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Local, national companies hiring vets in Los Angeles area

Posted June 19, 2013 by

RecruitMilitary, in cooperation with The American Legion, is hosting a veteranís job fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m., June 20 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The stadium is located at 1000 Elysian Park Avenue. This free event is a unique opportunity for veterans, transitioning military personnel, and other military family members to network with 40 veteran-friendly…

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Reunions

Posted June 19, 2013 by

July 2013 Veterans & Friends of Spain Sevilla, Spain July 1-7 For more information, call Eddie Macklin at (917) 963-2136 or email emacklin@comcast.net. Army Sec Agency (ASA) Korea 351st Comm Recon Co (1952-1953) Great Barrington, Mass. July 15-18 For more information, call George Fleck at (413) 528-9233 or email pennies11@verizon.net. 96th Inf OCS Co Class…

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Deadline looms for Ohio veterans to claim bonuses from state

Posted June 17, 2013 by Lisa Cornwell

Time is running out for eligible military veterans to claim Ohio bonuses of up to $1,500, and officials are worried that thousands of veterans may miss out by not applying. Navy veteran Robert Erb III describes his bonus for service in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan war eras as a ìreal blessing for him and…

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Gathering celebrates veterans, history of Battle of Midway

Posted June 7, 2013 by PO1 Tim Comerford

Active duty, reserve and retired Sailors and Marines gathered to celebrate the 71st Anniversary of World War II’s tide-turning Battle of Midway, during a dinner at the Army Navy Country Club in Washington, D.C., June 4. The ceremony hosted seven veterans of the battle and featured remarks from former Undersecretary of the Navy Robert O….

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Air Force changes military funeral honors requirements

Posted June 7, 2013 by Capt. Lindsey Hahn

Due to the impact sequestration has on resources, Air Force Services is adjusting requirements for military funeral honors of retirees. Air Force policy will revert to requiring a minimum of two personnel for retiree MFH details, consistent with statute and DOD policy. The Air Force historically went a step further by providing a seven-member detail…

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VA hires more than 1,600 mental health professionals to meet goal

Posted June 5, 2013 by

Expands access to care, outreach efforts, directs nationwide community mental health summits The Department of Veterans Affairs announced June 3 that it has met the goal to hire 1,600 new mental health professionals outlined in President Obamaís Aug. 31, 2012, Executive Order to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military…

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‘Old Guard’ soldiers honor fallen with flags at Arlington graves

Posted May 29, 2013 by

A sea of tiny American flags flutters gently in the breeze now at Arlington National Cemetery. The flags were placed at gravesites, May 23, in tribute to the service and sacrifice of the nation's fallen service members who rest there.

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HUD, VA team up to provide permanent homes to 9,000 homeless vets

Posted May 29, 2013 by

Approximately 9,000 homeless Veterans living on the streets and in the nationís shelter system will soon find a permanent place to call home. U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced May 29 that HUD will provide $60 million to local public housing agencies…

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Arlington ceremony honors fallen service women

Posted May 29, 2013 by Marine Corps Cpl. Christofer P. Baines

The Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues and senior women enlisted military members gathered at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial here May 22 for the 16th annual recognition ceremony.

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World War II vet gets ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ from Japan’s ambassador

Posted May 24, 2013 by C. Todd Lopez

The government of Japan has bestowed one of that nation's highest honors on a Japanese-American, a former U.S. Soldier and World War II veteran, for his work furthering relationships between the Japanese and Americans.

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