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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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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/
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