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Vet News: VA Launches Acquisition Internship for Returning Veterans
WASHINGTON – A special internship to prepare newly-returned Veterans to become federal contracting specialists was launched recently at the Acquisitions Academy of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Frederick, Md.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Detroit to Host VA Small Business Conference, Hiring Fair
WASHINGTON – The National Veterans Small Business Conference, the government’s premier event for Veteran-owned small businesses, is coming to Detroit’s Cobo Center June 25-29, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced today.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2012
The Department of Defense announced today recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components for fiscal 2012, through December.
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Vet News: Largest Annual Wheelchair Sports Event in the World Returning to Richmond this June
WASHINGTON – Registration is open for the 32nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world. More than 500 Veterans from across the United States, Puerto Rico and Great Britain are expected to compete in the Games, taking place June 25-30, 2012, in Richmond, Va. – the site of the very first National Veterans Wheelchair Games held in 1981.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Launches Facebook Pages for All 152 Medical Centers
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that all of its 152 medical centers are now actively represented on Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA-HUD: Homelessness among Veterans Declines 12% in 2011
WASHINGTON – The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development today announced that a new national report shows that homelessness among Veterans has been reduced by nearly 12 percent between January 2010 and January 2011. The 12 percent decline keeps the Obama Administration on track to meet the goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Army Moves Forward with Civilian Reductions
In July, the Army announced a planned reduction of approximately 8,700 positions by Sept. 30, 2012. These cuts are based on Department of Defense resource decisions as reflected in the fiscal 2012 President’s Budget and require a reduction of Army civilian employees to comply with decreased funding levels.
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Vet News: Navy Christens Submarine Mississippi
The Navy christened its newest attack submarine Mississippi, Saturday, Dec. 3, during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn. The Honorable Ray Mabus, secretary of the Navy, delivered the ceremony’s principal address. Allison Stiller, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for ship programs, is the ship’s sponsor.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Homeless Programs
WASHINGTON – The best facilities, employees and civilian providers working to eliminate homelessness among Veterans were recently honored by the Department of Veterans Affairs.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: A Thanksgiving Day Message from the Secretary, Eric K. Shinseki
Thanksgiving is an American tradition that predates the U.S. Constitution by more than 100 years. It is an observance that binds us as Americans no matter our race, religion, or culture. It is a time when we reflect on our many blessings and give thanks for the bounty in our lives.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Historic Legislation for Veterans Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 was signed into law by President Barack Obama. As the chief architect of the legislation to put America’s veterans back to work, Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs issued the following statement:Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Announces Winner of “Blue Button for All Americans” Contest
WASHINGTON – RelayHealth, McKesson’s connectivity business, has been named the winner of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) “Blue Button for All Americans” contest.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Aircrew Missing in Action from WWII Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of 10 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: President Obama Announces All U.S. Troops in Iraq Finally Coming Home
WASHINGTON, DC –The President’s announcement today that all U.S. troops in Iraq will return home by the end of the year is a major step in the right direction for our nation. As the President said, “After nearly nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over.”Military & Veterans News
Vet News: U.S. & North Korea Conclude POW/MIA Talks
The Department of Defense announced today that the United States and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) officials reached an arrangement to resume recovering the remains of American servicemen missing from the Korean War.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Awards $7.5 Million to U.S. Olympic Committee
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $7.5 million to the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) to provide recreation and sport activities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Veteran Employment Hindered In Local Communities By Ability to Reach Unemployed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held two field hearings to discuss the employment problems facing veterans in local communities and how to solve those issues. The two hearings led by Subcommittee Chairman, Rep. Marlin Stutzman, and Ranking Member, Rep. Bruce Braley, were held in Waterloo, Iowa, and Fort Wayne, Indiana.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Veterans Advantage to Participate in 2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade
Once again, Veterans Advantage will be participating in the New York City Veterans Day parade, the largest one in the country – and is calling on its members to participate.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Accessible Treehouse Builder Wins 2011 Paralyzed Veterans' Barrier-Free America Award
James Roth, cofounder of The Treehouse Guys (formerly Forever Young Treehouses, is the 2011 recipient of Paralyzed Veterans of America's Barrier-Free America Award. Roth, through his company, has built 34 universally accessible treehouses in private camps and public parks across the country. John Connell, the architect behind the first prototype designs received honorable mention for his work.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Computers Reading Doctors’ Notes?
WASHINGTON – With electronic health records, computers have proven their worth in tracking, sorting and displaying data. A new study by researchers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showed computers that scan doctors' notes can reduce dangerous complications after surgery.
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Vet News: Toasting Timbo: New York City Fundraiser Helping TBI
If you have plans to be in the New York City area on September 23, 2011 please feel free to buy a ticket to Toasting Timbo 7 and help a great foundation from 8:00pm - 1:00am at Pier Sixty in New York City. What is Toasting Timbo 7? Toasting Timbo is the Timothy C McWilliams Jr. Foundation’s only fundraiser of the year, helping victims with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).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.