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Joblessness among veterans ages 20-24 fell to 10.4 percent last year after reaching a record high of nearly 16 percent in 2005. A University of Chicago study suggests that the high unemployment rate during the war may have occurred because young veterans take their time in looking for the right job. The study suggests that young veterans sometimes take up to nine months, in some cases, to search for work.
"The study does suggest that young veterans take some time," said ASVET Charles "Chick" Ciccolella. "It may also suggest that they use their unemployment compensation while looking for the right job." Additionally, he said that overall economic growth and the fact that more troops are attending job-training courses before leaving the military, may have also contributed to that unemployment drop.
"It is encouraging to see this significant drop in the unemployment rate of young veterans," said Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao. "Helping America's servicemen and women successfully transition to civilian jobs when they leave the Armed Forces is a top priority of this department and these latest numbers show that progress is being made."
The National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago is tracking 173 unemployed veterans ages 20-24. Further study is underway to learn if the unemployment rate is falling mostly among deactivated National Guard and Reserve troops trying to re-enter the workforce.
In 2004, President Bush issued an Executive Order (http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/10/20041021-5.html) to strengthen opportunities in federal contracting for service-disabled, veteran-owned businesses. As part of that directive, NVTI implemented a plan to actively seek, recruit and mentor subcontractors who operate such businesses, as well as those headed by minority or women contractors.
NVTI looks at this as a win-win situation: excellent, well-trained professionals are part of the training team and smaller businesses benefit from working with NVTI. “The subcontractors are a valued, important part of the NVTI team,” NVTI Director Vaune Shelbourn said. “With their dedication, experience and backgrounds, it's a great fit for us and great for our participants.”
LeeDel Cohenour, senior NVTI instructor and the small business subcontractor team lead, agrees. “The expertise in their fields, energy and enthusiasm really brings a fresh viewpoint to the classroom,” she said. "Their passion and commitment to helping improve services to veterans is evident in their dealings with our participants.”
Let's meet some of these trainers:
Lorinzo Foxworth is a 20-year retired Army recruiter. His company assesses, designs, facilitates and evaluates organizational development processes for companies. So why partner with NVTI? “Before moving to Denver from Maryland, I researched NVTI on the internet,” Foxworth said. “I wanted to associate with a reputable organization that assisted career and job counselors, and that had a military connection, since I provide those types of sessions to other DoD agencies.”
Being part of something that helps veterans is important to Foxworth. “The mission is about serving veterans—to help them achieve and maintain employment,” he said. “It is important that our veterans get the very best and when you have passion about something, you want it to be the best. NVTI is the best and I'm glad to be a part of what we do.”
Foxworth has a strong leadership and training background and that translates well in the classroom. Of course, that doesn't mean there aren't a few funny glitches along the way. He said, “LeeDel and I have this thing about using projectors. We love to place paper over the lens to hide the text on the wall, and in a few minutes the smell of smoke is coming from the paper. All we really had to do was just use the "hide" button or turn it off, but we like doing things the hard way!”
Tom Ivory is the retired state manager. He's a Marine Corps veteran who worked for the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) for 27 years in various line and staff jobs. He finished his CDLE career as the Director for Employment and Training programs, which was the recipient responsible for the administrative grants; Wagner-Peyser, WIA, and VETS grant funding.
He was well aware of NVTI, as he was with CDLE when NVTI was just being formed. “I knew from my years of seeing the NVTI operation as an employee of the Colorado Department of Labor, that it was a class act and something with which I would like to be associated,” Ivory said. “NVTI's contractor facilitator work really fits well with my other consulting business since they are both on the same topic of employment and training activities and one tends to compliment the other.”
Ivory has interesting, unique credentials in dealing with employment offices. He had performed some consulting work helping to establish effective employment offices in Eastern Europe after the Berlin Wall came down. “Under communism, Poland did not officially recognize unemployment,” he notes. “This was a major shift for the operations of the employment offices which existed even under communism, but now had much more demand for services and programs and needed to operate differently. This is where I came in.” Ivory worked with a team of other U.S. experts and Polish local labor office managers, as well as Ministry of Labor officials to put together a model labor office that incorporated U.S. practices in dealing with customers from the time a person walked in the door to the time they found employment. After working in Poland, he did similar work in Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Ukraine and Tanzania.
Bill Bleau is an Air Force veteran with a long history of working for the Department of Veterans Affairs and in fact, retired as an Assistant VR&E Officer. His business is a counseling center, which includes domestic violence, rehabilitation, mental health and addictions recovery counseling, among other areas.
Bleau knew of NVTI first-hand as a participant the original Veterans' Benefits course. He said, “During my time with VA, NVTI was well known for their education and training in the area of veterans benefits, case management, LVERs and DVOPS, and transition.”
He says the decision to become a subcontractor wasn't a difficult one. “NVTI's dedication to providing quality education, instruction and information to program participants is invaluable to those who attend,” Bleau said. “The teams and individuals I've met are very enthused about the curriculum, seem to take ownership of their part and bring a very refreshing, positive attitude to the classroom.”
It's clear that Bleau's years of experience with veterans, especially those with disabilities, gives him a wealth of knowledge from which to share. In course evaluations, participants have expressed their appreciation for Bleau's knowledge and expertise, and for his willingness to share.
NVTI's other subcontractors include four more veterans and two woman-owned businesses. “Having the subcontractors really enables us to keep doing what we do so well, which is to provide excellent training to the service providers who work with veterans,” Cohenour said. “There really isn't a better reason than that to convince us what a worthwhile addition they are.”
The GWOT Task Force was established by President Bush in March 2007 and over the course of 45 days, received over 2,400 comments from service members, veterans, family members and veterans' advocates. An inventory was made of the federal services provided to returning GWOT service members, gaps in services were identified, and recommendations from federal agencies was sought to address problems. VA Secretary Jim Nicholson chaired the Task Force.
"The federal government must be responsive and efficient in delivering our benefits and services to these heroes," Nicholson said during a speech to the National Press Club. "They should not have to fight bureaucratic red tape for benefits earned by their courageous service."
The task force focused on improvements that could be made within the authority of the individual departments or agencies, using existing resources. The panel specifically targeted health care, benefits, employment, education, housing and outreach activities.
Twenty-five recommendations were made which seek to improve the delivery of federal services to returning military men and women. The government-wide action plan contains steps for individual department and agency activities and incorporates cooperative interaction among those providing complimentary services.
Recommendations focus on increasing awareness of available benefits among service members and their families, along with improving the process for receiving them. Eighteen recommendations will involve collaborative efforts among several federal agencies to improve the timeliness, ease of application, and delivery of services and benefits.
The Task Force brought together top officials from the departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education, as well as the Office of Management and Budget, the Small Business Administration and Office of Personnel Management.
To download the report, go to: http://www1.va.gov/taskforce/ (or directly download the 2.70MB pdf file http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/VETSNET/vol15no2/GWOT_TF_Report_042407.pdf)
For the past five and half years, Nichols has fervently tried to match employers with veterans all over the country. Now, as vice president of corporate hiring for a major health care organization in Northern Virginia, Nichols will have the opportunity to hire those veterans he has advocated for.
Daniel has grown within VETS, starting out as a special assistant and leaving as the chief of staff. During his time here, he earned an MBA from the University of Maryland, and also answered the call of duty to serve in Iraq in 2004 as a Navy Chaplain.
“Shortly after I came in 2001, we hired Dan as our Special Assistant and strategic communications advisor, said Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training Charles S. Ciccolella. “At that time, we did not realize all that Dan would be able to contribute to VETS!”
Although his office at VETS is now empty, his presence is imprinted on the agency, through a number of his contributions to the mission and function of VETS.
“Daniel had the original idea about developing a REALifelines program,” said Ciccolella. “He anticipated the issues our wounded and injured service members would be confronting when they returned.”
