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Stars and Stripes
The fate of an ongoing military buildup, war oversight, veterans affairs and decisions on who can enlist in the service now rests with a split Congress following the results of Tuesday's midterm elections.
By early Wednesday, Democrats won control of the House, shifting leadership of key committees that direct military and veteran issues. However, Republicans retained control of the Senate.
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By Miranda Y. Brumbaugh
 Veterans Day is the quintessential time to focus on honoring those who have sacrificed so much. It is the one day of the year when all veterans should be honored and remembered. If you are looking for a parade, a Flags Across America event, or other community activities, here are some of the most anticipated Veterans Day celebrations for 2018. For example, Auburn, Washington, is home to one of the largest parades for Veterans Day to be held anywhere. More than 6,000 parade participants, including 200 military units and over 30 high school marching bands will be in attendance.
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Marine Corps Times
The Corps' 243rd birthday is just around the corner, and the commandant’s birthday message may have some Marines reaching for the tissues.
The annual birthday message is a tradition birthed under the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John A Lejeune.
Most years the Corps posts a cheesy motivational video.
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Trib Live
Military veterans and veterans' widows now may be eligible for disability benefits under new guidelines the federal government issued recently, expanding income eligibility criteria.
Westmoreland County Veterans' Affairs Director Matt Zamosky said federal authorities raised the asset limit for those seeking benefits for a non-service based disability from $80,000 to $123,600.
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Four month average turn around with the VA’s Pension with Aid and Attendance
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Commercial Carrier Journal
Averitt Express announced in October a new on-the-job training diesel mechanic program for military veterans and family members with Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
The program is part of the East Tennessee-based carrier's commitment to hire 1,200 additional veterans by 2020.
Individuals selected for the new diesel mechanic program will be trained by Averitt's shop leaders, maintenance coordinators and experienced technicians on everything from basic computer skills to assisting with in-depth repair on tractor/trailers. The program offers paid clock hours, raises based on experience level and an option for a four-day work week.
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Military Times
Veterans of all service periods fared better in the workforce in October compared to the previous month, even as unemployment among nonveterans remained stagnant, the latest federal data show.
The veteran unemployment rate fell from 3.4 to 2.9 percent last month, the lowest it’s been since October 2017, according to Bureau of Labor and Statistics figures released.
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ABC News
If you're a veteran with student debt, you have repayment rights unique to military service members that can keep you on track and out of default.
Federal student loan default occurs after nine months without a payment. Late notices turn into collection calls, and your creditor - the government - can take you to court and even garnish your paycheck. Once you default, you'll no longer qualify for repayment plans that could make payments manageable.
Understanding your options can help reduce the risk of default.
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ETF Trends
When an advisor is tasked by a client to suggest investments that could take advantage of the United States' increased military spending, the default play might be to offer alternatives in aerospace and defense exchange-traded funds, but what about an option that directly benefits those who served our country? Such is the case for the Pacer Military Times Best Employers ETF.
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Purdue University via Medical Xpress
For veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, service dogs might be able to offer both behavioral and physiological benefits to help counter some of those symptoms, according to research that is being led by the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine.
Maggie O'Haire, assistant professor of human-animal interaction in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is at the forefront of the research that is taking a closer look at how service dogs help veterans with PTSD.
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Veterans Association of America wants to know ...
Does the Trump Administration have a plan fix the current housing crisis for Veterans?
- We're still awaiting updates on this issue.
- No, I'm not certain what plans are being made.
- Yes, it was assessed earlier in the budget that he signed.
- It's in the pipeline of his economic forecast that he pledged.
- I don't think he or anyone else is going to fix this crisis.
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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'Changes in Assistance' Results
In the previous issues of VAA Dispatch, we asked, "Do you see any changes in assistance being provided under the Trump Administration?"
Here's how our readers responded:
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