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Transitionnews: Military/Veteran Jobs and Benefits news of the day for for 3/17/14

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Clarksville veteran wins silver at Paralympics  (The Leaf Chronicle)  Clarksville veteran Heath Calhoun added his first Paralympics medal to an already impressive list of accomplishments Friday in Sochi, Russia.

Military Transition News

Job-hunting tips for military veterans back in the workforce  (The Guardian)  A job interview, for a military veteran, tends to be a formal affair.  He won’t  slouch or lean in a chair.

Job Fair for military veterans on March 19  (Examiner)  Leaving the military can be difficult.

Job fair March 25 to help veterans  (The Chippewa Herald)  A job fair for veterans, their spouses and service members will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the Eau Claire Army National Guard Armory, 1730 North Lane, Eau Claire.

Merced job fair attracts veterans, others looking for employment  (The Sacramento Bee)  Many came dressed in their best interview clothes Thursday for a veterans job fair in Merced.

Misunderstood veterans searching for jobs struggle to connect with recruiters  (The Guardian)  “I need to be a little bit more proactive, a little bit more – I don’t want to say the word – annoying,” Nick Marriott sighs, then chuckles. “Patient, too. I hate the waiting process.”

Vet Groups Question $1 Billion VA Jobs Program  (Military.com)  The administration is again hoping to establish a major veterans’  employment program that would see thousands of former service members employed  in public sector jobs across the country.

City hosts Veterans job fair downtown  (WOKV)  The city of Jacksonville is hosting a job fair this morning at the convention center downtown  for veterans and their families.

Senator introduces jobs, small business bills to help vets  (Navy Times)  New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has introduced two bills to help veterans look for jobs and start small businesses.

Veterans News

Veterans rallied Saturday for a solution to Ft. Bayard  (Silver City Sun-News)   Close to 100 people attended a rally Saturday afternoon at the Grant County Business and Conference Center to support the Southwest New Mexico Transition Center acquiring Fort Bayard.

Care and Benefits for Veterans Strengthened by $153 Billion VA Budget  (MilitarySpot)  Continuing the transformation of the Department of Veterans Affairs into a 21st century organization, the President has proposed a $152.7 billion budget, a 10.2 percent increase over Fiscal Year 2013, that will support VA’s goals to expand access to health care and other benefits, eliminate the disability claims backlog, and end homelessness among Veterans.

Holly Petraeus: ‘Some people don’t balk at taking advantage of veterans’  (The Guardian)  When you join the US military, you are taught about a lot of things: discipline, respect, loyalty. Yet there’s one thing that they don’t teach you in the military: how to protect your own finances.

Benefit set for Fallen Warriors Memorial  (Santa Maria Times)  The committee spearheading the Lompoc Valley Fallen Warriors Memorial to forever remember local residents who died while serving in the military has planned its first major benefit for Saturday night.

Paralyzed Madison combat vet goes ‘RoboCop’ with bionic suit that lets him stand and walk  (Wisconsin State Journal)  Just under three years ago, a powerful bomb blast ripped the earth apart along a remote road in Afghanistan, leaving Army Sgt. Dan Rose paralyzed from the chest down.

Houston’s WWII sailor in famous kissing photo dies at 86  (Chron)  Glenn Edward McDuffie, the young sailor from Houston who can be seen in one of the most iconic photos from the end of World War II, has died, according to family members.

Disabled ex-Air Force sergeant says federal security officers tased him at downtown Portland office  (Oregon Live)  A former U.S. Air Force sergeant is suing the federal government and four federal officers for allegedly tasing him several times and striking him in the head and back as he tried to go through security at a downtown Portland office for an appointment.

Benefits News

A Senate bill would speed up veterans’ disability claims  (The Olympian)  It took soldiers returning to the United States from Europe more than a week to cross the Atlantic by boat at the end of World War II. Today troops can traverse the globe from Afghanistan in as little as 24 hours.

