Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

Massachusetts National Guard

As we mourn the Boston Marathon bombing victims and wait for the filth responsible to be brought to justice, I think its appropriate to be take note of the Mass. National Guard’s role as first responders.  Over 400 guardsmen were … Continue reading →

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NEW SVR RADIO INTERVIEW ON INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

Jerrel and his merry crew over at Hadit.com invited me back for another in-depth review of what you need to succeed when dealing with the VA. The ILP program is filled with Catch 22’s. Learn the proper regulations and OGC … Continue reading →

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GILEAD SCIENCE ANNOUNCES SALES OF SOFOSBUVIR SOON

This just in from Randy. Nothing more exciting than hearing them announce the cure for Polio and the like. This is long-awaited for many. Many of us hope to get a shot at this soon. Pills daily and no needles.

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SPRING IS LIKE CHRISTMAS

My mother liked to paint in watercolors and became quite adept at it. In North Carolina in the sixties, there was no dearth of beautiful, well-kempt gardens on some of the large postbellum estates. I remember roaming endlessly through mazes … Continue reading →

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Jet-injectors spread HCV show and tell

Virologist Nathan Wolfe is somewhat nervous in this 2010 TEDMED talk;  he had to start twice to coordinate with his slides.  And maybe he knew he was about to make some enemies in the mainstream medical world and lose some financial … Continue reading →

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Medic combat training (8/30/12)

“U.S. Army Sgt. Fernando Diaz is blind folded and has ice-cold water dumped over his head during a mock interrogation by opposition forces prior to a 100 question written test on medical knowledge Aug. 30, 2012, at Schofield Barracks, in … Continue reading →

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VA’s message to vets with HCV

It’s a little late for this advice but here it is:  The VA advises veterans that people with HCV should  use a condom every time one has sex. “Protect others “If you have hepatitis C, you can give the virus to other … Continue reading →

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LET THEM EAT MREs

MREs. Meals, Ready to Eat. Three lies in one phrase. Better than C-rations. Way better than K rations. A vast improvement over 18th century fare aboard a ship with its attendant  scurvy. I was apprised this morning by Pen Lutt … Continue reading →

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NOW SERVING #37…#37?

Arkhick50, one of our fellow members (and fellow Vietnam Veteran) claims another win. Having mastered the art of  “Win or Die”, it seems he has the Little Rock VARO teetering back on their heels. If you recall, he finally hit … Continue reading →

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GREEN vs. SHINSEKI–IT AIN’T ON “THE LIST”

For years we Vietnam Vets have been spanked on different cancers that were not on the list of approved Agent Orange diseases [38 CFR § 3.309(e)]. You could come down with it but somehow it always wasn’t on the magic list. … Continue reading →

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