Category Archives: All about Veterans

VETS OUTSIDE THE BOX- MOBILE MARGARITAS

Posted on November 15, 2013 by asknod

UPI–From our Correspondent in California (Mark). In the new employment paradigm following the downsizing of our Military, employment for our newly-minted Veterans can be a challenge. Being an accomplished sniper or an ace with a 40 mike-mike grenade launcher doesn’t … Continue reading →

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DIANE FEINSTEIN AT HER FEINEST HOUR

Posted on November 12, 2013 by asknod

Remember, we don’t create history anymore. As Veterans, we now simply record it for posterity and try to help the youngsters avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Member Bruce, who isn’t even from the land of the fruits , … Continue reading →

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HAPPY VETS DAY

Posted on November 11, 2013 by asknod

By it’s very nature, Veterans Day has to be happy. Hell, we survived, right? Remember, they have the other Day in May for all of us who are room temperature. This is our day, and it should be relished and … Continue reading →

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AIR FORCE BLONDE JOKES

Posted on November 9, 2013 by asknod

Brownwater Jim of the Dirty Delta sends us this gem. I think he drank too much of the Mekong River to be honest. His brand of humor is cancerous. It metastasizes and causes uncontrollable laughter. American Airlines Flight 1492 is … Continue reading →

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STARBUCKS® TO HIRE 10,000 VETS

Posted on November 6, 2013 by asknod

Maple member of Vermont Frank sends us this news regarding Starbucks® which certainly bodes well for Vets. The military turns you into a killing machine so it stands to reason you should be adept at creating killer coffee, right?  At … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS

Posted on November 5, 2013 by asknod

One day a year America recognizes her Veterans on this side of the grass. Memorial Day is for the ones on the other side who have reached room temperature. Regardless, there is much hoopla. Veterans are getting to be big … Continue reading →

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Apps for veterans (# 1): Twitter

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Laura

The VA is using Twitter. To follow their micro-posts, sign up for a free account.  (Check out ASKNOD’s Twitter feed too.)  Information on how to use Twitter is on the HELP page.  Official VA Twitter accounts: Department: https://twitter.com/DeptVetAffairs (122+K followers) Administration: VBA:  https://twitter.com/VAVetBenefits (24+K followers) … Continue reading →

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HERE WE GO AGAIN ON FIDUCIARIES

Posted on October 29, 2013 by asknod

In what looks like a straight up bill to curb bogus bonus awards to VA poohbahs who kill us, Congress is poised to go out and “fix” it. Just as they fixed health care for us, they are preparing to … Continue reading →

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SIX FLAGS® OVER YOUNTVILLE VETS HOME

Posted on October 18, 2013 by asknod

 Emma sends me this: Imagine having a vision for Vets and just desperately wanting to reach out and help them. Well, pilgrim, what better way than to start your own TARP program and start throwing around some serious money stimulating … Continue reading →

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GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM

Posted on October 9, 2013 by asknod

Seems like it’s time to take the protein pill again and strap on the brain bucket. When we become Veterans, it is to be assumed we have finished our commitment to preserving America’s freedom. We then pass that torch on … Continue reading →

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