Wilkes-Barre, United States – May 17, 2022 — The updated educational service shows veterans how to prepare a complete and accurate application. Veterans have access to the agency’s exclusive resources, including medical professionals, disability assessments, independent medical opinions, and more. This updated educational service shows veterans how to prepare an accurate, complete, and fully developed […]
Forrest Solutions Welcomes Industry Veteran Jose Cruz, Senior Vice President of Learning, Development and Diversity
Our commitment to superior development and support of our company’s talent requires an exceptional leader like Jose. We look forward to the value it will create internally for our professionals and how this will naturally flow into our unparalleled work experience delivery to our clients. NEW YORK (WEB PR) May 16, 2022 Forrest Solutions, […]
Expanding Oakland County Services for Military Vets – The Oakland Press
Oakland County Veterans Services representatives will be on site at Michigan Works! centers in Novi, Southfield and Oak Park one day a week. They will provide veterans and their family members with convenient access to a wide range of services. County MichiganWorks! will host Veterans Benefits Counselors in Novi and Southfield on Tuesdays and in […]
VA and Elks Lodge will host a Veterans Benefits event in Miami, Okla. | Services
MIAMI, Okla. – On May 20, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Elks Lodge in Miami, Oklahoma, will host a presumptive conditions campaign event focused on identifying and assisting veterans in northeast Oklahoma who may have suspected disabilities and may be eligible for a VA Pension Application. The event will take place from 9 […]
Former parks director prepares to retire after 52 years at city hall
San Mateo native Sheila Canzian has worked for her hometown since 1970, a 52-year career at City Hall that spanned many civic achievements in her longtime role as director of parks and recreation for the city. Canzian, who has had an influential and award-winning career with the city of San Mateo and is one of […]
World War II Veterans Organization nominates Joe Griffies in New Jersey. Bill Whitmoyer Pennsylvania as State President
State Funeral Logo for WWII Veterans USCG rescue helicopters State Funeral for World War II Veterans announces the appointment of Joe Griffies as the first President of the State of New Jersey and Mr. Bill Whitmoyer as the first President of the PA. NEW ORLEANS, LA, US, May 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Organization […]
Santa Barbara Unified School District hires two veteran assistant superintendents
Press Releases are displayed on Independent.com as free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara Unified School District has confirmed the hiring of two new assistant superintendents, with Dr. Stanley Munro takes over as Deputy Superintendent of Elementary Schools and ShaKenya Edison join the district as Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Dr Munro […]
Advocacy group calls for new thinking on veteran suicides and federal spending
(The Center Square) – More than 17 veterans die by suicide every day in the United States. Mission Roll Call wants President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make preventing veteran suicides their top priority. Mission Roll Call executive director Cole Lyle said changes at the Veterans Health Administration, the largest […]
Two former YouGov executives leave to create a new Vision Insights store
Scott Horowitz, who left Nielsen at the end of 2017 to become YouGov’s chief revenue officer, will serve as CEO of the new company. SCOTT HOROWITZ and TRACY SCHÖNADEL, sports research veterans whose combined careers total four decades in the business, have created their own store, Vision Insights, designed to help properties and brands maximize […]
Socure Appoints Security Veteran Chad Kalmes as Chief Information Security Officer
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nevada–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and anti-fraud solutions, today announced the hiring of Chad Kalmes as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, Kalmes will lead Socure’s strategy and operations across security, technology, risk and compliance functions and continue to foster a culture of security and trust across […]
Secure Digital Markets Appoints Wall Street and Investment Banking Veteran Alan Mittleman as Chief Operating Officer
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Secure Digital Markets (SDM), Canada’s leading virtual currency broker offering premium service for digital trading, lending and asset management services, announces the addition of Alan Mittleman to the position Chief Operating Officer of the business, effective May 2, 2022 Alan will report to David Shafrir, Managing Director. Following Alan’s addition to the team, former […]
John L. Scott Real Estate’s Hoekema Team Talks the Power of VA Loans
The American military does so much for our country. As such, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs offers them a host of benefits. Among these, the main ones are favorable conditions for home ownership thanks to the VA loan program. Whether someone is active duty or a veteran, learning how to get the most […]
Stirista Names Data Tech Veteran Anthony Lucia Chief Technology Officer | News
