Happy Wednesday good people. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying these Summer days.
For Today: "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." Albert Einstein
The Ultimate Sacrifice Continues to Be Made – May God Rest the Soul of Lance Corporal Eugene C. Mills, III, USMC. “This is to advise you that Governor Martin O'Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, from sunrise to sunset. This is in memoryof Lance Corporal Eugene C. Mills III, USMC, of Laurel, Maryland, who died on June 22nd, 2012 in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This action is taken under Protocol for the United States and Maryland State Flag. Any questions on the above should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State."
State of Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Website. Outstanding website for State of Maryland Vets.
http://www.mdva.state.md.us/?utm_source=Flags+Half+Staff+Lance+Corporal+Eugene+Mills+III&utm_campaign=Eugene+Mills&utm_medium=email
MiliCruit Veteran and Military Spouse National Virtual Career Fair, July 31, 2012. Please see attached flyer to sign up. Also go to following Linkhttp://www.veteranscareerfair.com/ Sent in by P. Neal Meier, LtCol, USMC (Ret), Director of Veterans/Military Affairs and Alumni Relations, Union Institute & University, Montpelier, VT. Thanks Neal and Semper Fi!
The Patriot Group, Military Hiring Event & Education and Resource Fair - to be held in San Diego and at Camp Pendleton, CA, August 9 & 30, 2012. Please see attached flyer sent in by our fellow Veteran David C. Dickey, President and CEO, The Patriot Group, Inc. (TPGI), VOSB & SDVOSB. “Veteran of the Year” San Diego County 2011-2012, CA DVBE Alliance Board Member. Thanks David!
A Modern Claims Process for a Modern VA. http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/7538/a-modern-claims-process-for-a-modern-va/
VA Deploys New Processing Model for Compensation Claims. http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2354
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) SmartBrief for July 11, 2012. http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/wireless?issueid=25D94A4C-3D91-4828-91F5-9D0326D6634D&sid=22cbe9eb%2d3ef0%2d4eca%2d8105%2def9f466dc32d
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Reserve Voice Weekly Newsletter from Colonel Walker Williams, ROA President. http://www.roa.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=17501.0&dlv_id=38541
Association of United States Navy (ausn) "Navy Now Forum - Where Industry and the Navy Meet on Surface Warfare - Luncheon and Networking Event. July 24, 2012, Ronald Reagan Building, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4f7cdeba96d116bf638ba67b2&id=751b8344a0&e=9b27824cad
Prayers and blessings for you and your loved ones and for our very dear Troops and their loved ones everywhere.
Sincerely.......Wayne
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VA Veterans News for Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Thanks for Kevin Secor, VA VSO Liaison
1. Houston man admits defrauding veterans charity.
2. Veteran with PTSD fights to keep his job as firefighter.
3. US Army pulling out of NASCAR at end of season.
4. Lawmakers push for new Stolen Valor Act.
5. Lack of resources creating backlog for new high-tech leg brace.
6. Rail industry aims to hire 5000 veterans this year.
7. UnitedHealthcare Adopting VA's Blue Button Technology for Patient Records.
8. New Training Model Yields Faster, More Accurate Claims Processing.
9. US Military Buries Airmen Killed In 1965 Crash.
10. House Approves COLA Bill For Veterans.
11. Committee Looks To Create Registry For Veterans Exposed To Open Burn Pits.
12. Battle Over Service Presumption For Illnesses.
13. Quinn Signs Veterans' Tax Credit Increase Into Law.
14. Loaves And Fishes Pantry Reaching Out To Help Veterans.
15. Death Prompts Changes At GR Vets Home.
16. Minnesota Hosting Veterans Career Fair Wednesday.
17. Churches Offer Guidance For Veterans Of War.
18. VA Offers Help For Caregivers.
19. UTHealth Researchers To Study Trauma Patients For Insights Into PTSD.
20. Reducing Mental Health Treatment Time At VA Medical Center.
21. iEHR To Include Clinical Decision Support Tool.
22. Hospitals Face Medical Device Security Challenge.
23. "Vets Helping Vets" Event Set For Friday, Saturday.
24. Runners Of All Ages, Abilities Cross Finish Line At 6th Missoula Marathon.
25. Medical Center Offers Veterans Cutting-Edge Artificial Heart Valve.
26. VA Hospital In Jackson, Miss., Plans Patient Wi-Fi System.
27. Helping Homeless Veterans.
28. Hearing Held For Woman Accused Of Stealing $3 Million.
29. Arlington National Cemetery Volunteer Cleanup Draws Hundreds.
30. Veterans Administration Taking Step Forward In Dealing With Mental Health Issues Among Veterans.
31. Disabled Veterans Face Increased Struggle In Workforce.
32. Brothers Hope To Educate Through Documentary.
33. Stand Down For Homeless Veterans And Their Families In Morristown, Aug. 18, 19.
34. Veteran's Benefits Representative Travels Across Western Slope.
35. Renovating Hope Helps Iraq War Veteran.
36. Study: Military Spouses Suffer PTS Symptoms.
37. VA / VSO-MSO Hearings as July 11, 2012:
38. Today in History:
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