African American/Black History Month: Black Military History – First African American Female Soldier From Maryland Killed in Iraq

Posted on February 28, 2017 by admin_imw

According to the United States Department of Defense, Media Contact (Army
Public Affairs) on August 15, 2005, the Department of Defense announced
death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
“Specialist Toccara R. Green, 23, of Rosedale, Maryland, …

Honorable David J. Shulkin has been (unanimously) confirmed as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (Washington Post/by Lisa Rein)

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by admin_imw

By Lisa Rein Politics (Washington Post)

“David J. Shulkin, an internist and longtime health administrator, was
unanimously confirmed Monday to lead the troubled Veterans Affairs
Department, becoming the first of President Trump’s Cabinet picks to be
embraced by all …

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.…

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 …

Louis J. Brousseau, Jr. – WWII Veteran and American Hero

Posted on January 25, 2017February 3, 2017 by admin_imw

Bill Reynolds, writer/reporter for The Signal recently sat down with Louis J. Brousseau, Jr. a B-24 Heavy Bomber pilot in WWII. Catch a glimpse of this extraordinary man’s life, and his service of our country. …

Veteran News Nationwide

Posted on January 25, 2017 by admin_imw

David Shulkin: Saving Veterans lives every day
https://goo.gl/V8f388

Summit brings VA and contracting partners together to improve VA community
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Looking for a career in different VA locations?
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N. Carolina: Mountain Classic Car Show to benefit homeless Veterans …

New Generation Leadership Conference in Honor of Veterans with Diabetes

Posted on January 23, 2017February 3, 2017 by admin_imw

Chaplain, Dr. Eve Taylor has asked us to share the following flyer for the upcoming annual (2017) New Generation Leadership Conference – “Hearing the Clarion Call of God.” The conference will be April 7th-8th, 2017 and will honor veterans battling …

U.S. to Pay Billions to Marines affected by Contaminated Drinking Water

Posted on January 19, 2017February 3, 2017 by admin_imw

This is an important step forward for Marines affected by contaminated drinking water while stationed at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and Dec. 31, 1987.

Outgoing VA Secretary Bob McDonald determined that there was “sufficient scientific and medical evidence”

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President Elect Donald Trump selects insider as nominee to run the VA.

Posted on January 12, 2017 by admin_imw

See Link for details: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/manager.asp?pnum=30282

“The Honorable Dr. David J. Shulkin is Under Secretary of Health for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. As the Chief Executive of the Veterans Health Administration, Dr. Shulkin leads the nation’s largest integrated …

Winterhaven Homeless Veteran Stand Down

Posted on January 11, 2017 by admin_imw

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