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VET PAO Sanders-Kucinich effort would provide treatments for Gulf War veterans

25 percent of 1991 Gulf War veterans still disabled, suffering from Gulf War Syndrome; Funding would pay for treatment-focused research

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Added by VET PAO on March 17, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Christian F. zafra National Military Family Association-Operation Purple Summer Camp 2010

The National Military Family Association is excited to announce the locations for the 2010 Operation Purple summer camps. This free summer camp program was developed by the Association to support military children dealing with the stress of war. The seventh summer of Operation Purple camps will host children at 67 locations in 35 states as well as 2 overseas locations. Individual camp sites and in

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Added by Christian F. zafra on March 12, 2010 at 3:23pm — No Comments

VET PAO Operation Free Announces New Mexico State Director

Operation Free is proud to announce that Chuck Tyler has joined our team as State Director for New Mexico.

Mr. Tyler is a native Virginian who served in the Army for 10 years, ending his service as a Staff Sergeant. He is a veteran of both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. Tyler holds a Bachelor’s degree in Military Science and a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies from American Military University. Prior to his new role, Mr. Tyler served as CEO o… Continue

Added by VET PAO on March 10, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

VET PAO Wrap-up of Veterans’-Related Legislation Signed into State Law

(SANTA FE, NM/March 10, 2010)—Expanding the application window of the Legislative Lottery Scholarship for military veterans highlights six veteran-related Bills signed into law before today’s deadline by Governor Bill Richardson.

The Bills—three each originating in the Senate and House of Representatives—were strongly endorsed by the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS). All six passed with unanimous or near-unanimous margins and with little or no debate befor
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Added by VET PAO on March 10, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Chuck Tyler Let's all go to skool in Souf Dacotah.

South Dakota legislators are advocating a resolution declaring climate change as a theory, rather than a fact.

Seriously.

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Added by Chuck Tyler on March 10, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Christian F. zafra Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs-Albuquerque

The City of Albuquerque Honors Veterans; offers a resource center for Veterans and families. For more info visit the web site http://www.cabq.gov/mayors-office-of-veterans-affairs/.

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Added by Christian F. zafra on March 9, 2010 at 8:15pm — No Comments

VET PAO VA Publishes Employee Training Letter Expanding Reach of Gulf War illness Claims

VA acknowledges “25 percent” of Gulf War veterans are ill; Expands coverage to Afghanistan War veterans

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Added by VET PAO on March 8, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

VET PAO A Guidebook For Veterans Incarcerated in New Mexico

Saw this VA guidebook online so am posting the link.

This booklet is a tool for incarcerated veterans and their families who wish access to services to support a new and better way of life. This guidebook is designed to assist veterans incarcerated in the State of New Mexico.

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Added by VET PAO on March 8, 2010 at 10:17am — No Comments

Chuck Tyler National Security and Our Dependence on Fossil Fuels--What do you think?

Our current dependence on fossil fuels, particularly foreign oil,
makes the United States more vulnerable. As a US Army combat veteran,
I find that unacceptable, and so should you.

The US spend
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Added by Chuck Tyler on March 4, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

VET PAO VA cites “Culture Change” for Gulf War veteran

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Added by VET PAO on March 4, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Joe V. Disabled Viet Nam Vet Needs Help in New Mexico

Hello, my name is Joe... 1st Air Calvary Div. Viet Nam 1968. I am doing a business later on the internet and I need an address to use as registered agent address. I am willing to pay for this, but it is not much money.
If you know someone who could help, please e mail me: qualityusanow@yahoo.com
thanks, joe
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Added by Joe V. on February 17, 2010 at 6:52pm — 2 Comments

Damon Ray Toole Jr A New Day Is Dawning

A new day is dawning around the globe. It is a time for a true new world order. Not globalization, the last thing the world needs is to put all of the power into even fewer hands. I am speaking of the power of the people, all people. Most people would agree that the strength of America is its diversity wrapped in freedom. America is a virtual conglomeration of ideas, beliefs and back grounds he

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Added by Damon Ray Toole Jr on February 15, 2010 at 4:57pm — No Comments

VET PAO Albuquerque Native Killed in Afghanistan to be Buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, 2/16/2010

NM DVS: A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday February 16th at the Hoffmantown Church in Albuquerque for 20-year old U.S. Army Private Zachary Lovejoy.

