Veterans Benefits Talk Radio
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04 Veterans News & Views (Part II): The Agent Orange...
Scott reports on the recent recommendations of the Defense Business Board concerning a radical change in the military retirement program, recent VFW testimony before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health and an update on The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011.
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03 Unfortunate Hero: The Soldiers Path from Trauma and...
We greet Dr. Katie Evans, a Clinical Psychologist, State and Nationally Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Trainer, and the Author of the book Unfortunate Hero: The Soldiers Path from Trauma and Addiction about PTSD and illicit drug or alcohol addition, and how her "Five Stage Model for Sober Soldier Survivors" can help!
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01 Cathy Cross, Prospective Commander of the new Virtual...
We chat with Cathy Cross, Prospective Commander of the new Virtual American Legion Post Nine-Eleven forming in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can learn more about the Post at "American Legion Post Nine-Eleven" on Facebook, or email Cathy at amlegionpost911@ymail.com
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01 Veterans News and Views (Part I): Proposed cuts in...
Scott solos the show today, and expresses the VFW National Commanders opinion on proposed cuts in Military and Veteran benefits, an update from the VFW Washington Office Director of Administration and Operations on a recent meeting with Administration officials concerning protection of benefits for Military and Veteran Families and the award of grants for the VA's new Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. You can learn more about the SSVF program at...
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04 Veterans News & Views (Part III)
We discuss the possible impact of the debt negotiations on Military pay, Veterans benefits and Base Services, comment on the fact that more Soldiers have died from PTSD-induced suicide than in combat in the past two years and the VA's new Child Care Pilot Project at VA Medical Centers.
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03 An Interview with Michael LoGrande
We chat with Mr. Michael LoGrande, President of the Department of Defense Physical Disability Review Board (PDRB). Approximately 77,000 Veterans who were medically seperated from the Services with Disability Severance Pay, vice medically retired from the Services with monthly retirement pay since 9/11/01 are eligible for a review of their case, AND DON'T KNOW IT!
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02 Veterans News & Views (Part II)
Scott provides an emergent update on Senator Coburn's amendment to the aforementioned Bill, and we discuss the use of marijuana to treat Veterans suffering from PTSD, the additon of "Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders as a presumptive condition under 38 CFR 3.317 (Compensation for certain disabiities due to undiagnosed illnesses) which pertains to any Veteran who has served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations since August 2, 1990 and the VFW's testimony before a House Veterans...
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01 Veterans News & Views (Part I)
Scott & Jimmy rant about Senator Coburn's amendment to The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 (HR 2055), we provide an update on The Agent Orange Act of 2011 (HR 812), and we discuss one of the proposed budget negotiations recommendations to reduce COLA's for Veterans, Military Retirees and Military Personnel.
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04 Veterans News & Views (Part III)
We wrap up the show with comment on the recent Congressional Medal of Honor presentation to SFC Leroy Arthur Petry, US Army, provide an update on The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011 (HR 812), the VA's Medical Record Intergration Program and an interesting study concerning longevity of those Veterans with or without a the Military Order of the Purple Heart Medal or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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03 An Interview with Dr. Pamela Monaco, Ph. D.
We chat with Dr. Pamela Monaco, Dean of Arts & Sciences for Brandman University, about the outstanding educational opportunities they can offer active-duty Military personnel, Veterans and in some instances, their Family members.
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02 Veterans News and Views (Part II)
We discuss the impact of budget cuts on Naval Readiness, amendments to the National Defense Appropriation Act requiring waiver of excess baggage fees for active-duty personnel traveling on official orders, the beginning of VA payments to Caregivers of certain Post 9/11 disabled Veterans and the current Veteran unemployment situation.
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01 Veterans News and Views (Part I)
We open with the DAV National Commander's comment on the ongoing debt ceiling negotiation's impact on disabled Veterans, the effect of budget cuts on active-duty personnel and their family members, and the VA's establishment of a Women Veterans Call Center to provide information on programs and services available for Women Veterans.
