August 8, 2011 By Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs is reaching out to inform veterans of recent changes made by Congress to the Post 9/11 GI Bill that take effect in 2011. "The Post 9/11 GI Bill is incredibly important because it reduces the financial burdens of higher education so that veterans have an opportunity to … [Read more...]
More Than $5.4 Million in Job Training Grants to Benefit Homeless Vets
August 4, 2011 U.S. Department of Labor WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced 23 grants totaling $5,436,148 million to provide homeless veterans with job training aimed at helping them succeed in civilian careers. The grants are being awarded by the department’s Veterans' Employment and Training Service through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Medical Benefits Package (Standard Benefits)
VA’s medical benefits package provides the following health care services to all enrolled veterans. Preventive Care Services Immunizations Physical Examinations Health Care Assessments Screening Tests Health Education Programs Ambulatory (Outpatient) Diagnostic and Treatment Services Emergency outpatient care in VA facilities Medical Surgical (including … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Health Benefits
VA provides a Medical Benefits Package to all enrolled Veterans. This comprehensive plan provides a full range of preventive outpatient and inpatient services within VA health care system. Also, once you enroll in the VA’s health care system, you can be seen at any VA facility across the country. VA operates an annual enrollment system that helps to manage the provision … [Read more...]
Freedom of Speech: 235th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Commentary by Lt. Col. Anthony E. Valerio 97th Training Squadron 7/27/2011 - ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) -- This month marks the 235th anniversary of our Founding Fathers bravely signing the Declaration of Independence. This document was so fundamentally different than anything that had ever been created and has changed not only our country but also the world. These … [Read more...]