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.TOP NEWS
Pentagon transition begins, with a COVID-19 twist
Defense News
Less than a day after the General Services Administration opened the doors for the landing team from the Biden-Harris campaign to arrive at the Pentagon, members have already had two conversations with current defense officials, with more to come.
But while the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 lays out clear directives on how one administration helps usher in the next.
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.BENEFITS & INSURANCE
.POLL RESULTS
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'Transition' Results
In the Nov. 24 issue of VAA Dispatch, we asked, "How useful did you find the transition program in providing information about VA benefits and services?"
Here's how veterans responded:
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.VETERANS' NEWS
Will American history forget the Iraq and Afghanistan wars?
Task & Purpose (opinion)
Jeff Schogol writes, "From my high school experience in suburban Philadelphia more than 20 years ago, American history tends to end around 1945. I remember learning a lot about the causes of the Civil War, the appalling conditions most people endured during the industrial revolution, and early labor, women's, and civil rights movements. ... I'm no historian, but I suspect that if future American history books touch on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars at all, they will be similarly summed up as a 'period of readjustment' that spanned multiple generations."
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Female combat deaths don't erode war support, study finds
Stars & Stripes
Women’s combat deaths do not erode public support for armed conflicts any more than the deaths of male soldiers, according to a new study.
And although the thought of female combat deaths appears to reinforce women’s views on gender equality, it does not do so among men, said “At War and at Home: The Consequences of U.S. Women Combat Casualties.”
The joint study by Rice University, Harvard University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,400 adults and more than 4,000 respondents in follow-up surveys.
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.MEDICAL & HEALTH
The surprising population left behind by SNAP? The military
Military Times
Gabriel is no stranger to hunger. In fact, he and his fellow Marines at a California base regularly rely on nearby food pantries to help feed their families.
"I'm doing all I can and serving my country, and I have to worry about how I'm going to buy food?" he wonders. "We are protecting the Constitution of the United States, so shouldn't the government make sure we can properly feed our families?"
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Protect your hearing with TRICARE
TRICARE
Do you find it hard to hear your family or friends during conversations? Have you missed hearing a doorbell ring or horn beep? Hearing loss is a common issue caused by noise, aging, heredity, and disease. Hearing is vital to teamwork and communication, especially in a military setting. TRICARE may cover hearing exams and hearing aids. This is based on your TRICARE health plan and sponsor type.
To learn more, read the article.
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.VETERAN RESOURCES
Get what you need with these resources available to veterans and family members.
.EMPLOYMENT NEWS & TIPS
These are the states and jobs where veterans make the most money
Military Times
It pays to be a veteran, according to a new study by veterans claims law firm Hill and Ponton.
The average annual income for veterans was about $65,000 in 2019, the study reported. Those who didn't serve brought home nearly $11,000 less, with an average annual income of about $54,000.
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.SPOTLIGHT CAREERS
Featured Listings
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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.CONNECT & ENGAGE
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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.
Veterans, We Would Like to Know ...
How useful did you find the transition
program in providing information about VA
benefits and services?
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