Tag Archives: Veterans

Women Veterans Deserve Recognition, Services

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Kristina

March 4, 2012 (The Baltimore Sun) – March is designated as Women’s History Month, an opportunity to remember the role women have played in U.S. history since our nation’s inception. To serve in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, … Continue reading →

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VCS Release: Endorsement of Senator Durbin’s Protect Our Students and Taxpayers(POST)Act

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Patrick

Below is the text of the a letter of support VCS sent to Senator Durbin’s Office. We appreciate his and congressional efforts to protect our veterans and service members education benefits from unscrupulous targeting for their education benefits. Please show … Continue reading →

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New Study Gives Scope and Cost of Combat-Related Conditions Among Veterans

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Kristina

February 24, 2012 (New York Times) – It’s difficult to know just how many of the two million people who have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been afflicted with two common combat ailments, post-traumatic stress disorder … Continue reading →

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Time for a Federal Veterans Court

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Patrick

Read for an in-depth look at recent incident with suicidal veteran. VCS quoted. Posted: 02/28/2012 10:45 am On February 12, the Roanoke Times reported the arrest of Sean Duvall for carrying a firearm — a crude gun he had made … Continue reading →

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Why Veterans Are a Good Fit for Tech Jobs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Patrick

From Mashable.com Unemployment numbers are down, but there are 220,000 military veterans who are still looking for work. Though these vets are having a tough time finding jobs, they’re actually well equipped to work in the tech sector — many vets are … Continue reading →

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