Department of New Hampshire

Deployment Ceremony Dec 1st

Posted at 03:04 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master

From: "Susan Peterson"
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:14:43 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Deployment Ceremony

Good evening everyone...

 

I wanted to let you know about a deployment ceremony coming up for the 172nd Infantry - Mountain Company...would love to have you there....

 

MTN CO Deployment Ceremony

1 DEC 09

6:00 PM

Milford Middle School, Milford, NH

VFW National Home for Children Helps Active-Duty Military Families

Posted at 10:37 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master

Eaton Rapids, Mich. – In light of recent news about pressing family care needs of our nation’s active-military, these families should know there is help at the VFW National Home for Children.  In addition to other programs, the National Home assists American servicemen and women by providing help and resources for their families.

Recently, a servicewoman made national headlines for having a deployment issue because she had no one to care for her infant child.  The National Home has a program designed to provide help in situations such as this.

The National Home’s Military Family Program assists the children, or spouse with children of active-duty military, National Guard and Reserves during a period of deployment.  If the “family plan” falls through, the National Home for Children can provide a temporary safe, secure and loving home for children or spouses with children on its village-like campus of homes during the deployment.

To learn more about the Military Family program or any of the other programs please visit http://www.vfwnationalhome.org/programs_and_services/index.shtml. For help please call the National Home Helpline at (800) 312-4200.

Located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and serving the entire country, the VFW National Home for Children has been a safety net for the families of our nation’s veterans and active duty military since 1925.

VFW Washington Weekly - November 13, 2009

Posted at 08:59 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master

In This Issue:
1. VFW / VA Members Among Fort Hood Victims
2. VFW Legislative Priority Goals for 2010
3. No Tricare For Life Changes
4. White House Employment Initiative Good for Veterans:

1. VFW / VA Members Among Fort Hood Victims: Last week's tragic shooting
at Fort Hood included VFW and VA members. Staff Sgt. Justin M. DeCrow,
32, was killed by Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who allegedly murdered 13
and wounded dozens before being shot and apprehended by two civilian law
enforcement officers. DeCrow was a member of VFW Post 11016 in Songnam,
South Korea. He graduated high school in 1996 in Plymouth, IN, and
leaves behind a wife and daughter at Fort Gordon, GA. Two VA employees
also slain were identified as:
* Dr. Russell G. Seager, Ph.D., a 51-year old Army Reserve captain
who led a mental health team at the VA medical center in Milwaukee.
* Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman, a 55-year-old Maryland National
Guardsman who was a nurse practitioner at the VA medical center in Perry
Point, MD. She was a former member of VFW Post 8276 in Delmar, MD.
VFW Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Tradewell Sr. said, "No words can
properly convey our condolences to the wounded and families of those
murdered. The entire military family is grieving right now. I just
want them to know they do not grieve alone. Our hearts and prayers are
with them." Read the VFW press release at
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=news.newsDtl&did=5280.

Read more VFW Washington Weekly

VFW National Jr Vice DeNoyer Reports on Tour of Europe

Posted at 08:53 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master

(Via Dept of Wisconsin)

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Veterans Day Message from VFW WebCOM

Posted at 10:17 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master

VFW: White House Initiative Good for Veterans

Posted at 09:51 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master

WASHINGTON, November 10, 2009 — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is applauding the president's new executive order for helping more military veterans get federal and private employment.

"The president is serious about helping veterans get a job, and he is making sure the federal government is at the top of the hiring line," said VFW Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Richard L, Eubank, a Vietnam veteran from Eugene, Ore., who is in Washington to represent the organization at different national Veterans Day events.

According to the White House, approximately 480,000 veterans work for the government, about one-fourth of the total federal workforce. While the executive order places emphasis on hiring veterans for both public and private employment, it is specifically focused on hiring veterans for federal positions. It created a special Council on Veterans Employment to encourage federal agencies to recruit and train military veterans. The council will be co-chaired by the secretaries of Labor and Veterans Affairs.

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Businesses Honoring Veterans With Discounts

Posted at 09:47 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master

During Veterans Day Weekend, several retail businesses are raising money for programs, while other businesses are offering various discounts to veterans. VFW received the following notices about Veterans Day Specials:

• Sport Clips nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11, is supporting VFW Operation Uplink™ with "The Biggest Haircut Day of the Year." On that day, Sport Clips will donate a dollar for every haircut given in our 660+ stores. Show your support for troops and veterans by getting your next haircut at Sport Clips.
• Burger King restaurants in select states across the country are raising money for VFW Unmet Needs through November 30. More than 800 Burger King restaurants are participating in the “buy a burger; donate a buck” fundraiser in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

Click here for the VFW's full list of participating businesses.

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