REALifelines, which stands for the Recovery and Employment Assistance Lifelines, is a joint program between the U.S. Department of Labor and a number of military medical facilities which aims to create a seamless, personalized assistance network to ensure that seriously wounded and injured service members, who cannot return to active duty, are trained for rewarding new careers in the private sector.
“With tremendous assistance from VETS' staff throughout the agency, we have implemented this program at many of the military medical treatment facilities around the country where wounded and injured service members are being treated,” said Ciccolella.
Nichols has helped the agency in other more subtle ways. As special assistant and later as chief of staff, Nichols helped improve the agency's information technology systems and correspondence functions.
“Daniel has helped VETS improve our information technology architecture,” added Ciccolella, “and as chief of staff, he has been instrumental in helping us streamline our national office administrative procedures.”
Nichols is just one dedicated person among many in the VETS' organization, but today we acknowledge and thank him for his service to our nation's veterans and bid him “fair winds and following seas.”
The first meeting of the committee will be May 15, 2007 at DOL in Washington, D.C. The ACVETEO is responsible for assessing the employment and training needs of veterans and their integration into the workforce and determining the extent to which the programs and activities of the Department of Labor are meeting these needs. The Committee will also assist in carrying out relevant outreach to employers seeking to hire and learn more about veterans' employment opportunities. The law requires the Committee to meet quarterly, make recommendations and submit an annual report to the Secretary and the Congress. Members were appointed to the committee for a two-year term, effective March 28, 2007.
The statutory composition of this new Committee recognized the importance of the ACVET, as well as the success of the President's National Hire Veterans Committee and the Hire Vets First Campaign. The ACVETEO must consist of at least 12, but no more than 15, individuals appointed by the Secretary of Labor. These individuals represent veterans' service organizations, business, employment, training, labor, state workforce agencies, the national governors association, rehabilitation and ex-officio members representing the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Assistant Secretaries of Labor for Veterans Employment & Training and Employment and Training Administration as well as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
Atencio's work with the SBA on several occasions planning and coordination events that target veterans -- especially Iraq war veterans -- was recognized with this award. Additionally, he was also named the Region VII Veteran Small Business Champion.
NVTI has always realized the value of Atencio's contributions to helping veterans in any form possible. He began his career with NVTI in April 1987 as a senior instructor. Health reasons forced his retirement in 1996, but he just couldn't stay away from his intent to serve veterans. He came back to NVTI and now serves as a program coordinator and special contracts liaison, as well as being the enforcer in the e-learning section of the Labor & Employment Specialist course.
"We're very proud of Armando, but we're not surprised by this honor," said NVTI Director Vaune Shelbourn. "He is the epitome of what it means to show commitment and dedication for something you care about. In this case, his passion is helping veterans."
You may not believe Atencio is semi-retired by all which he is involved. He proudly serves on the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs, as appointed by the governor and approved by the Colorado senate. He's a member of the United Veterans Committee of Colorado, as well as the DAV and The American Legion.
Our sincerest congratulations to Armando! Not bad at all for a small-town boy from Colorado's San Luis Valley.
National Guard and Reserve members had been told by some Pentagon officials that they would lose GI Bill eligibility benefits when they stopped their drill requirement. This policy was in contrast to the Department of Veterans Affairs interpretation of the eligibility laws. The confusion seems to stem from varying interpretations of REAP laws. Apparently, REAP recipients can revert back to the original Reserve GI Bill, upon discharge from paid drill status.
Further details about this issue may be found at the Military.com site http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,128537,00.html.
GI Bill information may be found at www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm
REAP is a Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or Congress. More about this program can be found at www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH1607/REAP_FAQ.htm .
The EBV program is designed as an intensive training program to offer experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to veterans with disabilities resulting from their service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Syracuse University Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship J. Michael Haynie, writes, "It is our position that these men and women have already earned the price of admission, and we have assumed the responsibility to raise the necessary funds to cover all costs associated with this initiative." As a result, the program is offered entirely without cost to participating veterans. The inaugural bootcamp will be offered during the 2007 summer with approximately 20 veteran enrollees.
