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Military.com
Military and veterans' organizations have asked Congress to increase oversight of the Pentagon's proposal to merge the commissary and exchange systems, asking for a review by government auditors and congressional hearings.
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Stars and Stripes
A Fort Hood-based pilot program that pays for soldiers to get civilian licenses and professional credentials could expand beyond Texas by the end of September, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dan Dailey said recently during congressional testimony.
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WLNY
It's not easy for military men and women to transition into the workforce, especially after serving overseas.
But a new program hopes to change that, as it helps veterans launch their own start-up businesses.
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VAA Security Inc.
We're looking for all military personnel (Active, Retired, National Guard & Reserves, etc.) of all branches who seek an invaluable service in security that protect our clients best interest and uphold a safe environment to each of their locations. We provide great pay and flexible hours.
You may use your existing security license, and/or, if not, we will provide classroom training to obtain your 8-hour and 16-hour certifications for eventual approval of your license via state application for armed and unarmed security.
Apply Today! Send an email inquiry to rworks@vetsaa.org, or call 1-800-590-2173. All veterans MUST be registered with the VAA organization to obtain gainful employment.
VAA Security, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Veterans Association of America, Inc. that provides detailed training for security guards/officer openings throughout the continental US.
Click Here for further information and/or for membership enrollment.
Dissent
Many people living on the street today have been there for years, but they had never previously imagined they'd end up there for so long — until they did. Misfortune is unpredictable — arriving with an abrupt job loss, mental breakdown, the loss of a spouse or an unplanned pregnancy. Researchers are now attempting to wield big data and predictive analysis to help tackle chronic homelessness by stopping it before it starts.
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By Michael J. Berens
 As the cost of buying a home has begun to come down, home sales have begun to go up. The economics are not complicated, but they do speak to the tension between price and what buyers are able to pay that has constrained the housing market for the past year. For the moment, the factors behind that tension appear to be easing somewhat, which should encourage more buyers to enter the market in the coming months. After two months of declines, sales of existing homes catapulted 11.8 percent in February over January's figures. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said it was the largest month-over-month gain since December 2015.
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Veterans Association of America wants to know ...
Does the VA actually take care of their veterans like they're supposed to?
- They have for a long time.
- I'm not so sure about that if we are comparing the stories I've heard.
- The VA is one of the most important entities veterans have.
- It really depends on who you speak with, it's completely subjective.
- They have too many civilians in positions that should be filled with veterans that's one of the main reasons care has dropped because they truly don't give a damn.
Click here to provide Veterans Association of America your answer.
We assess all answers with the utmost of care and consideration. Survey results revealed in next week's VAA Dispatch.
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The Assocaited Press via Military Times
Veterans with health problems caused by exposure to toxic chemicals known as PFAS would be eligible for federal healthcare services under legislation proposed in Congress.
The bill would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to cover treatment for ailments related to PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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Hospice News
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is working to expand hospice and palliative care utilization among veterans, both in its own facilities and through collaborations with private health care providers.
Historically, hospice utilization among veterans has been lower than that of the general population. The department has been working behind the scenes to close this gap.
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Military.com
While the many challenges facing wounded veterans have been well documented over the past two decades of war, less has been written about the impact of war on the service members' families — especially their children.
There are dramatic changes in family roles and responsibilities post-injury. The spouse often becomes a caregiver and, without anyone even noticing, so does the child.
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By Catherine Iste
 Whether it has been a frustrating quarter or the job itself is not as interesting as it once was, as leaders we all face times that challenge our ability to be inspiring. Yet, our teams and organizations depend on us to bring our best regardless of challenges. While it does not work to pretend to be perfect, it does work to have tricks up our sleeve we can easily pull out when needed. Here are a few simple ways to get out of a rut and back into the leadership groove.
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