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Military.com
Sen. Kamala Harris, named Tuesday by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as his running mate, has staked out positions against increases in defense spending. But she has supported boosting the Department of Veterans Affairs' budget, her record shows.
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War on the Rocks (commentary)
Megan J. Hennessey writes, "My position as a professor of educational methodology is a unique one within professional military education: Rather than substantive expertise in topics like national security, military operations and tactics, or strategic leadership, I contribute my expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning."
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Military.com
President Donald Trump signed legislation Saturday that will broaden options for troubled veterans in the legal system and expand a home renovations grant program for disabled and blind veterans.
The new Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act directs the Justice Department to support the development and establishment of veterans treatment courts at the state, local and tribal levels.
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Connecting Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs is set to expand caregiver stipends to more veterans and their families this fall — a year later than originally planned.
Congress already signed off on legislation expanding VA's caregiver program to older veterans who served before Sept. 11, 2001. But holdups at the department prevented those veterans from receiving their stipends.
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TRICARE
Do you have questions about your prescriptions or medications? The TRICARE Formulary Search Tool is an educational tool that can help. The updated tool makes it easier to look up specific information about your prescription drug. A search can tell you:
- Formulary status
- Where the prescription can be filled
- Copayment and limitations
- Coverage review requirements and forms
- Alternative medications
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Get what you need with these resources available to veterans and family members.
SOFREP Radio
Treading through unknown territory is a part of our job. But an uncharted path that a lot of us find challenging is the transition back to civilian life. This major event might come anytime, as one approaches retirement, or as a sudden occurrence brought about by unfortunate injury.
Fortunately, there are ways to face this transition more smoothly, especially when it comes to handling our finances. And that’s what we’re going to share with you.
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Follow Us and Support Vets
Veterans Association of America strives to serve veterans that continue to struggle by assessing their economic condition through programs, diverse employment and becoming innovative leaders helping our coveted heroes.
Let VETSAA help connect you to a new opportunity. Here's this week's featured posts:
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The Web Developer/Designer will report directly to the Director of Technical Services for leadership, guidance and mission essential IT/IS support issues by advancing and adhering to the organization's troubleshooting priorities as well as enabling him/her to perform multiple tasks as given ... Learn More >>>
IT Specialist(s)
Under direction, to perform activities for satisfying the Veterans Association of America Information and Technology Dept needs and objectives; to coordinate activities with other departments and divisions; to support network systems; and to provide overall assistance to the Director of Technical Services. The IT Specialist(s) will provide their optimum levels of service to the corporate environment as requested and ensure that
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For a complete list of all available positions, visit VETSAA Job Site.
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'Mental & Emotional Injuries' Results
In the Aug. 5 issue of VAA Dispatch, we asked, "I feel that veterans are being fully treated for their mental and emotional military career injuries."
Here's how veterans responded:
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