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Military & Veterans News Vet News: Two VA Executives Honored with ‘Service to America’ Medals WASHINGTON – A Vietnam Veteran whose career has focused on helping war Veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community Vet Centers around the country and a VA chief financial officer who led the agency to streamline operations and reduce costs are among nine federal officials being honored with Service to America Medals. For the 10th year, the non-profit Partnership for Public Service has named outstanding public servants who are making high-impact contributions.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Remarks by the President Awarding the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Dakota Meyer THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Kibben. Good afternoon, everyone. And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.

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Military & Veterans News Nonprofits Meeting the Unique Needs of Women Veterans After 10 years of war, some of us in the nonprofit community are focusing on the unique needs of our women veterans. I should say that we are beginning to recognize that such a focus is needed—indeed essential—if we are to truly care for the impressive women who serve in our armed forces.

Robert S. Mueller III

Veterans Advantage Awards TopVet: Robert S. Mueller III The new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, former Justice Department executive and veteran prosecutor Robert S. Mueller III, is a Marine combat veteran who served in Vietnam. Mr. Mueller, who has a reputation as a tough-minded administrator, takes over an organization rocked in recent years by scandal and embarrassing incidents, including the arrest of a veteran agent, Robert P. Hanssen, as a spy for the Russians and the revelation that the agency failed to turn over investigation-related documents to the lawyers for Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh.

Bill Nelson

Veterans Advantage Awards TopVet: Bill Nelson, HBO “It is our obligation to help those who have put themselves in harm’s way,” says Bill Nelson, Chairman and CEO of HBO, in an exclusive interview with Veterans Advantage.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Advances Veterans’ Jobs Legislation with Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs favorably reported seven pieces of legislation (H.R. 2433, as amended; H.R. 2646 as amended; H.R. 2302, as amended; H.R. 2349, as amended; H.R. 2074, as amended; H.R. 1025; and H.R. 1263, as amended) for full House consideration.

Rick Rescorla

Veterans Advantage Awards HeroVet: Rick Rescorla, Vietnam Vet and 9/11 Hero Rick Rescorla was highly decorated for his battlefield bravery in Vietnam, even portrayed in a hit movie and popular book. As the head of security of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, he drilled employees regularly on evacuation from the Twin Towers, always believing it was vulnerable to a terrorist attack.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: DoD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal Year-to-Date 2011, Through July Recruiting - Year to Date. All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal year-to-date 2011, through July.

Bruce Whitman

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Bruce Whitman, CEO of Flight Safety International This month, we honor a remarkable TopVet, Air Force Veteran Bruce Whitman. As Flight Safety International CEO, Whitman leads the way in keeping our skies safe. He gives back in countless ways. Read about his work as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: VA Program That Boosts Safeguards for Research Participants Wins Approval from Accrediting Body WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), which helps ensure high ethical and scientific standards for multi-site research projects involving Veterans or their health information, has been accredited by the nonprofit Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Chairman Murray and Senator Durbin Call on VA to Provide Answers about Privacy, Safety and Security of Homeless Female Veterans (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Patty Murray and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin sent a joint letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki expressing their concern about the placement of homeless female veterans in unsecure housing in Chicago, which jeopardized their safety. Chairman Murray and Senator Durbin’s letter asks VA for assurances that homeless female veterans across the country who are being cared for by the Department are housed in appropriate, safe and secure conditions.

Veterans Affair

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Miller: “We Must Reduce Veteran Unemployment to Less Than 5%” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Rep. Jeff Miller, issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s Employing America’s Veterans initiative:

Alex Kellum, son of a Silver Star recipient, is our top Veterans Advantage scholarship winner

Veterans Advantage Awards VetFamily: Veterans Advantage Scholarship Veterans Advantage is proud to announce three winners of its scholarship program for the 2010-2011 academic year, and to recognize and reward the unique form of academic excellence that comes from military service.