Latest C-Suite Appointment to Accelerate Innovation for Future Data-Driven MarTech and AdTech Solutions SAN ANTONIO, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Stirista, the leader in data-driven SaaS marketing solutions, today announced that Antoine Lucia joined its leadership team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Lucia brings over 20 years of proven experience in technology, business and data […]
GAD Capital: Buying a property with the help of the VA
As a well-known benefit for veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs provides housing aid. It aids veterans, active-duty personnel, and their surviving spouses in purchasing, construction, refinancing, or upgrading their residences. A sampling of the programs and their findings are outlined below. Home Loans from the Veterans Administration It is a type of loan backed […]
American Airlines celebrates the 250,000th veteran to participate in the Honor Flight program
The airline is donating 15 million AAdvantage® miles to support the Honor Flight Network’s mission to provide American veterans with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to visit memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. FORT WORTH, Texas –News Direct– American Airlines Medal of Honor recipient Jim Taylor welcomes more than 100 World War II, Korean War and […]
An Arizona veteran’s journey from prison, his addiction to helping others
At the age of 19, Raymundo Perez decided to enlist in the United States Armed Forces to leave behind a troubled life in Los Angeles, California. Gangs, drugs and alcohol brought him down. His service in the US Army began in 1998. It was meant to be an escape valve through which he could start […]
Gig Line: A Mother’s Love – The Coastland Times
To all women who have had children, adopted children or simply children in love, no matter who gave birth to them, God bless you and thank you. Sunday, March 8 is that special day set aside this year to honor and celebrate motherhood in particular. Mothers, as we know, come in all shapes and sizes. […]
Generac certified Veteran Electric to perform generator installation and repair
Spring, USA – May 7, 2022 — Veteran Electric Inc, is a leader in backup power for residential and commercial use. The power company is pleased to announce that Generac has certified Veteran Electric Inc to install and repair emergency generator services in the southern part of Texas. Generators are the perfect solution for residents […]
Tesla 2021 Impact Report – Moving Out of the Fossil Fuel Age
You’re here published its 2021 Impact Report yesterday and shared details on the environment, supply chain and how it is leading the way out of the fossil fuel age. Last year alone, Tesla customers avoided 8.4 million metric tons of CO2e. This declaration in itself is an incredible step. Here are some highlights from Tesla’s […]
Louisiana Veterans Fest returns to Slidell to benefit home building | St. Tammany Community News
United States Navy and Vietnam War veteran Clarence Buxton has seen a lot in his life. The 72-year-old patrolled the waters between Vietnam and Hawaii, made a career out of welding and spent most of his golden years volunteering at the veterans clinic. He dealt with extreme bouts of post-traumatic stress disorder and the bad […]
Veteran Benefits You May Not Know About
It is common knowledge that the Department of Veterans Affairs offers many benefits, including the GI Bill and TriCare. Many other programs are also available to help veterans and their families. Financial assistance for medical bills and other expenses, such as health care and educational programs, may be available for veterans and active duty military […]
National veterans organization leader to speak in Arlington Heights
An Arlington Heights restaurant will host a gathering of current and former military officers at an event spoken by the leader of the group. Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins, president and CEO of the Military Officers Association of America, will address members of the North Shore and Chicago chapter of the organization on […]
Insurtech Ennabl Startup and Insurance Data Innovator Fenris Digital Launch Partnership
Insurance brokers on the ennabl platform can now leverage Fenris Digital’s vast universe of data Tweet that Fenris is a leader in the growing insurance data market and brings a comprehensive database of companies, customers and automobiles to brokers and agents on the ennablCROSSCHECK app. enablCROSSCHECK allows insurers to accelerate their search for leads from […]
Eastside veterans organization completes mission before closing
A veterans’ organization in eastern Harris County has written its final chapter and will end on Memorial Day at the end of the month, but not without first completing its nearly decade-old mission to remembering his brothers in arms. Eastside Veterans was an early effort between several community groups. “I believe it was in 2011 […]
Pair of political veterans and newcomer face off in San Bernardino County Supervisory District 4 race – San Bernardino Sun
A prominent incumbent with deep pockets and strong notoriety in Republican circles. A beloved Democratic lawmaker with strong union ties. A foreigner with no ties to any of the parties and no previous political experience. Voters have three distinct options in the June 7 race for San Bernardino County’s Fourth Supervisory District: current Supervisory Board […]
Pair of political veterans and newcomer face off in San Bernardino County Supervisory District 4 race – Daily Bulletin