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04 Talks are underway at the White House and in Congress...
A change in a COLA formula would reduce thepay of military retirees. We explain the change, the impact and whatVeterans can do to stop Congress from robbing Veterans benefits.
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03 An Interview with Kevin Lucey, whose son Jeff killed...
Kevin comments on a new White House and DOD policy to write letters of condolances to the families of troops who kill themselves in a combat zone.Jeff killed himself at home in Massachusetts following his deployment andthus would not quality to get a letter from the President or Secretary ofDefense. Kevin is still pleased that the administration has acknowledged thecrisis of military suicide and is working to remove the stigma of PTSD.
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02 We discuss the suicide crisis in the military...
......and the slowprogress at VA and DOD to recognize the number of Suicide KIAs and react tocurb the number of suicides and end the fatal statistics.We talk about what has been done and what yet needs to be done.
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01 Valentine solo, the top dog Scott Langhoff off on...
We open with news that 3/4 Marines stationed at Twentynine Palms will not bereplaced in Afghanistan when they return home in November or December. Goodnews. Then we reveal that Congress wants to pay for treatment of bad water victims at Camp Lejeune, NC (7,590,000 persons drank the tainted water over a period of decades)by killing the 1.3 billion dollar annual subsidy that DOD spends to keepCommisary costs low and save money for active duty and retired millitary,essentially making the troops...
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lV
We discuss DOD's new Military Spouse Employment Program (MSEP) and provide an update on The Agent Orange Act of 2011 (HR 812).
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03 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
Jimmy comments on a Brown University Study about the cost of war versus proposed Federal Budget cuts, and we report on TRICARE Pharmacy copayment increases, the Special Warfare Commanders address to Members of Congress,an opportunity for Sailors being forced out of the Navy through the "Perform to Serve" program to continue their careers in the Naval Reserve and comment on departing Secretary of Defense Gates performance.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We announce an upcoming deadline to file for the Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay, The Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2011 (S 277), returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans experiencing respiratory issues, the cost of War and the possibility of a COLA in 2012.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We open with a report on the attack on the military retirement compensation system and an exciting discovery made in the Military Medical Research Program.
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04 An Interview with David Nicholson
We chat with David Nicholson, a formerly homeless Air Force Veteran, about his successful experience with the "Second Chance" HVRP, with comments from Sara.
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03 An Interview with Sara Davis and Rufus Rencher
We have an enlightening interview Sara Davis, Administrator of the "Second Chance" Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) in San Diego, and Rufus Rencher, a Homeless Veteran Outreach Advocate with "Second Chance".
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We discuss the House's raid on $330 Million of unspent TRICARE funds being diverted to medical research not related to the military or military retirees, the Democratic Caucus meeting with Veterans and Military Service Organizations Veterans employment and VetJobs.com, an update on The Agent Orange Act of 2011 and the plight of Wounded Warriors having to commute long distances between military bases in San Diego to attend medical and rehabilitation appointments AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE!
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Jimmy opens with comment on the Afghanistan troop draw down and recent casualties there, along with our withdrawal from Iraq, and we report how the VFW's Unmet Needs Program assisted our military families devastated by the tornados which swept across the Nation so far this year and we discuss the Senate's National Defense Appropriation Act (NDAA) as it moves forward.
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
Scott announces the VFW's support to add garnishment protection of retired military pay to 31 CFR Part 212, Jimmy provides some DOD budget cut suggestions, and we provide an update on "The Agent Orange Act of 2011" and efforts to improve Veterans employment issues.
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03 An Interview with Russell Bell
We get an update from Russell Bell of the Pacific Battleship Center on their efforts to relocate the USS IOWA (BB-61) to the Port of Los Angeles as a Naval Museum! Visit the "Pacific Battleship Center" weblink on our webpage to find out more!
