroes made for a day of family fun, as well as a successful fundraiser to create housing for veterans. 

Proceeds from the 2013 United Water annual classic car, truck and motorcycle show on Sunday, June 9 will be Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.
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Hannon to Host 'Thank You' Dinner for Veterans

June 13, 2013, 1:30 pm
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Hannon to Host 'Thank You' Dinner for Veterans Patch Farmingdale, NY --

Sen. Kemp Hannon is hosting a "Veterans’ Appreciation Dinner” June 29 open to veterans and active duty military personnel, along with oone guest. 

Hannon, R-Garden City, whose 6th state Senate district includes Farmingdale and Old Bethpage, is Reported by Patch 1 hour ago.
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Easter Seals Celebrates Father & Son Veterans This Father's Day

June 13, 2013, 10:51 am
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This Father’s Day, Easter Seals recognizes a veteran father who’s worked hard to help launch and sustain several veterans programs – and the veteran son who’s followed in his footsteps.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 13, 2013

If you thought father and son partnerships in the workplace were a thing of the past, look no further than Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA.

When Daniel Seidel was growing up in Tallahassee, Fla., he was constantly exposed to veterans of the Vietnam War and other American conflicts. Meanwhile, his father, Stan Seidel, a Vietnam veteran himself, was helping veterans find their way back to the workforce.

What neither of them could envision at the time was that they would be working together, 25 years later, helping Easter Seals assist veterans overcome employment barriers.

This Father’s Day, Easter Seals celebrates Stan, the father who’s worked hard to help launch and sustain several veterans programs – including the new Veteran Staffing Network (VSN), and Daniel, the son who has followed in those footsteps as he works full-time to secure meaningful employment for veterans at Easter Seals.

VSN is an innovative social enterprise launched by Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA that addresses the needs of the veterans, wounded warriors, members of the National Guard and Reserves and their families seeking to transition to meaningful civilian employment, and the employers who want to hire and retain highly trained leaders.

For more information, visit Easter Seals online.

About Team Seidel

Stan Seidel served in the 4th Infantry Division as a solider in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict in 1968. He was honorably discharged from the Army two years later and received his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University.

In 1978, he was approached with an opportunity to earn a living by speaking to employers about the advantages of hiring veterans in West Palm Beach, Fla. For a country that still had harsh feelings about the Vietnam War, this was a daunting task. Stan took that challenge and translated it into a successful career that spanned more than 30 years. He did so by presenting himself as both open and truthful to veterans and employers and holding himself accountable.

Stan found great importance in letting the veterans know that he has walked a mile in their shoes and their military service should not be a detriment to finding civilian employment. His efforts led to great success for both veterans and employers.

That success translated into a 27-year career in veterans employment and training in the U.S. Government, all with the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) of the U.S. Department of Labor. His first stop was Tallahassee, where son Daniel Seidel was born.

It was in Daniel’s first years of life and later as he moved to suburban Washington, D.C., that he gained an appreciation for the men and women who serve this country.

“He was in a position where everything was about veterans,” said Stan. Whether he knew it or not, he was becoming exposed to the military culture.”

By the time Daniel became a teenager, he realized that instead of heading straight to college, the right move for him was to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He trained at the Field Medical Service School at Camp Pendleton. That training led to separate missions to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he provided medical attention to Marines who were searching for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Daniel spent six years as a Corpsman.

While Daniel was finishing his service, Stan, still with the Department of Labor, began working with Easter Seals, which was expanding its services that assist people with disabilities to services that enhance the lives of military, veterans, wounded warriors and their families. Stan was the driving force that ensured Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA received a grant from the federal government that launched the Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP).

When Stan retired from the Department of Labor in December 2011, he knew that becoming a volunteer at Easter Seals was the right move to make.

“I felt compelled to come to Easter Seals and help them meet their goals,” said Stan. “I was particularly intrigued by the fact that veterans programs could be launched at a local affiliate level and grow into the national level as they become more successful.”

Since then, Stan has helped Easter Seals military and veterans programs grow exponentially. He was instrumental in the development of the Veteran Staffing Network (VSN), which is a self-sustaining social enterprise model that serves the entire military community.

VSN is expected to redefine veterans employment and temp-to-perm placement services by taking an ecosystem approach that attacks the barriers to employment at each pain point within the system, supporting veterans, their families and the organizations that employ them.

As Stan was building the military presence at Easter Seals, a case manager position within the veterans programs opened up that just happened to fit Daniel perfectly. In the summer of 2012, Daniel accepted the position, in which he is responsible for placing veterans in employment and employment training, while informing them of educational benefits and opportunities.

