Category Archives: Veterans Articles & News

USA Today Editorial: Veterans are not dollar signs in uniform

The 1944 GI bill helped catapult a generation of veterans into the middle class and beyond, financing the education of three future Supreme Court justices, three presidents and thousands of doctors and scientists while democratizing many of the nation’s leading universities. … Continue reading

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A welcome-home gift for veterans: Jobs

Opinions   By Mike Mullen and Steven A. Cohen, Published: May 6 Adm. Mike Mullen served from 2007 to 2011 as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Steven A. Cohen is founder of S.A.C. Capital Advisors. They are co-chairs of the Robin … Continue reading

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Lawmakers question VA’s plans to hire more staff

By KEVIN FREKING | Associated Press – Tue, May 8, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress expressed doubts Tuesday on plans by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ to hire 1,900 additional workers to improve access to mental health care. Rep. Jeff Miller, chairman of the House committee … Continue reading

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Facebook Unveils Suicide-Prevention Tools for Veterans, Military Families

  From PC Mag by Damon Poeter Facebook on Wednesday announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Blue Star Families to provide customized Facebook crisis services to military families at risk for depression and suicide. … Continue reading

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A welcome-home gift for veterans: Jobs

Adm. Mike Mullen served from 2007 to 2011 as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Steven A. Cohen is founder of S.A.C. Capital Advisors. They are co-chairs of the Robin Hood Foundation’s veterans advisory board. May 6, 2012 (Washington … Continue reading

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