Posts belonging to Category 'Veterans'

USS Dewey Commissioned-Most Advanced Warship

The Navy’s newest, most advanced warship, USS Dewey, was commissioned March 6 in Seal Beach, California. Pentagon

Microsoft Helps Prepare U.S. Veterans for Jobs

Elevate America’s Veterans Initiative to provide technology skills, other resources to veterans and their spouses.
WASHINGTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Building on its Elevate America program to provide technology training to help prepare people for 21st-century jobs, Microsoft Corp. today announced an initiative to bring together a coalition of public, private and nonprofit organizations to give [...]

DepSecDef Lynn Speaks at the American Legion Commander’s Call

02 March 2010
Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn spoke at the American Legion Commander, Clarence Hill’s Call in Washington DC. Pentagon

VA Education Call Center Again Operating Five Days a Week

Temporary Closures Significantly Cut Post-9/11 GI Bill Pending Inventory
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that the Education Call Center, closed on Thursdays and Fridays over the past two months, is again operating five days a week.
“I am pleased by the progress these call center employees made in significantly [...]

Afghanistan Offensive

Afghan Offensive

Taliban Reconciliation

Military Aid Arrives in Haiti

Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates U.S. Military in 2010 With Special Discounts

Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates U.S. Military in 2010 With Special Ticket, Lodging Offers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ — As Disney Parks ask “What Will You Celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2010, America’s military personnel will have more reasons to celebrate: Special offers on [...]

Some Troops come Home

Update: Legion Applauds Resolution of Flagpole Dispute

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Calling the decision of the Sussex Square Homeowners’ Association Board in Va. to withdraw legal action against a WWII hero, “a great decision,” the leader of The American Legion congratulated all parties involved.
“This is a victory for reason and I applaud the board for making the correct decision to permit [...]