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Monthly Archive: March 2014

PTSD and TBI / Veterans Medical News

PTSD Resources List of Organizations and Government Agencies

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Resources Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Department of Veterans Affairs To provide a wealth of resources to our US Veterans, VA is made up of three branches, Veterans Health (VHA), Veterans Benefits (VBA), and Cemetery. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) This VHA site provides access to apply for health benefits. Read real stories from Inside Veterans Health, or access the… Read more

Air Force History / Announcements and Updates / Army History / Coast Guard History / Events / Marine Corps History / Military History / Military Veterans Events / Naval History / News

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day 2014

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: This coming March 29th, the nation will observe “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”.  Please join Veteran Owned Business, our members, families and friends as we pay tribute to the valiant service of Vietnam War and Vietnam-Era Veterans. All around our great nation there will be celebrations and opportunities to thank the veterans of the Vietnam… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Political News: Veteran Owned Businesses / Veterans Medical News

Social Security Launches New Expedited Disability Process for Veterans

…Fast-tracking Disability Decisions for Vets with 100% Permanent and Total Rating From a Social Security Administration News Release WASHINGTON, March 18, 2014 – Social Security claims from veterans with a Veterans Affairs Department disability compensation rating of 100 percent permanent and total have a new process that will treat their applications as high priority and issue expedited decisions. Carolyn W.… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Military History / Military Veterans Events / Naval History

The American Legion Turns 95 on March 15, 2014

Click here to read about how the American Legion got started and a breakdown of historical Legion events and dates The American Legion turns 95 today, March 15. It was on this date in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus was convened in Paris, coordinated by members of the American Expeditionary Force. Weary from war and its effects, they … Read more
US Flags at Half-Staff

Announcements and Updates / Army History / Flag At Half-Staff Alert / Military History / Very Important Veterans

Flag at Half-Staff Alert (Pennsylvania) – Passing of William "Wild Bill" Guarnere

Flag at Half-Staff Alert (Pennsylvania) At the direction of Gov. Tom Corbett, flags are at half-staff today at state veterans homes in Pennsylvania in honor of World War II veteran William Guarnere, who passed away March 8 at the age of 90. He was a member of the legendary Band of Brothers who fought their way across Europe to defeat… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Events / Military Veterans Events / Veterans Employment Events / Veterans Employment News / Veterans Medical News

Veterans’ Town Hall Meeting With Keynote Speaker Col. Oliver North

The Problem? In recent years with the war on terrorism and the poor economy, the rate of unemployment and homelessness has increased for the Veteran community. What Are We Going To Do About It? We will be hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings inviting elected officials, the Department of Veteran Affairs, non-profit organizations, Veteran students, landlords, brokers, realtors and… Read more