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The Douglas Company Announces Completion of The Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Rochester, New York

"Our Veterans have sacrificed so much for our great country, and they deserve to be cared for after they return home. Now the Veterans in the Rochester area will have more convenient and accessible options for their health care services"




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Service Disabled General Contractor Partners with Veterans In Pain

Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain partnered with Veterans In Pain to expand outreach efforts




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Louisiana US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Now Appeals to a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Louisiana To Call for Direct Access to Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste for Top Compensation

The Louisiana US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "Our top priority is seeing to it that a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma receives the best compensation results. To get the compensation job done we recommend the lawyers at Karst von Oiste."




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US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Now Urges a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma Who Worked on Their Ship in Bremerton to Call for Direct Access to Attorney Erik Karst of KVO-Get Better Compensation

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is urging a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma or their family to call them anytime at 800-714-0303-especially if the Veteran was assigned to a ship or submarine being repaired at the Puget Sound Navy Shipyard.




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Part-Time Registered Nurses File Nationwide Wage Action Against the Department of Veterans Affairs

The plaintiffs assert that federal law generally requires the automatic conversion of their position to permanent at two years




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US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Now Urges A Navy Veteran with Lung Cancer Who Had Heavy Asbestos Exposure to Call for Direct Access to the Lawyers at KVO for Compensation Assistance Nationwide

The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is urging a Navy Veteran or person with lung cancer who also had heavy exposure to asbestos to call for direct access to the lawyers at Karst von Oiste-for possible significant financial compensation.




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Golf Tournament Will Fund Service Dogs For Veterans

Changing Two Loves with One Swing




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Golf Tournament Will Fund Service Dogs For Veterans

Changing Two Loves with One Swing




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Women in Media's CAMERAderie Initiative Brought Together Entertainment Industry Veterans, Vendors, and Showcased Three Up-And-Coming Female Filmmakers

Women In Media's CAMERAderie Initiative culminated with a screening of the three finalist's films on October 24th, 2019 at AFI's Mark Goodson Screening Room.




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The Spearhead Group Hires Six Consumer Product Industry Veterans to Advance Strategic Growth Initiatives Across the Organization

New Hires Bring Expertise in Product Development, Disruptive Innovation, QA, Global Procurement, and Consumer Product Distribution




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American Veterans Honor Fund Announces Release of Veteran Candidate Resources

American Veterans Honor Fund is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new Veteran Candidate Guide for military veterans interested in exploring the idea of running for office.




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BuySide Global Announces $176,000 in Scholarships for Veterans, Military Service Members, and their Families

The Salute to Veterans Trading Scholarship will be awarded to 100 U.S. veteran or active military reservists who want to learn how to trade the futures markets.




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Five Fraudsters Indicted for Million Dollar Scheme Targeting Thousands of U.S. Servicemembers and Veterans




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Five Fraudsters Indicted For Million Dollar Scheme Targeting Thousands of U.S. Servicemembers and Veterans

A 14-count indictment has been unsealed today in San Antonio, Texas, charging five individuals with coordinating an identify-theft and fraud scheme targeting servicemembers and veterans.




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Las Vegas, Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Million Dollar Scheme Targeting Thousands of U.S. Servicemembers and Veterans




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Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Million Dollar Scheme Targeting Thousands of U.S. Servicemembers and Veterans

Fredrick Brown, 38, of Las Vegas, Nevada, a former civilian medical records administrator for the U.S. Army at the 65th Medical Brigade, Yongsan Garrison, South Korea, admitted yesterday to his role in an identity-theft and fraud scheme that victimized thousands of U.S. servicemembers and veterans.




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Justice Department Settles with Public Accommodations to Protect the Rights of Veterans Who Use Service Dogs

As we mark Veterans Day 2019, the Justice Department announced two settlement agreements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to protect and advance equal access for veterans with disabilities who use service dogs. One agreement is with Deerfield Inn & Suites, in Gadsden, Alabama. The second agreement is with the Landmark Hotel Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which manages the Holiday Inn Express in Hampton, Virginia. These matters were investigated and resolved in furtherance of the Department’s commitment to ensuring that our veterans enjoy equal access to public accommodations, such as restaurants, hotels, and shops.




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Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband Delivers Remarks at the Veterans Day Roundtable

Good afternoon and thank you for coming here today. My name is Eric Dreiband and I serve as the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights here at the U.S. Department of Justice.




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Meeting Scheduled for Victims of Man Who Stole from Charity Founded to Help Veterans and Military Families




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San Diego, California Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Million Dollar Scheme Targeting Thousands of U.S. Servicemembers and Veterans




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Grand Canyon to Waive Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day 2009

On Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, all military veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families will be admitted to Grand Canyon National Park free of charge. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-11-02_v-day.htm




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Veterans Day Announcement

Veterans Day, will now be entrance-fee-free for ALL who visit the park on November 11, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-11-04_v-day-update.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2011

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-26_vets-day.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day Weekend 2012

In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will be offering everyone fee-free entry during the Veterans Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-11-02_vets-day.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day Weekend 2013

In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will be offering everyone fee-free entry during the Veterans Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-weekend-2013.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2014

In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will be offering everyone fee-free entry on Tuesday, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veterans-day-2014.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2015

Grand Canyon National Park will offer free entrance to everyone on Veterans Day, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fee-free-veterans-day.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Host Native American Indian Heritage Celebration November 9; Will Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2016

On Wednesday, November 9, Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Indian Heritage Celebration and will waive entrance fees on Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2016-native-heritage-and-veterans-day.htm




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Celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month November 9; Honor Veterans with Fee-Free Entrance November 11 and 12 at Grand Canyon

