06 Dec 2017

Coast Guard seeks mariner input for Pacific Seacoast study

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking input from mariners for a study of navigation requirements in the Pacific Seacoast System. 

The Waterways Analysis and Management System (WAMS) study will review the short range Aids to Navigation (ATON) system that covers American waterways from the Canadian border to the Mexican border and around Alaska, Hawaii and the Marianas Islands.

29 Nov 2017

Boulton’s Statement on Residence Hall Closure at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement in reaction to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown closing one of its residential halls.

16 Nov 2017

Veterans Day Event Sponsored by First Class Community Credit Union Raises over $107k for Veterans

By Lance Coles

On Friday, November 10th First Class Community Credit Union sponsored a Veterans Day radiothon to raise funds for the American Legion of Iowa’s Veteran Service and Assistance Programs.

14 Nov 2017

Illinois National Guard deploys Soldiers to Afghanistan

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (11/09/2017) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Illinois – The Illinois National Guard is sending a team of Soldiers to Afghanistan as part of a mission supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. The soldiers will train and work side-by-side with their Polish counterparts.

14 Nov 2017

Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Provide Job Training for Veterans

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today introduced legislation that builds on current public-private partnership efforts to ensure our veterans have the skills necessary to seamlessly enter the workforce after they return home. The Veterans Employment Training (VET) Act would provide grants to encourage local businesses and community colleges to offer our veterans the training needed to be successful in newly created jobs.

14 Nov 2017

Turkey & Food Basket Giveaway Saturday Nov. 18th

By Lola@qcvetsoutreach.com

QC Veterans Outreach Center  "Our One Year Anniversary"

Winter Accessories Give Away - Hats, Gloves, and Blankets

CATERED THANKSGIVING DINNER

Doors Open at 10am and Event 11 to 1 p.m.

PALMER COLLEGE WILL BE DOING WELL CHECKS FOR ALL VETERANS

Book Exhange is open and Work Clothes Closet & Computer Corner

Doors Open at 10:00 a.m.

09 Nov 2017

Deceptive Veterans Charity Dissolves through Agreement with 24 States, Including Iowa Attorney General

By Geoff Greenwood

VietNow, also known as VeteransNow, raised money in Iowa; charity claimed donations would help local vets, but had no local programs

08 Nov 2017

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Veterans Day message

By David Blanchette

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President Chris Southwood issued the following message regarding the observance of Veterans Day on November 11:

08 Nov 2017

176th Cyber Protection Team Activates in Bloomington

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (11/05/2017) (readMedia)-- The 176th Cyber Protection Team was honored in a ceremony recognizing the group's official activation at the Illinois National Guard's Armory in Bloomington, Illinois on Nov. 5. Maj. Gen. Richard J. Hayes, the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, presided over the ceremony that included nearly 20 military members, as well as Congressman Darin Lahood and State Representative Dan Brady.

08 Nov 2017

Afghanistan Data Inexplicably Classified After Years of Public Availability

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – A memo from the watchdog agency tasked with oversight of Defense Department spending on reconstruction in Afghanistan indicates that the U.S. Department of Defense suddenly classified data that was previously publicly available for years.

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