Auburn, Washington- The Veterans Conservation Corps initiative helps hundreds of vets study and train to enter the growing “green” jobs field. In return, the veterans work on projects that help restore the environment in state parks. Full Story: http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/05/19/veterans.green.jobs/index.html
BAGHDAD — The United States military said Monday that five American soldiers had been shot to death by a fellow soldier who opened fire on them at one of the biggest American bases in Baghdad, and that the suspected shooter was in custody. See the full article http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/12/world/middleeast/12iraq.html?_r=1&hp
May 1, 2009 WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that Veterans can begin submitting applications on-line for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. “There is no better investment than education,” said Tammy Duckworth, VA’s assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs. “The Post-9/11 GI Bill will provide new opportunities that are essential to our Veterans,…
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