News headlines from the Veterans Network http://www.veteransnetwork.net/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:54:30 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/headlines.php News release  WASHINGTON, DC - The Vets For Freedom organization based here is sending eight of its Iraq War veteran members to Iraq to assess conditions on the ground. Inlcuded in the group are founder David Belavia and VFF Chairman Peter He... Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/headlines.php VetNet Staff report   WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Bob Filner will be hosting the "Veterans Legislation Ledger" on Veterans Network beginning August 5th. Congressman Filner, the Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on... Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/headlines.php  BELLINGHAM, WA - Multiple deployments, combat stress, transition to civilian life, all of these are terms that have become household words in the homes of returning warriors, both those who remain in uniform and those who have come home to hang... Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/headlines.php Be the first correct e-mail and win a free VetNet polo shirt! QUESTION: What was Ho Chi Minh's birth name, and what were 5 of his alias names he used prior to the Vietnam War? info@veteransnetwork.org Don't forget to include your shirt size... Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=34 VetNet staff report  Many veterans, particularly our elderly veterans, who qualify for VA pension, are often unaware of two pension "ad ons". According to Debbie Burak of Veteran Aid.org, these vets may also be eligible for Housebound or Aid... Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:09:26 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=34 VetNet staff report  CULVER CITY, CA - Hollywood stars will come together on September 6th for Paint The Future II, the United States Entertainment Force's second annual fund raiser for veterans aid and services. The gala event will take plac... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=34 VetNet staff report   LOS ANGELES - Veterans Network wishes all a happy 4th of July as we can applaud all who worked so hard for the new GI Bill, the Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008.   As veterans and their... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=34 Report by Tim Noio  ALEXANDRIA, VA - As the U.S. Army recently celebrated its 233rd birthday, our nation's oldest military branch has also presented commendations to over one million of its veterans through the Freedom Team Salute program. ... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=33  LOS ANGELES - Veterans Network has recently signed a book and film script deal with Chuck Durham-Jenkins, grandson and heir to the writings of James C. Durham, career U.S. Army NCO whose first trip to Vietnam was in 1956 under the command of Ge... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=33 Staff report   INDIANAPOLIS - In the 1920's, the American Legion began a national program for Temporary Financial Assistance to keep children of deceased or disabled veterans at home rather than in institutions. This cash aid is still a... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=33 VetNet staff report  WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, June 19 an overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives voted in favor of a WW II style GI Bill for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. This bill, included in the War Supplemental Fund... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=33 Jeremy from Tulsa, Olahoma and Calvin from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma are tied as winners of the most recent Veterans History Quiz on Veterans Network's Headline News page. Both will recieve free VetNet polo shirts. Question was: What U.S. presiden... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=32 Report by Bud Wilson  LOS ANGELES - Veterans Network poll supervisor Bud Wilson has reported that the most recent poll has been tallied and the voting has been a landslide in favor of Mandatory Funding of the VA health care system. Wilson sai... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=32 News release  WASHINGTON, DC - As Veterans Network continues its coverage of pending GI education bills, a recent rally in the nation's capitol brought numerous veterans organizations together to support the 21st Century GI Bill sponsored ny... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=32 Report by Jen Donofrio   At a recent veterans' fund raising event in Beverly Hills, Congressman Bob Filner engaged in a candid conversation with several of Veterans Network's news coverage team and said that a new GI Bill should be passe... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=32 QUESTION: What U.S. president officially declared Waterloo, NY as the birthplace of Memorial Day? First correct e-mail wins a free VetNet polo shirt. Be sure to include your size and shipping address. Answer to: info@veteransnetwork.or... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=31 VetNet staff report   TUCSON, AR - Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began, former soldiers have created organizations where war veterans are helping other war veterans. IAVA and Vets For Freedom are two of the larger groups doing ... Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=31 News release  WASHINGTON, DC - The office of Congressman Bob Filner, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, has announced the approval by the House of 14 bills to improve VA services and benefits. Five of the bills address health ... Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=31 New Release   BETHESDA, MD -Suicides committed by veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghnaistan may exceed the combat death toll because of inadequate mental health care, according to the U.S. government's top psychiatric researcher. Communit... Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=31 VETNET POLL REPORT This month's poll question will remain for another 10 days according to poll supervisor Bud Wilson. CURRENT POLL QUESTION: Are you in favor of Mandatory Funding of VA healthcare for all eligible and honorably discharged vete... Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=30 Submitted by Marnie Mowles   I am the proud wife of a USMC 100% disabled combat Vietnam vet who served two tours with the 1/9, also known as "The Walking Dead." I am proud to tell people that I am married to him, and in spite of our 2... Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=30 News release   NEW YORK - The Vets For Freedom Heroes Tour has completed its cross country assemblage of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans which culminated at the nation's capitol for their Vets On The Hill event.   The mission o... Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=30 News Release NEW YORK - The Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America organization has financed a major ad campaign to bring attention to the 21st Century GI Bill, HR 5740, as it awaits increased and vital support from federal legislators.  &n... Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=30 The new Veterans Poll question for this month is: Are you in favor of Mandatory Funding of the VA healthcare system as opposed to the current discretionary funding? The POLL can be accessed by the links on the Veterans Network Main Channe... Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=29   LOS ANGELES - Veterans Network has opened a new poll for the month of April on the following issue: Currently the VA health care system is funded by a process known as discretionary funding where VA funding can be redirected to other gov... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=29 News release   WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Daniel Akaka recently introduced legislation that would bring VA home loans up to snuff with the current Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Akaka, the Chairman of the Senate Committee For Veterans Aff... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=29 VetNet staff report  ROCHESTER, NY - The veterans' advocacy organization known as Operation Firing For Effect 2008 is sending a delegation to meet with Congressional leaders on the issue of Mandatory Funding of VA healthcare and related servi... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=29 VetNet Poll Report The March Poll on Veterans Network was answered by 4,892 voters. The question was: Do you feel the presidential candidates are taking a stand for veterans? Veterans were 78% of the total votes. 66% of those veterans said "... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=28 News release :WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Jim Webb has reintroduced SB22, The Post 9-11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act which he hopes will raise GI Bill benefits to a level nearer that of post-WWII. Those levels were reduced by the Montgomery G... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=28 VetNet staff report   SAN DIEGO - Opening ceremonies for the National Heroes Tour, sponsored by the Vets For Freedom organization, took place on the carrier deck of the U.S.S. Midway on March 14. The naval pier museum here was the fir... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=28 NVF report  LOS ANGELES - The National Veterans Foundation in conjunction with researchers from the University of Massacheusetts has listed the following points regarding today's returning veterans: Today's veterans have 1,500% less educat... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=28 By Tim Noio   The new Veterans Poll on Veterans Network has launched and poll director Bud Wilson has decided to let the first question run for another week. "Having just gotten it off the ground, we wanted to be sure that all of our vi... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=27  CALABASAS, CA - Veterans Network is proud to announce the launch of its new Veterans' Poll, now fully functional on the site. The poll allows for votes on veterans issues that are renewed and posted weekly on the Poll Page. Originally, the p... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=27 U.S. House of Rep. press release   WASHINGTON, DC - The House Veterans Affairs Subcommitte held the third in a series of hearings on improvements to the VA's claim processing system. According to hearing Chairman John Hall, "The basis for th... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=27 VetNet staff report   YUMA, AZ - Organizers of the Southwest Arizona Stand Down have announced they are back for their third annual event to be held March 14, 15, 16 at Desert Sun Stadium in Yuma, Arizona.   Backed and sponsor... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=27 Be one of the first 3 correct e-mails and win a free VetNet T-shirt. Don't forget to include your size and shipping address. QUESTION: What year did the U.S. Navy Seabees first go ashore in what is now Vietnam? And why? Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=26 News release  WASHINGTON, DC - The Chairmen of both the House and Senate Subcommittees on Veterans Affairs voiced their disapproval of the Bush Administration's proposed FY 2009 VA budget.  Senator Daniel Akaka and Congressman Bob Filne... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=26 Story by VetNet field correspondant Deron Schroeder  SANTA MONICA, CA - I had heard of it, but I had never been there to witness the weekly event. Every Sunday, from sunrise to sunset, a large span of beach just north of the famous Santa Mo... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=26 VetNet staff report   CHATSWORTH, CA - Veterans Network has announced the addition of a Veterans National Poll which is due for launch by March 1st.   The voting mechanism will be restricted to U.S. veterans only and will feat... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=26 WINNER!! $300 BONUS WINNER!! Thomas Griggs of Tallahassee, Fla. was first to e-mail correct answer to the question: Who was the first American commanding general in Vietnam aka Indochina? ANSWER: Brigadier General Francis G. Brink - 1950 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=25 Congressional release   WASHINGTON, DC - House Chairman of Veterans Affairs Bob Filner announced that HR4986, the National Defense Auth. Act for 2008 was signed by President Bush and enacted recently. The NDAA contains provisions for improv... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=25 Vet Net staff report   LOS ANGELES - VFW Commander George Lisicki recently lashed out at the New York Times for a recent article that portrays soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan as mentally unstable and more likely to commit violent crim... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=25 VetNet news release   NEW YORK - The ballot initiative for public approval of VA Mandatory Funding is picking up momentum across the country. A communique from initiative organizer Gene Simes informed Veterans Network that the California... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=25 WANTED: Veterans Network history department is looking for anyone involved with USMAAG - Indochina between 1950 and 1954, and/or USMAAG - Vietnam 1954 to 1959. We would be interested in your experience and knowledge of this era. E-mail us at: ... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=24 VetNet staff report  VICTORVILLE, CA - Chaplain Joy Jeanette, the president of the California chapter of Rolling Thunder Inc. described DJ as a precious, lovable bundle. DJ is a puppy rescued in Baghdad and transported free to the U.S. via Ku... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=24 VetNet staff report   LOS ANGELES - Veterans Network's Online Radio hosts Rick Seaman and Ross Clay recently conducted a telephone interview with U.S. Congressman Bob Filner who is the House Chairman for the Committee on Veterans Affairs... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=24 News release :WASHINGTON DC - On January 17 the House Veterans' Economic Opportunity Subcommittee reviewed legislation concerning the Montgomery GI Bill. According to Chairwoman Herseth Sandlin, "The hearing allowed the subcommittee to focus on s... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=24 Be the first 3 correct e-mails and win a free Vet Net T-shirt. Don't forget to include your size and shipping address. E-mail to: info@veteransnetwork.org QUESTION: When did the very first "Huey" helicopter arrive in South Vietnam? Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=23 From VetNet staff   LOS ANGELES - The entire staff at Veterans Network would like to wish all of our nation's veterans as well as their friends and families a joyous holiday season and a prosperous and patriotic New Year.   ... Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=23 VetNet staff report  LOS ANGELES - Remember when you were a kid and your dad gave you a one dollar allowance every week, but on numerous occasions when he was short a dime to buy a newspaper he would ask you to give him 10 cents back? Well, ... Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=23 VetNet staff report  SACRAMENTO - The only federal agencies that operate with Full Mandatory Budget Funding are Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. How was that legislated? According to Operation Firing For Effect's California rep Rusty R... Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=23 Be one of the first 3 correct e-mails and win a free VETNET T-Shirt! E-mail to: info@veteransnetwork.org QUESTION: What year did the first UH-1 "Huey" arrive in Vietnam? Don't forget to include you size and shipping address. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=22 VetNet staff report  LOS ANGELES - The Veterans Network's Online Radio Channel has hit high gear with new navigation controls, according to Veterans Online Radio director Brian Burkhardt Brian said, "Our new controls make for unlimited music... Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=22 VetNet submission  TALE #1 - Chicago mobster Al Capone had a slick and crafty lawyer named "Easy Eddie" who had kept Big Al out of jail for many years. In return, Easy Eddie was provided with an urban mansion and all the trimmings.  D... Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=22 Survey by Tim Noio   Veterans Network interviewed 5,000 veterans from various eras who had enlisted in the military and asked them what was the number one reason they volunteered for the armed forces.   Group I - 1950's and ... Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=22 O'Hare reluctantly dropped from the formation and headed back to the carrier. On his way back, however, he spotted a formation of Jap zeros headed to hit the Lexington. O'Hare took them on singlehandedly with cannon fire. When his ammo ran out, he be... Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=21 VetNet staff report  The Army separations manual calls it Reg. 635-200 Chapter 5-13: "Separation Because of Personality Disorder." And 5-13 also means it's a pre-existing condition. It also means no benefits or treatment from the VA  ... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=21 News release  WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Akaka recently introduced the Compensation for Combat Veterans Act in an effort to eliminate documentation barriers that in some cases prevent combat vets from receiving compensation for disabilitie... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=21 Story by Jen Donofrio  The Vietnam War produced an estimated 6,000 American combat amputees as compared with the 58,195 names of war fatalities on the Vietnam War Memorial. With current American military fatalities in Iraq approaching the 4,0... