Friday, September 25th, 2009

We hope you enjoy this week’s piece about how the City of New York is stepping up to help New Yorkers who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, where 8,000 are currently serving. New York City has always had a special place in my heart, since the days when a small, dedicated group of committed Vietnam Vets, which I was privileged to have served with, helped establish the NYC Vietnam Veterans memorial in lower Manhattan. The other day I was talking with Roger Newman, the City’s Commissioner of Veterans Affairs about expanding the City’s program for Vets from the Big Apple. Click here to learn more about how to help New York City Veterans, or if you are a NYC Vet looking for help yourself.

I wanted to take this opportunity to recognize our latest Medal of Honor recipient, a young man who receives our country’s highest honor posthumously. Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jared C. Monti, a Fire Support Specialist, Targeting NCO assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. He distinguished himself by acts of conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty against an armed enemy in Gowardesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. Learn more about Sgt. Monti’s ultimate act of heroism here.

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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

I stopped by the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) executive offices a couple of weeks ago with Board member Peter Eldredge, and we huddled on expanding our relationship. Currently WWP Alumni, those severely disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001 are eligible to join and receive a host of specialized medical services, in addition to a complimentary Veterans Advantage membership to acknowledge and thank them for their sacrifice. If you know someone who qualifies for WWP membership, tell them to click on over to www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

While visiting, I also saw an award hanging on the wall, recognizing this week’s HeroVet, Bob Kingsley. He’s a great example of someone who never forgot his roots, and is also a supporter of the WWP. Read more about Bob Kingsley and his service to the country.

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Friday, September 4th, 2009

Visitors to our newly redesigned VeteransAdvantage.com are finding a lot of new features and functionality with our site, and even learning some important things, too. Through our updating Polling Center, you can tell us what you think of the current deals and offers effecting your wallet, or you can peruse historical data and see what your fellow Vets think.

At last count as I am writing this blog entry, I must say I am somewhat surprised to see the majority of you are planning on buying a car in the next year. For our economy’s sake, I hope so, too.

And if you are interested in our most recent polls, check these out:

• What’s your source for Do-It-Yourself home remodeling? Some were not surprised to see Lowe’s won, but wow, by such a wide margin!
• New benefits that you want to see in the Veterans Advantage program: We always take our feedback in this area and try to find the best of the best for you.

Going forward, you should visit our “Resources” section regularly for more updates.

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