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Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Key to Recruiting and Retention

Posted by WebSgt on Friday, July 23, 2010 :: Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010
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By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 - Proposed changes to the post-9/11 GI Bill would improve military readiness, a senior Pentagon official said today at a Capitol Hill hearing. Robert E. Clark, assistant director for accessions policy in the office of the defense undersecretary for personnel and readiness, also said education benef...

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Restoration Complete for Vietnam War Memorial Statue

Posted by WebSgt on Monday, July 19, 2010 :: Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010
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By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. CardenAmerican Forces Press Service Left to right: Retired Army Brig. Gen. George Price; John Piltzecker, National Mall and Memorial Parks superintendent; Lindy Hart, widow of sculptor Frederick Hart; and Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund founder and president, unveil the Three Servicemen Statue during a rededication ceremony at the National Mall in...

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Vietnam Combat Lessons Apply Today

Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, June 03, 2010 :: Last Updated: Thursday, June 03, 2010
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By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 1, 2010 - The military's top officer yesterday called on Vietnam Veterans to stay connected with today's servicemembers, saying their lessons learned, especially with post-traumatic stress disorder, can help veterans of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made the comments a...

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Officials Announce Homeowners Assistance Program Details

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, October 24, 2009 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 24, 2009
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American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2009 - Defense Department officials today announced the details for distributing $555 million available under the Homeowners Assistance Program. The program is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in February, and it's designed to partially reimburse those whose service to the nation has required them to relocate and s...

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VA emphasizes education before Post-9/11 GI Bill switch

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, May 16, 2009 :: Last Updated: Saturday, May 16, 2009
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By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- As the Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting sign-ups for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, officials are encouraging anyone considering enrolling in the program to get educated about it first to ensure it is right for them. The Post-9/11 Bill that takes effect Aug. 1 has generated a lot of buzz. Besides broader educational benefits, i...

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