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- February 2010
Military Saves 
Military Saves is a national campaign to persuade, motivate, and encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings.
- January 2010
Snowball Express 
Snowball Express started in early 2006 with a simple idea: Provide hope and new memories to the children of military fallen heroes who have died while on active duty since 9/11.
America should honor and pay tribute to the children of those military fallen heroes who have died while honorably serving since 9/11. In December of 2006, nearly 900 family members from all across America and the world gathered in Southern California for an unforgettable holiday gathering. Kids and widows discovered they weren't alone. And they found they weren't forgotten.
August 2009 News
Quick Hire of Military Spouses Starts in September
August 14, 2009WASHINGTON, 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, 2009PHILADELPHIA - 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, 2009The 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, 2009SIOUX 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, 2009AUSTIN – 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.
Hotline/Crisis Numbers
- Veteran Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Veterans press "1"
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Veterans Foundation Hotline
- 1-888-784-2433
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAIN)
- 1-800-656-4673 (24 hours)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1-800-799-7233
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hope Line
- 1-800-622-2255
- Gulf War Veteran's Hotline
- 1-800-796-9699
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