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Vet News: Vietnam Combat Lessons Apply Today, Mullen Says
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2010 – The military's top officer yesterday called on Vietnam veterans to stay connected with today's servicemembers, saying their lessons learned, especially with post-traumatic stress disorder, can help veterans of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Vet News: VA Honors Military Sacrifice on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON – From parades to somber ceremonies and a moment of silence, Americans will recall the sacrifices of military personnel who paid the ultimate price for freedom on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.
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Vet News: Statement by the President on Votes to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
I have long advocated that we repeal 'Don't Ask Don't Tell', and I am pleased that both the House of Representatives and the Senate Armed Services Committee took important bipartisan steps toward repeal tonight. Key to successful repeal will be the ongoing Defense Department review, and as such I am grateful that the amendments offered by Representative Patrick Murphy and Senators Joseph Lieberman and Carl Levin that passed today will ensure that the Department of Defense can complete that comprehensive review that will allow our military and their families the opportunity to inform and shape the implementation process. Our military is made up of the best and bravest men and women in our nation, and my greatest honor is leading them as Commander-in-Chief. This legislation will help make our Armed Forces even stronger and more inclusive by allowing gay and lesbian soldiers to serve honestly and with integrity.
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Vet News: Filner Calls on Private Sector, Government to Recognize the Value of Veterans in America's Workforce
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) led a roundtable discussion to review the status of veteran employment, highlight the success of top military-friendly businesses, discuss stakeholder plans for improving veteran employment access in all sectors, and identify steps Congress can take to assist veterans obtain employment. The roundtable format allows participants to share relevant information in a more conversational and less-formal setting.
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Vet News: Gates Thanks Spouses for Soldier Support
FORT RILEY, Kan., May 8, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with military spouses during a town hall meeting here. He discussed local school issues and healthcare before thanking the spouses supporting their soldiers.
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Vet News: Chairman Tells Troops It's OK to Get Help
FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 7, 2010 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff wants servicemembers to know it's OK to get help for behavioral health-related conditions.
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Vet News: Better Prosthetics Coming for Wounded Warriors
FORT DETRICK, Md., April 22, 2010 – From developing a new microprocessor-controlled prosthetic leg to a non-chafing socket device, the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center here is making big strides in advancing prosthetic science to improve wounded warriors' quality of life.
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Vet News: VA Uses Recovery Act Money to Repair Historic Monuments
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs will use up to $4.4 million in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act program to repair and preserve historic monuments and memorials at VA-operated national cemeteries, soldiers’ lots and other facilities throughout the United States.
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Vet News: Disabled Vet Finds New Ways to Represent Country
WASHINGTON, April 6, 2010 – Army Veteran Patrick McDonald (on left in photo) loved serving his country, but after a tragic training accident in South Korea in 1991, his four-year military career came to an end.
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Vet News: Face of Defense: Soldier, 79, Continues to Serve
"JFK once said, 'Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country,'" Bernhard said. "And I've always tried to do that."
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Vet News: Mullen, USO Performers Thank Troops in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, April 1, 2010 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ended a trip to the U.S. Central Command region with a stop to meet logisticians here.
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Vet News: Afghanistan Troop Level to Eclipse Iraq By Midyear
WASHINGTON (March 24, 2010) -- This summer will mark the first time since 2003 that the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan will overshadow the American presence in Iraq, the top U.S. military officer told Congress today.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Pentagon Changes 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Enforcement
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today announced changes to the Pentagon's regulation on homosexuals serving in the military that he said make the Defense Department's enforcement of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law "fairer and more appropriate."
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Vet News: Akaka Receives Advocate of the Year Award From The National Association Of State Directors Of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) presented U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) with its Advocate of the Year award in recognition of his work for veterans, their families, and their survivors. NASDVA honored Akaka with the award this morning following a Joint Hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs.
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Vet News: New Members Appointed to Committee on Women Veterans
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has appointed six new members to the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, an expert panel that advises the Department of Veterans Affairs on a wide array of issues affecting women Veterans.
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Vet News: President Obama Donates $250,000 to Fisher House
WASHINGTON – President Obama today announced the charities that will receive a portion of the $1.4 million award that comes with the Nobel peace prize.
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Vet News: VA Celebrates Women's History Month
The Department of Veterans Affairs joins with the nation to observe Women's History Month in March by recognizing and honoring women Veterans.
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Vet News: Olympic Gold Medalist Bode Miller and Olympian Casey Puckett to Join Assistant Secretary Tammy Duckworth at VA's National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
On Wednesday, March 31, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Alpine skier Bode Miller and Olympian Casey Puckett will join Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo. The Clinic, in its 24th year, teaches adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing to more than 400 disabled Veterans annually.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Military Leads Mental Health Care Transformation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2010 – The United States is in the middle of a "cultural transformation" in mental health treatment led by the Defense Department and the military services, the department’s top mental health expert told a congressional panel today.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Women to Serve on Subs, Gates Tells Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2010 – The Navy plans to repeal its ban on women serving on submarines, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has informed Congress. Video
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Vet News: Statement by the President on the Passing of Alexander Haig
Today we mourn the loss of Alexander Haig, a great American who served our country with distinction. General Haig exemplified our finest warrior-diplomat tradition of those who dedicate their lives to public service. He enjoyed a remarkable and decorated career, rising to become a four-star general and serving as Supreme Allied Commander of Europe before also serving as Secretary of State. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Vet News: Secretary Shinseki Mourns Loss of Rep. Murtha
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki mourned the loss of Rep. John P. Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations’ subcommittee on defense and a champion of the Nation’s Veterans. Murtha died Feb. 8 at age 77.
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Vet News: Valentines for Veterans Concerts
WINCHESTER, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There’s no question about it — Valentines Day is about being with the ones you love. An evening shared out on the town or the exchanging of gifts become fond memories. For some though, Valentines Day can be filled with loneliness and difficulty as many men and women serving their country in the military often results in separation of family and friends over the holiday.
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Vet News: Army Guard Prepares for Role in Haiti
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 25, 2010 – As humanitarian relief operations continue in Haiti, the Army National Guard stands ready to provide personnel and equipment to support the mission, senior Army Guard officials said today.