NEWS
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Mullen: More change needed to care for Veterans
The nation's top military official acknowledged Tuesday that the systems intended to diagnose and treat wounded American Veterans are "extraordinarily difficult and extraordinarily bureaucratic,” and promised that change is coming in time.Full Article
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NVF Dedicated to Correcting Law Unfairly Barring Veterans' VA Claims
NVF President Shad Meshad hand delivered a letter to Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Bob Filner urging him to introduce legislation to correct a horrifying, unintended consequence of a 2007 Supreme Court decision that is preventing Veterans from filing their benefit claims and appeals. Full Article
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Defense Readies System to Treat PTSD, Brain Injuries Remotely
A shortage of facilities and prohibitively long distances have kept the Army from providing treatment to soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder. Full Article
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Veteran Affairs Chairman Filner talks about Agent Orange
Veterans Network recently taped it's sixth Veterans Legislation Report hosted by U.S. Congressman Bob Filner, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.
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PSI Awarded Department of Veterans Affairs Contract to Enhance ... - Business Wire (press release)
?PSI is proud to have the opportunity to assist the Veterans Administration in aligning health technology solutions with the needs of veterans,? said Terry Lin, Chief Executive Officer, speaking from psi's Healthcare IT Solutions office in Falls Church ... Full Article
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Korea, US Prepare for 60th Anniversary of Korean War - Korea Times
Officials from the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, the Ministry of Public Administration and the Seoul City Administration will be seconded to the committee. One of the projects will include organizing sessions about veterans' experiences in ... Full Article
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James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Social Work Service Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program & St. Jude’s Homeless Veterans Resource Center will be hosting Pasco County's 2nd Annual Stand down on July 30th 2010. Read More
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Red Hawks Gathered Nations City of KIng Pow Wow
Featuring All Nations Warrior Drum and Namawochi Drum. Participants are members of over 30 different Indigenous Nations, Bands and Tribes. Event is located at King American Legion Post # 290 in King, NC. For questions or directions call (336) 593-8159 or email cityofkingpowwow@yahoo.com. Read More
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Blinded Veterans Association 65th National Convention
Commemorating 65 years of Blinded Veterans helping Blinded Veterans Read More
BLOGS
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Getting those benefits. What happens next.
OK. You’ve made a start and put in your application, right? If not, read my first blog post and get up to speed with the rest of the troops Read More
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First Steps for Disability Compensation
Listen up ‘cause I’m only gonna’ say this once. I’m gonna’ give you the straight skinny and latest real deal on getting paid by the Veterans Administration for getting hurt when you were on active duty.
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Independence Day for Today’s Vets
We celebrate America’s independence on the Fourth of July, but what is America doing to protect the personal independence of the veterans who fought to keep our people safe and free? Read More
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When I arrived in Vietnam in 1967, I was attached to a psych unit named by a couple of Latin scholars Pax Mentis: Peace of Mind. I’ve kept that as my sign-off, motto and mission all these years. Recently I’ve been thinking about the vets that manage to achieve this, and wondering just what allows that to happen. Read More
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A New Generation of Farmer Veterans
Last week, I gave a keynote address at a veteran career fair here in Los Angeles. The goal of the event, hosted by the Farmer-Veteran Coalition, was to bring together Veterans looking for work with businesses and schools involved in bringing food from farm and field to table. Read More
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An article in the Great Falls Tribune this week caught my attention. By Tom Spoth of the Air Force Times, the piece reported that the suicide rate among Air Force personnel had risen 37% since 2007. The Air Force has had 11 suicides so far this year, just through the middle of March. Read More
VETERANS RESOURCES
Featured Resource: The Employment Center
The NVF Employment Center includes a job center with employment opportunities specifically for Veterans and a job events calendar with job fairs and more. Take a look at the availible job openings now! / Go!
Resources for New Veterans
Welcome Home!
Five Years of Enhanced Health Care. You are eligible to receive enhanced VA health care benefits for 5 years following your military separation date. We encourage new veterans to enroll in the VA health care system as soon as possible after separation from service. / Go!
Applebee's Veterans Day SaluteApplebee's is offering their annual free meals for Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2009. See Applebee's website for details.Free Dental Care for Service Connected Veterans
Doctor Theresa Cheng's Dental Office in Issaquah Washington will be providing free dental care to qualifying veterans and their caregivers. See the Event Listing for details.
Harley for our Heros Raffle!
The National Veterans Foundation is honored to present the first annual Harleys for Heros Raffle. This raffle is dedicated to the memory of Steven Clark. His contribution to the NVF will live and be fueled by the people committed to making America a free and safe place for us all. May the Rider of this bike embody the spirit of Steve Clark and the Legacy that is Harley Davidson.More information
Freedom R & R's
Selected veterans and their families will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy at a donated time share resort for one week. In addition to the time share, the veterans and their families will receive self-help materials for trauma, grief, anger and stress, along with access and support from a professional coach or mentor and trauma specialist who clearly understand the unique needs of Veterans. More information
DONATION
Your donation helps ensure that the NVF’s “Lifeline” is there for America’s veterans when they need us -- for crisis knows no regular schedule. Give our veterans the promise of a tomorrow by contributing today.
Help Homeless Veterans
Help the NVF Street Team reach out to the homeless Veteran community and possibly get a Vet off the streets.
