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Stars and Stripes
USAA, an insurance and banking company with military roots, is donating $30 million to its military Family Relief Initiative to assist people struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. This is the largest one-time donation in USAA's 100-year history, the firm announced in a press release. The donation follows nearly $11 million the company has gifted to coronavirus relief programs since the pandemic started.
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Military Times
Vice President Mike Pence lauded President Donald Trump for rebuilding the military, fixing the Department of Veterans Affairs and strengthening America's national security in his Republican convention speech.
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Military Times
The head of the U.S. Postal Service recently acknowledged “dips” in service in recent months but denied any large-scale failures or deliberate mail slowdowns were to blame for problems with veterans prescription deliveries or other postal operations.
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Stars and Stripes
National veterans organizations launched a "final push" for Congress to grant Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to tens of thousands of Vietnam War veterans believed to be suffering the effects of Agent Orange. The effort, led by Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., is designed to put pressure on lawmakers to publicly support the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act. The measure was added to the Senate's annual defense bill last month but didn't make it into the House's version because of cost concerns, Harder said. It must survive negotiations between House and Senate lawmakers before becoming law.
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TRICARE
If a sudden disaster struck, would you be prepared? Would you know how to access your TRICARE benefit or prescriptions? These are important questions to ask yourself during peak wildfire and hurricane season. Here are ways to keep you and your family safe during a disaster emergency.
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The State Journal-Register
Veterans and active military and their spouses will be eligible to receive free truck driving training at Lincoln Land Community College thanks to a recently-announced federal grant. LLCC is one of 20 institutions in the nation and the only one in Illinois to be awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant. LLCC will receive nearly $82,000 to provide the free training.
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Federal Times
Working in the federal government — or as a contractor who performs work on behalf of an agency — means going through at least one background investigation to determine if a candidate is a suitable fit for federal employment, but the extent of that investigation can vary widely.
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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:
Director of Case Management (DCM)
Under the general direction of the Case Management Director, the Case Management supervisor monitors and evaluates the Case Management program, coordinates Case Management services, and assists veterans with the VAA in coordinating services that are needed and desired. The Case Management supervisor is also responsible for training and supervising ... Learn More >>>
Intake Specialist(s) (IS)
Under supervision of the Area Coordinator of Intake and direction of the Program Specialist, coordinates the referral and intake process for the Veteran Development/Employment Programs; performs related duties as assigned. Establishes protocols, priorities and guidelines set forth by the organization. Develops working relations/rapports with all department and divisions as well as assessing veteran employability collectively with the
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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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