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State Taxpayers Providing Relief to Military Families

Posted on March 8, 2005 by Team VCS

State Taxpayers Providing Relief to Military Families Taxpayers can donate their refunds in many states to the homeless, to victims of child abuse, to protecting endangered species or to a group of needy people whose taxpayer-financed salaries do not always … Continue reading →

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Veterans, It’s Time to Fight Again

Posted on March 8, 2005 by Team VCS

Veterans, It’s Time to Fight Again To the Editor: Bravo on “A Fighting Strategy for Veterans” (editorial, March 5). Veterans should do what they did in war: fight for all Americans and for the values of this country, for equality … Continue reading →

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‘Counter-recruiters’ shadowing the military

Posted on March 8, 2005 by Team VCS

‘Counter-recruiters’ shadowing the military NEW YORK — The Marines didn’t have to recruit Greg McCullough. He signed a promise to enlist last year, while he was still in high school. But now McCullough has had second thoughts, and he’s talking … Continue reading →

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They’re back from Iraq, but are they OK?

Posted on March 8, 2005 by Team VCS

They’re back from Iraq, but are they OK? Ephrata guard unit loses no lives, but life is different EPHRATA — A guardsman walks into a local Wal-Mart, freaks, does a 180, and walks back out again. Even after seven months, … Continue reading →

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Many Missteps Tied to Delay in Armor for Troops in Iraq

Posted on March 7, 2005 by Team VCS

Many Missteps Tied to Delay in Armor for Troops in Iraq MISSING IN ACTION: THE SUPPLY GAP IN IRAQ The war in Iraq was hardly a month old in April 2003 when an Army general in charge of equipping soldiers … Continue reading →

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Iraq veterans need support for PTSD

Posted on March 7, 2005 by Team VCS

Iraq veterans need support for PTSD For many U.S. soldiers and Marines, leaving Iraq means no longer having to dodge Iraqi snipers and shrapnel. But coming home may involve fighting the lingering psychological effects of war that can be just … Continue reading →

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Veteran Wages 54-Year Fight Against VA for War Wounds

Posted on March 6, 2005 by Team VCS

Veteran Wages 54-Year Fight Against VA for War Wounds WESTON, Florida – During World War II, commanders gave fighter pilot Frank Fong some of the Army Air Corp’s highest honors for heroism and skill: two Distinguished Flying Crosses and eight … Continue reading →

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Oakland VA office making strides to improve service to veterans

Posted on March 6, 2005 by Team VCS

Oakland VA office making stridesBUSY CLAIM CENTER, ONCE AMONG NATION’S WORST, HAS TAKEN STEPS TO REDUCE ITS BACKLOG OF CASES Three years ago, the Oakland regional office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was among the nation’s worst at … Continue reading →

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St. Paul office has top claims-approval rate

Posted on March 6, 2005 by Team VCS

St. Paul office has top claims-approval rateWomen and minority veterans in Minnesota weren’t applying for U.S. government benefits promised to them for injuries suffered in the service of their country. The same was true for Vietnam veterans with diabetes and … Continue reading →

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Lawyers look for errors in VA claims

Posted on March 6, 2005 by Team VCS

Lawyers look for errors in VA claims Mistakes occur at every level, they sayTracy Capistrant and Becca Wong know they can win government checks for the disabled veterans who visit their law office after years of fighting the Veterans Administration. … Continue reading →

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