The goal of EBV is to help develop the competencies of veterans in sustaining an entrepreneurial venture as they participate and thrive in the economic engine of their communities. Similar to any bootcamp, this program will be intense, rigorous, and challenging.
For more information about EBV, program eligibility and application procedures go to: http://whitman.syr.edu/eee/veterans or direction inquiries to ebvinfo@syr.edu .
The application deadline for the first bootcamp is June 5, 2007 .
It's becoming increasingly common for service members returning from duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, to suffer some degree of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI can be defined as a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the function of the brain. Some of the symptoms may include headaches, memory loss, hearing loss, dizziness and excessive fatigue. Unlike a flesh wound and other obvious traumas, TBI is often not so easily detected and/or treated. It has been suggested that the brain is affected by the explosive shockwaves caused by repeated exposure to improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other blasts.
Almost 1,900 U.S. soldiers have been treated for TBI. Pentagon estimates have suggested that as many as 28 percent of the 1.4 million troops who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan may have sustained mild brain injury from bomb blasts. TBI is also the type of injury sustained by ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, in addition to other life-threatening injuries.
this past March, the Pentagon announced it was spending $14 million to research blast injuries and help medics in the field better diagnose mild brain injury. And recently, in Fort Carson, Colorado, the Army began testing a new device that uses gamma rays and radioisotopes to detect brain injuries. (Incidentally, a recent study at Fort Carson estimated that 18 percent of troops who had been to Iraq -- 2,392 of 13,400 suffered at least some damage from IED blasts.)
Some resources:
Office of Inspector General, Report: Health Status of and Services for Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans after Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation (58-page pdf)
http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/VETSNET/vol15no2/VA_IG_Report-TBIJan07.pdf
The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center http://www.dvbic.org/index.html maintains information about TBI and includes a links page http://www.dvbic.org/cms.php?p=Links_page for other pertinent resources
The President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors http://www.pccww.gov/ - public website for service members to share their stories about the continuity of care they received from the time they were hurt on the battlefield through the transition to civilian life or back to active duty service
Brain Injury Association of America - http://www.biausa.org/ serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI)
The Honorable John McWilliam , DASVET - 4/19/07 http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/VETSNET/vol15no2/McWilliam-4.19.pdf
The Honorable Charles "Chick" Ciccolella , ASVET - 3/19/07 - http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/VETSNET/vol15no2/Ciccolella-3.19.pdf
The Honorable Keith Pedigo , VBA Loan Guaranty Service Director - 3/7/07 - http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/VETSNET/vol15no2/Pedigo-3.7.pdf
A February 2007, article published in the Washington Post , revealed deficiencies in outpatient services at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. As a result, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates commissioned an independent panel to review rehabilitative care and administrative processes currently in use at those facilities.
Several oversights and problems were found, many of which had previously been identified by other agencies within both the executive and legislative branches of government. The review group identified two main areas in which shortcomings exist: continuum of care and leadership, policy and oversight.
The group provides recommendations to improve health care services for service members and their families. Some of those are:
* Resources should be provided to staff and train case managers.
* Every returning casualty should be assigned a single primary physical care manager and case manager as their basic unit of support.
* A center of excellence should be established for traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder treatment, research and training.
* The availability of health care services to the Reserve Component should continue to improve.
Download the full 129-report here http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/VETSNET/vol15no2/IRG-Report-Final.pdf
The file is 7.89MG.
The Department of Defense/Department of Education program, provides a seamless transition from the military to the classroom while helping fill a growing teacher shortage. Working directly with the participating school district, Hire in Advance participants are interviewed and have their background and initial credentials reviewed up to three years before they plan to leave the military. If qualified, they will be guaranteed a position within the district. If they require additional education and/or teaching credentials, military members may do that prior to separating.
Assignment to a specific school is not guaranteed, but the agreement secures a job in the district at the credential-qualified grade level. A salary projection is also provided.
