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Welcome to the section of
Veterans Artist Network that is dedicated to
current news pertaining to veteran issues.
This news is gathered from various military
and public sources available on the web and
is provided by hyperlink to its original
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veteran's life, and to the lives of the
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
Week of March 8 |
Many Vets Still Unaware of Benefits
According to recent testimony, many military
personnel still leave service unaware of their VA
benefits or the programs set up to help them
transition to civilian life.
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Deal of the week: Come Run with Us At RUNNERS
WORLD!
Get a risk-free taste of the practical advice that's
made RUNNER'S WORLD the single best source for all
the things that you love about running.
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Attention Veterans: Important Benefit Update
You may have more than $67,000 worth of education
benefits. Don't let this money go to waste.
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Improved
Website for Wounded Warriors
The federal departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor
and Defense have unveiled an improved website for
wounded warriors.
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M24 Sniper Rifle Fixes in the Works
According to PEO for Soldier weapons Col. Doug
Tamilio, the service is taking "some" of its
Remington-made M24s and converting them to .300 Win
Mag shooters -- which Tamilio says will increase the
rifles range beyond its current 800 meters.
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Know an Outstanding Military Spouse?
Military.com and Cinchouse.com are looking for
2010's Top Military Spouse.
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Featured Job: Engineering Opportunities
Starting salaries in Engineering are significantly
higher than those of college graduates in other
fields.
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Little Known Veterans Program
A little known and little used Veterans
Administration program can help low income, disabled
veterans receive needed medical, nursing, and home
health care without depleting their savings.
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Senate Committee Seeks Reform
At a hearing on the VA budget, U.S. Senator (and
U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman)
Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Veterans Affairs
Secretary Eric K. Shinseki agreed that reforming the
VA disability claims system must be a top priority.
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VA Announces Contract Awards
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the
award of two contracts totaling $41.5 million to
create a polytrauma center for the care of the most
severely injured veterans and to improve the
existing wards at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical
Center in San Antonio.
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VA Issues Report
The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) Gulf War
Veterans' Illnesses Task Force has nearly completed
a comprehensive report that will redefine how VA
addresses the pain and suffering of ill Veterans who
deployed during the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991.
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Turbo Tax Freedom Edition 2009
The Free File Alliance (FFA) is a partnership
between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax
software companies.
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Brain Injury Awareness Month
The Military Health System recognizes March as Brain
Injury Awareness Month and wants to provide all
servicemembers, retirees, veterans, and their
families with information on these types of
injuries.
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10 'Must Ask' Online Education Questions
For many active military members and their spouses,
earning an online degree is becoming increasingly
attractive.
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Hearing on Pre-Discharge Initiatives
John Hall (D-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, recently
conducted a hearing to examine two pre-discharge
initiatives, the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)
and Quick Start Programs.
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American Freedom Festival San Diego
The American Freedom Foundation plans to bring
Nashville to San Diego! for their first annual
American Freedom Festival San Diego to be held
Saturday, May 29th on the flight deck of the USS
Midway Museum.
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Committee Looks at Veteran Suicide
The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman
Bob Filner recently conducted a hearing to explore
the relationship between medication and veteran
suicide.
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Grants for Texas Groups
The Texas Veterans Commission is accepting requests
for funding from groups aiding members of the armed
services.
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