The 2008 graduate of La Cueva High School was killed February 2nd when a military vehicle he was riding in was struck by an Improvised Explosives Device (IED) while on Patrol in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Lovejoy was a member of the1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division based in Fort Bragg, N.C.
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Added by VET PAO on February 11, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Christian F. zafra Michael Malarsie Blog

Michael Malarsie (Wounded Warrior) Blog: Continue

Added by Christian F. zafra on February 11, 2010 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Everett Lowery OEF / OIF Research opportunity. $50.00

Did you serve in Iraq or Afghanistan? Did you experience direct combat? We are recruiting veterans of OEF/OIF for a research study where you will be interviewed and provide blood samples. We want some people who have Posttraumatic Stress (intrusive memories of combat or nightmares, being on guard a lot, easily startled, and avoidance of things that are reminders of combat) And some who do not have Posttraumatic Stress (not having the symptoms above) You will be compensated $50 for your ti… Continue

Added by Everett Lowery on February 11, 2010 at 12:16pm — No Comments

VET PAO Four Chaplains Memorial Service - Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, 2 p.m. Albuquerque

Daniels Family Funeral Services is proud to host the Four Chaplains Memorial Service presented by the William Mason American Legion Post 95 Saturday, February 6, 2010, 2 p.m. in the Palm Chapel, Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Avenue SE. A memorial service to honor Rabbi Alexander Good, Rev. Clark V. Poling, Rev. George L. Fox and Father John P. Washington who gave their lives to save o… Continue

Added by VET PAO on February 1, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

VET PAO Military & Veterans' Day at the Legislature

NM DVS Press Release: State Legislators to be Honored at Capitol Ceremony Albuquerque Woman who Raised $350K for Injured Soldiers; Medal of Honor Recipient to Also be Honored Date/Time: February 3, 2010 (12noon) Location: State Capitol Rotunda, Santa Fe (SANTA FE, NM)—Honoring New Mexico’s State Legislators is the theme for Military and Veterans’ Day at the State Legislature on February 3rd during the Legislative Session at the State Capitol in Santa Fe. At a special noon ceremony in the Capi… Continue

Added by VET PAO on January 31, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

VET PAO WANTED: 52 ABQ Veterans to help on Veterans Day at the State Legislature

SPECIAL NOTICE: United Veterans Council of New Mexico is sponsoring a 52 passenger bus for a round trip to the State Capital (Round House) for Veterans Day at the Legislature [on Wednesday, 03 February]. We will start loading at 7:30am at New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park, leave the park at 8:00am, and make a pick up at Lowe’s, I-25 & Paseo Del Norte, parking lot (park in lot next… Continue

Added by VET PAO on January 28, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

VET PAO What's it going to take!?!?

Many of us are digesting the news of what was reported as an apparent "suicide by cop" involving an Iraq war Veteran here in Albuquerque. It is tragic and we are saddened. But is anyone surprised? Everyone's story is different. Circumstances, history, etc. are unique and we're all ultimately responsible for our actions. Combat Veterans would agree that police can't be blamed for shoot… Continue

Added by VET PAO on January 14, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Damon Ray Toole Jr It has been a while since my last post. You may like this one.

I received an e-mail from a friend about Ann Margret, I added my comments and returned. Thank you for sharing this message. I would go a step beyond. In addition to thanking the soldiers for enduring the rigors of battle we must also thank the families and friends of these veterans. These people are often overlooked as they live each day in fear, and uncertainty until their loved ones return. It is our friends and our families that we will go to war and fight for and then come home and fight wi… Continue

Added by Damon Ray Toole Jr on January 11, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

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