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President Obama Hosts Dinner for Iraq Veterans
Posted on Mar 01, 2012.
President Obama hosted a special dinner at the White House on Wednesday February 29 in honor of Iraq veterans. Around 200 veterans and their guests were praised for their bravery and involvement in the Iraq War and President Obama personally commended them for their efforts. “In a culture that celebrates fame and fortune, yours are [...]
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NY Enforces Full Veterans Death Benefits Payouts
Posted on Feb 28, 2012.
New York regulators issued on Friday February 24, that insurance companies must completely pay benefits to surviving family members of military personnel that were killed in action rather than providing a checking account that can charge interest and thus financially benefit the insurance companies. State Financial Services Superintendent Benjamin Lawsky said New York is the [...]
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NY Company Creates App to Help Suicidal Vets
Posted on Feb 28, 2012.
The New York based company, MilitaryFamily.com, has developed a free smartphone app that aims to prevent veterans from committing suicide. The app, “Operation Reach Out,” is designed to benefit veterans who may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression or having suicidal thoughts. This free app is available for the iPhone and Android. [...]
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Southern California Mattress Company to Hire Veterans
Posted on Feb 22, 2012.
The Southern Californian mattress firm, Sit ‘n Sleep, has pledged to hire 50 veterans this year. Sit ‘n Sleep currently has 28 stores in Southern California and is opening a further five by the end of the year. Larry Milller, the CEO of Sit ‘n Sleep said he recognized the difficulties returning veterans faced in [...]
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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2011
Posted on Dec 07, 2011.
December 7th, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the surprise attack on the United State’s naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Attacked by 353 Japanese fighter planes, this air force ambush resulted in over 2,400 Americans deaths and a further 1,200 injuries. The unexpected attack resulted in an immediate declaration [...]