“I enjoy the opportunity to put veterans back into the workforce,” said Daniel. “To see how thankful they are for what I have done is a great feeling at the end of the day.”

When asked if they find a poetic symmetry to their careers, the father-and-son duo isn’t really hung up on that fact. They are just happy that they can both be in positions where they can continue to assist those who protect their country. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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Entertainment Industries Council and FOX 32 Teamed to End Homelessness Among Veterans in Chicago

June 13, 2013, 4:19 pm
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Local media, issue experts, resource providers and Veterans come together to establish the priorities for reporting on homelessness and raising awareness of available support services.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 13, 2013

Nationwide there were 62,619 homeless Veterans in the U.S., and 520 on Chicago streets on a single night in January 2012, according to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development. In an effort to end Veteran homelessness in Chicago and enhance the level of awareness about Veteran challenges, the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc., FOX 32 and The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have teamed to prioritize these imperative issues in local media. Today, a Picture This: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans in Chicago forum was held at Pritzker Military Library bringing together news media representatives, local issue experts, formerly homeless veterans, elected leaders and resource providers. The forum was hosted by FOX 32 Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna and “Good Day Chicago” Co-Anchor Anna Davlantes. Featured speakers included Secretary of State Jesse White, FOX 32 General Manager Dennis Welsh, Univision Anchor/Reporter Enrique Rodriguez, "Good Day Chicago" Co-Anchor Corey McPherrin, WBEZ Reporter Chip Mitchell, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Mark Brown, WBBM Newsradio personality John Cody, and comments from Governor Pat Quinn.

“About 30% of those who are homeless in Illinois are veteran, and we the people who have been defended by our veterans have a duty to them to help them find shelter. And so as Governor of Illinois I work with our housing development authority to advance initiatives to find shelter to our veterans. It’s very very important and I’m going to be committed to that as long as I’m alive,” Governor Quinn proclaimed during a recent interview with FOX 32, setting the stage for action.

“We are honored to partner with EIC to support the men and women of our armed forces. This is an important issue to the FOX 32 family and to our local community. Our nation’s Veterans do so much for us, this is one small way we can use the power and influence of the media to elevate the conversation around homelessness and raise awareness about services and resources that can make a difference,” said Dennis Welsh, General Manager, FOX 32.

“Today’s forum engaged media panelists and issue stakeholders to build upon discussions and media efforts in which veteran homelessness is presented to vast audiences. Picture This is the start of a collaboration designed to increase the presence of this issue in news media to raise awareness and spark action, both locally and nationally. We will continue the conversation through regular communications and briefings that will, ultimately, change attitudes and behaviors, encourage help-seeking actions and move Chicago towards ending homelessness among Veterans,” said Brian Dyak, President and CEO of Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.

“The single best way to help Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless is to connect them with VA services in the Chicago area. Each VA medical center has a homeless coordinator on staff. The local homeless coordinator can connect the Veteran with a continuum of VA and community services that may provide the support they need to establish or maintain safe, stable housing,” said Lisa Pape, National Director for VHA Homeless Programs, Department of Veterans Affairs.

VA has also established the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (877-4AID-VET, or 877-424-3838), a toll-free hotline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trained responders—many of them Veterans themselves—are available to provide support to Veterans and their loved ones who lack safe, secure housing. These services are also available on an online chat at va.gov/homeless.

About Entertainment Industries Council
EIC is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 by leaders within the entertainment industry to bring the power and influence of the industry to bear on communication about health and social issues. The organization is considered to be the chief pioneer of entertainment and journalism outreach and a premiere success story in the field of entertainment education. This mission relies on providing resource information to the creative community and culminates in recognition of the industry through the national television special PRISM Showcase which addresses accurate portrayals of substance use issues and mental health concerns. The organization also produces the S.E.T Awards, honoring positive and non-stereotypical portrayals of science, engineering and technology.

For a complete list of health and social issues addressed by EIC and local projects please visit First Draft and EIC’s website. EIC’s web site is http://www.eiconline.org. The PRISM Awards web site is http://www.prismawards.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
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Hannon to Host 'Thank You' Dinner for Veterans

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Hannon to Host 'Thank You' Dinner for Veterans Patch Garden City, NY --

Sen. Kemp Hannon is hosting a "Veterans’ Appreciation Dinner” June 29 open to veterans and active duty military personnel, along with oone guest. 

Hannon, R-Garden City, whose 6th state Senate district includes Farmingdale and Old Bethpage, is Reported by Patch 2 days ago.
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