A prominent incumbent with deep pockets and strong notoriety in Republican circles. A beloved Democratic lawmaker with strong union ties. A foreigner with no ties to any of the parties and no previous political experience. Voters have three distinct options in the June 7 race for San Bernardino County’s Fourth Supervisory District: current Supervisory Board […]
Learn About Your Veteran Benefits at a Local Event – Shaw Local
The Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission continues to work with the Edward Hines VA Medical Center Outreach Team to educate veterans about their federal VA benefits. The Hines Outreach Team and Grundy County VAC, with support from the Village of Channahon, will be available to answer questions and provide information on a variety of veteran […]
Book Review: My Whirlwind Lives: A Chronicle of Decades of Resistance and Struggle
Minneapolis, MN – Dee Knight’s My whirling lives is both a memoir and a manifesto – chronicling more than five decades of anti-imperialist resistance and revolutionary engagement. “Being a revolutionary is like being a midwife for the future,” he writes. “Although there is blood and pain, its essence is hope and excitement for a future […]
MHA Dutchess will provide a one-stop-shop for veteran services in the new building
POUGHKEEPSIE – Mental Health of America Dutchess County (MHA Dutchess) has taken possession of a building in Pleasant Valley thanks to a valuable donation. The building is slated to become the new headquarters for the agency’s veterans services programs. The owners of Pleasant Valley Medical Arts LLC voted unanimously to approve the donation of the […]
Former Baltimore Sun mailroom worker and decorated Vietnam War veteran Carl ‘Sonny’ Zigler dies – Baltimore Sun
Carl “Sonny” Zigler, a former Baltimore Sun mailroom worker and decorated Vietnam War veteran, died in his sleep Tuesday at his home in Finksburg. He was 79 years old. Carl Zigler, son of Albert Zigler, and his wife Sybile Loucks Zigler, farmers, was born in Grottoes, Virginia, and later moved to Baltimore. A graduate of […]
Industry veteran Mike Buzzard joins Schwartz advisory team
Schwartz Advisors’ announced the addition of Mike Buzzard, AAP, to its team of secondary market experts, effective April 18, 2022. Click here to read more As a partner in the firm, Buzzard will be involved in all three practice areas: advising private equity firms on acquisitions, managing sale projects and working on strategic advisory projects. […]
How Prudential’s Big Tech bet went sour
At the end of 2019, Prudential Financial Inc.. ERP -1.66% paid $2.3 billion for a three-year-old data science startup that promised to modernize the age-old life insurance sales business. The Assurance IQ deal largely missed its financial targets and left Prudential with questions from regulators. In February, Prudential said it cut the investment by about […]
Mitchell’s Home Place Recognized as South Dakota Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year – Mitchell Republic
MITCHELL — A Mitchell company earns recognition from the Small Business Administration (SBA) days before the annual National Small Business Week in the United States. Home Place, based on Havens Avenue in Mitchell, has been named South Dakota Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year, the SBA announced Wednesday. The Mitchell Company, which has a satellite […]
ATM Disorders and Tinnitus: Relationship and Treatment
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is widely associated with age-related or noise-related hearing loss. More and more evidence found that, in a smaller number of cases, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders may be a root cause of tinnitus instead of hearing loss. People with subjective tinnitus hear disturbing sounds, such as ringing, buzzing, and buzzing, that […]
Avantax Adds Veteran Business Development Leader Elvis Medica as Success Rises and Recruits Highly Productive Finance Professionals
Avantax Medica’s experience includes leadership positions with Cetera Financial Group, a large LPL-affiliated OSJ, and several other national sales positions for brokerage and mutual fund companies. DALLAS, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avantax®a leader in tax-focused financial planning, has hired Elvis Medica as Director of Business Development to help further accelerate the company’s successful […]
Today’s mortgage rates are lower | April 27, 2022
BRowers interested in a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will see rates averaging 5.931% today, down 0.01 percentage points from Tuesday. This is the second day in a row that rates have fallen. The average rates for almost all other types of loans are also lower. The final rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is 5.931%. […]
National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) growth is widespread with over 2,000 SD/VOBs certified
National Veteran Business Certification Organization Keith King, Founder and CEO, National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Disabled Veteran Owned Business Companies that spend $1 billion or more per year with various suppliers NVBDC is the original veteran certification program with access and opportunity to US corporations. Over 135 member […]
Florida man convicted of using his twins’ ID for veterans benefits
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday for using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in veterans benefits. Wayne Bowen, 64, was convicted in federal court in Jacksonville, court records show. He pleaded guilty in January to aggravated identity […]
Man gets 2 years for using twin’s ID for veterans benefits
