07 Jun 2017

Grassley Presses VA on Apparently Misleading Wait Times for Veterans at Des Moines, Iowa City Facilities

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, is pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs for accurate information on appointment wait times for Iowa veterans after agency officials appeared to mislead his staff about lengthy waits.  The VA reiterated that no wait times beyond 90 days existed, when a whistleblower produced data to Grassley staff showing that as of March 2017, hundreds of Iowa veterans were waiting between one and two years for an appointment.

16 May 2017

Local Students Commissioned at Historic Commissioning Ceremony

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, Iowa (May 15, 2017) - John Heun , of Erie, IL, Austin George, of Camanche, IA, and Michael Kassehin, of Bettendorf, IA were three of 12 University of Dubuque Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) cadets who were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army at the 2017 ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, in Steffens Hall inside Charles and Romona Myers Center on the university's campus.

09 May 2017

There is alot going on at the Quad City Veterans Outreach Center

By Lola@qcvetsoutreach.com

Event start at 11:00 doors open earlier for donuts & coffee

22 Apr 2017

Commandant Jodi Tymeson to return as Executive Director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Tymeson will return as Executive Director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs on May 1

18 Apr 2017

Join Us Saturday April 22nd 11am to 1pm " SUITS FOR SOLDIERS"

By Lola@qcvetsoutreach.com

We will be hosting 'SUITS FOR SOLDIER" (Suits for all Veterans),  Food Basket Giveaway, and Catered Lunch for Veterans, their Family or drive.  Join us, the Book Exchange will be open and VA reps on hand to answer any of your questions on benefits.

Join us as we say Thank you to you for your service.  Please remember to bring a

Military ID if you are coming for the first time.  Thanks!!!!

Call with any questions to 563-529-4782

11 Apr 2017

Grassley Statement on U.S. Strikes in Syria

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa made the following statement following the overnight U.S. military strikes in Syria.

10 Apr 2017

Military Discounts Confirmed by Dealhack.com

By Steven McInnis
We spent months gathering all the best discounts for the upcoming year as well as testing all offers to confirm they are valid.
 
10 Apr 2017

US Coast Guard receives National Society of Black Engineers Chairman's Award

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON --- The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) recognized the U.S. Coast Guard as a committed partner in diversity by presenting it with the society's Chairman's Award. Rear Adm. Michael Johnston, executive director, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, received the award on behalf of the service at the NSBE's 43rd Annual Convention March 30 in Kansas City, MO.

06 Apr 2017

US Coast Guard releases program to help AIS users confirm compliance

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON --- The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center announced Tuesday a voluntary online service that enables mariners to verify compliance with automated identification system carriage requirements.

The Vessel Identification Verification Service (VIVS) is a new web-based, self-help service that allows ships agents, owners, and operators to search their respective vessel or fleets to determine if they are in compliance with static automated identification system data mandates.

05 Apr 2017

Blue Water Navy veterans resolution introduced, urges recognition for Agent Orange exposure during Vietnam War

By Grassley Press

Grassley, Gillibrand, Daines Introduce Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Resolution

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