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
Scott opens with an IMPORTANT report on the expansion of eligibility for the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Program (TSGLI), Defense Secretary Gates' testimony to Congress about DOD budget cuts, and an IMPORTANT change in VA policy concerning the recognition of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Chronic Lympocytic Leukemia and small-cell lymphocytic lymphoma in any Veteran who served in the Vietnam Theater, including "Blue Water Navy" Veterans, and their Widows.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Jimmy opens with kudos to Veterans Service Organizations from Admiral Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on their efforts to assist Veterans, Military Personnel and their Family members at the local level and Scott reports on recent VFW testimony provided to the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health concerning sexual assaults at VA medical facilities.
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
We wrap up with comment on the cost of War and "rebranded" VA Veterans Crisis Line, (800) 273-8255 and press "1" for VETERAN!
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03 An Interview with Scott Stump and John Jordan
We interview former Marine Desert Storm Veterans Scott Stump and John Jordan about a proposed Desert Storm National Monument!
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We report on a recent Institute of Medicine Consensus Study that indicates "Blue Water Navy" Veterans received higher levels of Dioxin from herbicide exposure in the offshore waters than those who served in Vietnam during the War, the economic woes of Afghanistan, civilian casualties in Afghanistan and Post 9/11 GI Bill changes.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Scott opens expressing the VFW's outrage at the number is sexual assualts at VA Health Care facilities, and we discuss Delta Airlines charging returning Operation Enduring Freedom Warriors for excess baggage and "The Veterans Appeals Improvement Act".
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04 An Interview with Rep Jeff Miller (R-Fla) Chairman of...
Guest: Rep Jeff Miller (R-Fla) Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee pledges to find jobs for 400-thousand Veterans within two years. At a hearing witnesses say there are 8-thousand websites providing information about jobs but they maintain there is nothing available that tells employers how to locate Veterans looking for work. I laud the VFW Vet Jobs web site.The show concludes with the murder of US Marine Veteran Jose Guerena, shot 22 times (71 rounds fired in total) by a Pima...
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03 How will we deal with a special community of...
Those who suffer multiple amputations and are then discharged. Who will care about them when they leave the service? There are very large numbers of men in this special community who I fear will be neglected, forgotten and without specifically designed programs at VA to serve them. I urge attention and special priority for these drastically wounded Warriors.
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02 The mission in Afghanistan......
.....is not to fight but to avoid fighting to ensure civilians are not wounded or killed, a practice that puts out warriors at risk and results in death and maiming of our troops. The Taliban have no such ROE. They kill us with IEDs and with snipers who hide behind civilian shields.
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01 A rant on Sarah Palin horning in on the Rolling...
...stealing thunder from those who rode to honor the fallen and taking attention away from Veterans past and present.
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lV
We chat about the recent (May 1st) U.S. Treasury ruling concerning electronic deposit of Federal Benefits (to discuss how you want to receive your Federal payments, call (800) 333-1795), a recent Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing about the VA Claims backlog and Medical Care availability, and give you an update on "The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011".
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03 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
We discuss the Sears "Heros at Home" Program and Portrait of Heroes" Song Contest, and the use of the Guard and Reserve over all the years of this War.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We continue our discussion with the DOD Secretarys' comments concerning an extended presence in Iraq, and their response, the VA's response to Veteran homeowners affected by the recent tornado disasters in the Midwest, and comment on the upcoming American Freedom Festival and live WSRadio broadcast to be held on the USS MIDWAY Museum from 2 to 5 PM PDT on Saturday, May 28th.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We open with a story from Amy, an Army Spouse, concerning Memorial Day, discuss how Families also "serve" in the military, the Army and Marine Corps' broadening of the eligibility criteria for the Purple Heart Medal to include "Mild" cases of Traumatic Brain Injury (Army Veterans should call (888) 276-9472 or send an email to hrc.tagd.awards@conus.army.mil Marine Corps Veterans should visit the weblink below) and we discuss the possible expansion of eligibility for the Purple Heart Medal to...
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04 An Interview with Mary Markovich - Part ll
We continue our chat with Mary.
