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Happy 100th Birthday American Legion!

Air Force History / Announcements and Updates / Army History / Coast Guard History / Events / Marine Corps History / Military History / Military Veterans Events / National Guard / Naval History

March 15th Marks The 100th Anniversary of The American Legion

Join VOB in wishing the American Legion a very Happy 100th Birthday! The American Legion turns 100 today, March 15. It was on this date in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus was convened in Paris, coordinated by members of the American Expeditionary Force. Weary from war and its effects, they  were concerned about their lives after discharge, the… Read more
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Air Force History / Announcements and Updates / Army History / Coast Guard History / Events / Marine Corps History / Military History / Military Veterans Events / National Guard / Naval History

March 30th Marks “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day 2019”

March 30th the nation will observe “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”.  March 30th marks the historic withdrawal of United States troops from Vietnam on March 30, 1973.  Please join Veteran Owned Business, our members, families and friends as we pay tribute to the valiant service of Vietnam War and Vietnam-Era Veterans. All around our great nation there will be celebrations… Read more
USAA Insurance

Announcements and Updates / Casting Call: Military Veterans

Casting USAA Members Ages 60+ For a New Advertising Campaign!

USAA is looking to feature real USAA members for a new advertising campaign! Casting Call Details: Male and female USAA members, ages 60+ Specifically looking for VERY active seniors who are young at heart Also looking for active seniors who spend time with their children and grandchildren who are USAA members ***Email the following information by February 28th*** Name/Age/Family members’… Read more
AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days

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Welcome to AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days 2019

Welcome to AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days 2019 Creating Innovative IT Acquisition Solutions… Defending Tomorrow, Today The Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA) – Belvoir Chapter supports the Fort Belvoir community, by connecting the government with IT industry professionals. Fort Belvoir is home to over 90 diverse tenant and satellite organizations. AFCEA Belvoir members, non-members, government, academia, students, and industry… Read more
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce

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Wisconsin Designated As First National Guard & Reserve Component Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone In Nation

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber, US Chamber of Commerce partner with state of Wisconsin to expand workforce opportunities for National Guard & Reserve military spouses MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the multiple state agencies and US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes, convened for a community engagement event on Thursday to discuss the issue of… Read more
Fisher House Foundation

Announcements and Updates / Press Releases / Veterans Medical News

VA to receive new Fisher Houses in Michigan, Colorado and Nebraska, which offer temporary lodging to Veterans’ families and caregivers

WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Fisher House Foundation plans to construct three new 16-suite Fisher Houses at VA campuses in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Aurora, Colorado; and Omaha, Nebraska; which will provide temporary accommodations for the families and caregivers of Veterans and active-duty military receiving care at the VA facilities.  Construction for the new… Read more
VA News Release

Announcements and Updates / Press Releases / Veterans Medical News

VA NEWS: Rapid Appeals Modernization Program to end ahead of implementation of new Veteran appeals law

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will discontinue the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP) (see below), which provided eligible Veterans with early resolutions to their appealed claims, ahead of full implementation of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 that takes effect Feb. 19, 2019.  VA will not accept RAMP elections from… Read more