NEWS
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Army Probes Incidents Of Violent Crime Committed By Combat Veterans
"For the past several years, as [Fort Carson, Colorado] became a busy way station for soldiers cycling in and out of Iraq, the number of servicemen implicated in violent crimes has raised alarm."Full Article
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VA Providing Florida Vets with Verification Letters
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today it has sent out disability verification letters for the first time to more than 265,000 Florida veterans and surviving spouses who may be eligible for state or local tax exemptions.Full Article
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Suspects Arraigned In VA Fraud Case.
"13 people — 12 of them veterans — were in arraignment court for what's being called a kickback scheme." The US Attorney in Louisville "says two men arranged the scheme — Jeffrey Allan McGill," who "is a Veterans Affairs service representative, and Daniel Ryan Parker." Full Article
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2 Obama intel nominees signal new direction - Houston Chronicle
Veterans of the CIA were caught off guard by the selection. "I'm at a loss," said Robert Grenier, a former director of the CIA's counterterrorism center and ... Full Article
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Obama's intel picks short on direct experience - The Associated Press
Veterans of the CIA were surprised at the pick. "I'm at a loss," said Robert Grenier, a former director of the CIA's counterterrorism center and a 27-year ... Full Article
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Jindal budget plans include at least 335 layoffs - KATC
The only other state agency to announce layoffs so far is the Department of Veterans Affairs, which intends to eliminate 12 filled administrative jobs at ... Full Article
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A plane crash. A midnight phone call. Now six wives of Marine fighter pilots wait to discover whose husband will not be coming home. Read More
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Jan 17th at The Rose Bowl...An event for all service people
Bring the whole family....Top entertainment, comedians,
antique military vehicles, Free...Free. Free....
A time to honor all that have served....
The Rose Bowl a in Pasadena.
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National Career Fairs Los Angeles Military/Veteran Career Fair
An opportunity for you to meet your next employer face to face. A place to network, make a connection, learn about companies and open positions, and to move forward with your job search.
http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/career_fairs/registration/
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BLOGS
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Widows finally get what they are owed - its Still not enough
Widows of fallen heroes are finally getting what the VA stole from them, but it is still doesn't make up for the loss of their brave veteran who was killed in action. How long would this have gone on if it was not for these powerful women? Read More
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Pentagon has redefined the definition of combat related injury, thus screwing veterans out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation. Read More
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VA hospitals have been destroying veterans information vital to their claims for pension or compensation. Read More
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State Courts Declare Open-Season on Veterans’ Disability Compensation
In February of this year, Murphy was sentenced to 90 days for refusing to use his combat related VA disability compensation and Social Security Disability... Read More
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Picketing Protestors, Patriot Guard Riders, and Passing of a Paratrooper
Before leaving the military to head back home to California, I told my very first roommate, Joseph Vanek, that once he’s out of the military... Read More
VETERANS RESOURCES
Featured Resource: The Employment Center
The NVF Employment Center includes a job center with employment opportunities specifically for Veterans and a job events calendar with job fairs and more. Take a look at the availible job openings now! / Go!
Resources for New Veterans
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Five Years of Enhanced Health Care. You are eligible to receive enhanced VA health care benefits for 5 years following your military separation date. We encourage new veterans to enroll in the VA health care system as soon as possible after separation from service. / Go!
Gold's Gym Venice Beach, CA
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For the past 22 years Gold’s Gym Venice has supported the National Veterans Foundation staff, volunteers, and board members and now they are extending their support to you! Go!
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