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Marines don't need bonuses according to USMC Asst Commandant. A new bill for cannabis trials, and new podcast about veteran homelessness.
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https://www.observationpost.news/p/youre-a-marine-thats-all-the-bonus
Bringing back the podcast in a very limited fashion.
A US Army officer is sueing a Virginia police department after being wrongfully detained. Plus we have information on delayed stimulus funds, student debt cancellations, and more.
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Story and Resource Links
~Student Loan Forgiveness~
Helpful Links:
Dept. of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html?src=rn
Source:
Kery Murakami - The Washington Times https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/biden-cancels-another-13-billion-student-loan-debt/
~Delayed Stimulus~
Source:
Tara Siegel Bernard, The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/business/veterans-stimulus-checks.html
~Army Officer sues Police Department~
Source:
Celine Catronuovo - TheHill.com
Hey everyone. You're probably expecting the latest news from the Veteran Podcast. However, being Easter weekend and the start of Spring Break for the kiddos, well, I'm taking the week off. We'll be back next week!
A congressman is wanting to strip veteran benefits from those who attacked the Capitol. Also, the VA has a huge backlog of claims and records request, BUT is also one of the top places to work… kind of.
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Story and Resource Links
Congressman wants veterans who participated in the Capitol attack to lose benefits.
VA backlog
VA is one of the best employers in the US
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86410/forbes-ranks-va-one-americas-best-large-employers/
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5618
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/VA00
US Army veteran, Mike Parker lays it all out on the line for us to hear. In this long, informative, and bleeding heart tell-all from a guy who, with all his career successes, seems rock solid from the outside looking in, we find out his experience were something different. From struggles with marraige and family, mental health, and combat. Plus, going from a Military Policemant to US Army Criminal Investigations Divsion warrant officer, then to a civilian working for the US Army. There's a lot to unpack here.
Women veterans feel more isolated compared to their male counterparts, the COVID relief bill has more than just checks for veterans, scholarships, and a free transcription resources for veterans that are hearing impaired.
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Story and Resource Links
Women’s Study - https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Special Forces Awards - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/17/army-denies-medals-soldier-trump-pardoned-alleged-afghan-murder/4730488001/
COVID Relief - https://apple.news/AvAf6l9UdQfCrCeCYaw9mKw
Halter CNC Veterans Scholarship - https://www.haltercncautomation.com/en-us/military-educational-manufacturing-scholarship
Free Transcription for Hearing Impaired veterans. https://clear2connect.org/learn-how-to-access/https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86214/free-captioned-telephone-service-veterans-loved-ones-hearing-loss/
One Fox News host, known for saying provocative things, said something that stirred up the military community. Army soldiers to begin getting a Call of Duty like experience. And lot of job opporunities out there.
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Story Links
Tucker
https://twitter.com/cnnnewsroom/status/1370130593128796162/video/1
https://twitter.com/acyn/status/1370188464289849350/video/1
IVAS Goggles
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a35565940/army-iavs-goggles-see-through-vehicles/
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/06/microsoft-hololens-2-army-plans-to-customize-as-ivas.html
VA Vaccine Act
RallyPoint Jobs Board
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85716/veteran-job-board-rallypoint/
USPS Truck Driving Jobs
Jobs Page - https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm
Source: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85811/85811
TVP on YouTube https://youtu.be/hvqujjzc5-8
Our Website www.theveteranpodcast.com
A combat veteran, MST survivor, former Army officer, and generally just a bad-ass, Annette Whittenber is my first guest on Joe to Joe. Among all other things, Annette is also a veteran advocate, public speaker, and business owner and is all about helping out fellow veterans.
Visit Annette's website:www.aWildRideCalledLife.com
Crayons ready to eat, veteran unemployment, and tips to improve your resume. And where to find COVID vaccines.
