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Brian Williams hosted Mililtary Heroes Gala

11.12.2009 · Posted in charity, military, Veterans

NEW YORK, November 12, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — Last night, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest nonpartisan, non-profit organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, hosted its Third Annual Heroes Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City. This inspiring event, timed to coincide with Veterans Day, ...

Arab Soldier Kills 12 G.I.’s, injures dozens

11.05.2009 · Posted in military, Opinion, Terrorism, Veterans

By Josh Truman PHILADELPHIA, PA -November 5, 2009 –DIVERSE NEWS / – In what appears to be an obvious case of racism within the military, major news outlets are not identifying the suspect of the Fort Hood shootings as a ‘racist’. It is not confirmed if it is some sort of news blackout, political-correctness (censorship) ...

Bob Barker helps injured military personnel

10.10.2009 · Posted in Americans, healthcare, military, Veterans

Donation completes $60 million fundraising goal for TBI Center in Bethesda BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ — The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF) announced today that with the help of American TV icon Bob Barker, it has reached its goal of $60 million to complete its current project, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), ...

Philly Vietnam Veterans Memorial begins Restoration

10.05.2009 · Posted in charity, military, Philadelphia, Veterans

Note: Hi to Gunny and Jim PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Contractors are laying paving material this week that will transform the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial as part of the first phase of the restoration and preservation project for the Penn’s Landing landmark at Front and Spruce Streets. The material, which will resemble granite pavers, ...

Emergency G.I. Bill Benefits available this Friday

09.30.2009 · Posted in education, military, Veterans

For those who have been having problems with receiving their G.I. Bill: Vans to Help Veteran-Students WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki today announced further outreach to Veteran-students eligible for a special emergency payment of their education benefits. Veterans can now apply online beginning Oct. 2. Veteran-students can also ...

Miller Lite to Make $200,000 Donation to Operation Homefront

09.30.2009 · Posted in charity, military, Veterans

CHICAGO, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Operation Homefront, an organization that helps troops in-need, will no doubt be rooting for Kurt Busch and his #2 Miller Lite Dodge to perform well during the remainder of the 2009 NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup. That’s because Miller Lite today announced the brand is donating $200,000 to Operation ...