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Defense News
With political gridlock stalling negotiations over the annual defense authorization bill, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday unveiled plans for his backup "skinny" version of the legislation to ensure critical military programs continue uninterrupted into next year.
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Transport Topics
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created a website to help people between the ages of 18 and 20 who possess the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver license find trucking jobs.
The website, announced Oct. 28, presents information about trucking companies that are approved to hire drivers as part of FMCSA's Under 21 Military Driver Pilot Program. Launched in June, the program is meant to help young veterans and reservists find jobs in the trucking industry.
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Military.com
Jobs in healthcare topped the list of the 10 best career employment opportunities for the estimated 250,000 service members who transition out of the military each year, according to a survey released Monday by Navy Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the nonprofit Hire Heroes USA.
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DC Velocity
The U.S. Department of Transportation took steps this week to help alleviate the truck driver shortage affecting carriers nationwide.
The department's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it launched a job opportunities website designed to help 18- to 20-year olds who have the military equivalent of a commercial driver's license apply for jobs with interstate trucking companies.
The job opportunity site is part of the FCMSA's Under 21 Military Driver Pilot Program, launch in June and aimed to addressing a driver shortfall many trucking and transportation companies say they have are experiencing.
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Military Times
Veterans Affairs officials are confident they'll be able to start processing "blue water" Vietnam veterans disability claims at the start of next year, but also acknowledged a tight timeline ahead for the training and technology work to get the department ready for those cases.
But House lawmakers expressed concerns that even minor hiccups in that work could mean significant delays for veterans who have already waited decades for their benefits.
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Navy.mil
Navy installations are ready to support authorized veterans and their caregivers who will soon be able to enjoy certain Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs and shop at base commissaries and exchanges.
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, veterans awarded the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor, who are former prisoners of war, or have service-connected disability along with their caregivers will be permitted to use the commissary, military exchange and many MWR facilities per the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
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By Roy Phillips
 The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that it has awarded $14.8 million in grants for adaptive sports in 2019. The funds were distributed to organizations that support adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and current service members who are disabled. More than 125 organizations and 11,000 veterans are expected to benefit from the grants. The grants were made primarily to veterans service organizations, municipalities, and community-based groups.
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Forbes
The use of pet therapy in mental health isn’t new. Numerous studies show that animal-assisted therapy reduces pain and anxiety among patients with cancer, heart disease and PTSD. Observing an aquarium or stroking a bird, cat, or dog lowers blood pressure and relaxes you.
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Society of Behavioral Medicine
The benefits of regular physical activity (i.e. sport, exercise, and recreation) for mental and physical health are well-substantiated. Military personnel are generally more physically active than civilians; however, the transition to life as a veteran is characterized by a steep drop in physical activity, and a sharp rise in obesity and related health conditions. Veterans may also bear physical (e.g., chronic pain, traumatic brain injury) and psychological injuries (e.g., post-traumatic stress, depression) stemming from their service, which can contribute to isolation and poor health. Physical activity promotion among veterans, particularly those with physical limitations and/or mental health conditions, represents an opportunity to promote holistic well-being.
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