Military & Veterans News Vet News: Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on Afghanistan Troop Levels Yesterday afternoon, the President directed the Department of Defense to set troop levels in Afghanistan.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Defense Department Launches Retirement System Comparison Calculator The Department of Defense officially launched the Blended Retirement System (BRS) comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course, will assist the nearly 1.7 million opt-in eligible service members and their families make an informed decision on whether or not to elect the new retirement system. The BRS goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Richard V. Spencer to be Secretary of the Navy President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Richard V. Spencer to be Secretary of the Navy.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Calling All Race Fans: Help Crown Royal Honor Your Military Heroes at the Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS, May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, thousands of fans will flock to the Racing Capital of the World to watch their favorite drivers qualify for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 during Crown Royal Armed Forces Weekend. And starting this year, those fans will have the opportunity to permanently cement the names of their military heroes at the track in recognition of their generous sacrifice.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Fleet Week returns to New York City; ships announced NORFOLK, VA (NRMA) – Five U.S. Navy ships, four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats (YPs), two U.S. Coast Guard cutters (USCGC), and one Royal Canadian Navy ship will participate during the 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 24-30.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Veterans to Showcase Fitness at National Veterans Golden Age Games WASHINGTON — Nearly 800 Veterans of age 55 and older will join volunteers and rehabilitative professionals from across the country for the 31st National Veterans Golden Age Games, scheduled May 7-11 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month With Promotion of ‘Use Your Voice’ Awareness Program to Urge Veterans to Speak Up About Mental Illness WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that, as part of its recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, it is promoting “Use Your Voice,” a national awareness program that encourages Veterans to seek mental health treatment if they need it.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Donald J. Trump Proclaims April 9, 2017, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, America honors our service men and women imprisoned during war. These patriots have moved and inspired our Nation through their unyielding sacrifices and devout allegiance. We honor the strength through adversity of all of these heroes from our Nation's wars and conflicts, from the American Revolution to the World Wars, from Korea to Vietnam, from Desert Storm to the War on Terror.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA national cemeteries to commemorate World War I centennial WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced its cemeteries will host wreath-laying ceremonies the week of April 6 to commemorate the 353,082 World War I Veterans interred in VA sites across the country.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Secretary Makes Strides to Improve Veterans Experience WASHINGTON — In an effort to elevate the Veterans Experience Office (VEO), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David J. Shulkin, today announced the appointment of Lynda Davis, PhD, as Chief Veterans Experience Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Disabled Veterans to attend annual Winter Sports Clinic hosted by VA and DAV WASHINGTON – Nearly 400 injured Veterans and active-duty military members will join volunteers and leading medical and rehabilitative professionals from across the nation for the 31st National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, scheduled March 26-31 in Snowmass Village (near Aspen), Colorado.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: 2017 Naval Academy Distinguished Graduates Announced ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 21, 2017/PR Newswire - US Newswire/ -- The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association will honor five Naval Academy alumni at the 19th Annual Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony on Friday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m.in Alumni Hall at the United States Naval Academy. The ceremony will be attended by the Brigade of Midshipmen; Naval Academy Superintendent Admiral Walter E. "Ted" Carter Jr. '81, USN; and Admiral Robert J. Natter '67, USN (Ret.), chairman of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: IBM to Hire 2,000 U.S. Veterans into New Collar Technology Careers WASHINGTON, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM), America's largest technology employer, today announced it will hire 2,000 U.S. veterans over the next four years. These positions are part of the company's broader pledge to hire 25,000 U.S. workers through 2020, and many are "new collar jobs" that do not always require a four-year college degree.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Study Highlights Benefits of Enhanced Aspirin in Preventing Certain Cancers WASHINGTON — Researchers know of aspirin’s benefits in preventing certain ailments — from cardiovascular disease to most recently colorectal cancer. But while the link to those two conditions was made, researchers also questioned how and if this “wonder drug” could work to ward off other types of cancers.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Medal of Honor Recipients Announce 2017 Citizen Heroes ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announced today its 2017 Citizen Honors Award winners. The six heroes were chosen by the Recipients of the Medal of Honor from a field of 20 finalists in the nationwide program.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: President Donald J. Trump Names Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs President Donald J. Trump on Monday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond “H.R.” McMaster to serve as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Remarks by the Vice President at the Henry O. Flipper Dinner, West Point THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, General Caslen. Your wife informed me that it was not booing that I heard when you came up, but it was “Supe.” (Laughter.) Give this wonderful superintendent a round of applause, would you please? He deserves it, and the nation is proud of your service. (Applause.)
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Artists selected for nationwide women Veterans art exhibit WASHINGTON — Ten women Veteran artists have been selected to showcase their work at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers around the country in March, to coincide with Women’s History Month.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Department of Defense Announces Changes to Procedures and Policy for Reduction in Force in the Civilian Workforce This month, the Department of Defense released the policy and procedure changes for reduction in force (RIF) for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service. The changes are required per section 1101 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (P.L. 114-92), as codified in 1597(f) of Title 10, United States Code. The law requires that when RIF is necessary, the determination of employee separations shall be made primarily on the basis of performance.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Florida Honors Montford Point Marines TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott has signed a proclamation honoring the Montford Point Marines of World War II fame on the 72nd anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense James Mattis It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Roe Announces Committee Leadership For more information, contact: Tiffany Haverly, (202) 226-6340
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Team Rubicon Commemorates Seven Years of Veterans Continuing Their Service Through Disaster Response LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To commemorate its seventh anniversary, Team Rubicon® (TR) encourages Americans to sign up to serve their community.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: New Members Appointed to VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans WASHINGTON – Four new members have been appointed to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, an expert panel that advises the Secretary on issues and programs affecting women Veterans. Established in 1983, the Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary for administrative and legislative changes.
