Grassroots 2008 December Survey
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 08:40 AM
by arizona
November's question:
"Do you think there is enough news coverage about the Global War on Terrorism?"
The majority of respondents—almost 82 percent—believe the media is not doing an adequate job in fully covering the Global War on Terrorism. Many believe coverage that exists focuses on the negative aspects of war, such as death tolls, insurgent attacks and improper actions taken by our troops. They suggest coverage should provide a broader scope, showcasing also the good our troops do.
Others believe the War on Terrorism has received too much coverage. Some even say more coverage leads to a more complacent, less interested nation.
- "The news media is more concerned about the negative aspects of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Anything that casts the current Administration in a bad light makes the headlines, while more positive stories are buried, if covered at all."
- "The media only talks about the bad things that happen; they don't talk about the good that happens. They don't compare numbers, such as more people were killed in Chicago having to do with crime than soldiers in OIF."
- "We need not only news coverage, but news that hasn't been manipulated and sugar-coated."
- "What coverage [that does exist] reports on what the enemy is doing or how our troops are victims or murderers."
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BUDDY POPPIES: PANHANDLING? SAY IT AIN'T SO!
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 09:14 PM
by arizona
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via Dept of Wisconsin)
Institute President John Whitehead is representing disabled Vietnam veteran John Miska who was repeatedly threatened with arrest for distributing the artificial flowers.
..... in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, by the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam memorial and other places in D.C., [but] he's been continually threatened by the Park Police .....
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Gulf War Illness: Scientific Evidence Leaves No Question That It Is A Real Condition
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 03:15 PM
by arizona
The following excerpts are from the Executive Summary of a 465 page report titled
"Gulf War Illness and the Health of Gulf War Veterans: Scientific Findings and Recommendations" released recently by the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses.
The Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses was appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2002 and directed to evaluate the effectiveness of government research in addressing central questions on the nature, causes, and treatments of Gulf War-related illnesses. According to its charter, the guiding principle for the Committee’s work is the premise that the fundamental goal of all Gulf War-related government research is to improve the health of Gulf War veterans, and the choice and success of federal Gulf War research should be judged accordingly.
The central focus of this report is Gulf War illness, the multisymptom condition that affects veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War at significantly elevated rates. Despite considerable government, scientific, and media attention, little was clearly understood about Gulf War illness for many years. Now, 17 years after the war, the extensive body of scientific research and government investigations that is currently available provides the basis for an evidence-based assessment of the nature and causes of Gulf War illness. As described throughout the report, scientific evidence leaves no question that Gulf War illness is a real condition with real causes and serious consequences for affected veterans. Research has also shown that this pattern of illness does not occur after every war and cannot be attributed to psychological stressors during the Gulf War.
You can download the full report in .pdf here:
http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/GWIandHealthofGWVeterans_RAC-GWVIReport_2008.pdf
You can go to the VFW Membership Forum and discuss here:
http://www.vfwwebcom.org/forum/index.php/topic,442.0.html
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VA Announces Travel Reimbursement Increases for Eligible Veterans
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:55 AM
by arizona
(
via VA Press Release)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that eligible veterans will see an increase in the mileage reimbursement they receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake announced that he will use his authority to raise the mileage reimbursement from the 28.5 cents per mile to 41.5 cents per mile for all eligible veterans.
"We owe it to our veterans to give them the best care possible," said Peake. "The increase will once again provide assistance to our veterans, especially in these difficult economic times, to help offset gasoline costs and to assist veterans with access to the VA's world-class health system."
Congress, which mandates such increases, recently provided funding to VA to increase the reimbursement rate, which goes into effect on November 17, 2008. Service connected veterans, veterans receiving VA pensions, and veterans with low incomes are eligible for the reimbursement.
"As I have travelled the country and spoken with many of our veterans, they have expressed the need for such an increase," added Peake. "We are pleased to be able to provide them with the increase needed and we will continue to work with our veterans to ensure they receive the quality care they need."
While increasing the payment, the current deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements will remain frozen at $7.77 for a one way trip, $15.54 for a round trip, and capped at a maximum of $46.62 per calendar month. On January 9, 2009, these deductibles will decrease to $3 for a one way trip, $6 for a round trip, with a maximum of $18 per calendar month. Deductibles can be waived if they cause a financial hardship to the veteran.
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VFW Launches Campaign to Attract Women Veterans
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 11:41 PM
by arizona
The Veterans of Foreign Wars today launched it's new website geared towards attracting women veterans to the organization.
From the new
www.joinsheserves.org website:
She Serves is an exciting outreach of the VFW — the Veterans of Foreign Wars — exclusively for women. It honors the service and sacrifice of female veterans, like you, who have served faithfully in our conflicts overseas.
The Connecting Point for Women of the VFW
You're part of a shared sisterhood thanks to your service to our country. By joining She Serves, you'll feel the support of other female veterans, especially those who understand the distinct pride of being a woman in the military.
Join the countless women - just like you - who've already found strength and support from belonging to She Serves. To meet them, to hear their stories and to share yours, become a member of the VFW today. While you're here, meet some of the VFW She Serves members waiting to welcome you!
According to
Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, there are over 23.4 million veterans in the United States and about 1.8 million of those are women.
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VFW Chief Calls on Vietnam Veterans Help in MIA/POW Mission
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 11:27 AM
by arizona
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VFW National Commander Glen Gardner visits a MIA recovery site to dig for possible remains.
Photo via VFW.org |
VFW Commander-in-Chief Glen Gardner is once again calling upon veterans of the Vietnam War to search their memory and files for any information that might be of value in determining the fate of Vietnam’s 300,000 MIAs and might be of assistance in the recovery of their remains.
Providing information of this nature to the Vietnamese government helps to generate good will among its people and further assists U.S. efforts in its investigative and recovery operations for America’s MIAs. Information is also needed for the Laotian and Cambodian governments to help account for their missing.
VFW Commander-in-Chief Glen Gardner requests Department, District, Post, and VFW member assistance in gathering information that would help identify Vietnamese, Laotian, and Cambodian gravesites.
Such information or material may include veterans’ statements; photos and locations of battles or burial sites; battlefield souvenirs, especially if they contain names or other identifying information; personal effects, such as photos, letters or identification documents taken from casualties; sketch maps, etc.
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