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Vet News: Iraq Veteran Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship
WASHINGTON -- Since 1944, GI Bill educational benefits have opened the doors of opportunity for nearly 22 million Veterans. Matt Stiner, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and a senior at Oklahoma State University, is one of the latest additions to that 63-year-old success story.
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Vet News: ESGR Accepting Nominations for 2007 Freedom Award
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is accepting nominations for the 2007 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Awards at the ESGR website at www.esgr.milMilitary & Veterans News
Vet News: National Guard (In Federal Status) And Reserve Mobilized As Of March 14, 2007
This week, the Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard announced an increase, while the Army and Navy had a decrease. The net collective result is 645 fewer reservists mobilized than last week.
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Vet News: VA National Cemeteries Receive Holiday Wreaths
WASHINGTON – Holiday wreaths were placed in remembrance at 105 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries today, as part of a privately-funded program to honor our nation’s Veterans.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: VA Expands Service by Opening 25 New Clinics
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2006 -To provide world-class health care closer to where more Veterans live, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs today announced plans to open 25 new community-based clinics in 17 states and American Somoa.
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Vet News: The Home Depot Ranks First, Showcasing its Massive Military Recruitment Program
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Touting an extensive program to recruit transitioning military troops and military Veterans, The Home Depot, based in Atlanta, GA, was found to be the most "military-friendly" employer in America. The company, which ranked fourth on last year’s list, improved an already excellent program by hiring 52% Veterans into its Store Leadership Program, a regimen that fast-tracks new hires to manage an entire store in about two years. The Home Depot was also recognized for its military spouse hiring efforts.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Administration Expands Benefits for Ex-POWs
WASHINGTON – Continuing its commitment to former prisoners of war, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi today announced that the Bush Administration will expand benefits to all former POWs with strokes and common heart diseases.