August 2009 News

• Quick Hire of Military Spouses Starts in September
  August 14, 2009

  WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2009 – Under a personnel rule that takes effect next month, some military spouses could be quickly hired for federal jobs without going through the usual competitive process.

• Army gets $117 million for emotional training
  August 18, 2009

  PHILADELPHIA - The Army plans to require that all 1.1 million of its soldiers take intensive training in emotional resiliency, military officials say.

• VA prepares to ease rules for PTSD claims
  Aug 25, 2009

  The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving closer to simplifying the process for many non-combat veterans filing claims for service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

• Shinseki addresses service in rural areas
  August 28, 2009

  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should expand services in the most rural areas and is trying to streamline the transition from active military duty to civilian life and VA programs, Secretary Eric Shinseki said Thursday.

• Operation Lone Star Offers Free Medical Care to South Texas Communities
  July 20, 2009

  AUSTIN – Operation Lone Star, which provided health care to more than 11,000 South Texas residents in just two weeks last year, is expanding this summer to provide free health clinics in even more locations.

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