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Vet News: Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Recipients Named
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today the 15 recipients of the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest honor the DOD gives to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On Monday, May 2 at 12:00 PM Eastern, President Barack Obama will award Private First Class Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano [KA ho OH hano hano], U.S. Army, and Private First Class Henry Svehla [SUH vay luh], U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. This event in the East Room will be open press.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Paralympians help to coach, mentor the athletes at the 2016 DoD Warrior Games
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Paralympics are the pinnacle of competition for disabled athletes. At the 2016 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games, a group of Paralympians are helping to coordinate, coach and mentor these wounded warriors to help raise their level of competition and mold some future Paralympians.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on the Tragedy at Fort Hood
During my trip to Asia, I have been constantly updated on the situation at Fort Hood. I am deeply saddened by the loss of nine brave soldiers in this training accident. This tragedy has touched the 1st Cavalry Division, the Fort Hood community, and the entire Department of Defense. It painfully demonstrates, along with the loss of a Blue Angels pilot this week, the risks our men and women in uniform take on behalf of the American people everyday.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Selects New Director of the Center for Women Veterans
WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the appointment of a new director of the Center for Women Veterans.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Fisher House Foundation Receives 4-Star Rating Under New Rating System
Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, recently implemented an updated and enhanced financial rating system, and Fisher House Foundation not only retained its 4-star rating for the 12th year in a row, it’s overall score went from 96.87 to 99.37 out of 100.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Announces Partnership With Non-Profit Organization, Leanin.org
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Center for Women Veterans today announced a partnership with LeanIn.Org, the nonprofit organization founded by Facebook Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg, to empower women to achieve their ambitions. Building on the successful launch of LeanIn.Org circles within the Department of Defense, VA is following the same model to increase support to women Veterans.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Launches Veterans Legacy Program
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the launch of the Veterans Legacy Program to memorialize Veterans’ service and sacrifice through public educational programming. The program uses the rich resources found throughout VA national cemeteries, Soldiers’ lots and monument sites. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced the program yesterday during a Memorial Day ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Names of Three Fallen Service Members added to California Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Sacramento – The names of three California Veterans who died as a result of their service in the Vietnam War were added to the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Capitol Park today.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Now Accepting Online Donations Benefitting the Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- With Memorial Day quickly approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has added a new opportunity for individuals or businesses to make an online donation to the Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial Trust Fund. Donations via the online application at www.donate.dmva.pa.gov will be used to preserve the Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial, located at the federal Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon County.
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Vet News: Military Veterans Compete for Franchise Fee-Free 7-Eleven® Store in Video Contest
DALLAS, May 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The field has narrowed. Seven military veterans are competing for the opportunity to own a 7-Eleven® franchise without the expense of a franchise fee. The video competition for the semi-finalists in 7-Eleven's OPERATION: Take Command franchise giveaway contest starts today and runs through11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 22.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Hundreds of Injured Military Veterans From Around the Globe Come to Orlando to Compete in the 2016 Invictus Games
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proud to support the over 500 ill and injured military Veterans from 15 Nations who have come to Orlando, Fla. to compete in the 2016 Invictus Games taking place May 8 – 12, 2016 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: DoD Releases FY15 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
Today, the Department of Defense released its Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Presidential Proclamation -- Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2016
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Vet News: Miller Statement on Senate Confirmation of VA Inspector General
Following the Senate’s confirmation of Michael Missal to head the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, Chairman Miller released the below statement:Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on the Third Anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings
Three years have passed since two terrorists attacked innocent men, women, and children at the Boston Marathon. On this day, and every day, we remember the victims of the horrific violence that week. Just as we recall the fallen and continue to rally around the injured, we also hold in reverence those first responders who, despite the risks, so selflessly provided aid and comfort in those first hours. They displayed the best of humanity following a brutal demonstration of its worst. We also give thanks today to the brave men and women who, day in and day out, fight for our freedom and secure our homeland against those who would do us harm. Too often, we think of them only in the aftermath of tragedy, but there is no more important task and no patriots more talented and deserving of our gratitude.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on the Nomination of Lieutenant General Joseph Lengyel as Chief of the National Guard Bureau
I want to congratulate Lieutenant General Joseph Lengyel on his nomination as chief of the National Guard Bureau, and, if approved by Congress, on his promotion to general.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Florida Volunteers Donate Time and Care to Deserving Veterans
TALLAHASSEE – Volunteers are an important part of the daily routine in the lives of residents at Florida’s network of state veterans’ homes. In some cases, due to the absence of family members, they constitute the only primary source of social interaction for elderly residents.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Department of Defense Publishes Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal Guidance
The Department of Defense announced today that effective immediately, service members who are serving, or have served, in Iraq, Syria, or contiguous waters or airspace on or after June 15, 2014, who meet eligibility criteria are authorized award of the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Fisher House Foundation Supports 2016 Invictus Games
Continuing its support for our wounded warriors and their families, Fisher House Foundation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, FL, May 8-12 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Newest Fisher House Opens at VA Portland Health Care System
The first Fisher House in the state of Oregon was dedicated today by Todd Burnett, acting director, VA Portland Health Care System and David Coker, president of Fisher House Foundation. This home will provide lodging for up to 16 families of Veterans and military at no cost, allowing them to be close to their loved ones at the most stressful time – during their hospitalization at the VA Portland Health Care System.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Miller Applauds House Passage of Bill to Extend Veterans' Foreclosure Safeguard
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 2393, the Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015. The bill would extend the foreclosure safeguard provision of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) through December 31, 2017. As part of the bill, eligible veterans are protected from any sale, foreclosure, or seizure of their property without a court order or waiver agreement signed by the servicemember for a one-year period after their active military service.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Secretary Carter's Approval of Women in Service Review Implementation Plans
Three months after his historic decision to open all combat positions to women, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter today formally approved the final implementation plans prepared by the military services and U.S. Special Operations Command. This action allows them to carry out their plans to fully integrate women throughout the armed forces.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: DoD’s “Hack the Pentagon” Cybersecurity Initiative
The Department of Defense announced today that it will invite vetted hackers to test the department’s cybersecurity under a unique pilot program. The “Hack the Pentagon” initiative is the first cyber bug bounty program in the history of the federal government.