On Thursday, November 9 Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Indian Heritage Celebration. Park entrance is free November 11-12 for Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veterans-day-native-american-heritage.htm




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Honor Veterans Day with Fee-Free Entrance November 11 and Celebrate Native American Heritage Month November 14

Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units across the country in honor of Veterans Day with fee-free entry into the park on November 11. On November 14 Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Heritage Celebration with special presentations and demonstrations recognizing the many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices made by America's first people. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veteran-s-day-native-american-heritage-month.htm




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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Diversity and Honor Veterans at Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon National Park is hosting free Native American heritage and diversity events in early November 2019, as well as offering fee-free entry in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/celebrate-native-american-heritage-month-diversity-and-honor-veterans-at-grand-canyon-20191029.htm




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For Veterans with TBI and PTSD, Finding Your Best Path in College

Whether taking classes online or finding a seat in a lecture hall that makes you feel safe, Adam shares ideas for vets with TBI and PTSD returning to school.




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Reestablishing a Social Life on Campus with Other Veterans and Civilians Post-TBI

Transitioning from military to civilian life can take time and can be tricky. Adam talks about how student veteran groups on college campuses can help vets reintegrate socially in their own way and  time.




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UPDATED: Spokane Veterans Home isolated residents back in February due to respiratory illness — with no way to test

UPDATE: The Department of Veterans Affairs announced after this article was first published that Spokane Veterans Home residents with COVID-19 would be moved to the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center.…



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Two more residents of the Spokane Veterans Home have died, bringing death toll to five

Two more residents who were staying at the Spokane Veterans Home have died of complications related to COVID-19, according to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. There have now been five residents of the home who have died following their diagnosis of COVID-19.…




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Second World War veterans in city care home ready to celebrate VE Day

TWO Second World War veterans living in the same Southampton care home will be among those marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day today.




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Rinne, other NHL veterans hope for final shot at Stanley Cup


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Goaltender Pekka Rinne scratched scoring a goal off his NHL bucket list this season. Winning the Stanley Cup? That remains on the list with the season suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic amid concerns that next season will be affected, too. Rinne, a three-time All-Star and former Vezina Trophy winner, keeps […]




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Far north Queensland commemorates Vietnam Veterans' Day

More than 40 years after the conclusion of the Vietnam War many of those who served still bear physical and psychological scars as a result of the conflict. On Vietnam Veterans' Day members of the far north Queensland community paused to pay tribute to those who fought in the name of their country.




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NSW RSL works to attract young veterans saying it has 'almost' failed to attract the next generation

The Returned and Services League in NSW says it has been falling behind in providing services and enticing new members and is now renewing its refocus on caring for veterans and their families.




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Vietnam War veterans map likely burial sites of fallen soldiers in operation to bring home 'wandering souls'

Forty years after the Vietnam War, two Canberra veterans have developed digital maps to help locate some 300,000 Vietnamese war dead still missing in action.





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Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki

(United States Ninth Circuit) - In a suit brought by two nonprofit veterans organizations against the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Ninth Circuit en banc holds: 1) the district court lacked jurisdiction to reach the plaintiffs' statutory and due process challenges to alleged delays in the provision of mental health care and to the absence of procedures to challenge such delays; 2) the district court lacked jurisdiction to reach the plaintiffs' claims related to delays in the adjudication of service-related disability benefits; 3) the district court had jurisdiction to consider the plaintiffs' challenges to the alleged inadequacy of the procedures at the regional office level; and 4) the district court properly exercised that jurisdiction to deny the plaintiffs' claim on the merits.




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Donald Trump Criticized for Greeting World War II Veterans Without Mask

The wreath-laying ceremony took place outdoors on Friday at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, where seven World War II veterans joined the president and first lady.




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Sand Artwork Pays Tribute To Veterans

Hannah Emmerson paid tribute to veterans with a work of sand art created for The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page. The piece, created on Horseshoe Bay Beach, features a number of poppies, with accompanying text saying ‘lest we forget.’ Ms. Emmerson said, “The piece was created as a tribute to our veterans. May we never […]

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Watson-Powered Tiatros Program for Veterans Achieves up to 73% PTSD Program Completion

IBM Watson Health and Tiatros Inc, a digital health company, today announced that the Tiatros-enabled post-traumatic stress disorder programs achieved up to 73% completion rate for veterans who begin the PTSD sessions. The Tiatros Post Traumatic Growth for Veterans is a Tiatros psychotherapy program designed as a secure social network to support veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The program connects veterans with their peers online, in a platform that is designed to reduce barriers to access and deliver evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy that is personalized to each individual, with help from Watson APIs.



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Queen Elizabeth's VE Day speech says veterans would be proud of coronavirus effort today - ABC News

  1. Queen Elizabeth's VE Day speech says veterans would be proud of coronavirus effort today  ABC News
  2. Queen’s VE Day TV address: Tells Brits to ‘never give up’  NEWS.com.au
  3. 'Streets filled with love': The Queen gets personal in VE Day broadcast  Sydney Morning Herald
  4. King George VI VE Day speech: Read poignant message 'Our will-power is inexhaustible'  Express
  5. A message of hope in difficult times  Telegraph.co.uk
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Record unemployment hits veterans hard, nearly 12% out of work

Veterans are being hit hard by unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Record unemployment hits veterans hard, nearly 12% out of work

Veterans are being hit hard by unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Kate and Prince William surprise veterans at very special VE Day party with video call



KATE and Prince William took part in a surprise party over video call to celebrate the 75-year anniversary of VE Day.




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Racing veterans reviving careers in the midst of sim-racing boom in Legends series

The series includes 26 drivers ages 40 and up who either made their names in racing decades ago or are still in the cockpit.