New Report Shows Latest Facts on Veterans
There are over 22 million veterans in the United States. Of those, 4.5 million are minorities and 1.6 million are females. There are 5.5 million veterans with disabilities living in the United States.
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Judge Allows Department of Veterans Affairs to Ignore Veteran Preference When Awarding Contracts
On November 27th, U.S. Federal Claims Judge Nancy Firestone ruled against a bid protest filed by a Maryland veteran owned business. Firestone said the VA didn’t violate a 2006 law by awarding an emergency notification service contract without first considering bids from veterans. The award was one of at least 18 that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said were unlawful.
Kentucky Visitors Bureau Is Collecting Christmas Cards for Veterans
Last year, over 1800 cards were collected and distributed to area veterans in 13 different facilities around Owensboro and to the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.
New York City Offers Disaster Relief Funds To Help Small Businesses
Businesses that have been displaced for at least three weeks can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to help with repairs, supplies and other storm-related expenses.
"Boots to Business" Veterans Conference Scheduled For December 6, 2012 In Tucson
Martha McSally, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel is the keynote speaker. The day will also feature a small business panel discussion on what to do to start or grow your business, financing workshops, testimonials from successful veteran business owners and a session on government contracting.
December 1st Marks The 71st Birthday Of The Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded...
Washington DC Metro Area Military Officer Job Fair Scheduled
Military Officer Job Fair Sponsored by the West Point Society of DC Washington, DC Metro Area December 7, 2012 WEST POINT JOB FAIR – ARLINGTON, VA JOB FAIR HOURS : 9:00 a.m. until 12:00...
