http://www.taxes.state.mn.us Read property tax fact sheet #13 The form you need to file with the county tax assessor is CR-DVHE100. This benefit is for veterans that have a high enough service rated   more...disability.  less

LIMO SHUTTLES FOR PRIVATE PARTIES Given by two handsome young men whom give a private tour specially for the Troops & Veterans.

Medals awarded.

A thank you to all our veteran's and our Men and Women here and abroad fighting to keep our freedom.

Important information for Veterans about a program by the Department of Veterans Affairs that provides improved health care as well as improved services for Vets through a secure online website.

Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. A very interesting sub culture if you will that few people realize exists.

http://www.lawinfo.com
Veterans laws are very specific, if you have any questions contact your pre-paid provider.

Through Wreaths Across America, veteran memorials and gravesites, including Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., will be adorned Dec. 12 with remembrance wreaths from Maine's Worcester Wreath   more...Co. The stirring, solemn tributes honor many of the 25 million men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces and guarded and preserved America's freedom throughout history.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/wreathsacrossamerica/41349/  less

Military personnel looking for reintegration ideas and assistance, consider an online life story workshop to explore your military and civilian life experiences.

Of the 1.7 million veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, nearly one third are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression or Traumatic Brain Injury. Research shows that many veterans   more...avoid seeking help because of the stigma associated with treatment or fear of being diagnosed with a mental illness. Untreated mental health conditions can lead to other debilitating problems in the veterans’ community including high rates of unemployment, suicide, homelessness, substance abuse, divorce, and child abuse.

Those who do seek help often cite their family as the catalyst for support. Yet, many families today do not know how to broach the subject constructively and struggle with ways to approach a friend or family member who has recently returned home.

To empower the family and friends of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to start the conversation and help veterans transition to civilian life, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) joined the Ad Council to launch a series of national public service advertisements (PSAs). The PSAs direct family and friends to www.SupportYourVet.org, where they can interact with one another in an online forum, and access conversation tips, critical mental health resources and information on navigating the VA.

Launched on Veterans Day 2008, an initial series of ads reaches out to veterans directly and encourages them to visit www.CommunityOfVeterans.org, a private social network where Iraq and Afghanistan veterans can access critical resources and share their experiences in a safe forum.  less

Of the 1.7 million veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, nearly one third are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression or Traumatic Brain Injury. Research shows that many veterans   more...avoid seeking help because of the stigma associated with treatment or fear of being diagnosed with a mental illness. Untreated mental health conditions can lead to other debilitating problems in the veterans’ community including high rates of unemployment, suicide, homelessness, substance abuse, divorce, and child abuse.

Those who do seek help often cite their family as the catalyst for support. Yet, many families today do not know how to broach the subject constructively and struggle with ways to approach a friend or family member who has recently returned home.

To empower the family and friends of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to start the conversation and help veterans transition to civilian life, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) joined the Ad Council to launch a series of national public service advertisements (PSAs). The PSAs direct family and friends to www.SupportYourVet.org, where they can interact with one another in an online forum, and access conversation tips, critical mental health resources and information on navigating the VA.

Launched on Veterans Day 2008, an initial series of ads reaches out to veterans directly and encourages them to visit www.CommunityOfVeterans.org, a private social network where Iraq and Afghanistan veterans can access critical resources and share their experiences in a safe forum.  less

Of the 1.7 million veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, nearly one third are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression or Traumatic Brain Injury. Research shows that many veterans   more...avoid seeking help because of the stigma associated with treatment or fear of being diagnosed with a mental illness. Untreated mental health conditions can lead to other debilitating problems in the veterans’ community including high rates of unemployment, suicide, homelessness, substance abuse, divorce, and child abuse.

Those who do seek help often cite their family as the catalyst for support. Yet, many families today do not know how to broach the subject constructively and struggle with ways to approach a friend or family member who has recently returned home.

To empower the family and friends of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to start the conversation and help veterans transition to civilian life, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) joined the Ad Council to launch a series of national public service advertisements (PSAs). The PSAs direct family and friends to www.SupportYourVet.org, where they can interact with one another in an online forum, and access conversation tips, critical mental health resources and information on navigating the VA.