Bill offers more benefits for Louisiana’s ‘wounded warriors’  (The Town Talk)   Louisiana’s military personnel returning from war with serious injuries and spouses who have lost loved ones deserve more benefits than the state now offers, say Reps. Frank Howard and James Armes.

Veterans news: Gather papers now  (Courier-Journal)  All veterans who were discharged (separated) from military service must have a copy of their discharge certificate in order to receive veteran’s benefits, whether filing a claim for service-connected illnesses, injuries, and wounds, or in the event of death.

Agent Orange talk prompts memories, emotion  (The Hays Daily News)  In a soft, halting voice, Katherine Glaser told of how she watched her father die when she was young.

Mobile Vet Center will visit Bennington on Tuesday  (Bennington Banner)  The Mobile Vet Center (like the one pictured here) is headed to American Legion in Bennington VT for a Veterans Welcome Home event for all veterans on Tuesday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AFTER ASHES FOUND, DAUGHTER ASKS: WHO DID I BURY?  (AP)  Dellaina Grundy isn’t sure whether any of the cremated remains buried in her father’s grave in a veterans cemetery are his, and she doesn’t expect to ever know.

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Transitionnews: Military/Veteran Jobs and Benefits news of the day for for 3/14/14

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Marines volunteer to help renovate home of WWII veteran  (WMUR)

He didn’t know that the injury would eventually catch up to him in October when his knee gave way walking down the stairs of his home in Bedford. Ruchin tore four tendons and is currently going through rehabilitation.

Military Transition/Jobs News

Employers, Wounded Warriors and Veterans Register Now for Hiring Conference  (U.S. Navy)  Whether you’re a veteran or wounded warrior looking for a job or an employer looking for qualified candidates, the 4th Annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference is the place to be May 28-29 in Raleigh, N.C.

Soldiers graduate to new career  (U.S. Army)  For nine Soldiers leaving the Army, their career futures are looking bright. The Soldiers are the first at Fort Carson to benefit from the Veterans in Piping program offered through the Local Union No. 58 Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Service Technicians, training Soldiers on welding and pipefitting.

‘Transition GPS’ helps troops re-enter civilian world  (U.S. Air Force)  Feedback on “Transition GPS,” which prepares service members to enter the civilian workforce, indicates it improves on the program it replaced, the director of the Defense Department’s Transition to Veterans Program office said here March 11.

Syracuse Offers Programs for Veterans, Spouses  (DOD Live)  The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University is currently enrolling eligible veterans and their spouses in an online program to enhance their career skills and job marketability.

FIRST COUNTY: Home Base Iowa Rolls Out  (WHOTV)  Governor Branstad launched “Home Base Iowa” last November. It serves as a stepping stone to help service members’ transition back into civilian life.

From Hero To Hired  (Arkansas Matters)  Hiring our Heroes has a simple, but important purpose.

Army to cut combat brigades  (The Hill)  The Army may need to cut its number of brigade combat teams nearly in half to accommodate the Pentagon’s plans to slice the Army’s size to below 450,000 soldiers after 2017.

Veterans News

VA: We budgeted before DOD; troop reductions not accounted for  (Stars and Stripes)  Lawmakers fear that the Veterans Affairs department might not be asking for enough money to meet its needs, the National Journal reported Thursday.

Diabetes: Silent Epidemic Among Veterans  (Ozarks First)  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs calls diabetes a silent epidemic among those who have served in the military and is dedicating resources to better management of the disease.

Congress Wants to Shield Veterans From Another Government Shutdown  (National Journal)  During the last government shutdown, lawmakers feared veterans were days away from not receiving their disability checks.

Brundidge Rotarians learn about veterans benefits  (Troy Messenger)  Randy Ross, Pike County veteran’s service officer, was the program guest of Rotarian Lamar Steed at the Brundidge Rotary Club Wednesday.

Despite congressional muscle, Michigan ranks near bottom in US in funding for veterans (MLive)  After 17 years in the military, U.S. Navy and Gulf War veteran Gary Alcumbrack has done his best to navigate the civilian world even as he wrestles with nightmares that won’t go away.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs says changes have been made at Atlanta VA Medical Center  (WSBTV)  Channel 2 Action News was the first to uncover federal audits showing that mismanagement at the Atlanta VA Medical Center contributed to the deaths of three patients.

VA hospital knew human error caused Legionnaires’ outbreak  (CBS)  In January 2013, CBS News reported that a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh knew for more than a year it had an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, but failed to warn patients.

Former Veterans Affairs Psychiatrist Sentenced for Medicare Fraud  (National Journal)  A licensed psychiatrist formerly employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was sentenced today to serve 18 months in prison for falsely claiming to provide at-home services to Medicare beneficiaries.

Veterans Corner: VA looks to reduce opiod prescriptions  (Lake County Sun)  The Department of Veterans Affairs has initiated a multi-faceted approach to reduce the use of opioids among America’s veterans using VA health care.

Medal of Honor recipient Ola Lee Mize dies at 82  (Army Times)  Medal of Honor recipient, Korean War hero and Special Forces legend retired Army Col. Ola Lee Mize has died at 82, according to the Medal of Honor Society. He died Wednesday after a lengthy illness.

Benefits News

VA seeking to educate vets on unclaimed benefits  (KTAR)  Calling all veterans in need of health care, education assistance, even home loans. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs said you could be eligible for more benefits than you think.

Veterans Benefit Fair  (Rochester Homepage)  Hundreds of veterans got an opportunity to learn what benefits they are eligible for today at the Veterans Benefit Fair at Monroe Community Hospital.

Law Extends Financial Support For Veterans  (Indiana Public Media)  Governor Mike Pence Thursday signed legislation that will extend the state benefits members of the armed services and their families receive.

Survey shows distrust of retirement reform in the ranks  (Military Times)  The Pentagon’s new proposal for reforming military retirement is drawing sharply negative reactions from today’s career-minded service members, according to a recent survey of Military Times active-duty readers.

Life care lawyers can help navigate veterans’ benefits  (Cleveland Jewish Media)  With the cost of long-term care rising every day, seniors want to know how to pay for care without breaking the bank.

Gay military widow not getting death benefits  (CNN)  She misses her most around the holidays, especially St. Patrick’s Day — the day they first met — and Valentine’s Day, their wedding anniversary.

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Transitionnews: Military/Veteran Jobs and Benefits news of the day for for 3/13/14

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Military transition, jobs, benefits, and veterans affairs news of the day for 3/13/14

Good news story of the day

‘Feel the warmth’: York veteran gets national award  (The State)  Korean War veteran and POW TJ Martin has worked behind the scenes to honor York County veterans and promote their causes.

Military Transition

Veterans Tour Local Companies for Jobs  (WJBF)   Veterans swapped their boots and camo for suits and ties on Wednesday.

UP garners military hiring recognition from diversity magazine  (Progressive Railroading)  Profiles in Diversity Journal recently recognized Union Pacific Railroad as one of the nation’s “25 Most Influential Companies for Veteran Hiring.”

35 companies participating in military job fair  (WAVE3)  A military job fair will host 35 companies at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.

Clayton State job fair also looks to attract veterans  (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)  Clayton State University’s Office of Career Services will hold its annual job and graduate school fair for university students and alumni on March 20.

‘Transition GPS’ helps troops re-enter civilian world  (U.S. Air Force)  Feedback on “Transition GPS,” which prepares service members to enter the civilian workforce, indicates it improves on the program it replaced, the director of the Defense Department’s Transition to Veterans Program office said here March 11.

AF stops work on most force-shaping programs  (Air Force Times)  The Air Force has halted work on most of its force reduction programs while it re-evaluates them, according to a statement released Wednesday.

