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Presidential Proclamation on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, 2018
Courageous Americans of every generation have given their last full measure of devotion in defense of our country and our freedom. The families who stood alongside these heroes have paid a price no family should ever have to pay. Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is a solemn reminder that these families ‑‑ the families of our fallen service members ‑‑ bear the burden of their loss forever.
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Presidential Proclamation on Patriot Day, 2018
On Patriot Day, we honor the memories of the nearly 3,000 precious lives we lost on September 11, 2001, and of every hero who has given their life since that day to protect our safety and our freedom. We come together, today, to recall this timeless truth: When America is united, no force on Earth can break us apart. Our values endure; our people thrive; our Nation prevails; and the memory of our loved ones never fades.
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VA to fund first national center of excellence for Veteran and caregiver research
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will fund a new center of excellence to expand the department’s capacity to deliver innovative, data-driven and integrated approaches to improve services for Veterans and their caregivers.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Guard members continue Harvey response; 30,000 additional Guard troops ready to respond
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Guard response to Hurricane Harvey will be a long term, sustained effort, said a senior National Guard official, adding that up 30,000 Guard members stand ready to assist with those efforts if needed.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on Military Service by Transgender Individuals
The Department of Defense has received the Presidential Memorandum, dated August 25, 2017, entitled “Military Service by Transgender Individuals.” The department will carry out the president’s policy direction, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security. As directed, we will develop a study and implementation plan, which will contain the steps that will promote military readiness, lethality, and unit cohesion, with due regard for budgetary constraints and consistent with applicable law. The soon arriving senior civilian leadership of DOD will play an important role in this effort. The implementation plan will address accessions of transgender individuals and transgender individuals currently serving in the United States military.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: DoD Releases Clarifying Guidance to Veterans Regarding Discharges and Military Records
The Department of Defense today released clarifying guidance for discharges and military records reviews. In the past few years, the department has issued guidance for consideration of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) but there remained some questions about how the guidance applied to sexual assault, sexual harassment, or mental health conditions other than PTSD. This guidance fills in the gaps and resolves any confusion that veterans or the review boards may have had, and it ensures a fair and equitable review of separations for all veterans. The guidance has been forwarded to a number of Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) and Military Service Organizations (MSOs) in order to spread the news to as many veterans as possible.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA staffing new White House VA Hotline Principally with Veterans
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the two-month pilot phase of the new White House VA Hotline that began in June has demonstrated that Veterans calling the hotline respond best when their calls are answered by fellow Veterans and others with first-hand experience on their issues.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Bob McDonald, Former VA Secretary and P&G CEO, Joins Boulder Crest
BLUEMONT, Va., Aug. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boulder Crest, a pioneering nonprofit focused on cultivating and facilitating post-traumatic growth amongst combat veterans and family members struggling with PTSD and/or combat stress, announces the addition of Former VA Secretary Bob McDonald to its Honorary Board.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VVA Lawsuit Challenges DoD Website that Leaks Private Information About Millions of Veterans, Facilitates Fraud
Today, Vietnam Veterans of America filed a federal lawsuit in order to end the Department of Defense’s systematic violation of veterans’ and servicemembers’ privacy rights. DoD currently operates a website that exposes private details about the military service of millions of veterans to anybody at all, anonymously, for any purpose. The website violates veterans’ rights under the Privacy Act and empowers scammers to perpetrate identity theft, impostor scams, and other frauds.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Remarks by President Trump at Presentation of Medal of Honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan, U.S. Army
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Hurley. Secretary Mnuchin, Secretary Mattis, Secretary Shulkin, Senator Stabenow, Congressman Upton, and members of the Armed Forces: Thank you for joining us as we award our nation’s highest military honor to Specialist Five James C. McCloughan.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: First Lady Melania Trump to Lead the United States Delegation to the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada
The Office of First Lady is today announcing that First Lady Melania Trump will lead the United States delegation in support of the 90 American athletes slated to compete at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, from September 23 to 30, 2017.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Bastille Day 2017
On this great day—France’s national day and the 228th anniversary of the French Revolution—Melania and I were proud to stand with the President of France and Madame Macron and to celebrate with the French people.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Honors Outstanding Achievements in Support of Homeless Veterans Programs
WASHINGTON — During several award ceremonies across the country in July, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will honor exemplary facilities, employees and civilian providers working to address Veteran homelessness.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Governor Wolf Signs Stolen Valor Bill into Law, Protecting Benefits for Veterans
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today signed the so-called stolen valor bill into law, protecting benefits for Pennsylvania veterans.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: United Airlines announced as official 2017 DoD Warrior Games travel partner
WASHINGTON (21 June 2017) - The 2017 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games is proud to announce United Airlines as the official travel partner of this year’s Games, which will take place June 30 to July 8, in Chicago.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on Afghanistan Troop Levels
Yesterday afternoon, the President directed the Department of Defense to set troop levels in Afghanistan.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Defense Department Launches Retirement System Comparison Calculator
The Department of Defense officially launched the Blended Retirement System (BRS) comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course, will assist the nearly 1.7 million opt-in eligible service members and their families make an informed decision on whether or not to elect the new retirement system. The BRS goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Secretary announces decision on next-generation Electronic Health Record
Today U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin announced his decision on the next-generation Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at a news briefing at VA headquarters in Washington.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Richard V. Spencer to be Secretary of the Navy
President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Richard V. Spencer to be Secretary of the Navy.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Calling All Race Fans: Help Crown Royal Honor Your Military Heroes at the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS, May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, thousands of fans will flock to the Racing Capital of the World to watch their favorite drivers qualify for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 during Crown Royal Armed Forces Weekend. And starting this year, those fans will have the opportunity to permanently cement the names of their military heroes at the track in recognition of their generous sacrifice.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Fleet Week returns to New York City; ships announced
NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Five U.S. Navy ships, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats (YPs), two U.S. Coast Guard cutters (USCGC), and one Royal Canadian Navy ship will participate during the 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 24-30.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Veterans to Showcase Fitness at National Veterans Golden Age Games
WASHINGTON — Nearly 800 Veterans of age 55 and older will join volunteers and rehabilitative professionals from across the country for the 31st National Veterans Golden Age Games, scheduled May 7-11 in Biloxi, Mississippi.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month With Promotion of ‘Use Your Voice’ Awareness Program to Urge Veterans to Speak Up About Mental Illness
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that, as part of its recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, it is promoting “Use Your Voice,” a national awareness program that encourages Veterans to seek mental health treatment if they need it.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: President Donald J. Trump Proclaims April 9, 2017, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, America honors our service men and women imprisoned during war. These patriots have moved and inspired our Nation through their unyielding sacrifices and devout allegiance. We honor the strength through adversity of all of these heroes from our Nation's wars and conflicts, from the American Revolution to the World Wars, from Korea to Vietnam, from Desert Storm to the War on Terror.