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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vet News: President Obama Remembers 10th Anniversary of USS Cole Attacks
We remember today the 17 U.S. sailors who lost their lives ten years ago as a result of an al-Qa'ida terrorist attack against the USS Cole off the coast of Yemen. These brave men and women were serving their country and helping to maintain security in the Gulf region when al-Qa'ida launched this outrageous attack. Military & Veterans News
Vet News: DOD Announces Absentee Voting Week; Launches Electronic Voting Support Wizard
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today Absentee Voting Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4. The week will encourage all citizens voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act who have not received their absentee ballot to go to http://www.FVAP.gov to fill it out as soon as possible.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of September 21, 2010
This week the Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard announced a decrease in activated reservists, while the Army and Navy announced an increase. The net collective result is 2,666 more reservists activated than last week.
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Vet News: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) joins the Nation in saluting the country’s largest ethnic group and its more than 1.1 million Veterans as it observes Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, as Hispanic Americans have fought in every American war.
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Vet News: President Obama and First Lady, Vice President and Dr. Biden to Commemorate 9/11 and National Day of Service and Remembrance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Saturday, September 11th, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden will mark the ninth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania and in Lower Manhattan.
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Vet News: Defense Department Says Koran Burning Endangers Military
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Vet News: National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of August 17, 2010
This week the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard announced a decrease in activated reservists, while the Navy announced an increase. The net collective result is 481 fewer reservists activated than last week.
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Vet News: U.S., Vietnam Explore Enhanced Defense Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2010 – A week after USS John S. McCain made its first port visit to Vietnam to commemorate the 15th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, senior defense officials from the two countries met yesterday to explore ways to further enhance their defense cooperation.
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Vet News: Soldiers Missing in Action (MIA) from Vietnam War Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing in action (MIA) from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
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Vet News: Senate Considers Mattis to Head Central Command
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2010 – Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis called for harmony and consistency in the U.S. Central Command area of operation today, citing the need for continued military, civilian and regional cooperation to successfully drive out extremism.
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Vet News: Dr. Biden: Military Children Deserve America's Support
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 23, 2010 – The Departments of Defense and Education are working together to ensure that quality education options are offered to all military families, Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, said here today.
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Vet News: Army Works to Expand Combat Stress Detection
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2010 – Since 2003, the Army medical community has worked feverishly to establish processes that will improve the speed at which post-traumatic stress among military members is diagnosed, the Army’s surgeon general said here today.
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Vet News: VAMBOA - Veteran and Military Business Owners Announces New Trade Association
VAMBOA will serve the needs of the veteran and military business communities by uniting veteran and military business owners for collaboration, connections and contracts with both private corporations and government agencies.
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Vet News: Mullens Reflect on 40 Years of Marriage, Service
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2010 – Forty years ago today, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and his wife, Deborah, said, "I do" -- not just to each other, but to four decades in the Navy.
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Vet News: Some 'Stop Loss' Soldiers to Return Early
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq , July 13, 2010 – Hundreds of soldiers will leave their units in Iraq and return home early over the next two months to help meet the president's mandated troop strength of 50,000 in the country by Sept. 1.
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Vet News: Active-Duty Services Meet or Exceed June's Recruiting Goals
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2010 – The active-duty services reported recruiting successes for June, a traditionally active month for recruiting, defense officials said today.
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Vet News: Restoration Complete for Vietnam War Memorial Statue
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2010 – The newly refurbished Three Servicemen Statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was unveiled today after six weeks of restoration.