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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.Military & Veterans News
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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.
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Vet News: Dell Perot Systems Awarded $42 Million Contract
Dell Perot Systems announced today that its Fairfax, Va.-based Government Services Business Unit was awarded the Rock Island Arsenal contract – a five-year, $42 million agreement to provide command, control, communications, computer and information management (C4IM) services to the Army arsenal.
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WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected the Frazier International History Museum in Louisville, Ky., as the new home of the Bloedner Monument, the nation’s oldest Civil War memorial.
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Vet News: Letter from the President Regarding the War Powers Report
I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about global deployments of U.S. Armed Forces equipped for combat. This supplemental report covers ongoing U.S. contingency operations overseas.
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Vet News: DoD Highlights Open Government Initiatives
The Department of Defense is undertaking broad efforts to increase the transparency of DoD operations and to make DoD information more easily accessible to the public as it implements the White House Open Government Directive issued yesterday.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: 17th Annual Event Honoring 5,000 + Veterans, Military Personnel to Include Real Life "Heroes"
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 6, 2009 -- Volunteer organizations and members of the community, in cooperation with the Greater VA Healthcare System in West Los Angeles, will once again create a holiday party. This year's attendance is expected to soar to more than 5,000 veterans, active military personnel and their families.
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Vet News: Pentagon Launches Review of Fort Hood Shooting
WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2009) -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today announced the Defense Department will conduct a broad review of the Nov. 5 Fort Hood, Texas, shooting that left 13 dead and dozens injured.
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Vet News: Secretary Shinseki Announces Study of Vietnam-Era Women Veterans
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching a comprehensive study of women Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War to explore the effects of their military service upon their mental and physical health.
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Vet News: AASA Toolkit Helps School Leaders Support Military Children
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Some two million U.S. military children have had one or both parents deployed since 2001. Understanding the challenges facing military families -- and the resources available to assist military children -- is essential to meeting their unique educational needs. The American Association of School Administrators has released a toolkit on Supporting the Military Child to help school leaders meet the needs of children whose parents are deployed or in transition. This free, online resource is available at www.aasa.org/MilitaryChild.aspx.
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Vet News: Weekly Address: President Obama Calls for Comprehensive Review of Events Leading to Tragedy at Fort Hood
WASHINGTON – With the investigation into the tragedy at Fort Hood ongoing, President Barack Obama used his weekly address to call for a careful and complete review of what happened before the tragedy.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: On Veterans Day, Nation Salutes Those Who Served
WASHINGTON – On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki called on Americans to honor the 48 million men and women – including America’s 23 million living Veterans – who have served our Nation in uniform.
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