SACRAMENTO, CA | On February 8th, the Officers and Committee Chairmen and women where elected onto the first board of the newly formed Veterans Democratic Club of Sacramento County. The DemVets, with Interm Presidency held by Lawson C. Stuart, USAF/USAFR, will be the local arm of the California Democratic Party’s (CDP) Veterans Caucus and is organized […]
Rules Liberalized for Veterans with Undiagnosed Illnesses – Application Window Extended for Five Years
5 January 2012 By
WASHINGTON – Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses have an additional five years to qualify for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. “Not all the wounds of war are fully understood,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “When there is uncertainty about the connection between a medical problem and […]
AVER: Season of loneliness, season of care
24 December 2011 By
A reminder to everyone that the holiday season can be a time of loneliness and depression for many people, especially vets suffering from PTSD and brain injuries. Its no wonder that our ancestors put a rowdy holiday at the darkest time of the year. Its easy to feel sad when remembering days and loved ones […]
AVER: Christmas greetings from General Patton
22 December 2011 By
Many times when I get around AVER Georgia senior member Jack Strouss, I pester him about stories of his experience serving with General George S. Patton Jr. in the general’s last command, the 15th US Army. In 1944, Patton assumed command of the 3rd US Army, which under his leadership advanced farther, captured more […]
AVER: Happy Hanukkah, and the anniversary of Repeal
21 December 2011 By
Happy Hanukkah to all of our valued Jewish members. Chag Hanukkah Sameach! Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the historic signing of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal law that lifted the ban against gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members. One year ago, I was boarding a plane bound for DC so […]
