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Schultz Family Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense Join with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to Launch Innovative Military Transition Program
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | Category: Employment - National
The Schultz Family Foundation (SFF), the U.S. Department of Defense and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) launched "Onward to Opportunity," a groundbreaking national program that will deliver tailored, industry-specific training and certifications to service members and spouses on U.S. military bases prior to transition. Program participants with develop skill sets to immediately qualify them to work for leading U.S. companies, resulting in a seamless transition from military careers to civilian employment. In 2015, "Onward to Opportunity," supported by a unique coalition of Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies and nonprofits, will launch nationwide on up to six military bases and communities.
Ashland Police Detective Shares Sexual Abuse Reporting Protocols at Pentagon
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 | Category: Military Justice - National
APD’s You Have Options program is intended to increase reports of sexual assault so that offenders may be prosecuted and prevented from committing future offenses. The program offers sexual violence victims a safe and flexible platform for anonymous reporting. Throughout the reporting process, victims control who is contacted during the investigation and when to proceed with charges if they decide to do so.
Indianapolis VA Hospital Under Fire for Email Making Fun of Veterans
Monday, March 9, 2015 | Category: Department of Veterans Affairs - National
Indianapolis VA staff e-mails revealed unprofessional ridiculing of veterans, including suicide.
Air Force veteran’s suicide sheds light on female soldiers and PTSD
Thursday, March 5, 2015 | Category: Suicide - National
Twenty-two veterans commit suicide each day. Research suggests that female veterans are far less likely than male veteran to take their own life, but female veterans are three times more likely to kill themselves than women who have never served.
Air Force secretary announces bold moves to boost women, minorities
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 | Category: United States Air Force - National
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James on Wednesday announced actions to enhance the careers of women and minorities in the service. There are seven career fields closed to women. Air Force is developing gender-neutral, job relevant standards and will then these open these positions.
Chronology: Women's Long History in the Military
Saturday, February 14, 2015 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
Women have served in every major war in U.S. history. After proving their utility in combat, opportunities for female troops usually expanded following each conflict. The article includes a photo of demonstrators beating an effigy of a Navy flier while protesting sexism in the military in front of then-Naval Air Station Miramar in 1992, a year after the Tailhook scandal. — U-T file photo
Farewell Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary Chuck Hagel
Friday, February 13, 2015 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - National
Secretary states in his February 13, 2015 farewell message: 'We have fought hard - and made real progress - against the scourge of sexual assault in our ranks.'
3 Admirals Censured in 'Fat Leonard' Scandal
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Three US Navy flag officers have become the highest-ranking officials thus far punished in the Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) bribery and corruption scandal.
Senator Patty Murray Introduces The Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 | Category: Health Care - National
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015. This bill would expand treatment and care at the Veterans Administration to include fertility treatment for spouses of severely wounded veterans, adoption assistance for veteran families and make permanent a veterans child care services pilot program at VA.
Clinic Offers D.C.'s Homeless Veterans Health Care, Services
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 | Category: Housing/Experiencing Homelessness - District of Columbia
The 21st annual day-long homeless veteran stand down was conducted by he VA Medical Center in D.C. Veterans received health screenings, dental care, vaccinations and psycho-social services.