Individuals will receive a signed “Letter of Intent for Employment” a year to two years in advance outlining specific contingent requirements, such as testing and education requirements.
Troops to Teachers (TTT) was established in 1994 as a Department of Defense program. The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2000 transferred the responsibility for program oversight and funding to the U.S. Department of Education but continued operation by the Department of Defense. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 provides for the continuation of the TTT Program. TTT is managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), Pensacola, Florida.
For additional helpful resources, check out NVTI's Resource Library on-line http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/resourceLibrary.htm. You may also email the Resource Center mailto:rtac@nvti.cudenver.edu or call (800) 451-5759.
Access Candidates with Disabilities - Your employer network will appreciate being able to easily tap into a recruitment resource for job seekers with disabilities. The site, from DOL and named the Workforce Recruitment Program, provides the resource to private sector and government employers. Accessibility is provided to private sector and state and local government agencies at (866) 327-6669 .
Stand Down Planning Resource - The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans and Stand Down co-founder Dr. John Nachison, have teamed up to produce the revised Stand Down Guide, a resource for organizations that are planning to develop a homeless veterans outreach assistance program in their local communities. The guide may be obtained by sending an email request to nchv2@nchv.org . Be sure to include your organization name and contact information: event coordinator/sponsor; address; phone number; email and website, if applicable.
The Recovery and Employment Assistance Lifelines (REALifelines) Information Sought http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/Real-life/main.htm) - Dave Howerton, a vet rep in Idaho Commerce & Labor's Caldwell office, is looking for input on how others are working the REALifeline program with veterans. Along with help from his colleagues (and his NVTI classmates!), he is well on his way to developing a great collection of resources, but is interested in what others are doing. Some of Dave's resources are specific to his state, of course, but he's allowed us to list a couple here. Let us know. What are you doing with REALifelines in your area? How are you getting timely information on returning veterans? How can you get them registered with the state for assistance by the vet rep? Do you feel you have enough guidance to properly implement the program?
Here are Dave's resources: Resource Links (http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/VETSNET/vol15no2/RLLResource-links.pdf)
and Organizational Reference Guide (http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/resources/VETSNET/vol15no2/ReferenceGuideREALifelines.xls)
All Women AMVETS Post - Farmington, New Mexico LVER and NVTI graduate Beverly Charley is the Commander of the newly organized all-female AMVETS Post #1912, "Lady Warriors." The post will serve veterans of the four corners area and Beverly said that they are currently sponsoring another AMVETS chapter for an all-male post, #9-11, "Mud Puppies." Beverly is an Army veteran who was deployed to Somalia, Haiti, Iraq and Kuwait. When she left the service, she said, "I've served in the military most of my life and am used to teamwork among soldiers. Now that I am back home I'd like to be involved with my community, and part of that community is veterans. I want to assist my comrades." AMVETS is one of the largest veterans' service organizations in the nation, and along with the VFW, The American Legion, DAV and others, advocate on behalf of the country's veteran population. Beverly said, "Our goal is to be a part of the community, get involved, assist our veterans in the community and each other in the organization." We're certain she is on the right track. Best wishes to the Lady Warriors and Mud Puppies and big kudos to Beverly for caring enough to make a difference!
TAP Facilitator's Manual for Guard & Reserve - To better serve the National Guard and Reserve component, NVTI provides support materials specifically aimed at those service members. Download the G&R manual and supporting G&R PowerPoint slides at the TAP Facilitator site at http://www.nvti.cudenver.edu/tapfacilitator. These documents are also found under the "Facilitator" section heading. [ In other TAP manual news, we've had lots of inquiries about when the newest TAP manual will be out. We know an update is in the works, but have not yet received word from VETS that a manual is ready for release. We'll keep you informed. ]
Veterans Job Fair in Baton Rouge - The Veterans Unit at the Baton Rouge Career & Job Center held a veterans-only job fair earlier this month. Over 55 employers interviewed, collected resumes and hired veterans at the fair. Another job fair was also held in September '06 and was equally successful. Applause to the Veterans Unit at the Baton Rouge Career Center for their hard work on behalf of deserving veterans!
