Monthly Archive: March 2017

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day March 30, 2017

March 30th the nation will observe “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”.  March 30th marks the historic withdrawal of United States troops from Vietnam on March 30, 1973.  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… Read more

May 1st, 2017 is Silver Star Service Banner Day

Silver Star Service Banner Day was created by The Silver Star Families of America (SSFOA); a 501(c) tax exempt organization dedicated to honoring and supporting wounded, ill, and injured veterans of all branches of the armed forces of the United States of America. On April 21, 2010, the United States House of Representatives passed H Res. 855, a stand alone resolution,… Read more

April Is Month Of The Military Child!

April is the Month of the Military Child; a time to recognize and appreciate military children for their service and sacrifice. Military children live with perpetual challenges presented by frequent moves, parental deployments, and life transitions including reintegration and dealing with profoundly changed parents. In their own way, military-connected children serve alongside their military parents. There are over 2 million… Read more

U.S. ARMY Is Looking For A Flight Test Pilot

Job announcements with the Department of the Army: Flight Test Pilot Job Announcement Number: SCBK178458961907603E Location Name: Huntsville, Alabama Department: Department of the Army Agency: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Occupation Code: 2181 Pay Plan: GS Appointment Duration: Permanent Opening Date: Thursday, March 23, 2017 Closing Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Job Status: Full Time Salary: $103,842.00 to $134,996.00… Read more
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VA Fixes Veterans Crisis Line

Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs News Release National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 WASHINGTON — In response to the recently released VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report that reviewed processes from June 6 through Dec. 15, 2016, of the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released the following statement: “The Department of Veterans Affairs is… Read more
Melbourne Greyhound Park

“A Day at the Races” at Melbourne Greyhound Park on Saturday, April 8, 2017

Benefiting Veterans’ Counseling to Careers Event: “A Day at the Races” at Melbourne Greyhound Park Date: 8th of April, 2017 Time: 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm Place: Melbourne Greyhound Park – 1100 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, Florida 32935 More about this event: While this event will be lots of fun, with activities, prizes and great food, it is intended to bring… Read more
American Legion Birthday

Happy 98th Birthday American Legion!

Click here to view the history of the American Legion The American Legion turns 98 today, March 15th. 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  were concerned about their lives after discharge, the welfare of their… Read more