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03 An Interview with Mary Markovich - Part l
We chat with Mary Markovich, an Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina, about a variety of topics.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We report on the success of the VA's new PTSD Smartphone application, an updated list of the Naval Units recognized as having served or moored to a pier in the Republic of Vietnam for the purpose of recognition of herbicide-related disabilities, housing shortages for Active-Duty personnel and their family members and comment on Homefront San Diego.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We open with comment about the naming of a new Navy ship the USNS Cesar Chavez, report on the first week's interest in the new VA Family Caregiver Program and problems with the DOD/VA Disability Evaluation System (DES).
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04 VA finally publishes Final rule Launching the...
This version complies with the congressional mandate to cover 35-hundred veterans. Applications are now being accepted and the first monthly stipends should go out by July
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03 New Deadline for Hiking the Debt Ceiling
Congressman Duncan Hunter intoroduces a bill that would require activie duty warriors be paid in case of a goeernment shutdown.
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02 Seal Team 6 will be Honored in Secret - We'lll never...
House panel approves 10.5 billion for Special Operations Command (7% hike from current funding)
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01 Scott is at a Veterans Conference....Jimmy hosts solo
Show opens with comments on Seal Team 6 successful execution of Osama Bin Laden and a rant on why we do nodt need to see the death pictures.
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04 An Interview with William Elmore and Edward Schrank -...
We continue our outstanding conversation with Bill and Ed!
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03 An Interview with William Elmore and Edward Schrank -...
We chat with Bill Elmore, Associate Administrator, Veterans Office of Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration and Marine Gunnery Sergeant Ed Schrank about small business opportunities and assistance available to Veterans who'd like to become entrepreneurs!
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We discuss the Marine Corps implementation of the new Gay Rights policy in the military, the "Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans Act", the Patriot Guard Riders and DOD's project to remove Social Security numbers from identification cards.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Scott opens with a story about how the VFW can help with our "Unmet Needs" program, and we discuss recent events in Afghanistan, the VA's energy conservation measures and how the former President George Bush and Lance Armstrong teamed up on bicycles to support our Wounded Warriors.
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
Scott comments on a recent determination by the VA Secretary concerning the recognition of Undiagnosed Illnesses for the Persian Gulf War, OIF and OEF Veterans, report on the status of The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011 and young Veterans employment issues.
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03 An Interview with Ferdi Villegas
We interview Ferdi Villegas, a Southern California Field Manager for the Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service about their product.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We discuss a recent Senate Armed Services Committee Personnel Subcommittee meeting on military health care and other benefits, how Congressional action on raising the Nations' debt ceiling could affect the Department of Defense and the proposed VA Health Care System budget cuts in the FY 2012 budget.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Jimmy opens with a story about a new Smartphone application available from the VA to help those suffering from PTSD, and we report on the Physical Disability Review Boards' call for those who received a disability separation from the Armed Forces evaluated 20% or less to ask for a review, a drop in infections in VA Medical Centers (see www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1007474 ) and discuss upcoming Congressional issues.
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04 An Interview with Victoria Collier, Esquire - Part ll
We continue our discussion with Victoria, covering extended health care services available from the VA health care system and the perils of using organizations or individuals who are not accredited with the VA Office of the General Counsel to represent Veterans or Claimants before the VA, as opposed to those who are.
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03 An Interview with Victoria Collier, Esquire - Part l
Our Friend Victoria Collier, an Air Force Veteran and Attorney in Decatur, Georgia, and Author of "47 Secret Veterans Benefits for Seniors" joins the show again to discuss the VA's Improved Disability and Death Pension programs,with their "Basic", "Housebound" and "Aid & Attendance" special monthly pensions.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
Scott reports on an active-duty pay issue affecting Army, Navy and Air Force Personnel this payday due to the CR last week, and we comment on how VA health care is better than civilian health care, and the Congressional Budget Offices' recommendation to disenroll Veterans getting their health care from the VA in Priority Group 7 or 8!
