VA unsure of extent of contamination

Updated: Friday, 27 Mar 2009, 8:19 AM EDT
* By BILL POOVEY, Associated Press Writer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) – Thousands of military veterans across the South are waiting to find out if they were exposed to infectious diseases by government clinics that performed colonoscopies and other procedures with equipment that wasn’t properly sterilized.
Veterans Affairs spokeswoman Katie Roberts [...]

“SHIFT COLORS” The Newsletter for Navy Retiree’s.. (Good info for Vets as well!)

“I AM DELETING THE POSTS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION THAT HAVE CHANGE OF ADDRESS’S, We do not publish this Magazine.  Please read the .pdf file it lists where to make address changes we have also listed it below.
Need to change your address for Shift Colors?
If you are receiving retirement pay or benefits
from the Navy, you [...]

GIBILL2008.org brought to you by our Friends @ IAVA.ORG !!

Folks, Just got info from “IAVA.org” about a new site they created to help get information out about the new GI BILL.  Here is the email.  Go to this site.. it is a real “EYE OPENER”!!
I will have my tuition paid in full + 1000.00 in Books, PLUS $10,710.00 Living Expense Paid to me!!
Now hopefully [...]

New Retirement System Proposal From Quad Review.. My Head Hurts…

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 660-08
August 05, 2008

Second Volume of Tenth Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation Released

The Department of Defense released today the second volume of the report of the Tenth Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC), which assesses the effectiveness of military pay and benefits in recruiting and retaining a high-quality force.

Every four years, DoD commissions a [...]

A hero of heroes

A hero of heroes
Army medic saved troops’ lives during two defining battles of WWII

By Sarah Roberts
RRSTAR.COM
Posted May 18, 2008 @ 08:23 PM

CAPRON —

“Sky full of airplanes. Hear enemy guns roar. Just pulverized entire field.” — July 25, 1944
Looking back at that diary entry, Gene Kleindl admits he had no idea what he was getting into [...]

Overcoming Obstacles is Key to Veterans’ Success Stories

“The American Veteran” Highlights Helpful Programs
WASHINGTON – Military members are trained to overcome obstacles, as part of a team, to achieve their mission. Returning to civilian life, especially after a combat tour, poses new challenges for many service members, requiring new tools and new forms of support.
Programs to help these veterans, available from the Department [...]