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday for using the stolen identity of his twin brother to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in veterans benefits. Wayne Bowen, 64, was convicted in federal court in Jacksonville, court records show. He pleaded guilty in January to aggravated […]
Man gets 2 years for using twins’ ID for veterans benefits – ABC4 Utah
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday for using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in veterans benefits. Wayne Bowen, 64, was convicted in federal court in Jacksonville, court records show. He pleaded guilty in January to aggravated identity […]
Man gets 2 years for using twins’ ID for veterans benefits
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday for using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in veterans benefits. Wayne Bowen, 64, was convicted in federal court in Jacksonville, court records show. He pleaded guilty in January to aggravated identity […]
Man gets 2 years for using twins’ ID for veterans benefits – WFTV
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday for using the stolen identity of his twin brother to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in veterans benefits. Wayne Bowen, 64, was convicted in federal court in Jacksonville, court records show. He pleaded guilty in January […]
Sandis Civil Engineers Help Rebuild 100-Year Veteran
3-Band Army Sergeant and World War II veteran Edward Garcia 100-year-old World War II veteran Edward Garcia It’s National Reconstruction Month and local civil engineering firm Sandis is giving back to San Jose resident Edward Garcia, a 100-year-old World War II veteran. By advancing the work of local community organizations like Rebuilding Together, we are […]
April 26 – Veteran Carriers donates $20,000 to Bryan County tornado victims | Local governments and politics
April 26, 2022 – Veteran Carriers, a local trucking company owned by retired US Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Cliff White and Rob Cooch, donated $20,000 in VISA gift cards, food and checks to Bryan County Family Connections and God’s Pit Crew to help victims of the tornado that hit the Pembroke, Bryan County […]
Florida man gets 2 years for using twins’ ID for veterans benefits – Orlando Sentinel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday for using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in veterans benefits. Wayne Bowen, 64, was convicted in federal court in Jacksonville, court records show. He pleaded guilty in January to aggravated identity […]
Man Gets 2 Years for Using His Twins’ ID for Veterans Benefits :: WRAL.com
By The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Florida. – A Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday for using the stolen identity of his twin brother to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in military veterans benefits. Wayne Bowen, 64, was convicted in federal court in Jacksonville, court records show. He pleaded […]
US civilian and military populations combine for more than $230 billion in annual costs
A new study finds that the national economic burden of PTSD goes beyond direct health care expenditures and exceeds the costs of other common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. The researchers estimated the cost of PTSD at $232.2 billion for 2018, the latest year for which data was available at the time […]
The national economic burden of PTSD is ‘staggering’ – over $230 billion in annual costs
US civilian and military populations combine for more than $230 billion in annual costs. A new study reveals that the national economic burden of[{” attribute=””>PTSD goes beyond direct health care expenses and exceeds the costs of other common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. The researchers estimated the cost of PTSD at $232.2 […]
CSC PTK members write to Honor Flight veterans
April 22, 2022 It should have been a fun February Friday morning at North Surry High as the day before the Lady Greyhounds basketball team beat Southwestern Randolph 59-49 in their second round playoff game to advance to the next round. However, the staff members who were first on campus the next morning immediately sensed […]
Livingston County director of veterans services resigns
April 23, 2022 By Jessica Mathews / [email protected] Livingston County’s Director of Veterans Services has resigned. Director Mary Durst tendered her resignation to the Veterans Services Committee at their April 20 meeting. A press release says the committee and the entire LCVS team express their sincere gratitude to Durst for his hard work, dedication and […]
Four Resources on Funeral Expenses You May Not Know About
Second in a series When a loved one dies, funding the suite can be an added burden on top of the loss. The National Funeral Directors Association reports that the median cost of an adult funeral in 2021 was $7,848, a cost that does not include cemetery plots, funeral staff or headstones. In the Minnesota […]
Industry veteran Crystal Pham joins TPN at critical stage in program growth
The Motion Picture Association’s film and television content security program, the Trusted Partner Network (TPN), today announced the appointment of Crystal Pham as Vice President, Operations and Product Management. Pham will report to TPN President Terri Davies. Pham will work closely with Davies to improve the operational experience of the TPN platform and manage the […]
Judges invoke practical considerations, legislative expectations and more in veterans’ benefits case