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Scott announces the VFW's participation in the new White House Initiative "Joining Forces", and Jimmy comments on the Congressional deliberations to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) last week
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04 We continue with Tilt...
....He is bound for the east coast in a couple of weeks to welcome home an MIA from Vietnam. Missing all these years he is homeward bound for final services with his family and combat comrades. We discuss why it is important to continue our quest to bring home every MIA or POW still listed as missing in Vietnam.
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03 John (Tilt) Stryker Meyer talks about the Book and...
Guest is John (Tilt) Stryker Meyer, author of "Across The Fence: The Secret War In Vietnam" Book is available at http://www.sogchronicles.com John talks about the book and his secret ops Laos and Cambodia during the war.
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02 Continue with impact of government shutdown on our...
The impact of government shutdown on our Warriors and Veterans and looks ahead to potentiial impact of the debt ceiliing battle coming in a matter of weeks. Urge everyone to contact Congress to pass a "clean," spending bill for DOD thru the end of fiscal 2011 and stop stressing our military and Veterans.
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01 Jimmy hosts solo, Scott attending a training class
Opens with details on what happens to active duty military and Veterans in case of a government shutdown.
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04 An Interview with Congressman Bob Filner - Part ll
We continue our interview with Congressman Filner on a much better connection!
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03 An Interview with Congressman Bob Filner - Part l
We interview Congressman Bob Filner of California, Former Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee about various items of legislation he's introduced.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We discuss a rumor of U.S. Marines landing in Libya, the First-Time Homebuyer's tax credit for Veterans with recent overseas service, a new deadline for the Retroactive Stop Loss Pay Program, former VA Secretary Principi's selection to head the volunteer Board of Trustees for the Ft. Rosecrans and Miramar National Cemetery Foundations and a call for Defense spending increases in Congress!
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Scott announces a new partnership between USAA and the VFW, and we discuss yesterdays "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans" Day, the VA Health Care Systems efforts to help post-incarcerated Veterans and a visit by Muammar Qaddafi's Son to the Air Force Academy last mont
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
We comment on the sixth Continuing Resolution and what military personnel should do if they encounter a "payless-payday" due to a Federal Government shutdown, proposed budget cuts by Tea Party Republicans, illegal immigrants trying to enter the Country in USMC uniforms and "Wecome Home Vietnam Veterans" Day on March 30!
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03 An Interview with Brian Petranick
We interview Brian Petranick, President and Chief Operations Officer of "Right-At-Home" Home Care about the perils of hiring incompetent or unscrupulous Home Care Providers, and how to avoid them by working with a Service that follows industry and legal standards. For more information, call their toll-free number is (877) 697-7537 or you can visit the weblink accompanying this segment.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We comment on the "Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act" (HR 1092), Military uniforms being banned from wear off-post in Europe, a recent House Veterans Affairs Committee SubCommittee on Health concerning the VA's implementation of the "Caregiver's Assistance Act", DOD's computation policy of Guard and Reserve Retirement and a recent Hearing by the House VA Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Jimmy opens by regaling his duty with a group of Patriot Guard Riders who welcomed home a lead contingent of the 3/5 Marines to Camp Pendleton earlier this week, and we report on updated Navy and Army Unit lists of those exposed to herbicides in Vietnam or Korea and comment on how to develop evidence for herbicide-related disability claims and comment on recent House Armed Service Committee meetings on TRICARE fee increases.
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
Scott comments on a recent report concerning TRICARE from the Center for American Progress and discuss other items of interest!
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03 An Interview with Chip Dykes
We chat with Chip Dykes, Vice President of Business Development for the Southwest Veterans Business Resource Center about their outstanding program!
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We report on an extension of the "Stop-Loss" Retroactive Pay Program, Beneficiary Travel Pay to attend VA Health Care appointments and Scott rants on HR 812, "The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011".