Army Pfc. Lawrence N. Harris

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

Dr. Tracy Gaudet

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Dr. Tracy Gaudet Named as one of Top 25 Women in Health Care WASHINGTON -- Dr. Tracy Gaudet, Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) newly established Office of Patient-Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, has been selected as one of the top 25 Women in Health Care by Modern Healthcare magazine for her leadership in serving Veterans.

Douglas Wheelock

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Honoring West Point's Col. Douglas Wheelock With the last Space Shuttle mission scheduled for July 8, we want to introduce you to our TopRank, Col. Doug "Wheels" Wheelock of the US Army and NASA, the commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Expedition 25. Long-time friend Mark Sullivan introduced us to "Wheels" recently, and we're grateful he did. There's an adage that says true success comes to those who genuinely and freely share their gifts with others. Col. Wheelock embodies that adage. He is truly an inspiring individual with a deep respect for those who serve and those who need a little extra inspiration in order to serve. Enjoy!

Doug Wheelock

Veterans Advantage Awards TopRank: Doug Wheelock For U.S. Astronaut and West Point Graduate Douglas H. Wheelock, achieving his childhood goal of spaceflight is truly extraordinary, and yet it's only one of his proudest achievements. His sky-high personal goals take a backseat to honoring those who have served before him and inspiring those who will serve in the future.

Military & Veterans News Benefits News: Alert: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Expanded Definition The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded eligibility for disability compensation due to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) for veterans who served in Vietnam’s offshore waters. This is welcome news for Blue Water veterans whose claims for compensation benefits had been denied under VA’s earlier more restrictive definition of the disease.

Edwin D. Fuller

Veterans Advantage Awards TopVet: Edwin D. Fuller Those lyrics from the Rolling Stones’ 60’s ballad capture Vietnam Army Veteran Edwin “Ed” Fuller’s early professional experience. His dream was to pursue a career in the airline industry and he was well on his way when unexpectedly, two job offers did not materialize. Disappointed, but not disheartened, he garnered a job offer from Marriott, a fledgling chain of 22 hotels in 1972. Over the next 38 years, bolstered by his military experience, Fuller has helped grow Marriott into the global hospitality leader with over 3,500 hotels.

"War has both short-term and long-term consequences that can influence the emotional and physical health of returning veterans and their family members for many years to come," Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., founder and president of Give an Hour™

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Give an Hour Announces Community Blueprint Demonstration Projects to Address Needs of Military Families; Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant Give an Hour™, a national nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their loved ones, announces two demonstration projects of the Community Blueprint, a collaborative effort to help communities address the needs of veterans and military families on a local level.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Westin Copley Place & FOX25 to Give Away "A Wedding To Remember" to a Member of the United States Military BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - 06/13/11) - Westin Copley Place General Manager Michael Jorgensen announced today that The Westin Copley Place has teamed up with FOX25 to give one deserving member of The United States Armed Forces an all-expense paid wedding to take place on Veteran's Day at The Westin Copley Place in Boston.

Veterans Advantage Founder Scott Higgins with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus at New York City Fleet Week activities on May 26, 2011.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: Military Appreciation Month This weekend, in honor of Military Appreciation Month leading up to Memorial Day, Veterans Advantage takes this opportunity to thank all who have served and are serving in the United States Military. This is one of the most patriotic times of the year and one where Americans can show their pride.

Discounts & Benefits Benefit Partner News: Veterans Advantage Honors All Who Have Served And Paid The Ultimate Sacrifice This Memorial Day Weekend Greenwich, CT -- This May, in honor of Military Appreciation Month leading up to Memorial Day, Veterans AdvantageTMseeks special acknowledgement of all who have served and sacrificed their lives in service to the United States Military, and calls on all Americans to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 pm local time this coming Monday, May 30th, 2011.

Military & Veterans News Vet News: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) App Helps Thousands WASHINGTON – The PTSD Coach smartphone application (app), launched in April by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD), has already helped more than 5,000 users connect with important mental health information and resources.

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