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Anita Krishnakumar April 21, 2022 at 9:38 a.m. Melanie Bostwick pleading for veteran Kevin George. (Art Link) The justices on Tuesday weighed in on a dispute that may seem abstract: How should the standard of “clear and unmistakable error” apply when military veterans seek to overturn certain decisions that denied them disability […]
Throwing away old prescription opioid drugs can save lives
Nathalie Kelly | palm beach post In Florida, someone dies every two hours from an opioid overdose. That’s 12 Floridians who die and 12 Florida families who lose a loved one EVERY DAY – to something that could have been prevented. This overdose problem is not getting better. With 2.56% of all deaths here caused […]
Democratic challenger Marcus Flowers edged out Marjorie Taylor Greene in the first quarter of 2022
Marcus Flowers, the Democratic challenger for the seat held by U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome, has more than doubled the incumbent’s fundraising in the first three months of 2022. Greene, who represents Northwest Georgia, has even more cash — more than $3 million compared to Flowers’ roughly $1.9 million. In total, Greene raised $8.4 […]
Director, Public Health Program at University of North Dakota, employment with University of North Dakota SMHS
Job Openings for Faculty and Staff | Careers | Human Resources | University of North Dakota (und.edu) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION HEALTH, ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR, MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, POSITION #00017909Remuneration and appointmentPosition: associate/full professor depending on qualifications and experienceCompensation/Salary: $150,000+ depending on qualifications.Benefits: Includes individual […]
Pamplin Media Group – Seasoned Nonprofit Veteran Hired to Lead Tualatin Chamber
After a six-month search, Anneleah Jaxen was hired as CEO of the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce. The new CEO of the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce is armed with extensive experience working in marketing and with non-profit organizations, many of which are related to medical specialties. Anneleah Jaxen was hired on April 1 and officially started […]
Iraq War veteran wonders what the future holds with looming VA cut proposal | News
HUNTINGTON — Zoe Morris wanted to see the world when she joined the military before the September 11 attacks in the United States. In 2003, she was deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Although she got her wish to see the world, she worries about the implications her deployment – which included working in and near […]
City and Veterans Coalition Launch New Residents’ Project to Honor Loved Ones of Veterans
City officials and members of the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition (WTVC) came together last week to introduce a new project honoring local veterans of the “past, present and future.” The project, titled “Our Faces of Freedom,” is a partnership between the city and WTVC that allows local residents to purchase banners to display their veterans […]
Dalrada Corporation Adds Hospitality and Real Estate Veteran Phil Marriott to Company’s Board of Directors
Dalrada Corporation (OTCQB: DFCO) said it has appointed industry veteran Phil Marriott to the company’s board, to strengthen its position, particularly in the hospitality sector, as the industry hotel tries to meet energy saving and sustainability standards. A successful businessman, Marriott has over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The Phil Marriott Company […]
WATCH: Supreme Court hears arguments over veterans’ benefits and court filing deadline rules
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments on two cases – the first over the status of veterans benefits and the second over whether a dispute over court filing dates is sufficient reason to deny a recognized man guilty of a crime a new trial. Listen to the audience in the player above. In the […]
National Veteran Business Development Council partners with New York’s World Trade Week in May 2022
Keith King, Founder and CEO, National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) National Veteran Business Certification Organization Bethann Rooney, Deputy Director of the Port Authority Port Authority of New York and New Jersey For the second year, NVBDC is partnering with World Trade Week NYC’s national celebration of international trade that observes trade-related organizations. It’s an […]
ChildNet Career Fair – bocaratonobserver.com
ChildNet will host a job fair to find talented Case Managers in Broward County on May 4, 2022 from 3-6 p.m. · ChildNet is currently seeking talented professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Broward’s most vulnerable children. · The job fair will include on-site application submissions and interviews with […]
Capital Square Appoints Branding and Marketing Veteran Jacqueline Rogers as Chief Communications Officer
RICHMOND, Va., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Capital Square, a national investment sponsor specializing in tax-efficient real estate investments, today announced that Jacqueline Rogers joined the firm as director of communications. Rogers has built his career at many of the most influential companies in the country, with a focus on advanced technology, branding and marketing. […]
‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Veterans help influence conservatives.
