Category Archives: General Messages

“The Price of Freedom: Americans at War”

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Laura

The Smithsonian published an online exhibit and timeline (LINK) of recent American Wars.  The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has been a site where mourners have left very personal items and which the National Park Service has collected and archived.  Smithsonian text: … Continue reading →

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Shingrix vaccine available at some VA clinics now

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Laura

My old Marine requested and received his first Shingrix (Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted) shot, the new vaccine for shingles, at the VA Burlington Clinic in Vermont.  It’s injected into a muscle so expect some soreness. Two shots are needed. Shingrix … Continue reading →

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Five stunning DOD photos by future vets

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Laura

  Presented are one recent image from the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Army and Marines.  They each show great artistry in the way they portray the very different scenes they have captured.   The curvy Raptor is almost Rubenesque–one can’t … Continue reading →

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“Bombs in your Back Yard” series by ProPublica

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Laura

Frank has forwarded information to us about ProPublica’s series, “Bombs in Our Backyards.” (LINK)  This work sheds light on the dangerous environmental practices the DOD has been dealing with.   On May 7, 2018, ProPublica’s Abrahm Lustgarten writes: Get an Inside Look at … Continue reading →

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Camp Lejeune–private doctors are unaware

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Laura

My old Marine got the poison-toxins double-whammy during his military  service–Agent Orange and at Camp Lejeune . We know AO has caused damage;  CL has been on our radar due to posts on Asknod, various news reports and the registry. … Continue reading →

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For poisoned Viktor Yushchenko, the dioxin vehicle was Rice a la Agent Orange

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Laura

The former president of Ukraine survived a 2004 poisoning by his enemies.  The poison was a form of dioxin known to many readers on Asknod: After Yushchenko fell seriously ill following a dinner in Kiev in September 2004, doctors found … Continue reading →

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Great veteran lawyers at work

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Laura

Some very good news. From Stars and Stripes– and the ever-watchful Tom Philpott, Vet lawyers got desired ‘undiagnosed pain’ case to win on appeal (LINK). The truth and fairness lawyers:  Atty. Mel Botswick, partner at the law firm Orrick, Herrington and … Continue reading →

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The house that Donald built…

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Laura

will not include Dr. David Shulkin.  He was fired last night as most readers already know.  Some say “Good riddance” and others are very worried.  Dr. Shulkin is upset and is talking about what he believes is a political move … Continue reading →

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Potassium conundrum

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Laura

My old Marine has been undergoing various tests to determine the cause (s) of his current gut problems; no answers yet.  Along the way, he has been warned about recent high blood pressure spikes and kidney function problems which include … Continue reading →

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A veteran-friendly law school in Florida + + +

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Laura

The necessity for legal expertise and knowledge when dealing with the VA is by now obvious to readers of ASKNOD.  For veterans and others who are considering a law degree, the small Ave Maria School of Law (LINK) is somewhat … Continue reading →

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