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References
Al Asad Rocket Attack HTTPS://AMERICANMILITARYNEWS.COM/2021/03/10-ROCKET-ATTACK-ON-US-FORCES-AT-IRAQI-BASE-1-AMERICAN-DEAD-AT-BASE-SAYS-REPORT/_________
Crayons Ready to Eat Website: http://www.crayonsreadytoeat.com
Original Story: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/02/26/crayon-eating-marine-launches-edible-crayon-business/_________
Veteran Unemployment
Post Military Resume Tips
Source Story: HTTPS://WWW.MILITARY.COM/VETERAN-JOBS/HOW-ADD-FOCUS-YOUR-VETERAN-SKILL-SET.HTML__________
COVID-19 Vaccines for VeteransVA COVID SITE: HTTPS://WWW.VA.GOV/HEALTH-CARE/COVID-19-VACCINE/STAY-INFORMED
Original Story: HTTPS://WWW.SEATTLETIMES.COM/SEATTLE-NEWS/VETERANS-OF-ALL-AGES-CAN-NOW-GET-COVID-19-VACCINE-AT-VA-CLINICS-IN-WASHINGTON-STATE/
This week's stories...
TOXIC EXPOSURE FOR K2 VETS
WHERE TO FIND HELP WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
CONFRONTING RACISM WITHIN THE RANKS
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Bipartisan bill would require VA to care for toxin-exposed veterans
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Disaster Resources
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85028/get-assistance-natural-disaster/
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Black Veterans Project Honest Reckoning - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/military-needs-honest-reckoning-over-racism-in-its-ranks-says-black-veteran/ar-BB1dZ2YE?ocid=superapp-news
NY Times https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/opinion/sunday/trump-va-racism.html
Racial Disparity Study https://www.jstor.org/stable/3767765?seq=1
It’s time for an “honest reckoning” when it comes to racism in the military, says Richard Brookshire of the Black Veterans Project.
Half of minority service members report witnessing racism among fellow troops.
New Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the first African American to serve in the role, has acknowledged racism in the armed forces. In one of his first acts as SEC DEF, Austin issued a "stand down" order across the military to address extremism in its ranks.
A necessary first step, according to Brookshire but more needs to be done.
For more information about the black veterans project, go to
https://www.blackveteransproject.org/
Females in the draft, DU and Gulf War Syndrome, VA Debt Collection suspension, and a cool tool showing if your state offers free tuition to veterans or their family members.
ACLU asks Supreme Court to overturn law, and allow females to be included in the draft.
Depleted Uranium Not the cause of Gulf War Syndrome
VA Suspends Debt Collection
Gary Sinise Mental Health Network
COOL TOOL
States Offering Free tuition to veterans and their dependents
https://www.reddit.com/r/VeteransBenefits/wiki/free_tuition
TVP on Social
twitter.com/theveteranpod
instagram.com/theveteranpodcast
facebook.com/theveteranpodcast
youtube.com/channel/UCZMK8pAcUeNVwx3XZThNDKg
Joe on Social
twitter.com/_joe_stone_
instagram.com/_joe_stone_
linkedin.com/in/joestonesr
A few news stories this week, followed by an editorial on veteran stereotypes. If you want to get involved with the podcast, give feedback, etc, please email joe@theveteranpodcast.com.
Links
National Virtual Career Fair
Put on by Recruit Military, and sponsored by Disabled Veterans of America, Tuesday, Feb 16th from 12-4 pm EST (9am - 1pm PST).
https://recruitmilitary.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=9b7f7243-77c2-4a7d-adbc-ac71017a998a
Employment Assistance Workshops for Transitioning Military Spouses
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new monthly series of career workshops to provide employment assistance to transitioning military spouses.https://www.veterans.gov/milspouses/events/
Billions for veterans programs affected by the coronavirus.
Latest Coronavirus relief plan will also include about $17B in extra funds for veterans, with most allocated to VA health care and related services.https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/02/11/coronavirus-relief-plan-includes-billions-in-new-funds-for-veterans-programs/
EDITORIAL “My Veteran Problem” Elliot Ackerman, NY Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/opinion/veterans-Capitol-Cherry-film.html
The Veteran Podcast is back and Joe is taking it solo (for now). This week in military and veteran news, the Department of Defense ordered a force-wide stand down, a US Army helicopter crashed, the VA pushes out COVID-Vaccines, and more. Last but not least, my thoughts on the protests and attempted insurrection at the US Capitol were on January 6th.
Information on the VA's COVID-19 vaccine program can be found here:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
Read all about the show and get a complete transcription of this episode athttps://www.theveteranpodcast.com/post/an-update-latest-episode
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