Monthly Archives: August 2008

Medical, temporary retirees now eligible for CRSC paymentsAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairsby Master Sgt. Kat BaileyRANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFRNS) -- Former...

by Deborah ScottAfter one year of an 100%, the VA reduced my benifits to 30%. This is were my battled began. I called the...

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans News VA Offers Online Service The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering an online service, My HealtheVet, which is a...

Today's Local News for Veterans from around the Country What's Inside:  A Summary  1. Advisory Committee Member To Emcee Symposium. 2. Some Disabled Vets May...

by Harry Riley, COL, USA, RetPATRIOTS REVOLT, a movement to reach American Patriots who want "America Back". If you believe John McCain and Barak...

Mantech Telecommunications and Information Systems Corp., Chantilly, Va., was awarded on July 31, 2008, a $106,000,000 time & materials contract for one lot of...

VETERANAID.ORG BEGINS CAMPAIGN TO BRING BENEFIT TO PUBLIC ATTENTION(Aid & Attendance Special Pension worth millions to Veterans and their families)For over two years, VeteranAid.org...

Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Upgrades its WEGENER® COMPEL® Network Control System AAFES Exchange Television (EXTV), Business Television (BTV), and AAFES Radio...

All slots for the year 2008 are now filled.  We appreciate our entire guest list that have signed on and those of you that...

Donation RequestDear Family, Friends and Veteran Colleagues:I appeal to your company and individuals to make a donation to help sponsor and defray the cost...

Today's Local News for Veterans from around the Country What's Inside:  A Summary  1. VA Ready To Open New Clinic In North Carolina.   2. West Virginia To...

Woman Walks 2,700 Miles To Thank Troops "Through the course of our lives, we are fortunate enough to receive a multitude of amazing gifts; gifts...

Prison Ship?Group Says San Diego Based Ship Used As PrisonSAN DIEGO -- A British human rights organization claims a San Diego-based U.S. Navy ship...

When the Music Stopped For those who are unaware, at a military theater, the National Anthem is played before every movie.From a Chaplain in Iraq:...

Only A Miracle Can Save America Now By Chuck Baldwin Every four years, conservative "pragmatists" trot out the "We Can't Let So-And-So Win" mantra....

REVIEW:  For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots3 out of 4 StarsBy Jannette AngelleAmerican History buffs rejoice! A new documentary is hitting your...

NEW MASONIC MILITARY FUND SUPPORTS MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL GUARD & RESERVE FAMILIESby William H. Moore, M.A.In June of 2007, three Freemasons from Central Mass developed...

            The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with the Boeing Launch Services of Huntington Beach, Calif., for $1,655,545,303. This...

TEMPORARY INCREASE IN MAXIMUM VA LOAN AMOUNTVA HOME LOAN GUARANTY AMOUNT UNDER H.R. 3221 INCREASEDOn July 30, 2008, the President signed H.R. 3221, the...

SODOM AND GOMORRA REVISITED? By Rick ThorneAs a teenager in the 1960’s I distinctly remember the Hippie Movement. FREE LOVE! FREE DOPE! FREE INSANITY!!!Of...

MEETING ALLEGED BY PULITZER PRIZE WINNER SEYMOUR HERSHPHONY IRAN ATTACK ON US TARGETS "IN THE WORKS"...VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORT NEEDEDBy Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERIf ever...

Military Update: Study endorses higher Tricare fees, co-pays By Tom Philpott, Special to Stars and StripesA Pentagon study recommends that a complex four-part retirement...

U.S. Military athletes Go Off to Compete in the OlympicsAt least 15 military athletes are currently in Beijing to compete on behalf the United...

Representative Jeff Miller (R-FL 1st) Visits Iraq for 7th Timeby Jeff MillerAs I return home from my seventh congressional trip to Iraq, I arrive...

Scheduling Guest for the 2009 Route 9 Veterans Forum Cable Access Show by William H. MooreMy name is Bill Moore and I am the...

            Schutt Industries, Inc., Clintonville, Wis., was awarded on Aug. 5, 2008, a $16,027,200.00 firm fixed price, contract for the procurement of light tactical...

PHONY REPUBLICAN PARTY FRONT GROUPS TRY TO FOOL VETSCOLONEL RILEY, ROVE PUPPET, BEATS PHONY PATRIOT DRUMBy Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERIt is embarassing to me...

PATRIOTS REVOLT - Supporting Dr. Alan Keyes For President in 2008A David and Goliath Encounterby Harry Riley, COL, USA, RetOne of the major themes...

Presidential Candidates McCain, Obama to Address Disabled Veterans Convention in Las VegasPresumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) will address an expected crowd...

News from the VA’s Office of Human Resources and Administration What's Inside:Four Critical Global Workforce Diversity StrategiesFive Rules of Style for the Business-Casual Workplace11 Habits...

Today's Local News for Veterans from around the Country What's Inside:  A Summary  Peake, Lawmakers Visit Overseas US Military Healthcare Facilities. Advocate Excited To Have...

Panel recommends changes to military retirementby Jim Garamone, American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- A panel looking at military compensation has recommended dramatic changes...

Religion allowed in VA care, court rulesTaxpayers cannot sue the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for incorporating religion into its health care programs for...

VA releases report critical of Arkansas hospitalsA federal report has found researchers working at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System failed to follow rules...

Veteran's Voice Visits MMDRC San DiegoBy Clairice StillRecently, Marnie Mowles (who volunteers and honors veterans for us) and I were favored with an invitation...

            Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for an estimated $252,352,133. This contract action...

A 19th-century law required disabled military retirees to forfeit $1 of retired pay for every dollar received in VA disability compensation.

Leading Intelligence Support Service Firm Seeks to Hire U.S. VeteransOMNIPLEX World Services Corporation Joins HireVeterans.comby Marcy BulstromOMNIPLEX World Services Corporation, a leader and innovator...

Leading Intelligence Support Service Firm Seeks to Hire U.S. VeteransOMNIPLEX World Services Corporation Joins HireVeterans.comby Marcy BulstromOMNIPLEX World Services Corporation, a leader and innovator...

IF YOU AREN'T ANGRY OR SCAREDYOU ARE JUST PLAIN DUMBBy Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERWe get information from lying TV, lying newspapers and long proven...

Presidential Candidate Sen. John McCain to Address Disabled Veterans Convention in Las VegasPresumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will address an expected...

Special Extra Earnings for Military ServiceSince 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you paid Social...