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Military History of African Americans and African American/Black History Month

Posted on February 1, 2017February 3, 2017 by admin_imw

Learn more about the accomplishments, achievements, and struggles African American service members have conquered while serving our country. The links and descriptions below were compiled by the VAG, using using the directory from the research by Military.com Contributor Sean O’Melveny.…

Posted in News and Events, Veteran News

PTSD Monthly Update – January 2017: Managing Stress Reactions after Trauma

Posted on February 1, 2017February 13, 2017 by admin_imw

People respond to traumatic events in a number of ways. They may feel concern, anger, fear, or helplessness. These are all typical responses to a traumatic event.

Research shows that people who have been through trauma, loss, or hardship in

…

Posted in Resources

Fifty Years Ago: Last Nurse Survivor of Bataan Still on Active Duty Retires

Posted on February 1, 2017February 4, 2017 by admin_imw

Lt. Col. Helen Hennessey narrowly escaped Batan before invading Japanese forces took over. After making her way to the island of Corregidor in the Philippines, she cared for the sick and wounded in a hospital there. She retired from active …

Posted in A Source for Women Veterans, News and Events

Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down – January 28, 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017February 13, 2017 by admin_imw

2017 23rd Annual VAMC Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down
and 13th Annual NAAV Community Partner Participation

On January 28, 2017, NAAV participated in its thirteenth year of helping homeless and at-risk Veterans of the greater DC metropolitan area at the DC …

Posted in News and Events, Organization News

Job Openings at The Arc Baltimore

Posted on January 31, 2017February 4, 2017 by admin_imw

The Arc Baltimore is committed to hiring Minorities, Women, People with Disabilities and Veterans. To view current job openings, please visit their Join Our Staff page.

They encourage applicants to apply online. If you have any questions, contact:

Mashal …

Posted in Veteran Employment and Training

Hiring Our Heroes – Saturday, March 11, 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017February 4, 2017 by admin_imw

The District of Columbia Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States will host the Hiring Our Heroes event on Saturday, March 11, 2017 (12:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. EST).

The event will be held at the DC Department of …

Posted in News and Events

Potential Change in Compensation/Benefits

Posted on January 31, 2017February 4, 2017 by admin_imw

If you are retired, and/or receiving a VA Disability Compensation please review the proposal below and share this information with others:

From Options for Reducing the Deficit: 2017 to 2026: Eliminate Concurrent Receipt of Retirement Pay and Disability Compensation for …

Posted in Resources

Honorable Rick Lazio is President Trump’s Top Selection for HUD Deputy Secretary

Posted on January 31, 2017February 4, 2017 by admin_imw

The Real Deal is reporting that the Honorable Rick Lazio, Former New York Congressman, is President Trump’s top pick for Deputy Secretary position at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).…

Posted in News and Events

Arlington Cemetery Eligibility Changes Coming

Posted on January 30, 2017February 4, 2017 by admin_imw

To help delay reaching maximum capacity at Arlington National Cemetery, an advisory committee is proposing stricter eligibility requirements for internment. The committee has two courses of action it is researching, with full details to be provided in a future report.…

Posted in News and Events

Employment Hiring Freeze

Posted on January 27, 2017February 3, 2017 by admin_imw

On January 23, 2017 President Trump issued a memorandum instituting a hiring freeze for federal employees. On January 25, 2017 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum advising of immediate actions and initial guidance for the …

Posted in Veteran News

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