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=21 Be the first correct E-mail and win a free VetNet T-shirt. E-mail your answer to info@veteransnetwork.org Don't forget your size and shipping address. QUESTION: Who was the first American commanding General in Vietnam, also known then as Fr... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=20 New releases  As former Army Surgeon General James Peake awaits formal Senate approval as the new Secretary of the VA, many high level veterans have issued comments and statements on the nominee.  Senator Daniel Akaka, Chairman of Ve... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=20 News release  WASHINGTON DC - Retired army lieutenant general and one time Screaming Eagle platoon leader, James B. Peake was named to succeed Jim Nicholson as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.  After being wounded a... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=20 VetNet staff report  LOS ANGELES - Veterans Network news anchor Dave Culmer has now joined the Network's Online Radio team full time."While Dave has devoted so much of his spare time away from his office at the VA to anchor our Veterans News ... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=20 VetsNet report  West Point graduate James peak can expect some tough questions as the Seante votes to approve his nomination as new VA Secretary.  Senator Patty Murray said, "Given Dr. Peake's past posts running the Army's health care s... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=19 By correspondent Todd Stenhouse   ROCKLIN, CA - Catherine J. Morris, Sierra College counselor and president of the college's Veterans Club continues her efforts to make life easier for returning vets. Catherine, along with Shad Meshad... Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=19 News release   WASHINGTON, DC - A report from the VA has indicated that treatment for PTSD for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans has increased 70% in the past year ending June 30, 2007.   These n... Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=19 Story by Jen Donofrio  COLUMBUS, OH. - How many times as veterans have we asked ourselves, "Why were we really there?' Here is a story that serves to provide one very good reason. It's about a fift... Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=19 Hey vets, NEW QUESTION!! First 3 correct e-mails win a free VetNet T-Shirt. E-mail to info@veteransnetwork.org. QUESTION: Who was the first commanding general in Vietnam (still known then also as French Indochina)? Don't forget your si... Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=18 Veterans Today news release   Pinkerton Government Services, in a collaboration with Hire Veterans.com are seeking war veterans for emoployment in the security industry. PGS with 25 U.S. offices and 4,500 employees, say they stand behind... Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=18 VetNet commentary report   LOS ANGELES- War veterans with any amount of PTSD stand to lose their 2nd amendment rights to bear arms. The House Bill #2640 sponsored by reps Carolyn McCarthy (NY) and Patrick Leahy (Vt) has already passed an... Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=18 MOPH news release   SPRINGFIELD, VA - A bill to improve records of military awards has recently been introduced to Congress. Unfortunately, until it is implemented, the DOD and the FBI will continue to rely heavily on a records data base... Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=18   The bill has also been sugarcoated with loopholes using language such as "waivers" and "expungements" which serve only to create a sea of red tape for veterans to have to navigate.   VetsNet host of Eleven Bravo, Rick Seaman ad... Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=17 Story submitted by Vickie Pierce  The trip was quick, but now that I'm back I must say there is a lot to be said for small towns in Texas. The service itself for James was impressive, with flowers, sprays, his portrait, his uniform and boots ... Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=17 News release   WASHINGTON, DC - Outgoing VA Secretary Jim Nicholson recently acknowledged that he and the VA are struggling to handle the increase in disability claims, mainly those coming out of the war in Iraq.   In a final... Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=17 News release   NEW YORK - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and platinum rock band Drowning Pool have joined to launch a campaign called "This Is For The Soldiers" and are asking supporters to sign an online petition urging Con... Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=17   IAVA Director Paul Rieckhoff said, "It's exciting to be on Capitol Hill with a rock band to raise awareness on this urgent issue. Tens of thousands of people across the country have stepped up. We have 1.5 million who have served in Iraq ... Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=16 Report by Tim Noio   National Geographic has released the book "Etched In Stone", featuring stories and photography of our nation's veterans memorials.   The expose' reaches out to all corners of America to capture memorial... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=16 News release   WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Daniel K. Akaka, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs requested an investigation earlier this year by the VA Inspector General as part of his commitment to increased watchdoggin... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=16 VetNet staff report   Observances of National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held September 21, customarily the third Friday of September, across America on military installations, aboard ships at sea, state capitols, schools and vetera... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=16 E-mail the correct answer and receive a free VetsNet T-Shirt. QUESTION: How many CIB's were awarded during the Vietnam War, including Laos and Cambodia (within 1,000)? E-Mail your answer to info@veteransnetwork.org and be sure to include yo... