Legion Supports VAC Extension of Outreach Visitation Initiative Contract
*EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 16, 2014) -* Earlier today the Minister of Veterans Affairs announced that VAC would extend the Outreach Visitation Initiative contract with the Royal Canadian...
View ArticleCommittee report recommends no free parking for Afghan war vets in Saskatoon
A report to Saskatoon's city council finance committee says veterans of the Afghanistan war should not be included in a program that offers free parking to veterans. Reported by CTV 1 hour ago.
View ArticleBush's tandem skydiver focuses on helping US vets
The All Veteran Group, mostly combat veterans, works with veterans with injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder by conducting 'leap of faith' weekends for those who have lost loved ones during war....
View ArticleRick Scott Signs Law Allowing Limited Medical Marijuana Use In Florida
By Letitia Stein TAMPA, Fla., June 16 (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a law on Monday allowing for the limited use of a special strain of marijuana to treat epileptic seizures and other...
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What US Veterans Say About The Iraq Fiasco: "When I Left In 2009, I Said In 5...
With Iraq having succumbed to sectarian violence worse than anything observed in recent history, which accordint to many was merely exacerbated by US neocon ambitions to feed the ravenous military...
View ArticleVeterans' advocate Steve Robinson dies
Steve Robinson, a former Army Ranger and veterans' advocate who pushed for benefits for veterans dealing with the aftermath of combat, died last week at the age of 51. Reported by NavyTimes 2 hours ago.
View ArticleLegion Acclaims Dominion President at Edmonton Convention
*EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 16, 2014) -* A Plaster Rock, NB resident has been elected Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. Tom Eagles was acclaimed today at the Legion's...
View ArticleHouse Veterans Affairs Committee sends letter to acting secretary, asking for...
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View ArticleGovernment Demands Whistleblower Organization's Encrypted Files
For those people who still do not believe we have crossed a terrible line into a Post-Constitutional state, here's another chance to repent before we all go to hell. The Department of Veterans Affairs'...
View ArticleLegion Founders Award Announced
Joseph Boyden honoured for highlighting Veterans Reported by Marketwired 6 minutes ago.
View ArticleEssien, Boateng out of Ghana lineup against US
World Cup veterans Michael Essien and Kevin- Prince Boateng were left out of coach Kwesi Appiah's starting lineup for their World Cup opening match Monday night against the United States. Reported by...
View ArticleMichael Hastings' New Book Is A Scathing Critique Of The Media
Michael Hastings' new book, "The Last Magazine," was released Tuesday, on the first anniversary of his death last June. Before the novel was announced in 2013, only a few people knew that Hastings had...
View ArticleLucas enlists veterans for new show
Little Britain star Matt Lucas has gathered together a veteran cast including Bella Emberg, Roy Barraclough and Jane Asher for a new comedy show. Reported by Express and Star 4 hours ago.
View ArticleVeterans, military personnel satisfied with heath care: Gallup poll
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View ArticleAgencies jockey for funding in next capital budget
Elderly veterans with dementia seeking care at the New Hampshire Veterans Home and community college students hoping new programs will help them get jobs are among those hoping to benefit from scarce...
View ArticleUltraShipTMS Client Services and Support Department Wins Gold Stevie Award
Transportation Management Software Solution Provider Honored at American Business Awards Ceremony, Earning ‘Customer Service Department of the Year’ Recognition Fair Lawn, NJ (PRWEB) June 17, 2014...
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Exelis, Korn Ferry and Points of Light help veterans leverage military...
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exelis, Korn Ferry and Points of light launch leveraging military leadership program to help veterans. Reported by Business Wire 3 hours ago.
View ArticleLegion Welcomes RCMP and Peace Officers as Veterans
Legion amends its definition to include RCMP regular members and other Peace Officers who serve in special duty areas Reported by Marketwired 3 hours ago.
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Age brings wisdom: Presenting the NFL's Over-30 team
Who needs youth, right? Not these guys. We put together an offense and defense made up of the best veterans in the game. Reported by FOX Sports 3 hours ago.
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Berkeley Traffic Advisory: Central Regional High School Graduation
Patch Berkeley, NJ -- Central Regional High School will hold their graduation at Veterans Park Tomorrow at 6:00PM. Motorists are advised to be cautious of pedestrian traffic and to take alternate...
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