Military News
Veterans Do Business, Congress Talks about Taking Action, Rape Rates Rise
See how veterans rank as start-up business owners, with a new creditdonky infographic that shows that 9 percent of all U.S. firms are veteran owned, among other interesting stats.Courtesy of: CreditDonkey Sexual assault in the military is taking a toll on the emotional and financial health of the military, even as it threatens … Read more…
“Honor Flight,” Jersey Gov Steps in it, VA Hires New IT, Pension Poachers
Readers of this site are familiar with Honor Flights that treat World War II veterans to a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the memorial built for them in 2004. As these veterans become more fragile, … [Read more...]
VA Under Fire, Homeless Veterans Helped, Secret Army Honored
One of the reasons the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a 600,000 claims backlog is that more veterans are claiming more disabilities related to service. Still, older, sicker, disabled … [Read more...]
Surprising Veterans, Ending Homelessness and Vines to Vets
It isn't just U.S. veterans who are fighting for veterans benefits. Britain’s Bomber Command veterans -- whose unit suffered the highest casualty rate of the British Armed Forces during World … [Read more...]
Sex, Crimes and the Military
The New York Times highlights individual stories from posted comments about the difficulty caregivers are having when they apply for reimbursement for up to $2,019 per month worth of assistance from … [Read more...]
Claims Backlog Creates Widows, NY Slowest Processing State
Trending Veteran News 5.2.13A majority of U.S. Senators urged President Obama on Friday to fix the backlog problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) even if it means “direct and public … [Read more...]
WW II Exercise Tiger, FL Touts Fast Claims
Veterans in the NewsExercise Tiger was a surprise attack shrouded in a secrecy that lasted nearly seventy years. It was World War II’s second deadliest day for U.S. troops, yet an annual … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding supports “Deported Veterans,” The Mission Continues 5/4
Trending Veteran News They fight for the country, but they aren’t welcome to live here. Griselda Nevarez reports on Huffington Post on Army paratrooper Rebolledo who served in Kosovo … [Read more...]
Trending Veteran News: Boston Bombing, Top Employers
Trending Veteran News Many veterans noticed the similarity between the Boston Marathon bombing and roadside IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan. The resemblance went beyond the sights and sound, … [Read more...]
Trending Veteran News: VA Claims, Gun Ownership, Maryland Jobs Bill
Trending Veteran NewsABC News reports that the First Lady is “pleased” with a Maryland bill designed to help veterans and their spouses with their ongoing jobs crisis. Mrs. Obama praised … [Read more...]
Trending Veteran News – Mental Health Services, Civilian Life Transition
The Obama administration announced over the weekend that it would seek increased funding for veterans programs. The administration would like to beef up mental health services as well as two … [Read more...]
