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Survey shows distrust of retirement reform in the ranks

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Categories: Military

Older troops largely reject changes; younger troops more receptive

Mar. 13, 2014 | By Andrew Tilghman, Staff writer

The Pentagon’s new proposal for reforming military retirement is drawing sharply negative reactions from today’s career-minded service members, according to a recent survey of Military Times active-duty readers.

First lady: 100 companies to hire 100,000 vets over five years

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Categories: Employment

By Cheryl Pellerin

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (2/12/14) - First Lady Michelle Obama announced Monday that more than 100 construction industry companies have committed to hiring more than 100,000 military veterans over the next five years.

Obama and Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez delivered remarks at the National Symposium on Veterans" Employment in Construction, hosted at the Labor Department.

A ‘Flex’-ible plan for local veterans: Veterans have new vehicle for VA trips to Fargo

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Categories: Transportation

By Bethany Wesley on Jan 18, 2014 at 12:23 a.m.

bwesley@bemidjipioneer.com

BEMIDJI — Local veterans have a new set of wheels for medical trips to Fargo, N.D..

Victory Roster Aims to Preserve Names of North Dakota WWII Veterans

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Raymond Spicer enlisted in World War II at the Grand Forks Post Office in 1942.

On Wednesday, the World War II vets registered for the North Dakota Victory Roll Call workshop through the Grand Forks County Historical Society at the Myra Museum.

Law expands water contamination dates for family claims

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By Daily News Staff - Localdesk@JDNews.com
Published: Friday, December 19, 2014 at 04:58 PM.

A law signed this week expanded the eligibility for family members affected by the historic water contamination on Camp Lejeune, according to the VA.

Under the amendment, family members who lived on Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between Aug. 1, 1953, and Dec. 31, 1987, could be eligible for VA health benefits. The initial dates before the change were between Jan. 1, 1957, and Dec. 31, 1987.

Some veterans to receive health care 'choice cards' this week

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By Leo Shane III
Military Times Staff writer
Nov. 5, 2014 - 07:35AM

Veterans Affairs Department “choice cards” will arrive in some veterans’ mailboxes this week, allowing them to seek out private medical care and have VA pick up the bill.

But individuals already seeing lengthy waits for VA medical appointments won’t be among the first recipients, and may have to hold off for several more weeks before they can take advantage of the new program.

Veterans Stand Down

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Date: October 15, 2014
Place: FargoDome
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Services for All Veterans:

Wellness Exams/Flu Shots
Employment Resources
Haircuts
Resource and Referral for Homelessness Prevention
Health Care Referrals
Lunch
Veterans Benefits

Additional Resources for Homeless Veterans:

New rules issued for firing VA executives

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By Leo Shane III
Military Times Staff writer
Aug. 19, 2014 - 03:04PM

Federal regulators on Tuesday outlined interim rules for streamlined firing of Veterans Affairs Department senior executives, a new authority backed by Congress in an effort to clean up cultural problems at the embattled department.

Make July 16 matter

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July 15, 2014

by Holly Petraeus, Assistant Director for Servicemember Affairs

In case you haven’t heard, Military Consumer Protection Day (MCPD) is on July 16th this year. If you’re not familiar with MCPD, this is a great chance to learn about the organizations and resources that can help you protect and grow your hard-earned military pay or veterans benefits.

House votes to expand veterans' eligibility for food stamps

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By Cristina Marcos
The Hill
June 11, 2014, 06:14 pm

The House on Wednesday adopted an amendment from Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) to allow veterans to apply for food stamps while their disability claims are pending with the Department of Veterans Affairs.