New program will help veterans ‘suit up’ for job search  (Aiken Standard)  The Aiken Warrior Project and Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA are teaming up to make sure student military veterans will look spiffy while they are seeking work.

Soldiers offered new career track  (Bayonet & Saber)  The Department of Veteran Affairs has rolled out a new career track for transitioning service members and their Families.

State Agencies Launch Veterans Jobs Program  (NBC Washington)  Two state agencies have formally joined forces to run a program that helps match Virginia veterans with employers.

Veterans

Are Veterans Getting the Money They Deserve in Latest Budget?  (National Journal)  Although budget requests are routinely dismissed as pie-in-the-sky wish lists doomed to be slashed, lawmakers fear that the Veterans Affairs Department actually might not be asking for enough money to meet its needs.

Veterans Thrift Store organizes win-win for everyone  (Tampa Bay Online)  David Lindsay, the son of a U.S. Air Force enlistee who served in three wars, has a soft heart for veterans in need.

Gay veterans push back against organizers of St. Patrick’s Day parade  (Boston.com)  A dozen gay veterans pushed back today against organizers of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston and rebutted a charge that MassEquality had lied on its parade application and did not have a group of veterans who wanted to march.

Report: Gulf War symptoms too broad for one definition  (USA Today)  Gulf War veterans have such a wide array of symptoms and exposures that researchers and clinicians should not apply one definition to everyone, and should instead “select one based on their needs,” according to a report from the Institute of Medicine released Wednesday.

Wounded Warrior Project Presents 2014 Veterans Policy Objectives to Senate, House Veterans Affairs Committees  (4-Traders) Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) unveiled its 2014 policy priorities today, aimed at meeting unfulfilled obligations to the nation’s newest wounded veterans, during testimony before the Committees on Veterans Affairs for the Senate and the House of Representatives.

JUDGE: DECORATED SOLDIER WON’T GET MEDAL OF HONOR  (AP)  Lt. Garlin Murl Conner left the U.S. Army as the second-most decorated soldier during World War II, earning four Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars, seven Purple Hearts and the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during 28 straight months in combat.

Veteran unemployment rises, Reagan job creation higher than Obama’s  (Examiner.com)  Curtis L. Coy, Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity for the Veterans Benefits Administration on Monday released the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) through email communications that shows that Veteran unemployment rose in February 2014.

Veterans Affairs

Shinseki: Advance Funding Won’t Solve VA Problems  (Military.com)  Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki on Wednesday told a Senate panel that advance funding for all VA operations would not solve all the department problems in the event of another government shutdown.

Spokane Veterans Affairs hospital brings budget concerns to Sen. Patty Murray  (The Spokesman-Review)  Staff shortages and the worry of possible budget cuts prompted local managers at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Spokane to ignore the chain of command and take their concerns straight to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, who put pointed questions to senior officials during a Wednesday hearing.

Accountability demands grow as more VA patients complain of bad care  (The Augusta Chronicle) Richard Johnson tried seven times in three years to speak to Rebecca Wiley’s administration about issues with his care at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

VA: Funding decline for TBI care is good news  (Military Times)  Funding for traumatic brain injury care would drop under the White House’s proposed fiscal 2015 budget, but Veterans Affairs Department officials say that’s actually good news.

Benefits

Wissota Springs to host veteran benefits seminar  (The Chippewa Herald)  If you are in need of assisted living, and you are a wartime veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, help could be on the way.

Local Vet Heads To Washington To Fight For Benefits  (News Channel 5)  They served our country, but many veterans are finding transitioning back to civilian life has a few more challenges than they expected. One local man is now among a select group to fight for veteran benefits.

Veterans Administration Medical Center sets March 24 open house on veteran health care programs  (NewHampshire.com)  The Manchester Veterans Administration Medical Center will host an open house for new enrollment for health care on Monday, March 24, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Manchester VAMC, 718 Smyth Road.

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