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Monthly Archive: June 2018

Announcements and Updates / Army History / Marine Corps History / Military History

Operation Red Wings Observance (June 28, 2018)

A brief history of Operation Red Wings: On June 28, 2005, deep behind enemy lines east of Asadabad in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan, a very committed four-man Navy SEAL team was conducting a reconnaissance mission at the unforgiving altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. The SEALs, Lt. Michael Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz, Sonar Technician 2nd Class… Read more
VA Home Loan

Announcements and Updates / Veterans Administration Offices

VA Issues New Policy to Protect Veteran Homeowners from Predatory Lending

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a new policy implementing the May 2018 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to protect Veteran homeowners from predatory lending practices when obtaining a VA-guaranteed refinance loan.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The act helps protect Veterans and service members from the dangers associated with repeatedly refinancing… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Contracting

Request for Quotations for Decal – W9098S-18-T-DCAL

QUOTES ARE DUE BY 12:00 PM CENTRAL TIME, TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018 Delivery Date: August 16, 2018 – OR – 30 days after date of award Deliver to: RIA-JMTC, TRANSPORTATION OFFICER, W52H1C, BLDG 40, ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000 ————— (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Item: Decal Quantity: 20 EACH  Description: DECAL: PLEASE PURCHASE IAW DRAWING 5291764_E** **NOTE: Drawing… Read more
SDVOSB/DVBE and Veteran Owned Business Government Bids

Announcements and Updates / Contracting / SDVOSB Set Aside

6/22/2018 SDVOSB/DVBE and Veteran Owned Business Government Bids

Here’s a recent list posted on June 22, 2018 of RFPs, RFIs, Pre-Solicitations, bid updates and more from Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov). These are for various products and services for many government agencies. You must have an account with FedBizOpps.gov to view these bids. Your business must be verified with the CVE (click here for information about the CVE and… Read more
VA Releases National Suicide Data Report

Announcements and Updates / PTSD and TBI / Veterans Medical News

VA Releases National Suicide Data Report

Analysis Part of VA’s Comprehensive Examination of More Than 55 Million Death Records WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released findings from its most recent analysis of Veteran suicide data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This report yields several important insights:  Suicide rates increased for both Veterans and non-Veterans, underscoring the fact… Read more
Map of US and Territories

Announcements and Updates / Veteran Owned Businesses News

Veteran Owned Businesses By State and Territory

See a list of Veteran Owned Businesses in each state: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,… Read more
United States Army

Announcements and Updates / Army History / Military History

6/14/18 Marks The Army’s 243rd Birthday – Army History

View a list of businesses owned by past and present Army personnel View a list of famous quotes about the United States Army View a detailed history of the United States Army including a list of conflicts Two hundred forty one years ago, our nation’s leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country… Read more