Military & Veterans News

Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Obama Proclaims November Military Family Month We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our Armed Forces and their families. Behind our brave service men and women, there are family members and loved ones who share in their sacrifice and provide unending support. During Military Family Month, we celebrate the exceptional contributions of our military families, and we reaffirm our commitments to these selfless individuals who exemplify the highest principles of our Nation.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Secretary of Veterans Affairs Designates 54 Regional Veterans Day Observances WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the designation of 54 regional Veterans Day observances.  These sites are recognized as model events for the observance of Veterans Day on November 11.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Missing Vietnam War Soldiers Identified The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of three servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Obama Remembers 10th Anniversary of USS Cole Attacks We remember today the 17 U.S. sailors who lost their lives ten years ago as a result of an al-Qa'ida terrorist attack against the USS Cole off the coast of Yemen.  These brave men and women were serving their country and helping to maintain security in the Gulf region when al-Qa'ida launched this outrageous attack.  

Military & Veterans News Vet News: DOD Announces Absentee Voting Week; Launches Electronic Voting Support Wizard The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today Absentee Voting Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4.  The week will encourage all citizens voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act who have not received their absentee ballot to go to http://www.FVAP.gov to fill it out as soon as possible.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of September 21, 2010 This week the Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard announced a decrease in activated reservists, while the Army and Navy announced an increase.  The net collective result is 2,666 more reservists activated than last week.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) joins the Nation in saluting the country’s largest ethnic group and its more than 1.1 million Veterans as it observes Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, as Hispanic Americans have fought in every American war.  

Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Obama and First Lady, Vice President and Dr. Biden to Commemorate 9/11 and National Day of Service and Remembrance WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Saturday, September 11th, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden will mark the ninth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania and in Lower Manhattan.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Defense Department Says Koran Burning Endangers Military MR. MORRELL:  Hey, guys, good afternoon.  Good to see you all safely back from your various travels.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: U.S., Vietnam Explore Enhanced Defense Cooperation WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2010 – A week after USS John S. McCain made its first port visit to Vietnam to commemorate the 15th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, senior defense officials from the two countries met yesterday to explore ways to further enhance their defense cooperation.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of August 17, 2010  This week the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard announced a decrease in activated reservists, while the Navy announced an increase.  The net collective result is 481 fewer reservists activated than last week.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Soldiers Missing in Action (MIA) from Vietnam War Identified The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing in action (MIA) from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Senate Considers Mattis to Head Central Command WASHINGTON, July 27, 2010 – Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis called for harmony and consistency in the U.S. Central Command area of operation today, citing the need for continued military, civilian and regional cooperation to successfully drive out extremism.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Dr. Biden: Military Children Deserve America's Support NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., July 23, 2010 – The Departments of Defense and Education are working together to ensure that quality education options are offered to all military families, Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, said here today.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Army Works to Expand Combat Stress Detection WASHINGTON, July 22, 2010 – Since 2003, the Army medical community has worked feverishly to establish processes that will improve the speed at which post-traumatic stress among military members is diagnosed, the Army’s surgeon general said here today.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: VAMBOA - Veteran and Military Business Owners Announces New Trade Association VAMBOA will serve the needs of the veteran and military business communities by uniting veteran and military business owners for collaboration, connections and contracts with both private corporations and government agencies.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Mullens Reflect on 40 Years of Marriage, Service WASHINGTON, July 12, 2010 – Forty years ago today, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and his wife, Deborah, said, "I do" -- not just to each other, but to four decades in the Navy.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Some 'Stop Loss' Soldiers to Return Early CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ, Iraq , July 13, 2010 – Hundreds of soldiers will leave their units in Iraq and return home early over the next two months to help meet the president's mandated troop strength of 50,000 in the country by Sept. 1.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Active-Duty Services Meet or Exceed June's Recruiting Goals WASHINGTON, July 13, 2010 – The active-duty services reported recruiting successes for June, a traditionally active month for recruiting, defense officials said today.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Restoration Complete for Vietnam War Memorial Statue WASHINGTON, July 8, 2010 – The newly refurbished Three Servicemen Statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was unveiled today after six weeks of restoration.

Military & Veterans News MILITARY & VETERANS NEWS Vet News: Army Works to Right Wrongs at Arlington, Secretary Says WASHINGTON, June 30, 2010 – The Army is taking every measure possible to fix the problems at Arlington National Cemetery, and it should continue to manage the nation's "most hallowed ground," Army Secretary John M. McHugh told a congressional committee today.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Petraeus Calls Afghanistan a Test of Wills WASHINGTON, June 29, 2010 – Afghanistan is a test of wills, and the enemy has to know the United States and its allies have the will to prevail, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus said before the Senate Armed Services Committee today.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Senate Passes Conrad Resolution Creating National PTSD Awareness Day Washington – In an effort to bring greater attention to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the United States Senate last night passed a resolution authored by Senator Kent Conrad designating June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Race Fans Can Give Back With The Salute To The Troops Ticket Package For Coke Zero 400 Daytona International Speedway is partnering with the Wounded Warrior Project to deliver race fans the excitement of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race as well as the opportunity to contribute a donation to an important initiative. The Salute to the Troops ticket package, which starts at $52, includes a race ticket to the 52nd annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday night, July 3 and a Daytona International Speedway hat. A portion of the proceeds from each Salute to the Troops ticket package purchase will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.