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Jimmy opens the show with a report from the Defense Health Board concerning the increasing number of amputation injuries incurred by our Troops in Afghanistan, and we the VFW National Commander-In-Chief's recent testimony to the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees and the Senates' passage of a Resolution marking March 30 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
We chat about the Army's new physical fitness test, the national expansion of the 'REACH VA" Pilot Program for Caregivers, the VA's interpretation and implementation of the Veterans Caregiver Public Law and S. Res. 55, a Bill to establish March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
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03 An Interview with John Henry Parker
We interview John Henry Parker, Host of the "Harvesting Wisdom" Show on WSRadio under the "Military Channel" about his proposal to form the Purple Star Veterans and Families organization to provide resources and outreach to Veterans and their Families after military service is completed,during their mandatory "Inactive Ready Reserve" period and through the reintergration challenges of homecomiing, and the Purple Star Flag.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
Jimmy reports on the House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman's pledge to protect benefits and services for Veterans, the Wells Fargo Bank's violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and J.P. Morgan-Chase's response to their violation of the SCRA, new techonology being sent to the Troops that can detect hidden snipers and a Bill to allow Veterans to salute during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We discuss the recent Supreme Court's decision in Snyder v. Phelps (The Westboro Baptist Church case), the same Court's recent decision on a Veteran's right to appeal a denial of Veterans benefits (an extension of the time to appeal rights) and the recent death of America's last living WW I survivor.
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04 An Interview with Ray Kelley - Part ll
We continue our discussion of legislative issues affecting Veterans and Military personnel with Ray Kelley, of the National Legislative Service of the VFW.
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03 An Interview with Ray Kelley - Part l
We chat with Ray Kelley, Director of the National Legislative Service of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Washington, D.C. about the VFW's priority legislative issues in the coming Session of Congress.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We report on how pressure from Veterans Service Organizations caused DOD to revise their TRICARE fee increases, Jimmy comments on the new House Veteran Affairs Committee Chairman, we discuss new Federal legislation introduced to establish entitlement to Concurrent Disability and Retired Pay (CRDP) for all military retirees and the recent thefts of mail-order drugs by contract mail carriers.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Jimmy opens the show, and Scott reports on the VFW National Commander's comments concerning the harrassment of former Army Sergeant and OIF Veteran Anthony Maschek during a Town Hall meeting at Columbia University, Jimmy comments on the Tea Party Republican's recommendations on Federal budget cuts and we report on the Navy's newest Honorary Chief Petty Officer.
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
We discuss recent and proposed Federal budget cuts, report on an expansion of the list of units/vessels that served in the inland and coastal waters of the Republic of Vietnam whos' crewmembers may have been exposed to herbicides and the importance of Veterans Service Organizations to Veterans and their Family members.
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03 An Interview with Mia Roseberry
We chat with Mia Roseberry, Founder of the Wounded Warrior Homes organization, to help Veterans with TBI or PTSD make a smooth transition to independent living.
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02 Veterans News and Views - Part ll
We discuss the increase in TRICARE fees proposed by the Department of Defense, a letter from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Secretary of Defense about cuts in the Department's budget, including TRICARE fees, the VFW National Commander's comments concerning same, and the VA budget for FY 2012.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Jimmy opens with an update of J.P. Morgan Chases violation of the Federal law governing the allowable mortgage interest rate paid by deployed Military personnel, a warning about the use of individuals and Veteran Service Organizations that are not accredited with the VA's Office of the General Counsel and new legislation that would prohibit Family Court actions against deployed Military personnel.
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We rant about the Super Bowl, and discuss Veterans employment and S. 90, The Military Family-Friendly Employer Award Act and recent House Armed Services Committee Hearings regarding an increase in TRICARE premium rates and co-payments.
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03 An Interview with Kerstin Lynam
We chat with Kerstin Lynam, CEO of the Veterans Medical Research Foundation about the mission of the Foundation, and her new "Veterans Health Today" Radio Show on WSRadio.com on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 4 to 5 PM Pacific Time!