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=15   NEW YORK - Veterans groups are urging President Bush to replace VA Secretary Jim Nicholson with a strong advocate who has knowledge of the vast VA bureaucracy, health care and the growing complexity of the military "We hope for somebody w... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=15 news release   INDIANAPOLIS - Many wounded troops arrive naked, their uniforms cut completely away by field medics. And many who arrive at this hospital in Landstuhl, Germany are severerly wounded by enemy rounds or IED's, and they arriv... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=15 news release   KANSAS CITY - The nation's largest association of combat veterans has elected George Lisicki as its new national commander.   The election was held at the VFW national convention, August 18-23 at VFW national he... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=15   Veterans Network is proud to announce its new Veterans Online Radio has launched. The radio channel consists of two sections, "Music Only" with host Zelda Jones, and "Radio Shows" that feature news updates, veterans legislative reports, V... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=14 By Rick Seaman, Host of Eleven Bravo  The following is an outline of my thoughts on your upcoming peace march in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 15th.:  1. You and your followers have every right to do this, as provided by the Constitution. ... Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=14 battlefields since 2003 is not good news to any American. Nor was it good news when 45,504 Americans died in Vietnam during the same length of time from 1966 to 1969.  4. When your organization marched in Washington, DC in March of this year, ... Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=14 News release  SPRINGFIELD, VA - The Military Order Of The Purple Heart has once again announced it will participate in a collective effort by veterans to defend the Vietnam War Memorial against potential vandals from a scheduled protest march... Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=14 difference, although just as many feel that there is still more to accomplish. Our observation is that they don't appear to be ready to quit. Their road is difficult, uncomfortable and treacherous. They must be saluted and honorably so.  8. And... Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=13 VetNet staff report    WASHINGTON, DC - As a group, working age veterans are currently doing better than non-veterans when it comes to being employed. According to Department of Labor '06 statistics, 3.5 percent of veterans were unempl... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=13    WASHINGTON, DC - Larry Craig of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has introduced bill #S3655 to provide tax savings for veterans who open Health Savings Accounts.   These accounts are a new trend in health care where in... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=13 News release    REPUBLIC OF KOREA - Veterans of Foreign Wars national commander Gary Kurpius recently visited the Korean peninsula as part of a diplomatic tour to learn more about the situation there and to meet with VFW members. &nbsp... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=13 QUESTION: How many C.I.B.'s were awarded during the Vietnam War, including Laos and Cambodia? (within 1,000) First 3 correct e-mail answers win a VetNet T-shirt. Don't forget your size and shipping address. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=12 VetNet staff report    LANHAM, MD - Organizers for AmVets have been inundated with thousands of phone calls and e-mails from around the world in regard to their new program, Operation DVD.   The program collects new and used D... Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=12   WASHINGTON, DC - House passage of HR2642 marks the largest increase in VA health care spending in 77 years. The June 15 passage was applauded by House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner who called it a "message to America and ... Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=12    NEW YORK - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America legislative director Patrick Campbell has drafted a bill to help veterans complete their educations. Senator Sherrod Brown and Representitive Susan Davis introduced The Veterans Educati... Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=12 Q. How many CIB's were awarded during the Vietnam war, including Laos and Cambodia? (within 1,000) First 3 correct e-mails win a free VetNet T-shirt. Don't forget your size and shipping address. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=11 News release    WASHINGTON, DC - The Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America recently endorsed Senator Jim Webb's bill to provide 9/11 era veterans with the same educational benefits as vets following World War II.    In an int... Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=11 VetNet staff report    WASHINGTON, DC - Both the Senate and House are pushing ahead to change the period of time that current and future combat veterans have for priority health care applications. S.383 and H.R. 612, if approved, will in... Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=11   WASHINGTON, DC - The first effort to recover remains of missing American personnel from World War II has begun on the Japanese Island of Iwo Jima.  The search and survey team made up of military researchers and archaeologists will collab... Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=11     Round 4 - Same question How many CIB's were awarded during the Vietnam war, including Laos and Cambodia? (within 1,000) First three e-mails with correct answer win free VetNet T-shirts. Don't forget to include shipp... Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=10    LOS ANGELES - Veterans Network director Mike McCombs announced today that the new "Veterans Radio" channel will be up and running within two weeks.    