Sinema releases resource guide for veterans

Kyrsten Sinema is a delightfully outspoken advocate for Veterans. We are just outside her district, still we like to keep track of her accomplishments.    ~Bill By Allison Hurtado, Ahwatukee Foothills News | Posted: Friday, September 19 U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema has released a comprehensive resource guide for veterans in her district just as this week… Read More

Congratulations to the Vinca Family!

Welcome to your new home! As an educator at Scottsdale Community College Jenn qualified for our Heroes Home Advantage cash back program. The program rewards Police Officers, Military Members and Veterans, Firefighters and Emergency Response personnel, Nurses and Medical Professionals, Teachers and Educators, with cash back at closing when buying or selling a home. See… Read More

10-year-old’s push ups help military families – HLN

This kid is AWESOME!!    ~Bill ————————————- By Mark Morgenstein / HLN /updated4:25 PM EDT, Wed September 17, 2014 NEED TO KNOW 10-year-old gymnast Kaylyn Mintz did 84 push ups, beating a JROTC cadet in a faceoff Mintz performed impressive planking as well at a charity event for military families North Carolinian Mintz is hoping to… Read More

Uber seeks to put veterans behind the wheel – CBS News

What a GREAT idea!    ~Bill ———————————- CBS News September 17, 2014, 6:50 AM Veterans face many challenges readjusting to civilian life. One of the toughest is getting a good-paying job. The ride-sharing service Uber is putting up a nationwide Help Wanted sign. Although national unemployment numbers for vets have improved lately, the rate for… Read More

The Embassy of the Republic of South Korea is looking for Korean War Veterans

Below is a link to the American Legion application for the ‘Ambassador for Peace Medal’. Ambassador for Peace Medal Application From the Battle Creek Enquirer: The Embassy of the Republic of South Korea is looking for Korean War veterans to honor them for their service and friendship. If you are a veteran from the Korean… Read More

With planes, saws and chisels, veterans craft support – Lowell Sun

By Amelia Pak-Harvey, apak-harvey@lowellsun.com Updated:   09/13/2014 07:55:12 AM EDT0 Comments AYER — Veteran Lee Curll stands in Steve Branam’s basement, watching him shave a block of wood. Beforehand, Branam offers a little safety lesson on the chisel — a small tool that doesn’t look nearly as intimidating as the saws, hammers and metal that… Read More

It’s great to read news about something that is just kind.

Maine schools will ask military families to self-identify so students can get support Posted Sept. 13, 2014 by By Nell Gluckman, BDN Staff BANGOR, Maine — Students at public schools across the state will get a letter to take home next month asking if they are members of military families. Parents who fill out the… Read More