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We briefly discuss the issue of Elder abuse, the VFW National Commanders response to Representative Michele Bachmann's recommendation to cut $4.5 Billion in funds from the VA, the new National Caregiver Hotline of (855) 260-3274, the recent passing of one of the last World War II Navajo Code Talkers and a Stolen Valor case.
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01 An Interview with Neal Asper
We open with an Interview of Neal Asper, Director of the California State Veterans Home in Chula Vista, California, about the Elder abuse case involving Arnold Bauer, a 93 year old Pearl Harbor Survivor, here in San Diego.
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We close with an update on an extension of the period recognized by the VA for herbicide exposure along the DMZ during 1968 to 1971, Tea Party Republicans Legislators inviting all Repbulican Legislators to a meeting next month to discuss our presence in Afghanistan, "The Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act" that would provide concurrent reciept of military retired pay and VA disabiity compensation for all military retirees and an update on VFW Post 56 Commander Lynn Rolf's activities in...
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03 An Interview with Victoria Collier, Esquire
We chat with Air Force Veteran and Elder Law Attorney Victoria Collier about her book "47 Secret Veterans' Benefits for Seniors" and the VA's Improved Pension program for War-Time Era Veterans and their Survivors.
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02 An Interview with Kevin Compston and Jaime Reno
We discuss the effects of PTSD/TBI with Retired Army Chaplain Kevin Compston and KPBS Reporter and Military Blogger Jaime Reno, and that help is available for those that need it.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We open with a discussion about the President's State of the Union address and the Administration's new Military Family Campaign, the alarming increase in suicides among Army Guardsmen and Reservists, and Ricky Lee's support of the VFW's Military Assistance Program (MAP) (visit www.vfwstore.org/detail.aspx?ID=29609 to purchase his new album, Freedom)!
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04 An Interview with Mike Kelly and Nate McKinley
We interview Mike Kelly and Nate McKinley of the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) about all the benefits available from them for banking, investments and insurance for ALL Veterans and their immediate Next-of-Kin!
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03 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We report on an improvement to the VA's online Healthcare enrollment system, relief for Service Members charged more than 6% on their mortgage while deployed and some complaints about the improved Post 9/11 GI Bill.
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02 An Interview with JIm Wade
We interview Jim Wade about his experiences as an embedded War Correspondent with the Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We open with an update from Troy Yocum, an OIF Army Veteran who is walking over 7,000 miles across America on a "Hike for our Heroes" to raise funds for the Soldiers Angels" organization. You can make a $5.00 donation via your cellular telephone by texting the word "Soldiers" to "20222" or visit the weblink accompanying this segment (this is a very worthy cause, please support it!), and we discuss the ST. Charles, Missouri City Council's decision to ban protests at Funerals and a possible...
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We discuss the Defense Business Boards' recommendationson DOD budget reductions, DOD Secretary Gates' call for higher TRICARE fees and Congressional support for the Troops in the 112th Congress.
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03 An Interview with John Keene
We chat with John Keene, National Director of Network Contracting for HearUSA, live from Denver, Colorado, about their hearing aid discount program for Veterans and their Dependents. You can learn more about this program through the weblink below, or by calling (800) 442-8231.
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02 An Interview with Lynn W. Rolf, III
We chat with Lynn Rolf, Commander of VFW Post 56 in Leavenworth, Kansas, about the importance of membership in a Veterans Service Organization, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
Jimmy opens with comments about Dr. Peter Rhee, a Navy Veteran and Surgeon at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tuscon and his performance following the recent tragedy there, we chat with Troy Yocum, an OIF Army Veteran who is walking over 7,000 miles across America on a "Hike for our Heroes" to raise funds for the Soldiers Angels" organization. You can make a $5.00 donation via your cellular telephone by texting the word "Soldiers" to "20222" or visit the weblink accompanying this...
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
We discuss the changes to the Post 9/11 GI Bill recently signed into law by the President.
