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Military Times
Three out of four Americans believe that U.S. troops should intervene overseas when freedom is threatened or human rights abuses are apparent in other countries, according to a survey. More than 1,000 U.S. adults responded to the second annual national defense survey conducted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Most of them believe the U.S. should have a more active foreign policy, and be more engaged in international affairs.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Defense Department has announced expanded Commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access Jan. 1 and established a standard for physical access to military installations.
Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers who are eligible and want to take advantage of in-person benefits must have a Veterans Health Identification Card, or VHIC. Primary Family Caregivers must have an eligibility letter from VA's Office of Community Care.
Veterans use VHICs for identification and check-in at VA appointments, but will also use them for base access under the new program.
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Veterans' Pulse:
How do you feel about the expanded access to Commissary, Exchange and MWR access to veterans and caregivers?
Triple Pundit
Many leading companies have recognized that veterans enter the civilian workforce with a set of valuable skills. However, not all veterans hiring is the same. A new study by LinkedIn suggests that companies are missing opportunities to hire veterans into positions that match their skills and experience, and that enable them to move up the corporate ladder.
Though the overall rate of veterans' employment has improved along with the general employment rate, veterans still face many barriers to advancement up the corporate ladder.
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VAA Security Inc.
We're looking for all military personnel (Active, Retired, National Guard & Reserves, etc.) of all branches who seek an invaluable service in security that protect our clients and uphold a safe environment to each of their locations. We provide great pay and flexible hours.
You may use your existing security license, and/or, if not, we will provide classroom training to obtain your 8-hour and 16-hour certifications for eventual approval of your license via state application for armed and unarmed security.
Apply Today! Send an email inquiry to rworks@vetsaa.org, or call 1-800-590-2173. All veterans MUST be registered with the VAA organization to obtain gainful employment.
VAA Security, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Veterans Association of America, Inc. that provides detailed training for security guards/officer openings throughout the continental US.
Click Here for further information and/or for membership enrollment.
Military Times via New York Post
Approximately 1% of those who work in U.S. media are post-9/11 veterans, U.S. Census data shows.
But two military veterans who are now seasoned journalists want to change that.
That's why Navy veteran Zack Baddorf and Marine Corps veteran Russell Midori launched Military Veterans in Journalism, a professional association designed to help veterans transition into media careers and will provide veterans with a journalism workshop next year.
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Pew Research Center
U.S. military veterans and their families have consistently had higher standards of living than non-veterans over the past 40 years, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Households headed by veterans have higher incomes and are less likely to be in poverty, on average, and this is especially the case for veterans in racial or ethnic minority groups and those with less education.
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By Catherine Iste
 We have been on this planet for a really long time; yet somehow, we continue to find ways to rethink the basics of our existence. At any given moment, we can find a new trend addressing what, when and even how we should eat, sleep or exercise. However, there are some among us who seem to function quite successfully outside of the trends, remaining healthy and happy despite challenging work environments. To prepare for winter, here are a few tips from medical professionals and frequent flyers on how to stay healthy despite working in environments full of germs.
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MedPage Today
Shared medical appointments, when adopted as part of a whole health approach, helped veterans reduce their opioid use, a nurse and health coach said here. Alternative and complementary strategies for pain management and encouraging patients to define their own vision for their best possible health were effective opioid reduction strategies for veterans, said Sherry Cox, RN, of the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Alabama, during a break-out session at the Fuld Institute for EBP National Summit.
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McClatchy DC
Veterans saw a spike in urinary, prostate, liver and blood cancers during nearly two decades of war, and some military families now question whether their exposure to toxic environments is to blame, according to a McClatchy investigation.
Many veterans struggle to get their illnesses treated by the VA, said former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin.
"If you're one of our vets who is suffering, we need to get into the fight for you now," said Jon Stewart, who recently advocated for continued funding for 9/11 first responders. The former late night comedy show host has now joined forces with the veterans advocacy group Burnpits360.
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Military Times
Low pay, fewer advancement opportunities and an excessive workload rank as the top reasons the military services fail to recruit and retain psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health providers, according to a new Defense Department report. With more than 50% of psychiatrists nationwide able to run cash-only practices, with many making six-figure salaries, the Army, Navy and Air Force lack a competitive advantage when it comes to paying civilians and drawing military providers.
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'Agent Orange' Results
In the Nov. 26 issue of VAA Dispatch, we asked, "Do you feel your health has been affected by Agent Orange?"
Here's how readers responded:
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