Category Archives: Future Veterans

MITRE and RAND corporations on veterans’ health care

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The VA sponsors outside research conducted at the MITRE Corporation (LINK and overview, LINK). They, in turn, subcontract with other researchers like the RAND corporation.  RAND has a webpage (LINK) dedicated to opinion pieces, report downloads, and other information.  They were subcontracted … Continue reading

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Draft bill: “Caring for our Heroes in the 21st Century Act”

News from Frank (VT) to consider:  Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) is working on a bill that contains many VA healthcare restructuring proposals.  She wants feedback on the 58-page discussion draft (LINK). “With this draft legislation, my goal is for … Continue reading

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Veterans and Agent Orange: final update released

Frank (VT) has sent us a link to the article Vietnam Vets Push VA to Link Bladder Cancer to Agent Orange (LINK).  It concerns the newest update on the government research series called, “Veterans and Agent Orange.”  The 1000-page book can be read online … Continue reading

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2016 New Year’s Fireworks in Japan

Sincere wishes for a Happy New Year for all future veterans stationed around the world and today’s veterans and their families.   

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2015 military holiday images

Over 200,000 Americans are serving overseas.  Holiday images posted online by the DoD are fewer this year but I’m sure traditions are still being observed globally on bases.  To read the rest of theDoD press release below click (LINK). “WASHINGTON, … Continue reading

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FOOD CITY COMMERCIAL STRIKES THE RIGHT CHORD

Rarely do we find a commercial that embodies our emotions. Thank you Brownwater Jim.

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RED SHIRT FRIDAYS COMING-REMEMBER THOSE DEPLOYED

Cupcake attended a Veterans Real Estate event last week and we’re armed and dangerous. From now on, wear red on Friday if you would. You’ll also spot kindred spirits and other Vets that way. In addition, I spotted this on … Continue reading

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Rescue at sea: Makassar Strait

The DoD has released a photo essay of distressed mariners, small children to the aged, that received humanitarian aid recently. The caring attitudes and competent skills of our active duty sailors and Marines are evident in the photos (PD). “Distressed … Continue reading

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Easier cheaper blood testing on the way

A positive story from Zina Moukheiber in Forbes (July 21, 2014) features innovator Elizabeth Holmes. She left Stanford to begin a company that only needs a micro-amount of blood for many types of tests.  Her company, Theranos, has attracted capital from many areas, and … Continue reading

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Weekend photos to enjoy

       So proud of you.    

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