Saturday, July 13, 2019

Veterans related links 071419



Developing Story: Seven Marines killed after motorcycles collide with pickup truck

Future Majority is the strategy center for Democrats - an organization dedicated to driving the For the People's agenda. Let's build Freedom, a Fair Shot, and the Future for each and every American. Read FM's economic narrative here.

A former GOP congressman’s fight to finally get a black World War II hero the Medal of Honor
Dorie Miller demonstrated incredible valor during the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Somehow, he's been locked out of receiving the military's highest honor.

Bikers bid goodbye to 7 motorcyclists killed in crash

Students Create Tool Using Records to Help Navy Vietnam Veterans Get Benefits

Bill Announcement: On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, the President signed into law: H.R. 299, the “Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019,” which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include Blue Water Navy veterans under the presumption of service connection for certain Agent Orange connected medical conditions; and make various changes to VA’s home loan programs

For the first time ever, a federal court allows a whole class of veterans to sue the VA

War Is A Racket By Major General Smedley Butler

People Are Watching VVA

Watching Trump crowd ignore a hurting veteran is the perfect display of what they really think

We asked, you voted: 89 percent said no to Trump’s military parade

No Decision Yet From VA on New Agent Orange Presumptive Diseases

WISER and ROVER: Houston VA’s unique, in-patient trauma treatment programs

Urgent Care Benefit

VA MISSION Act: Answers to the top five questions about urgent care

Find VA Locations

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee

Access and manage your VA benefits and health care

Veterans have opportunity to grow with USDA and farming resources: Assistance with land, equipment and training

America’s Warrior Partnership to host sixth annual Warrior Community Integration Symposium

VA STAR program model of success for substance abuse recovery

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ralph Reeves Pyle Jr.

Cincinnati VA’s TRAC helps Veterans recover, grow, hope… and drum

VA Privatization Bill Threatens Closure of Key Facilities: Republican architects of the VA MISSION Act want to fast-track a commission that would have expansive authority to close VA hospitals.

Deficiencies in Discharge Planning for a Mental Health Inpatient Who Transitioned to the Judicial System from a Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 Medical Facility

Management of Major Medical Leases Needs Improvement

Borne the Battle 152: Denise Loring – Camp Valor Outdoors, World Class Shooter

Researchers publish long-term findings from VA Diabetes Trial: 15-year follow-up shows no significant decline in heart attacks or strokes, despite earlier period of tight glucose control

VA, White House, Surgeon General partner with Entertainment Industries Council for safe messaging

Tips for Veterans celebrating Independence Day: Cooking, Coping and Caring

Can brain stimulation ward off dementia?  Study homes in on apathy as key risk factor

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Barry A. Burnett

Audiology telehealth: Helping rural Veterans access hearing evaluations

VA overhauls religious and spiritual symbol policies to protect religious liberty

120th VFW National Convention

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) - Education and Career Counseling

The Doctor Can See You Now... on Your Computer Screen

MIA Update: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the identification of
-- Army Pfc. David C. Wilkes was a member of Company D, 1st Battalion 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Approximately 2,500 U.S. and 700 South Korean soldiers assembled into the 31st Regimental Combat Team (RCT), which was deployed east of the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea, when it was attacked by overwhelming numbers of Chinese forces. Wilkes was initially reported missing in action on Dec. 2, 1950, when he could not be accounted for after the withdrawal, but his status was later amended to killed in action. Interment services are pending. Read about Wilkes:

MIA Update: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the identification of
-- Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Kenneth W. Likens was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, which landed against stiff Japanese resistance on the small island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands. In Nov. 1943, approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors were killed, and more than 2,000 were wounded during the fighting. Likens died on the third day of the battle, Nov. 22, 1943. He was reported to have been buried in the East Division Cemetery, which was eventually renamed to Cemetery #33. Interment services are pending.

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Herbert C. Jones

VA extends Agent Orange presumption to ‘Blue Water Navy’ Veterans

VA overhauls religious and spiritual symbol policies to protect religious liberty

Agent Orange Documentary castus.mp4

VA extends Agent Orange presumption to ‘Blue Water Navy’ Veterans: Eligible Veterans may now be entitled to disability compensation benefits

Dr. Stephen Burgher advances Veteran emergency care while serving his country

VA New Orleans: The price of freedom can be seen within these walls

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Nurse Veteran Juanita Hipps

Salvatore Giunta: Selfless brotherhood

VA Photos of the Week – July 5, 2019: The best images from across the Department of Veterans Affairs

A portrait of volunteer service: Helen Glass

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Vietnam Veteran Paul Vaccari

VA NY: Photography, poetry helped Veteran cope with PTSD

VA education support helped Justin Fowler pursue an RN career: VA’s Intermediate Care Technician program is a career track for former medics

Veterans and military families receive Walgreens discount on July 4-7: Veterans, active duty military, and their immediate families are eligibile

VA Secretary Moves to Permit Public Display of Religious Symbols

Rep. Seth Moulton: Let's Declare Independence from Stigmas Around Mental Health Care

Vets, Troops Can Get Free Sports Gear for Their Kids. Here's How.

VA MISSION Act: Answers to the top five questions about urgent care

Advance Care Planning for Veterans.  Are You Ready to Make Your Choices?

No Decision Yet From VA on New Agent Orange Presumptive Diseases

Dr. Michael Ward’s career in VA emergency care leads to new research opportunities: The emergency department staff physician offers acute care to Veterans in Nashville

ABUSING THOSE WHO SERVED: Veterans Affairs Police Are Supposed to “Protect Those Who Served.” They Have a Shocking Record of Brutality and Impunity.

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Michael Alan Arp

VA, DoD announce 2019 Suicide Prevention Conference: VA and DoD teams will travel to Music City in August 2019

Overton Brooks VA: This purple heart has a name

13 Years after Surviving IED, Oklahoma Veteran earns college degree: The Pawnee, Oklahoma, native suffered severe brain injury in Balad, Iraq

Emma Morrill Fogg French – Civil War Nurse

#VeteranOfTheDay Army National Guard Veteran Richard Pinsker

Vietnam veterans hoping a new law will finally allow them to get compensated for Agent Orange exposure: 2 men from Berks are among the "blue water veterans" who hadn't been eligible for disability benefits because their ships never entered Vietnam's inland brown waters.

‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next year

Vietnam vet called one of the forgotten, honored by many

Rolling Thunder Inc., AMVETS Call on Congress to Redisplay Missing POW/MIA Flags

VA Offers Unreliable Data and Unrealistic Solutions in first Congressional Testimony on Veteran Suicide

Gillums/Jackson - Frontline - HEAL Program

Chenelly - NBC - Combat Obscura

AMVETS Leadership commends House Veterans Committee Chairman Takano for making mental health a “top priority”

Veterans group calls for multi-agency investigation after 3 vets killed themselves at VA facilities in 5-day span

AMVETS, ODVS and OMHAS to launch pilot program to make Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation available for veterans

A vet’s perspective on ‘standing up’ for the first time in years

10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN VIETNAM: Vietnam is a tropical country, has long been famous for its beautiful beaches, majestic landscapes, and delicious dishes. Come to Vietnam, discover a multi-ethnic culture, watch the sunrise on pristine beaches and feel the love surging in you! Here are the top 10 places to visit in Vietnam 2019.

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