Matthew Butler spent 27 years in the military, but it took a day in prison to convince him that his post-traumatic stress disorder was out of control. The recently retired Green Beret had previously tried antidepressants, therapy and a support dog. But his arrest for punching a hole in his father’s wall after his family […]
‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help influence preservatives
Health Experts say the research shows promise for treating conditions ranging from PTSD to quitting smoking, but beware some serious risks remain. Matthew Butler, who served 27 years in the military, holds a photo of himself in 2014 during his final deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Sandy, Utah. Butler is now […]
AIG appoints Chief Investment Officer for Corebridge Spinoff
McPeak holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the University of Louisville. RGA Reinsurance Group of America — a life and health reinsurer based in Chesterfield, Missouri — has hired Ray Kleeman as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Kleeman succeeds Gay Burns, who is retiring. […]
Ben Veghte: WA Cares a benefit for state workers
By Ben Veghte At 44, Christina Keys was at the height of her career at a successful tech company. That all changed when her 62-year-old mother suffered a stroke. Christina put aside her plans, her career and her salary to become her mother’s full-time carer. Seven out of 10 Washington residents will need long-term care, […]
96-year-old WWII veteran named hometown hero for decades of service
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — A 96-year-old Sherman was named a hometown hero Thursday afternoon for his long list of service to his country and community. But, Ray Ferman does not consider himself a hero. “Those guys in the trenches, the guys who lost their lives, the guys who got hurt, those are the real heroes,” […]
Florida delegation: It’s time for the feds to follow up on veterans’ health care complaints
In recent days, four members of the Florida delegation – US Reps. Gus BilirakisR-Fla., Shelia Cherifulus-McCormickD-Fla., Carlos GimenezR-Fla. and Dan Webster – gave their support to the United States Rep. Lisa McClain‘s, R-Mich., “Patient Advocate Tracking Act.” The bill, which McClain introduced in October, “would create a veteran complaint tracking system through the Department of […]
Monson veteran praises organizations for home repairs
MONSON – A recent collaboration between Purple Heart Homes (PHH) and Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) restored the residence of a military veteran and his family. PHH is a veterans service agency that focuses on housing solutions. Although based in North Carolina, PHH serves veterans nationwide. GSHFH is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that helps […]
GBRC approves lower insurance premiums
At a time when the costs of so many things are rising, the Great Bend Recreation Commission will actually see a significant decrease in the costs of a position over the coming year. At its monthly meeting on Monday, the board approved a reduction in the commission’s commercial liability premiums and employee health and dental […]
Clovis Veterans Memorial District Hosts Roundtable of Veteran Organizations
Veterans representing various organizations discuss upcoming events at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Roundtable Feb. 5. The Clovis Veterans Memorial District recently hosted a roundtable where members of the organization came together to discuss different events around Clovis. Primarily, the members met and were kind enough to share separate events with each member under their […]
Are you a veteran? GRCC Veteran Services is available to help you succeed!
GRCC Veterans Center (Photo courtesy of the GRCC) Elizabeth Preston GRCC Veterans Services provides support to students as they transition from the military to student life. Patrick Coleman is the GRCC’s Veteran Success Coordinator and knows firsthand what it’s like to go from “combat to college.” He served in the military and then went to […]
The Last Confederate | Street talk | Weekly style
In May 1861, John Baytop Cary was among the first Confederate soldiers to wave a white flag. He arrived at Union-held Fort Monroe under a flag of truce to demand the return of what he and his new nation considered property. The day after Virginia’s secession from the Union, three slaves named Frank Baker, Shepard […]
Mission Healthcare Achieves Highest Level of NHPCO Veterans Program
SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mission Healthcare, one of the West Coast’s largest home healthcare, hospice and palliative care providers, is proud to announce that it is now a Level 5 Partner with We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Progression to this new level demonstrates a […]
How veterans can join the CIA
In the Tom Clancy universe, Jack Ryan is a mild-mannered history professor and former Marine whose military skills combined with history and economics degrees led him to a career as a CIA analyst. . Jack Ryan may be fictional – especially considering he will eventually become president – but an economics expert or veteran with […]
DAR Local to Sponsor Wreaths Across America Exhibit | News
Service to veterans is a primary focus of Cadron Post Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Chapter members are currently working toward this goal as they prepare to sponsor the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Expo. The exhibit, free and open to the public, will be set up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on […]
Service Coordinator II DS :: exploreClarion.com
Venango County is currently accepting applications for full-time (40 hours/week) Service Coordinator II positions for its Developmental Services Unit. Are you looking for a change? Are you a compassionate person interested in making a difference in people’s lives? Are you looking for a professional workplace with talented, caring and professional colleagues? Then Venango County Social […]
Montana senator on veteran health and suicide issues
Montana Senior Senator Jon Tester participated in a live videoconference on Thursday about the American Rescue Plan Act and its support for veterans. “When the pandemic hit, we were able to pass the American Rescue Plan Act to provide all Americans with targeted relief,” Sen. Tester began. “They had to be able to get through […]