Launched on Veterans Day 2008, an initial series of ads reaches out to veterans directly and encourages them to visit www.CommunityOfVeterans.org, a private social network where Iraq and Afghanistan veterans can access critical resources and share their experiences in a safe forum.  less

To help ease the transition and readjustment challenges facing Iraq and Afghanistan veterans as they return home, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) joined the Ad Council today to launch   more...a new series of national public service advertisements (PSAs) for their Veteran Support Campaign. Launched on Veterans Day 2008, the first series of ads reaches out to veterans directly and encourages them to visit www.CommunityOfVeterans.org, a private social network where Iraq and Afghanistan veterans can access critical resources and share their experiences in a safe forum. The new series of PSAs unveiled today similarly empowers the family and friends of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans by encouraging them to start the conversation and to help veterans transition to civilian life. The PSAs direct friends and family members to the new website, www.SupportYourVet.org, where they can engage with one another in an interactive forum and access conversation tips, critical mental health resources and information about navigating the VA. The PSAs are being distributed to media outlets nationwide this month.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/38123/  less

VA Research is dedicated to restoring injured Veterans to their greatest possible functional capacity in their families, communities, and work places. For those who lost limbs from combat traumas or because   more...of complications such as diabetes, VA researchers are designing and building lighter, more lifelike prostheses using leading-edge technologies such as robotics, tissue engineering, and nanotechnology, and are studying how to best match available prosthetic components to the needs of amputees.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/veteransprosthetics/38101/  less

Reading the new Homeland Security Document calling veterans and such extremists.. wow.

Talking about the fact that our Local VA system will not be ready for the new Veterans coming home.
Reynaldo Leal, Iraq Vet, has put out a call for an action to bring to light the need for a VA Hospital   more...in South Texas, any Vets, and friends of, in Texas join him:
March to San Antonio
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=776124804&ref=nf#/event.php?eid=62487814888&ref=mf
Because no Veteran should have to go this far for care OIF & OEF Veterans of South Texas
Time and PlaceStart Time:
Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 8:00am
End Time:
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 6:50pm
Location:
Dustin Sekula Library Freddy Gonzalez Dr Edinburg, TX
You can make contact at the above link, hopefully he will have more info soon.
In the meantime sign on to the online petition he has up to help him and these Vets get the help they seek!!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/VAhospitalpetiton
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
http://iava.org/
This is not the only location that needs a facility like this, there are many places around the country where our Veterans have to travel great distances for the care needed!!
KRGV NEWSCHANNEL 5
http://www.krgv.com/mediacenter/videoplayer/dayportPlayer.aspx?articleIds=55933&categoryId=10&loadPlaylist=true&contractId=6&articleID=55933  less

MY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS DAY 2008

In an effort to help ease the transition and readjustment challenges facing Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in their return home, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) joined with the Ad Council   more...today to launch a national multimedia public service advertising (PSA) campaign. The campaign directs veterans to the first and only community exclusive to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans through a new social networking website, www.CommunityofVeterans.org, where they can listen, share their experiences and access resources. The PSAs are being distributed to media outlets nationwide this week to coincide with Veterans Day (November 11).

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/34661/  less

<a href="http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a76/">California Speaker Pro Tem Lori Saldana</a> Lori Saldana Talks About Women's Veterans Issues With Pam's House Blend Blogger   more...Autumn Sandeen  less

The Government and the VA are the People of this country, it is up to the People to give back what is owed to those who serve, Contact your Reps and Demand the Overhall of the VA, long overdue!   more... SF Federal Judge Refuses To Order Overhaul Of VA
http://cbs5.com/local/veterans.administration.lawsuit.2.757067.html
A federal judge in San Francisco refused Wednesday to order an overhaul of the Department of Veterans Affairs' health care system, saying veterans groups who had sued for the changes should take their case elsewhere.

VETERANS FOR COMMON SENSE (VCS) v. VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA): CASE UPDATE
DRA (Disability Rights Advocates - Legal) Press Release - DOC File

http://www.dralegal.org/downloads/cases/Veterans/PTSD%20_final_press_release.DOC


Swords to Plowshares Press Release - PDF File: http://swords-to-plowshares.org/iraq-veteran-project/policywatch/judge-rules-against-vets-in-ptsd-case/


The Courts Decision - PDF File - 82 Pages: http://www.cand.uscourts.gov/CAND/Judges.nsf/c94e3503d5b16b1d88256d480060b74a/be049cdf5f19c12c88257473005d35b7/$FILE/veterans%20findings.pdf  less

The Washington, DC chapter of Veterans for Peace is barred from DC's Memorial Day Parade

Canned Heat was deeply appreciated during times of the Vietnam War and continue to have a huge following of Blues and Boogie Lovers around the World! Fortunately, Greg Kage guitarist and vocalist, came   more...and sat down and when asked if he'd do a tribute to our Troops and Veterans, there was absolutely no hesitation. We love Canned Heat here in California so what a treat for them to be here with Little Richard and Elvin Bishop on Sunday May 25, 2008. Boys of Canned Heat, you just keep getting better and better every time I hear you. Love, WhiteBirdMustFly and Our Veterans of Vietnam add our Troops today.  less

I have NEVER found a people whom didn't respond regarding our Veterans and Troops like this. This tribute is from an Air Force Man whom goes by the name of Bull and says this to our Troops, fellow Veterans,   more...et al...  less

CALIFORNIA'S CAL POLY GIRLS TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS.