11/29/2012

December 1st Marks The 71st Birthday Of The Civil Air Patrol (CAP)

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which include search and rescue (by air… Read more

Veterans Employment Events / Veterans Employment News

11/27/2012

Washington DC Metro Area Military Officer Job Fair Scheduled

Military Officer Job Fair Sponsored by the West Point Society of DC Washington, DC Metro Area December 7, 2012 WEST POINT JOB FAIR – ARLINGTON, VA JOB FAIR HOURS : 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. LOCATION:Army Navy Country Club 2400 South 18th Street Arlington, VA 22204 You are invited to attend our Military Officer Job Fair on Friday, December 7,… Read more

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11/27/2012

Company Headed By Army Veteran Offers Franchises Exclusively to Fellow Veterans

An Army veteran has launched what he says is the first company to offer former service members — and only former service members — a chance to buy one of his growing franchises. The enterprise is JDog Junk Removal, founded by Jerry Flanagan of Wayne, Pennsylvania. The business hauls away people’s unwanted appliances, furniture and other household rubbish. The cost to buy… Read more

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11/27/2012

Jackie Robinson Stadium Hosts 20th Annual Veteran’s Holiday Event

On the first Sunday of every December, the VA Greater Los Angeles, VA Voluntary Service, over 100 restaurants, local businesses and the community at large come together as one to celebrate the holiday season by giving thanks to America’s heroes. Over the past twenty years, the Annual Veterans’ Holiday Celebration has kicked off the holiday season for many veterans living… Read more

Veterans Medical News

11/23/2012

New VA Pilot Program To Target Veterans With Type 2 Diabetes

According to a recent report by Minnesota’s Public Radio, about one-fourth of the nation’s veterans have type 2 diabetes. Recently the Veterans Administration unveiled a 16-week pilot program aimed at reducing that statistic. The program, which is designed for obese or overweight individuals with pre-diabetic symptoms, is expected to be implemented at VA medical centers across the country. The focus… Read more