Electronic Health Record Modernization | VA Dayton Health Care
The Dayton VA and its community outpatient clinics are transitioning to the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) in early 2023. This is a veteran-centric approach that will better support service members as they transition from military service to military status. veteran. VA Dayton Healthcare System is expected to launch the new VA Electronic Health Record […]
Michael Bay puts a Navy veteran in the crosshairs in heart-pounding action flick ‘Ambulance’
“Ambulance” is perhaps the first big cinematic giveaway resulting from the COVID pandemic. Director Michael Bay, best known for the Benghazi movie ‘1 Pm’ and the ‘Transformers’ series, was set to embark on ‘Black Five’, his latest big-budget sci-fi extravaganza when the world collapsed and the film was cancelled. After almost a year of sitting […]
Government urges businesses to take advantage of National Insurance relief when hiring veterans
Companies that hire military veterans can now save their business thousands of pounds in employee national insurance contributions, thanks to a scheme launched by the government’s Veterans Affairs Office. From today (April 6, 2022), employers will no longer have to pay National Insurance contributions for veterans in their first year of civilian employment after leaving […]
Four UC students selected as Jonas Nursing and Veterans Healthcare Scholars
For the first time, the Jonas Scholars Program has recruited a group of nurse leaders to serve as subject matter experts in each area of research. These individuals will provide ongoing guidance and mentorship to all Fellows. UC Jonas Scholars will additionally receive leadership development and research support from faculty and community partners. “The overwhelming […]
Webcast: Balancing Return and Risk with Preferred Securities
Important Disclosures John Hancock Investment Management is not affiliated with Lara Crigger or ETF Trends and ETF Database. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. There can be no assurance that a fund’s investment strategy will be successful. Fixed income investments are subject to interest rate and credit risk; their value will normally […]
American Veterans Group co-founder William Frazier honored for his defense of veterans after 9/11 |
receives Mary Lanning Civil Service Prize of the Insurance Federation of new York MELVILLE, NY, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — William H. Frazierco-founder of the American Veterans Group, was recognized for outstanding public service for his advocacy on behalf of American military veterans after 9/11. Frazier, who co-founded the American Veterans Group (AVG) in 2018, […]
Find Help Navigating COBRA Insurance Plans | News, Sports, Jobs
Question: I am currently working, but will be retiring. I will need COBRA insurance until I turn 65. My wife has Medicare Part A with Social Security Disability. How does COBRA impact my wife’s insurance coverage? Answer: The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is insurance that allows individuals to keep the insurance […]
Trial of Nancy Crampton Brophy, who wrote an essay titled ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ to begin in Oregon
Daniel Brophy’s family members have been waiting for justice for more than three years since he was shot while filling buckets of water and ice in the kitchen of the former Oregon Culinary Institute in June 2018. The he wife of Brophy, 71, a romance novelist who wrote an essay titled ‘How to Murder Your […]
As session winds down, lawmakers scramble to keep military veterans in state | Columns
We returned to our legislative work on Monday, March 21 and held committee meetings throughout the day. On Tuesday, we wrapped up Crossover Day: moving nearly 60 bills from the House to the Senate. House committees worked all week to review and refine bills sent from the Senate. As a result, the House Rules Committee […]
Kelly signs bill to build Kansas Gold Star family memorial
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed today Senate Bill 330 authorizing the construction of a permanent memorial honoring the Kansas Gold Star families on the Statehouse Grounds. This legislation comes after Governor Kelly asked LTG Perry Wiggins, Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council, to explore the process of installing a permanent monument and lead […]
Group life insurance: is it for you?
CNN Underscored reviews financial products such as credit cards and bank accounts based on their overall value. We may receive a commission through Policygenius if you apply and are approved for a policy, but our reporting is always independent and objective. The best life insurance companies offer policies that can provide your family with a […]
Orthopedic Physiotherapy Residency Program | VA Washington DC Healthcare
PT Residency Program DirectorLatasha Thomas, PT, DPT, NCS Latasha Thomas earned her doctorate in physical therapy from George Washington University in 2010. She worked in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy practice for three years and enjoyed working with medically complex patients. In 2014, she graduated from the MedStar Rehabilitation Network and the Neurological Physical Therapy […]
6th District Democrats tackle debt and health care
Wirth Wirth The Democratic Party has not occupied Indiana’s 6th congressional district since the 1970s. Two candidates are hoping to wrest control of the seat this fall, but they must emerge from the Democratic primary first. George T. Holland and Cynthia “Cinde” Wirth face off in the May primary. Both candidates, who have all run […]
National organization for WWII veterans names former Lodi mayor Paul Fisk Wisconsin as president | Local
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A question of “Jeopardy” for the veteran of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
“The advocacy of John Counsell, who suffered a spinal injury in the 1942 Dieppe Raid, led to the 1st Electric in the 1950s.” For fans of the iconic popular quiz show “Jeopardy,” this was just another question on a recent TV show. But, for those interested in Hamilton’s story, words are much more than that. […]