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03 An Interview with Lynne Gilstrap
We chat with Lynne Gilstrap, a Volunteer with Home Front San Diego, about their support of our active duty personnel and their family members in the San Diego area.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We report on the VFW's Legislative Priorities for 2011, the potential for substantial cuts in the DOD and VA budgets, the VFW's "Unmet Needs" support of victims of the New Year's Eve tornado at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (visit www.vfw.org/Assistance/National-Military-Services for more information on "Unmet Needs") and the relief of Captain Honors as Commanding Officer of the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65).
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We chat with Troy Yocum near Austin, Texas, an OIF Army Veteran who is walking over 7,000 miles across America on a "Hike for our Heroes" to raise funds for the Soldiers Angels" organization. You can make a $5.00 donation via your cellular telephone by texting the word "Soldiers" to "20222" or visit the weblink accompanying this segment (this is a very worthy cause, please support it!), and discuss the 9th Circus Court's decision concerning the Mt. Soledad Memorial Cross, VetJobs reciept of...
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04 An Interview with Ted Daywalt of VetJobs - Part ll
We continue our discussion with Ted Daywalt about VetJobs, and the benefits and features of using their website to get a job!
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03 An Interview with Ted Daywalt of VetJobs - Part l
We interview Ted Daywalt, President and Chief Executive Officer of VetJobs.com, an Internet Job Board for transitioning Military personnel, Veterans of the Uniformed Services, DOD Civilians and their Family members about Veterans employment issues and the benefits to hiring Veterans!
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
Jimmy comments on dwindling Veterans Service Organization membership and the Leavenworth, Kansas VFW Post's efforts to overcome same, and we provide an overview of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and Marine Corps efforts to reduce PTSD related suicides (you can call 1 - (877) 476 - 7734 or visit the Suicide Prevention Lifeline through the link on our webpage).
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We open with a update from Troy Yocum near Fort Hancock, Texas, an OIF Army Veteran who is walking over 7,000 miles across America on a "Hike for our Heroes" to raise funds for the Soldiers Angels" organization. You can make a $5.00 donation via your cellular telephone by texting the word "Soldiers" to "20222" or visit the weblink accompanying this segment (this is a very worthy cause, please support it!), and discuss the Military pay raise, TRICARE expansion, and other beneficial items in...
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04 Veterans News & Views - Part lll
We announce the coming "Open Season" for military retirees entitled to the DOD's Conncurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) or Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) programs, and comment on Christians being unable to celebrate Christmas in Iraq, recently approved Post 9/11 GI Bill changes, the rising number of deaths and injuries in Afghanistan, DOD initiatives to improvement Child Care availablility and HomeFront San Diego support of Wounded Warriors.
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03 An Interview with Debbie Burak
We interview Debbie Burak, Founder of the Veteran Aid organization, about the VA's "Aid & Attendance" Improved Pension Program for Wartime Era Veterans and their Survivors.
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We report on the VA's impending shift to the Direct Deposit System (DDS) and end of mailing paper benefit checks, the Federal budget deficit versus budget pork, the shrinking military recruiting pool and Veterans unemployment.
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01 Veterans News & Views - Part l
We open with comment from the VFW National Commander about the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT), the recent passage of the National Defense Appropriation Act and the VA;s progress on the processing of disability claims for the new herbicide-related diseases.
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03 An Interview with Frank Martin, Writer/Producer and...
We have an informative and enlightening interview with Frank about his outstanding documentary, "For Love of Liberty: the Story of Americas' Black Patriots"!
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02 Veterans News & Views - Part ll
We get an update from Troy Yocum near Thatcher, Arizona, an OIF Army Veteran who is walking 7,000 miles across America on a "Hike for our Heroes" to raise funds for the Soldiers Angels" organization. You can make a $5.00 donation via your cellular telephone by texting the word "Soldiers" to "20222" or visit the weblink accompanying this segment (this is a very worthy cause, please support it!), the recent passage of The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, and the fact that there will be...
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