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Vet News: VA to Conduct Nationwide Series of Events to Celebrate Women Veterans

 WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will conduct a series of one-day events to raise awareness and celebrate the stories of women Veterans. The events, to be held in five locations across the country, will provide an overview of services and benefits available to women Veterans. Experts will be available to answer Veterans’ questions, and exhibitors will share information on their many resources.

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Vet News: Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle Joins Easter Seals Dixon Center to Reinforce Value of Employing Veterans

 PR Newswire, May, 19, 2015, Chicago — Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, actor and comedian Rob Riggle stars in the third installment of Easter Seals Dixon Center’s award-winning PSA series. Released today to coincide with Memorial Day, “What to Wear” uses light humor to highlight the strengths of returning veterans while reinforcing the valuable contribution they make in America’s workforce.

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Vet News: DOD Announces Decision to Disinter USS Oklahoma Unaccounted For Service Members

 The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today that the remains of up to 388 unaccounted for sailors and Marines, associated with the USS Oklahoma, will be exhumed later this year. Upon disinterment, the remains will be transferred to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) laboratory in Hawaii for examination. Analysis of all available evidence indicates that most USS Oklahoma crew members can be identified upon disinterment.

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Vet News: National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of March 31, 2015

 The Department of Defense announced an increase in activated National Guard and reserve component members this week for the Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, while the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Navy Reserve announced a decrease of activated members. Coast Guard Reserve numbers did not change from last week. The net collective result is a decrease of 87 activated National Guard and reserve component members in comparison to last week.

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Vet News: National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of March 10, 2015

 The Navy Reserve announced an increase activated National Guard members and reservists this week, while the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve announced a decrease of activated National Guard members and reservists. The net collective result is a decrease of 464 activated National Guard members and reservists in comparison to last week.

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Vet News: Presidential Proclamation -- National African American History Month, 2015

 For generations, the story of American progress has been shaped by the inextinguishable beliefs that change is always possible and a brighter future lies ahead. With tremendous strength and abiding resolve, our ancestors -- some of whom were brought to this land in chains -- have woven their resilient dignity into the fabric of our Nation and taught us that we are not trapped by the mistakes of history. It was these truths that found expression as foot soldiers and Freedom Riders sat in and stood up, marched and agitated for justice and equality. This audacious movement gave birth to a new era of civil and voting rights, and slowly, we renewed our commitment to an ideal at the heart of our founding: no matter who you are, what you look like, how modest your beginnings, or the circumstances of your birth, you deserve every opportunity to achieve your God-given potential.

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Vet News: Representative Duckworth, US Army Iraq Veteran Honored With The Abraham Lincoln Veteran Champion Award

 Chicago -- In a career spanning over 23 years as an officer, leader of veterans’ services, and as a member of Congress, Tammy Duckworth has focused on her mission, her people, and her responsibilities, always seeking the best possible results. For her leadership, energy, and efforts, she was honored today with the Abraham Lincoln Veteran Champion Award, presented by Harry Sawyer, Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Interim Director, at an event attended by state-level leaders of the major veteran organizations, supporters, and friends in Wood Dale, Illinois.

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Vet News: National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of January 13, 2015

 The Marine Corps Reserve announced an increase activated National Guard members and reservists this week, while the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve announced a decrease of activated National Guard members and reservists. Coast Guard Reserve numbers did not change from last week. The net collective result is a decrease of 808 activated National Guard members and reservists in comparison to last week.
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