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Show Us Your Red, White & Blue
What began as a radio talk show 2 years ago has now blossomed into a full scale virtual telethon. This campaign not only shares the experiences and memories of Veterans and their families but highlights the success and triumphs that our Veterans have brought to this Country not just on the battlefield but back here on our home soil.
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Category Archives: Transition
Let’s Not Continue to Fail Our Returning Soldiers
Welcome to our U.S. soldiers returning home in hopes of returning to a “normal” life back on friendly soil…. Many will be rejoicing over the holidays but in the back of their minds they know the New Year will bring … Continue reading
It’s official; DD-214′s are NOW On-line.
Please pass on to other vets. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following web site for veterans to gain access to their DD-214′s on-line: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of … Continue reading
Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a new public awareness campaign
Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a new public awareness campaign and website, MakeTheConnection.net aimed to reduce the stigma that some Veterans associate with seeking mental health treatment and support. To do this, they have compiled over one hundred real stories … Continue reading
Texas Veterans Won’t Have to Carry Their DD214 to Prove They are a Vet!
Rep. Isaac Passes Legislation for Veteran’s Driver’s License AUSTIN, TX – During the 82nd legislative session, Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) was successful in passing legislation that will allow veterans to add an endorsement to their Texas driver’s license. House … Continue reading
VA Creates Women Veterans Call Center
Major Outreach Effort Launched WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has embarked on a major initiative to reach out to women Veterans in order to solicit their input on ways to enhance the health care services VA provides … Continue reading
Homelessness – Is it the Economy or Slumlords?
By Elizabeth Kilbride When snow covers the landscape and the air dips into freezing temperatures, American citizens’ throughout the country bundle up in warm coats, hats and gloves then scurry home to where it’s warm and cozy. Unfortunately, since they … Continue reading
The Post-9/11 GI Bill Fix Details
By Terry Howell As reported here for the last two years, the Post-9/11 GI Bill — although great in some ways, fell short in others. The good news is Congress finally passed a laundry list of substantive fixes that will … Continue reading
Patrick Yngstrom is leading Nassau County in the Stand Down for Veterans!
Director of Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, Patrick Yngstrom will be on our Veterans Day Telethon November 6th, to talk about services available to veterans on Long Island. Mr. Yngstrom, a Vietnam veteran himself, is a past president of the … Continue reading
Sound Kitchen is cooking up another great concert – "We Are Building Lives"
The Sound Kitchen is cooking up another great concert this year to raise money for the Building Lives Foundation. The “We Are Building Lives” Third Annual Concert will be held Saturday, October 30,2010 from 6 to 10pm at the Sound … Continue reading
American Legion Post 1066 Will host the 2010 Veterans Day Telethon
Jack Hipp is a Vietnam era veteran and 6th consecutive year commander of the largest American Legion Post (1066) in Nassau County. Jack served his country as a Navy Cryptologist only to then continue serving his community and country as … Continue reading
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