Veterans

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Perriello’s Bills to Help Veterans Headed to House Floor

By Staff Reports on 10 March 2010

Committee on Veterans Affairs passed three bills with unanimous support.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Committee on Veterans Affairs, Tom Perriello | Leave a response

Retreats for Veterans, Service Members and Families

By Staff Reports on 9 March 2010

Veterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy a point of return and re-entry.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Coming Home Project | Leave a response

Secretary Seeks Fast Track for New Agent Orange Claims

By Staff Reports on 9 March 2010

Over 200,000 vets may file claims over the next two years.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Agent Orange, Department of Veteran Affairs | Leave a response

World War II and Korean War Veterans Trip to DC

By Staff Reports on 5 March 2010

Exchange Club is sponsoring a World War II/Korean War veteran’s trip to DC.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Korean War, The Exchange Club, WWII | Leave a response

VA Expands Evaluation of Technology Projects

By Staff Reports on 25 February 2010

Management and accountability system found effective.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Department of Veterans Affairs, PMAS | Leave a response

VA Begins Nationwide GI Bill Advertising Campaign

By Staff Reports on 24 February 2010

Campaign expected to reach student veterans and schools.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Department of Veterans Affairs, Post-9/11 GI Bill | Leave a response

VA Education Call Center Operating Five Days a Week

By Staff Reports on 24 February 2010

Temporary closures significantly cut post-9/11 GI Bill pending inventory.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Department of Veterans Affairs, Education Call Center | 1 Response

USO Center Planned for Richmond International Airport

By Staff Reports on 22 February 2010

Scheduled to open in spring 2010.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Richmond International Airport, United Service Organizations Inc. | Leave a response

Scholarships for Veterans at Lynchburg College

By Staff Reports on 19 February 2010

LC plans to create a veterans center with funds.

Posted in School News, Veterans | Tagged Dr. John D. Bower Veterans Scholarship Fund, Lynchburg College | Leave a response

Jersey Mike’s Subs in Virginia Beach Raises Funds for Wounded Warriors

By Staff Reports on 3 February 2010

Five-day benefit raised more than $2,500.

Posted in Business, Financial, Veterans | Tagged Jersey Mike's Subs, Wounded Warriors | Leave a response

White House Seeks $125 Billion for Veterans in 2011

By Staff Reports on 2 February 2010

Budget includes $60.3 billion for discretionary spending.

Posted in Financial, Veterans | Tagged budget, Department of Veterans Affairs | Leave a response

Unlimited Free Tutoring and Career Help for All U.S. Military and Families

By Staff Reports on 1 February 2010

Department of Defense is providing the program worldwide to all students.

Posted in School News, Veterans | Tagged Department of Defense, Tutor.com | Leave a response

Honor Flight Program Slated to take Veterans to World War II Memorial

By Staff Reports on 1 February 2010

Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia hosting its third bus trip for WWII Vets.

Posted in Veterans | Tagged Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia, World War II Memorial | Leave a response