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Vet News: VA Secretary Makes Strides to Improve Veterans Experience
WASHINGTON — In an effort to elevate the Veterans Experience Office (VEO), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David J. Shulkin, today announced the appointment of Lynda Davis, PhD, as Chief Veterans Experience Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA national cemeteries to commemorate World War I centennial
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced its cemeteries will host wreath-laying ceremonies the week of April 6 to commemorate the 353,082 World War I Veterans interred in VA sites across the country.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Disabled Veterans to attend annual Winter Sports Clinic hosted by VA and DAV
WASHINGTON – Nearly 400 injured Veterans and active-duty military members will join volunteers and leading medical and rehabilitative professionals from across the nation for the 31st National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, scheduled March 26-31 in Snowmass Village (near Aspen), Colorado.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: 2017 Naval Academy Distinguished Graduates Announced
ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 21, 2017/PR Newswire - US Newswire/ -- The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association will honor five Naval Academy alumni at the 19th Annual Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony on Friday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m.in Alumni Hall at the United States Naval Academy. The ceremony will be attended by the Brigade of Midshipmen; Naval Academy Superintendent Admiral Walter E. "Ted" Carter Jr. '81, USN; and Admiral Robert J. Natter '67, USN (Ret.), chairman of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: IBM to Hire 2,000 U.S. Veterans into New Collar Technology Careers
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM), America's largest technology employer, today announced it will hire 2,000 U.S. veterans over the next four years. These positions are part of the company's broader pledge to hire 25,000 U.S. workers through 2020, and many are "new collar jobs" that do not always require a four-year college degree.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Study Highlights Benefits of Enhanced Aspirin in Preventing Certain Cancers
WASHINGTON — Researchers know of aspirin’s benefits in preventing certain ailments — from cardiovascular disease to most recently colorectal cancer. But while the link to those two conditions was made, researchers also questioned how and if this “wonder drug” could work to ward off other types of cancers.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Medal of Honor Recipients Announce 2017 Citizen Heroes
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announced today its 2017 Citizen Honors Award winners. The six heroes were chosen by the Recipients of the Medal of Honor from a field of 20 finalists in the nationwide program.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: President Donald J. Trump Names Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
President Donald J. Trump on Monday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond “H.R.” McMaster to serve as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Remarks by the Vice President at the Henry O. Flipper Dinner, West Point
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, General Caslen. Your wife informed me that it was not booing that I heard when you came up, but it was “Supe.” (Laughter.) Give this wonderful superintendent a round of applause, would you please? He deserves it, and the nation is proud of your service. (Applause.)Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Artists selected for nationwide women Veterans art exhibit
WASHINGTON — Ten women Veteran artists have been selected to showcase their work at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers around the country in March, to coincide with Women’s History Month.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Department of Defense Announces Changes to Procedures and Policy for Reduction in Force in the Civilian Workforce
This month, the Department of Defense released the policy and procedure changes for reduction in force (RIF) for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service. The changes are required per section 1101 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (P.L. 114-92), as codified in 1597(f) of Title 10, United States Code. The law requires that when RIF is necessary, the determination of employee separations shall be made primarily on the basis of performance.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Florida Honors Montford Point Marines
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott has signed a proclamation honoring the Montford Point Marines of World War II fame on the 72nd anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Roe Announces Committee Leadership
For more information, contact: Tiffany Haverly, (202) 226-6340Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Team Rubicon Commemorates Seven Years of Veterans Continuing Their Service Through Disaster Response
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To commemorate its seventh anniversary, Team Rubicon® (TR) encourages Americans to sign up to serve their community.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: New Members Appointed to VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans
WASHINGTON – Four new members have been appointed to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, an expert panel that advises the Secretary on issues and programs affecting women Veterans. Established in 1983, the Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary for administrative and legislative changes.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: DoD Announces New Outreach Efforts to Veterans Regarding Discharges and Military Records
The Department of Defense today announced a renewed effort to ensure veterans are aware of the opportunity to have their discharges and military records reviewed. Through enhanced public outreach, engagement with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), Military Service Organizations (MSOs), and other outside groups, as well as direct outreach to individual veterans, the department encourages all veterans who believe they have experienced an error or injustice to request relief from their service’s Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR) or Discharge Review Board (DRB).Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Secretary of Defense Makes Christmas Calls to Service Members
Defense Secretary Ash Carter today called several U.S. service members taking part in operations around the world, as well as two military spouses, to wish them a Merry Christmas.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: 42 Medal of Honor recipients will attend Veterans Inaugural Ball - Salute to Heroes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2016 -- The American Legion and the Veterans Inaugural Committee will pay tribute to 42 Medal of Honor recipients and newly sworn in President Donald Trump during the Veterans Inaugural Ball - Salute to Heroes on January 20, 2017. The evening will feature a special performance by Rascal Flatts lead vocalist Gary LeVox, joined by songwriters Neil Thrasher and Wendell Mobley, presented by Songs for Sound.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement by the President on the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Seventy-five years ago today, a sudden and unprovoked attack turned a tranquil harbor into a sea of flames. Over 2,400 American patriots lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor—military and civilian, men, women and children. Their sacrifice galvanized millions of GIs and Rosie the Riveters who answered the call to defend liberty at its moment of maximum peril. In the hours after the attack, President Roosevelt promised that “the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.” Thanks to the heroism of a generation, we did.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Legendary Coaches Ditka And Reeves Announce "After The Impact Fund" To Facilitate Treatment For Military Veterans And Former NFL Players
CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary Coaches and Board Members, Mike Ditka and Dan Reeves announced the launch of After The Impact Fund (ATIF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, created to facilitate comprehensive treatment and provide a support network for military veterans, professional athletes and their families.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Board Selects New NGAUS President
(December 6, 2016) The chief executive officer of the largest state National Guard association will take over NGAUS daily operations early next year.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: The Veterans Inaugural Ball Tickets and Sponsorship Have Sold Out
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion and the Veterans Inaugural Committee announced today the Veterans Inaugural Ball — A Salute to Heroes, which will take place on Jan. 20, 2017, is sold out. Started in 1953 at the request of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the ball provides the opportunity for the newly elected president of the United States to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on the passing of former Secretary of Defense Laird
The passing of former Defense Secretary Mel Laird is a loss for the United States and the Department of Defense.