Military & Veterans News

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Two VA Executives Honored with ‘Service to America’ Medals WASHINGTON – A Vietnam Veteran whose career has focused on helping war Veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community Vet Centers around the country and a VA chief financial officer who led the agency to streamline operations and reduce costs are among nine federal officials being honored with Service to America Medals. For the 10th year, the non-profit Partnership for Public Service has named outstanding public servants who are making high-impact contributions.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Remarks by the President Awarding the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Dakota Meyer THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Kibben. Good afternoon, everyone. And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Advances Veterans’ Jobs Legislation with Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs favorably reported seven pieces of legislation (H.R. 2433, as amended; H.R. 2646 as amended; H.R. 2302, as amended; H.R. 2349, as amended; H.R. 2074, as amended; H.R. 1025; and H.R. 1263, as amended) for full House consideration.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: DoD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal Year-to-Date 2011, Through July Recruiting - Year to Date. All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal year-to-date 2011, through July.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Program That Boosts Safeguards for Research Participants Wins Approval from Accrediting Body WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), which helps ensure high ethical and scientific standards for multi-site research projects involving Veterans or their health information, has been accredited by the nonprofit Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Chairman Murray and Senator Durbin Call on VA to Provide Answers about Privacy, Safety and Security of Homeless Female Veterans (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Patty Murray and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin sent a joint letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki expressing their concern about the placement of homeless female veterans in unsecure housing in Chicago, which jeopardized their safety.  Chairman Murray and Senator Durbin’s letter asks VA for assurances that homeless female veterans across the country who are being cared for by the Department are housed in appropriate, safe and secure conditions.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Vet News: Missing World War II Soldiers Identified The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of three servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Dr. Tracy Gaudet Named as one of Top 25 Women in Health Care WASHINGTON -- Dr. Tracy Gaudet, Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) newly established Office of Patient-Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, has been selected as one of the top 25 Women in Health Care by Modern Healthcare magazine for her leadership in serving Veterans.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Give an Hour Announces Community Blueprint Demonstration Projects to Address Needs of Military Families; Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant Give an Hour™, a national nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their loved ones, announces two demonstration projects of the Community Blueprint, a collaborative effort to help communities address the needs of veterans and military families on a local level.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Westin Copley Place & FOX25 to Give Away "A Wedding To Remember" to a Member of the United States Military BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - 06/13/11) - Westin Copley Place General Manager Michael Jorgensen announced today that The Westin Copley Place has teamed up with FOX25 to give one deserving member of The United States Armed Forces an all-expense paid wedding to take place on Veteran's Day at The Westin Copley Place in Boston.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) App Helps Thousands WASHINGTON – The PTSD Coach smartphone application (app), launched in April by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD), has already helped more than 5,000 users connect with important mental health information and resources.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Obama on the Death Of Osama bin Laden THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening.  Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who’s responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Military Movie Night Gives US Military Free Tickets to the film “There Be Dragons” Los Angeles – CA – Motive Entertainment announces the launch of MILITARY MOVIE NIGHT, a nationwide program to recognize the military with a trip to the movie theater, starting with the much-anticipated film There Be Dragons, directed by Roland Joffe (The Mission) and based on the life of Saint Josemaria Escriva. MILITARY MOVIE NIGHT will take place in major markets nationwide on opening weekend (Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8), where US military and their families can receive tickets to showings of There Be Dragons at their local theater.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA/DOD Smart Phone App Helps Veterans Manage PTSD WASHINGTON – Veterans dealing with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can turn to their smart phones for help anytime with the PTSD Coach application created by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Murray Presses Administration Officials on Efforts to Help Veterans Find Jobs (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, held a hearing to examine current efforts to address unemployment among our nation’s veterans. The hearing featured testimony from veterans, labor leaders, and administration officials on the challenges the federal government faces meeting this mounting problem.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Isakson, Miller Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Soldiers for Service in Iraq, Afghanistan WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller (FL-01), this week introduced identical resolutions in the Senate and House honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are deployed now or who have served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn in Iraq.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Veterans Tackle the Slopes at 25th Winter Sports Clinic WASHINGTON – This week, more than 300 Veterans will hit the slopes at the 25th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, taking place this week in Snowmass Village, Colo., March 27 – April 1. The clinic provides newly injured Veterans, and those from years past, the opportunity to learn life changing skills through rehabilitative winter sporting events.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: “Behind Every Folded Flag is a Family” PSA Shares Work by TAPS to Help Families of our Fallen Military “Behind every folded flag is a family,” says a new video public service announcement for TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. The brief video shows a few of the 30,000 people who have benefited from the care TAPS offers to anyone grieving the death of someone who served in the Armed Forces.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: DOD Launches Online Career Transition Training for Service Members The Department of Defense today announced the launch of an online Career Decision Toolkit that will allow service members to self assess transition needs and thoroughly explore an array of transition related subjects such as: career exploration, financial planning for transition, job search success, effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing excellence, and negotiating your ideal compensation.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Launches New PSA on Suicide Prevention for Veterans WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reaching out to Veterans in crisis and their families in a new public service announcement to raise awareness about suicide prevention resources, such as the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Patricia Cornwell, #1 Bestselling Author, Launches 'America For Vets' Charitable Program NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Patricia Cornwell, #1 bestselling author, is launching "America for Vets," a national campaign that will help military veterans, men and women, prepare for a better future.  People across the country will be able to make donations of everyday supplies to American veterans in need as part of the Veterans Village of San Diego daily-life readiness programs.  To find out more details about the campaign, visit www.penguin.com/americaforvets.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Obama Proclaims November Military Family Month We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our Armed Forces and their families. Behind our brave service men and women, there are family members and loved ones who share in their sacrifice and provide unending support. During Military Family Month, we celebrate the exceptional contributions of our military families, and we reaffirm our commitments to these selfless individuals who exemplify the highest principles of our Nation.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Secretary of Veterans Affairs Designates 54 Regional Veterans Day Observances WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the designation of 54 regional Veterans Day observances.  These sites are recognized as model events for the observance of Veterans Day on November 11.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Missing Vietnam War Soldiers Identified The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of three servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.