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Section: Veterans
Veterans
Lawmakers Want Job Opportunities for Veterans
There are an estimated 331,000 veterans living in Minnesota, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and nearly 7 percent of Wilkin County’s population is veterans. Hiring veterans has become important in both the state’s private and public sectors in the last few years and officials want to continue adding veterans to the state’s economy. […]
April 5, 2018
Veterans
Husband in Murder-Suicide Case Was Retired Major, Transition Coordinator
A couple found dead in a suspected murder-suicide on Monday have been identified as a retired U.S. Army major and his Russian-born wife. Maj. Bradley Kinser, formerly a strategic intelligence research officer for U.S. Army Africa who retired in 2015, was found dead by local authorities in the bathroom of his home near Vicenza. His […]
April 5, 2018
Policy
Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Vows to Protect Bases, Veterans
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams brought her campaign to Albany Tuesday, talking with a crowd of supporters about protecting the state’s military bases, veterans and the expansion of Medicaid. “We are pleased to roll out a military investment policy, and we have six pillars — with three key pillars — that I really emphasize,” Abrams […]
April 5, 2018
Veterans
Using a Fake College Sting, ICE Tries to Deport Veteran
In February, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis promised that undocumented immigrants who served in the military and were honorably discharged would not be deported. “We would always stand by one of our people,” Mattis said at the time. (Not) shockingly, it looks like the Trump administration isn’t following through on that promise. On Wednesday, the Washington Post reported […]
April 5, 2018
Veterans
University Outreach Addresses Challenges
The University has launched a new outreach program to address the unique challenges student veterans face. Jason Sakowski, veteran services coordinator, and Nick Osborne, director of the Center for Wounded Veterans, reached out to all the community colleges in the state to recruit veteran transfer students. “99 percent of our (veteran) students are actually transfer […]
April 3, 2018
Veterans
Connecticut Veteran Wins Upgrade to Discharge Status
Connecticut veterans’ leader and decorated soldier Stephen Kennedy has won his eight-year battle to have his Army discharge status upgraded to honorable. Kennedy, of Fairfield, president of the Connecticut branch of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA-CT), will continue his federal class action lawsuit on behalf of Army veterans nationwide who received less than […]
April 3, 2018
Veterans
Ousted VA Chief Says Appointees Did Him In
David Shulkin, removed days ago as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, said political appointees engineered his ouster as they push for “more aggressive” changes to how the sprawling department is run. “I did not resign,” Shulkin said on Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” In a separate interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” he said […]
April 3, 2018
Veterans
College Keeps Aviation Program, Benefits Restored
After considering ending its aviation science program due to suspended benefits to military veteran students by Department of Veterans Affairs, Klamath Community College is keeping its program in place. It is enrolling new students for its aviation science ground school preferably by Friday, March 31 and until spring term begins Monday, April 2. KCC President […]
March 30, 2018
Veterans
Global Business Employs Transitioning Military
A global engineering services company is giving unique opportunities to veterans, including right here in southern Colorado. Kelly Terrien is the President and CEO of Summit Technical Solutions (STS), and she said it’s important to give back to those who have risked their lives for our freedom. “Men and women who have served in our […]
March 30, 2018
Veterans
Vets Head West to Fight Wildfires
Sand and gravel crunched under the pounding boots of about 150 men and women walking and jogging on a recent rain-drenched morning at Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica mountains. The wildland firefighter hopefuls were tackling a fitness test. They had to cover three miles of outdoor terrain with a 45-pound pack on their chests […]
March 30, 2018
Veterans
Bill Introduced to Have Veterans, Ex-Police Guard Schools
In the wake of this weekend’s March for Our Lives, lawmakers are looking forward to gun law reform. The March for Our Lives rally in Washington was a show of force and an outcry for those affected by gun violence. Protestors demand action saying enough is enough. Congressman Tom Marino (R-PA 10th District) introduced new legislation […]
March 30, 2018
Veterans
Fort Bragg, U.S.O. Team Up to Help Departing Troops
Fort Bragg and one of its nonprofit partners are teaming up to help service members launch new careers. The installation’s Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program and the USO of North Carolina will host a free transition expo and hiring fair next month. The event will take place April 24-26 and include panel discussions, […]
March 29, 2018
Veterans
Veteran Suicide at V.A. Medical Center
St. Louis police reported Monday that a veteran suicide occurred in the waiting room of John Cochran VA Medical Center. Authorities in VA informed the public that a veteran killed himself in the waiting room at 4:19 AM Monday. He was 62 years old. “We are grieved to confirm that a Veteran was found deceased in our […]
March 29, 2018
Veterans
Sound-Alike Charity Names Cause Confusion
Last week, four people were indicted for raising money—allegedly for veterans—through two imaginary organizations called the Wounded Warrior Fund and the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Setting aside our despair about the continuing use of veterans in these kinds of abhorrent scams, what interests us about this case is the names that were chosen. Although the term “wounded warrior” […]
March 27, 2018
Veterans
Veterans’ Employment Shows Strong Gains
The U.S. economy has improved significantly over the past several years, and veterans now find themselves in a much better place than the years immediately following the recession. Americans do a lot to celebrate veterans for their service fighting for the country. But transitioning veterans to good careers after their service has been a problem. Federal and private […]
March 27, 2018
Veterans
Report: Businessman Regrets Recommending VA Chief
The chairman of Marvel Comics (ie Marvel Entertainment) feels betrayed by Secretary David Shulkin after putting his name out there for selection by President Trump in January 2017. Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter reportedly suggested President Trump hire Shulkin last year likely during one of their golf outings at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. The Marvel mogul now “feels […]
March 27, 2018
Veterans
Author, Veteran Reflects on Journey with ALS
For Thomas P. Gill, retired Air Force officer and author, giving back to his community comes naturally. “I volunteer across the state providing talks to schools, libraries, writers groups, reading associations, and anyone else interested in hearing my stories and the process it takes to write, edit, publish and market literary works,” said Gill. “I […]
March 23, 2018
Veterans
Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture Project Offers Hope
After spending 20 years in the Army, Eric Grandon didn’t picture himself getting into agriculture. He never even had a family garden. However, now, he credits agriculture with saving his life. “I went from that person who was wondering what to do for the rest of my life, wondering if I would take my own life, […]
March 22, 2018
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