Did you know there was a Veterans Creative Arts Festival? I did not. This year’s event for Arizona is February 9 – 11, taking place in the beautiful city of Prescott. See you there? ~Bill The 2015 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is scheduled for Feb. 9-11 and all hospitalized and enrolled, outpatient veterans are… Read More
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Arizona veteran receives two tickets to Super Bowl XLIX
By KTAR Newsroom, | January 30, 2015 @ 4:14 pm PHOENIX — One week ago, Conrad Shulte was ending his nine-year career in the Army. On Sunday, he’ll be attending Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale. Shulte, who lives in the North Valley, received two tickets to the big game from the Military Assistance Mission…. 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
How a Bad Home Inspector Can Jeopardize a Sale
By: Anne Miller via realtor.com Home inspection represents a key piece of the home-buying process –– an expert eye that gives an invaluable assessment of the biggest investment a buyer will make (and that a seller has previously made). A good home inspector can ease the process and make sure there’s no surprises. A bad home inspector can… Read More
Love em or hate em, Apple’s got our attention… again.
Whatever your opinion of Apple, I can’t think of any other consumer-centric company who’s product debut is Breaking News on news shows or news channels. You have to admit their marketing is brilliant.
Zak Ebrahim: I am the son of a terrorist. Here’s how I chose peace – TED Talk
A tightly scheduled lifestyle has made me a fan of TED Talks… they’re short and to the point, sometimes entertaining, other times informative. This one makes a deep impression, even in the reaction of the audience. Worth a watch! ~Bill
Hire a Vet
“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” ~George Washington
Why veterans should be free to choose own health care – NewsObserver.com
By Stewart Dompe and Adam C. Smith September 2, 2014 on NewsObserver.com President Obama’s plan, revealed last week in Charlotte, for reforming the scandal-plagued Department of Veteran Affairs is a simple one: Spend more money. The VA came under fire earlier this year after investigators discovered chronic delays in providing care, with the added bonus… Read More
Thought Provoking…
Discounts can make the difference between buying a home or renting, buying a home or buying THE home of your dreams. In addition to discounts for veterans and military members through AZVHV, our Heroes Home Advantage program extends the discount program to include Police Officers and First Responders, Fire Fighters and Emergency Personnel, Nurses and other Medical Professionals, and of course our heroes every day… Teachers. I also offer a significant Discount on your purchase of a New Construction home. Call or email for details, there is no obligation. Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley – 602-999-0952 – golfarizona@cox.net.