By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 30, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants veterans to know about their benefits, from job and education opportunities to home loans and programs for those who are disabled. Veterans caught in today’s high rate of unemployment likely can find a job in one of the more than 200 … [Read more...]
VA Partnership Aims to House 10,000 Homeless Veterans
My 23, 2012 From a Department of Veterans Affairs News Release WASHINGTON, – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that it will collaborate with the “100,000 Homes” campaign and its 117 participating communities to help find permanent housing for 10,000 vulnerable and chronically homeless veterans this year. “President Obama and I are … [Read more...]
Calling All Vets! Wounded Warrior Opens Family Ranch Free of Charge
May 16, 2012 By Sgt. Mark Cloutier OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Disabled combat veteran Bill Campbell and his wife, Domenica, opened their 14-acre farm in December, free to all veterans and their families. Nestled into the thick, green Capitol Forest, just off State Road 8 about 30 miles south of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., is the peaceful respite known to many as Wounded Warrior … [Read more...]
Prior Enlisted Retirement Restriction Waiver Requests Due by June 1
by Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs 5/17/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- Prior enlisted officers with eight years of active duty commissioned time may be able to retire through the Air Force 10-8 Commission Waiver Program. "AFPC announced this program last December as a voluntary force management initiative designed to help us meet … [Read more...]
Hand-Cycling Offers New Start for Wounded Soldiers, Veterans
April 18, 2012 By Sgt. Christopher M. Gaylord While in Afghanistan in 2010, a roadside bomb attack took away both of Aaron Schaefer's legs, but now, just two years later, a bicycle is making him feel whole again. "It's a freedom adventure," said the Everett, Wash., native, loading his three-wheeled, hand-pedaled bike into his truck April 4, in the parking lot of JBLM's … [Read more...]