The National Resource Directory provides online support and access to over 10,000 services and resources. Please visit: www.NationalResourceDirectory.gov. Also Please be sure to check your particular state for any additional benefits that may be offered.

VETworking Networking Breakfast at  Tysons is only one week away. From our good friend, Army Ranger and a great Attorney, Lee Dougherty.  If you have not registered yet, now is the time! There are already a number of new faces registered this month, and new faces mean new contacts and new opportunities. The speakers this month couldn’t be more timely considering all the changes at VA and all the new initiatives recently announced. Come out and enjoy some good food and good fellowship with Veterans while making connections that will help you find even greater success in your business. If you are looking for a Veteran owned company to team with, there is no greater place to frequent than VETworking for connecting with quality and experienced VOSBs and SDVOSBs. See you next week! Please go to following link to register. July VETworking 

SBA’s Proposed Rule on IDIQ Set Asides is a Mixed Bag for Small Businesses.  Please see attached article written by Devon Hewitt, Protorae LawPLL.

Local Meeting of PTSD Significant Others Support Group.  Group meets every other Wednesday night at the Alexandria Vet Center (Virginia) office on South Kings Hwy near Telegraph Road. Contact Information at http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=982&dnum=ALL.

Thanks to Maribeth Decker, LCdr, USN (Ret), for sending to us.

VA Tackles Veteran Homelessness. In the fight to end Veteran homelessness, VA has spearheaded intervention and service efforts, including mental health and substance use treatment while partnering with local communities. Learn more

The Patriot Group, Inc (TPGI) Summer 2012 Newsletter.  http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=44jo7ziab&v=0015Yzr3j_MKFnnsKt6qPkipZBBeyI3nuiuxGK7cnJ3yM-AJgbI8ApczG9RmhVXJr3mz0HV_dOPzOJBF-rhl4yxwVpa0DqKyEzH-0F0-qotAwD0HMZG-Pv9zwmAsV6ZU2qkh4jMudCt_lo_XEgOhQdnmg%3D%3D

Have You Heard?   U.S. Navy Veteran and longtime movie icon Ernest Borgnine died at the age of 95 on July 8. Raised during the Great Depression, Borgnine enlisted in the Navy in 1935, mainly to help his family through the difficult times. He was discharged in 1941, but quickly re-enlisted after the attack on Pearl Harbor. During his 10 year naval career, he served on the U.S.S. Lamberton and on the U.S.S. Sylph from 1941 until his discharge in 1945. After the war, he used his G.I. Bill to attend the Randall School of Drama in Hartford, Conn. In 1949, his acting career was launched on Broadway and led to roles in feature films such as “The Dirty Dozen,” and “The Poseidon Adventure.” While Borgnine was best known for his role as Cmdr. Quinton McHale in the popular television show, “McHale’s Navy,” he was also an avid supporter of Veterans. In 1987, he was co-chair, along with Army Nurse Corps Veteran and fellow actress Martha Ray, for VA’s National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. Working with VA’s Voluntary Service staff, Borgnine and Ray visited Veterans at numerous VA facilities, uplifting the spirits of all Veterans that they met.  Borgnine also served in various capacities at many Veterans’ events and celebrations over the years.

My Journey To Service.  http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/7589/my-journey-to-service/