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Schmidty  

Additional Help For VETS

Dec 5, 2010
Additional help for VETS

1. Veteran's Hotlines

A. Educational Benefits= 888-442-4551
B. VA Benefits = 800-827-1000
C. Life Insurance =800-669-8477
D. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(TDD) = 800=829-4833
E. Headstones and Markers = 800-697-6947
F. Persian gulf HelpLine = 800-PGW-VETS
G. Health Benefits = 877-222-8387
H. Mammography HelpLine = 888-492=7844

2. Money for College

A. www.gibill.va.gov Phone 1-888-442-4551; 1-888-GIBILL-1
B. http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
C. www.va.gov

3. Find and Get a Job

A. www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/emp_resources.htm
B. http://vabenefits.vba.gov/vonapp/main.asp
C. http://dva.jobsearch.org
D. www.dol.gov/vets/programs/fact/Employment_Services_fs01.htm#DVOP
E. www.dol.gov/vets/programs/fact/Employment_Services_fs01.htm#LVEP

4. Independent Living Program(ILP)

A. www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/ilp.htm

5. Vacational Rehabilitation and Employment Service

A. www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/vec.htm
Aa. You may need to request form VA Form 28-8832

6. Free help to Start Your Own Business

A. www.vetbiz.gov email VACVE@mail.va.gov Phone 202-303-3260;866-584-2344

7. Help getting your old Job back

A. www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/userra/userra.asp

8. Unemployment Compensation when leaving the Military

A. The amount and duration of payments are governed by state laws and they vary considerably.Take your DD-214 discharge form when applying.

9. Free Workshop before going back to Civilian Life

A. www.dol.gov/vets/programs/tap/tap_fs.htm

10. Governmant Contractors that have to Hire Vets

A. http://vets100.cudenver.edu/

11. A $10,000.00 Bonus for Vets to teach School

A. www.Dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/trooptoteachers/index.htm?Flag=True

12. Umbrella of Protection- Financial

A. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/sscra/

13. Job without any Competition-VRA-Federal

A. www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp

14. These are all listed with the same address so I will list them thn add the address

A. Copay or not to copay
B. Coverage while you are lying in the hospital
C. At home or in a Nursing Home You're coverede
D. Prescriptions
E. Emergency care

1. www.va.gov/elig/

15. Free Medical care for Veterans-(VHA)- www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp
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Schmidty  

Help for Vets

Oct 23, 2010

I don't know if these will be of much help but maybe they can pass you along to the right department. Try:
www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/ilp.htm
www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/sscra/
http://www.1010EZ.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez
www.va.gov/elig/
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html
www.nichcy.org
www.abledata.com
www.ssa.gov
www.dredf.org(Disability rights Education and Defense Fund)
www.edd.ca.gov/direp/diind.htm
www.rehab.ca.gov/
www.doleta.gov/programs/factsht/edwaa.htm
www.rurdev.usda.gov.rhs/index.html
www.ftc.gov
That ought to get you the help you are looking for. Good Luck and God Bless

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Anora Eldorath  

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Aug 12, 2010

IAVA is an organization serving those Vets who served in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Namaste-Anora

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Signs  

Vets in Colorado Springs area & the Elderly or Disabled

Jan 6, 2010

If there are any Vets,elderly or disabled people in the Colorado Springs area whom need help with errands,light housekeeping,going to the grocery store,basically anything if I can help I will and if not I will point you in the direction you need to get the help you so desperately need.Please feel free to contact me anytime.Have a Wonderful day,god Bless you and Please contact me for anything you feel you need help with ,even just to talk if you are lonely

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the drum guru  

Will you join me in Red Friday:

Jun 18, 2009

  • A national anthem is a patriotic song that honors the history, customs, and struggles of a country.

     

  • The National Anthem of the United States is The Star Spangled Banner.

     

  • The lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.

     

  • Key was a lawyer, author, district attorney, and amateur poet.

     

  • He wrote the words during the War of 1812.

     

  • The War of 1812 was between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

     

  • Key wrote the words in response to seeing the bombing of American forces at Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore.

     

  • He wrote them in a poem called The Defense of Fort McHenry.

     

  • The Battle of Baltimore happened in Maryland.

     

  • The "star spangled banner" in the song refers to the American flag, which has stars.

     

  • The word "spangled" means twinkling and the word "banner" means flag.

     

  • The Star Spangled Banner was adopted in 1916 as the American National Anthem by an executive order from President Woodrow Wilson.

     

  • In 1934, it was adopted by a congressional resolution, which was signed by President Herbert Hoover.

Operation Red Friday.....  Last week I was in Atlanta, Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.

Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camo's; as they began heading to their gate everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering. When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.

Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal. Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said "hi," the little girl then she asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier, he didn’t look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.

The mother of the little girl, who said her daughters name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up. When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.

After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, "I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you." He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying "your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon."

The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event unfolded. As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause.

As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.

We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.

Red Friday

Just keeping you "in the loop" so you'll know what's going on in case this takes off.

RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority". We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions.

Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops.

Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.

If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once resilient" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.

The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is...We need your support and your prayers.

Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.

WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! --- MAY GOD HELP AMERICA TO BECOME ONE NATION, UNDER GOD?

HAVE A GREAT DAY.

pass the word around let us all support our troops.

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energy1  

About energy1

Jun 21, 2008

My husband and I are Disabled Vets.  We have 2 sons living with us.  My husband is unable to do much work because of his disability, and my job doesn't pay much.  We want to buy a house but can not afford one right now. after paying our bills, rent, gas, food, etc.. we don't have much money left for savings. If anyone would like to donate some money to help us we would appreciate it. God bless you!

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