Operation Holiday Smiles - The holiday season may be a distant memory, but it's never too late to tell the story of good deeds! When members of the Installation Support Group (ISG) of the California State Military Reserve (SMR) learned that the 1st of the 160th Infantry Battalion of the California Army National Guard would be deploying overseas in March of 2007, they decided to bring some holiday smiles to the more than 500 children of their soldiers and their spouses. Steve Sterry, a programs support assistant for California Employment Development Department's LA-Ventura Job Service Division, a former LVER and DVOP, and a Captain in the SMR, enlisted the support of the Cabrillo Del Rio Chapter of the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) to collect toys for these children. With the assistance of Val Moeller, District XV Representative, toys were collected from various JS and UI locations and were delivered to the Battalion Family Services Coordinator. With help from EDD, the SMR was able to collect more than 700 toys, and received more than $5,000 in donations, which was used to provide food baskets for needy families of the Battalion. The State Military Reserve is a volunteer military organization that serves under the Governor of California to support the California National Guard in its intrastate missions of disaster response and homeland security. Excellent, excellent news!
DOL Grant for Entrepreneurship - DOL recently announced a $3.3 million grant to the Denver-based National Business Information Clearinghouse (NBIC) to assist minority entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers to starting and maintaining a small business. NBIC, working with partners throughout the country, will provide entrepreneurial services to low-wage and displaced workers. Services will include in-person support, co-location at Entrepreneurial Development Centers and One-Stop Career Centers and computer-based training to help entrepreneurs apply business concepts and access local resources.
DOL/VETS Announces HVRP Grant Competition - DOL/VETS has announced a grant competition or the Homeless veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). Both urban and non-urban areas will be considered for funding. HVRP grants address two objectives: 1) providing services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment with the labor force and; 2) to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems to address the problems facing homeless veterans. DOL/VETS anticipates that up to $8.2 million will be available, with a maximum award of $300,000 for grants that serve urban areas and $200,000 for grants to serve non-urban areas. The full solicitation for grant applications is published in the April 13, 2007 Federal Register at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-7024.htm .
Wounded Veterans Hired - Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine recently announced that two former U.S. Marines who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom have been hired as part of the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Wounded Veteran Internship Program. The program is open primarily to veterans of U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans who cannot or do not wish to return to jobs they had before serving in these conflicts may apply for the internships, which can last up to two years.
Purple Heart recipient and former Sergeant Chad C. Ellinger has a new position as a security and technology specialist in VDOT's Staunton District. Ellinger's responsibilities include information technology, security, telecommunications, and records management. Former Corporal Jason L. Weaver began as an engineer technician in the Fredericksburg District where he will assist in all phases of asphalt, soil, aggregate, and concrete materials testing and sampling.
"We are proud to welcome our returning veterans home from war with new opportunities in the Commonwealth of Virginia," said Governor Kaine. "This program is the first of its kind for a state department of transportation, and serves as a model to other DOTs throughout the country." Additional information on the Wounded Vet program can be found on at: www.woundedwarriors.org/index.htm .
HelpAmerica Provides Stand Down Grants - Nonprofit organization, HelpAmerica Foundation, will provide grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 to organizations conducting Stand Down programs in 2007. For more information, go to www.helpamericafoundation.org .
What's the Latest in Veterans' Legislation? - What's happening on Capitol Hill concerning veterans' issues? Check out the press releases from The House Committee on Veterans Affairs http://www.house.gov/va/news/index.html and U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs http://www.senate.gov/~svac/index.cfm?FuseAction=Newsroom.PressReleases for the latest news.
Office Updates! Did you recently change offices or job positions? Do you know that a co-worker left or retired? We want to know too! We'll update our database and make sure the DVOP/LVER Locator is made current. We don't know unless you let us know. Update here - update@nvti.cudenver.edu.
And what's YOUR good news? Tell us about it at vetsnet@nvti.cudenver.edu.
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