The online broadcast will include the Veterans Legislative Report by Glen G... Wed, 30 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=10 By Jen Donofrio   It began in 1982, when the grammy winning rock band known as The Doobie Brothers called it quits and parted company. Several years later, former Doobie drummer Keith Knudsen rounded up a number of local Los Angeles musicians... Wed, 30 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=10 VetNet staff report   VENTURA, CA - As most veterans look to the VA for home loans benefits, there are many state Veterans Adminstrations that offer competitive home loans to its resident veterans.  According to Ed Smith of Arroyo Prope... Wed, 30 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=10 This is the third edition for this question and the correct answer has yet to be submitted. First 3 e-mails with answer win a VetsNet T-shirt. Q. How many CIB's were awarded during the Vietnam War, including action in Laos and Cambodia? (correct w... Wed, 30 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=9 LOS ANGELES - The entire staff and crew at Veterans Network would like to take this moment to thank all the men and women who have served and sacrificed for America's Freedom.   We would also like to thank and acknowledge the organizations... Wed, 16 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=9   WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Daniel Akaka, chair of Vets Affairs recently introduced legislation (S-1384) to enhance VA services for homeless vets and vets at-risk of becoming homeless. The bill would modify the funding mechanism for community-bas... Wed, 16 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=9 Story by Chris Duncan LOS ANGELES - It was 10 PM and I had stayed late at the Network office to get caught up. I' ve always been told to answer the phone no matter what, so I did. It was Jim Moran, a 73 year old Korean War vet who resided at an ... Wed, 16 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=9 Last edition's Vet Triva question has yet to be answered. Here it is once again: Q. How many CIB's were awarded during the Vietnam War including Laos and Cambodia? (within 1,000) First 3 correct e-mails win a free VetNet T-shirt. Don't forg... Wed, 16 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=8 VetNet commentary by Tim Noio   This coming May 28th we will honor and remember the lives that have been sacrificed for our great nation's freedom. The Memorial Day weekend is also a time for friends and families to enjoy many late spri... Sat, 05 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=8 VetNet staff report   WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Daniel Akaka, Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee recently issued a statement on the VA's self assessment of its health care facilities. The Senator found the report "heartbrea... Sat, 05 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=8 news release   NEW YORK - The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America organization is calling on its members and the American public to join its "online army" which is used for petitioning U.S. legislators. The current initiative is dir... Sat, 05 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=8   This issue begins the first of our Vets Trivia Q & A. The first three e-mails to answer correctly each week will receive a free VetsNet T-shirt. Be sure to include your size and mailing address. THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: How many CIB's... Sat, 05 May 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=7 VetNet news release   AURORA, COLO, - The 2007 National Convention for the Retired Enlisted Association will be held the week of September 10th in Charlotte, NC at the City Center Marriott. Opening ceremonies will be Thursday night and t... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=7 VetNet staff report   In one month, just before Memorial Day, the book titled The Enormous Crime will be released by publisher St Martins Press. It is a definitive account of American POWs abandoned in Vietnam and Laos since 1973. &nbsp... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=7 report by Tim Noio   NESHANIC STATION, NJ - The tradition can be traced back to the end of WWII when many vets chose to put two wheels under them instead of four. Since then, pro-vet motorcycle groups, clubs and organizations stand tall ... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=7   This is the tenth year for the Rolling Thunder ride to the capitol and the group encourages all patriotic Americans to join the event with cars or bikes, vets and non-vets. Everyone is welcome.   For more information on the Ro... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=6 VN staff report LOS ANGELES - There are just over 800,000 physicians in the U.S. today and there are approximately 6.6 million motorcycle owners. But when you see the top demographics, you see U.S. military veterans at 27 million.    ... Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=6 News release - April 13, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC - U.S.Senator Robert C. Byrd, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee called for fully providing for the growing medical needs of the nation's veterans. He also asked VA Secretary Jim Nichols... Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=6 WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representitives recently voted 426-0 to pass the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act and for specific provisions relating to seamless transition for soldiers leaving the military. A... Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=6    LOS ANGELES - Beginning early May '07, Veterans Network will add to its channels, "The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Channel." The new channel will focus on issues and stories regarding veterans from those current military theaters. Slat... Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=5 VN staff report LOS ANGELES - A recent survey by a group of volunteers led by VetNet staffer Paul Noio asked 500 new vets and current troops who are "short" how they planned to spend "their first thousand" when they came home. Fifty-one percent sa... Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=5 MOPH press release    SPRINGFIELD, VA - The Military Order of the Purple Heart has asked the Postmaster General to offer the Purple Heart stamp as a "forever stamp."   Postage rates are due to increase from 39 cents to 40 ce... Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=5 VN staff report   INDIANAPOLIS - When it comes to veterans helping veterans, the American Legion has always been there. And today, the Legion's Heroes To Hometown program is a model for American support and assistance for severely injure... Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=5 VN staff report   DALLAS, TX - Following a two month fact finding project, VetNet has learned that some veterans who do not qualify for VA health care treatment may not necessarily be out in the cold.   Certain VA Medical C... Tue, 03 Apr 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=4 VN STAFF REPORT Headline News salutes Veterans of Foreign Wars and the efforts of their Military Service Department that provides for service members and their families. The VFW-MAP program he... Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=4 From KNX Radio 1070 CHICAGO - A study of 1,946 WWII and Korean War vets suggests that their post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms put them at a higher risk for heart attacks as they age. This new study joins existing evidence that vets with PT... Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=4 VN staff report LOS ANGELES - One of the nation's leading voices for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans is communicating the war experience and the challenge of coming home through a series of theatrical works including the critically acclaimed Sand ... Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=4 VN staff report LOS ANGELES - In recent years, an average of 200,000 American military men and women are ETS and honorably discharged from the service. According to Landmark Destiny Group spokesman Bill Stevens, most of this number of vets ar... Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=3 VN staff report Headline News salutes Veterans of Foreign Wars and the efforts of their Military Service Department that provides for service members and their families. The VFW-MAP program helps fund Farewell and Homecoming gatherings for U.... Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=3 by VN writer Tim Noio I was heading back from the east coast last week and got laid over at Omaha airport. Couldn't get out until morning so I checked in and hit the bar. Big crowd. Me and the bartender. Her name was Ellis and her husband was s... Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=3 VN staff editorial WASHINGTON, DC - Since 2003 many veterans have been concerned, confused and angry over the VA's policy of creating categories for priority on VA medical treatment. And why did the VA do this? Why did they categorically leave... Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=3 VN staff report BRENTWOOD, CA - Service reps for the VA all agree that the best thing a returning soldier can do is to waste no time getting into the VA system. There are several "doorways" one can use to get their VA file card number or "CSS... Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=2 Story by Jen Donofrio On Oct. 20, 2004 President Bush signed Executive Order 13360. This order is a mandate to federal agencies to enforce recent laws aimed at increasing federal contracts with service disabled veterans owned businesses.The goal... Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=2 by Todd Stenhouse TALLAHASSEE, FLA - The 2nd annual National CSI Symposium was hosted Feb. 16 by the Florida State Univ.Traumatology Institute and was attended by military leaders, academics, vet service providers, the NVF's Shad Meshad, FSUTI dir... Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=2 VN Staff Report WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Daniel Akaka recently led a hearing on the 2008 budget for veterans programs. The senator from Hawaii is chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. Although pleased with the straightforward VA in... Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=2 VN Staff Report LOS ANGELES - In 1978 the VA responded to many health complaints from Vietnam vets who had possibly been exposed to Agent Orange. The Registries are still in full swing at all VA Medical Centers and offer free exams for any v... Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=1 VetNews writer Tod Noio spent hours on the phone recently trying to obtain a phone number for getting on the mail list to receive semi annual issues of the VA's Agent Orange Review. "The Reviews contain a great deal of valuable info for vets wit... Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=1 VetsNet staff report VAN NUYS, CA - Veterans Network announced it will continue to provide information on Agent Orange. VetsNet rep Michael Garcia noted, "We hear from many vets who want to know as much ... Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=1 VetsNet staff report RIVERSIDE, CA - " No soldier, sailor, airman or marine should ever depart or return without appreciation of their commitment", the words of Jim Kokas, a 23 year army medical corps vet who has made a differe... Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.veteransnetwork.net/archives.php?edition=1 From VA Postmaster MUSKOGEE, OK - The VA med center here has been renamed the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center. This is the first med center to be named after a Native American veteran. A 1st Lieutenant with the 45th INF. Div. in Italy 1944, M... Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:00:00 +0100