Week of March 28: Work of the day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – For the second full week of spring, the Workforce Center of South-Central Kansas is offering jobs in the lawn care, grounds maintenance and landscaping industries. MONDAY: Greenskeeper – Tex Consolver Golf Course | City of Wichita | wichita | $15.63 – $22.09 | https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/11921743 | The City of Wichita Offers Employees […]
Schmidt: Lawmakers have power to delay resubmission of $4 billion KanCare contracts
TOPEKA — Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued a nonbinding legal opinion on Friday saying the Legislature has the power to delay work on handing over state Medicaid contracts and pushing that financial and health care decision beyond the Governor Laura Kelly’s re-election campaign. Schmidt is the likely Republican nominee for governor in 2022, while Kelly […]
Mortgage and real estate news this week
Pandemic-induced low mortgage rates will soon be a thing of the past, as experts say rates are on track to hit 5% in the near future. In keeping with these trends, you’ll want to check out the latest strategies from experts on how to get a good rate, among other topics like choosing the best […]
Veteran finds job and financial success with Combined Arms
After six months of searching for a job, Army veteran Nichole Moffett hit a tipping point when she began having difficulty paying her rent and fearing losing her home. “Anything that could go wrong was going wrong,” Moffett said. “I went from having a corporate environment at the executive level to having nothing.” She felt […]
The Cleveland Veterans Organization will hold a rally
CLEVELAND — On Friday, March 25, a rally is being hosted by Burn Pits 360 Veterans Organization in downtown Cleveland. The rally is expected to be held in support of the Honor Our Pact Act, which would grant veterans presumed benefits, which include at least 24 illnesses linked to toxic exposure. The Department of Defense […]
New Veterans Benefits Office Opens in Clarksburg
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – West Virginia veterans who are served by the Clarksburg Benefits Office of the West Virginia Veterans Assistance Department will have a new space to receive help requesting access to their benefits. WVDVA Cabinet Secretary Edward Diaz and other county and local officials gathered in Clarksburg for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at […]
F-16 fighter jet piloted by son of Oklahoma AG candidate crashes in Louisiana; Pilot ejects safely
An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet piloted by the son of an Oklahoma attorney general candidate crashed in rural Louisiana on Wednesday during a training exercise. Gentner Drummond, a former Air Force captain and Republican seeking the state’s top law firm earlier, said in a Facebook post that the plane was piloted by his son, […]
National Organization of World War II Veterans Appoints State Presidents of North Dakota and Wisconsin, Messrs. Rindy and Fisk
Logo for State Funerals of World War II Veterans Bill McNutt, National President, announces that Mr. Bill Rindy is the first President of the State of Wisconsin and Mr. Paul Fisk is the first President of Wisconsin. President Joe Biden has sole authority to designate a state funeral for the last World War II Medal […]
🌱 Veteran Women’s Week + Man Found Dead in Laurel + Aerial Fabrics
Happy Wednesday neighbours! Here’s everything you need to know to start the day. Here’s what’s happening in town today. First, today’s weather forecast: Cooler with periods of rain. High: 56 Low: 53. Here are today’s top three stories at Laurel: Prince George’s County has approximatelyt 10,000 women who are military veterans. In honor of these […]
CNMI Veterans Affairs Office Continues to Address Veterans’ Health Care Challenges | News
(Governor’s Office) — The CNMI Veterans Affairs Office, under the Governor’s Office, continues to address veterans’ healthcare challenges, such as the commercialization of CHCC pharmacies on all three islands, accreditation and increasing of the number of health care providers on the three islands, and applying to our only inter-island commuter airline, Star Marianas Air, to […]
Bill exempting retired veterans’ benefits from taxes passes House
By Leif M. Wright Reps. Kevin McDugle, R-Broken Arrow, Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, and Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, celebrated the passage of their bill giving Oklahoma veterans a full tax exemption on benefits pension they receive as a result of their service. House Bill 3693 would maintain the current exemption until December 31, 2022. Under the […]
Veterans benefits law firm, Gang & Associates announces new location in Washington, DC.
Our practice is agency-centric, and the court is in the nation’s capital, so it made sense to open a satellite location in Washington.” —Eric Gang, Esq UNITED STATES, March 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Veterans benefits law firm Gang & Associates announces the opening of its new location in Washington, DC. With a nationwide practice before […]
Virtual VA Claims Clinic Thursday | Community groups
The Little Rock VA Regional Office will be holding its next Virtual Claims Clinic on Thursday, March 24. During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, veterans can speak to staff at the Little Rock VA regional office who are ready to help them with specific questions regarding VA benefit claims. The clinic will be from 4 […]
Local veterans organization honors SSG Knauss through art
LUTZ, Fla. — It has been more than six months since 13 American servicemen were killed at Kabul airport during the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. During this time, we have shared many emotional stories. One that hit close to home for many was a track with Paula Knauss Selph, the mother of U.S. Army […]
Francis Ford Coppola’s Favorite Movies
The famous American filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola, has made a number of great films over the years, but here are his favorite movies. Francis Ford Coppola is known for classics such as The Godfather, Revelation nowand The conversation. Over a career spanning five decades, Coppola produced both acclaimed blockbusters and obscure cult classics. Francis Ford […]