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CURRENT VETERAN NEWS


 

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 source. We hope you find this section to be both convenient and beneficial in keeping you up to date with current news that may affect you, a loved one, or someone you know. If you find our site interesting or helpful, please be sure to let others know we're here.

If you have a resource for current veteran news that you would like us to consider, please feel free to let us know. Our efforts can always be enhanced by your input and participation.

We hope to grow our website to be an important tool in the life of the veteran. Not only do we want to be an outlet for veterans to display their individual artistic expression, we also hope to be a valuable source of information and education pertaining to many aspects of the veteran's life, and to the lives of the veteran family members. If you (the viewer) believe you have information, resources, thoughts or ideas that would add to this effort, please don't hesitate to contact us and let us know.

 
 

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. More

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. More

Attention Veterans: Important Benefit Update
You may have more than $67,000 worth of education benefits. Don't let this money go to waste. More

 
Improved Website for Wounded Warriors
The federal departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor and Defense have unveiled an improved website for wounded warriors. More

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. More

Know an Outstanding Military Spouse?
Military.com and Cinchouse.com are looking for 2010's Top Military Spouse. More

Featured Job: Engineering Opportunities
Starting salaries in Engineering are significantly higher than those of college graduates in other fields. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

Turbo Tax Freedom Edition 2009
The Free File Alliance (FFA) is a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax software companies. More

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. More

10 'Must Ask' Online Education Questions
For many active military members and their spouses, earning an online degree is becoming increasingly attractive. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

Grants for Texas Groups
The Texas Veterans Commission is accepting requests for funding from groups aiding members of the armed services. More

 

All information above is a part of the weekly Veterans Report online at:
http://www.military.com/veterans-report

 

 

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