Petraeus: Returning Veterans Deserve More than 'Dead-End Jobs'
America's returning war veterans deserve the opportunity to build lasting careers that offer fulfillment and advancement and not "low-wage, dead-end jobs" that don't "fully tap their skills," says...
View ArticleSSSRA Proud to Serve Veterans
Patch Homewood-Flossmoor, IL -- SSSRA is excited to announce a new program to support injured veterans of all Armed Forces. Through a partnership with the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District and the Oak...
View ArticleWounded veterans' new mission: Stopping child predators
Wounded veterans specially trained in computer forensics are working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement field offices. Their mission? Stop child predators. Reported by Christian Science Monitor...
View ArticleHeroic Gurkha veterans and their families welcomed into Notts at packed ceremony
This is Nottingham -- VETERANS of the famous Gurkha army regiment, along with their families, have officially been welcomed to Nottinghamshire. More than 50 members of the Nepalese community joined...
View ArticleWWII vet exposed to radiation wins fight with VA
The only enemy the Army sergeant found in the miles of rubble pulverized by America's atomic attack was the one he couldn't see - radiation. Brenan managed to beat the disease, but then came the...
View ArticleApple veterans Daniel Kottke and Randy Wigginton on programming the first Mac...
Apple veterans Daniel Kottke and Randy Wigginton on programming the first Mac for the user Reported by ajc.com 3 days ago.
View ArticleMilitary veterans from New Orleans area invited to service session
A veteran service officer will be available Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both locations to assist veterans with claims or other veteran-related questions. Reported by nola.com 3 days ago.
View ArticleJohn Marshall honored by Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve...
The John Marshall Law School in Chicago is proud to announce it has been chosen as one of Illinois’ outstanding employers for 2013-2014 by the Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Awards...
View ArticleWarm Notts welcome for brave Gurkha fighters and their families
This is Nottingham -- VETERANS of the famous Gurkha army brigade and their families have officially been welcomed to Nottinghamshire. More than 50 members of the Nepalese community joined dignitaries...
View ArticleOhio veterans unit to get $5M renovation
A veterans center in southwest Ohio is planning a $5 million renovation of the dementia unit of its long-term care facility. Reported by Journal Gazette 16 hours ago.
View Article100,000 Jobs Mission Reaches Goal Seven Years Early; Companies Hire 117,439...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 100,000 Jobs Mission announced today that its coalition members hired a total of 117,439 U.S. military veterans by the end of 2013 – surpassing the coalition’s original...
View ArticleOnline Tie Retailer Raises $10,000 for a Soldier Suicide Prevention...
San Francisco based tie designer and retailer, Bows-N-Ties.com, has just raised $10,000 for Stop Soldier Suicide by creating a limited tie collection for each of the four Military branches San...
View ArticleProtecting Our Veterans From Domestic Enemies
The nation has changed dramatically since I returned from World War II in 1946. Back then Americans shared a common value that brought us together as a nation. Regardless of political party or economic...
View ArticleHelp Veterans Achieve the Dream of Home Ownership
Patch Bethel, CT -- A Connecticut resident came up with an idea to give veterans quality and affordable real estate services, but she needs your help to get the project off the ground. Reported by...
View ArticleParalyzed Veteran Denied Wheelchair By VA
Paralyzed Veteran Denied Wheelchair By VA Headlines Health Lifestyle Local Nation Op/Ed Politics One could argue that the era of modern warfare—at least war waged against the U.S military—began on a...
View ArticleNew health coverage for vets' service dogs
Free medical coverage for the service dogs of veterans is now being handled under a new Veterans Affairs Department contract with pet health insurance company Trupanion. Reported by NavyTimes 3 hours...
View ArticleSenate Bill 352 proposes to put more money in the hands of veterans
Indiana lawmakers now have the chance to right a wrong and put more money into the hands of veterans in need. Reported by WTHR 2 hours ago.
View ArticleVA Hospital Delays Are Killing Veterans
Some pretty grim news courtesy of a Veterans Affairs internal report on patients diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and 2011 that CNN obtained: Delays at VA hospitals are killing veterans. At least 19 have...
View ArticleVA Hospital Delays Are Killing Veterans, Report Says
VA Hospital Delays Are Killing Veterans, Report Says Health Delays in diagnosis and treatment in VA hospitals are killing American veterans, according to an internal report. At least 19 veterans have...
View ArticleHomeTask Announces $5,000 Discount for Veterans
HomeTask, a multi-brand service based franchisor, offers honorably discharged veterans a 33% discount on their initial franchise fee. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 31, 2014 HomeTask, a multi-franchisor,...
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