veterans & military families monthly news-june 2014

8/12/2019 Veterans & Military Families Monthly News-June 2014

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Some Useful LinksAir Force Times

www.airforcetimes.comNavy Times

www.navytimes.comMarine Corps Times

www.marinecorpstimes.com

Army Times

www.armytimes.comMilitary Times

www.militarytimes.comTRICARE

www.tricare.milAmerican Legionwww.legion.org

Veterans of Foreign Warswww.vfw.org

AMVETS

www.amvets.orgThe DAV

www.dav.orgDepartment of Defense

www.dod.govMilitary/Veterans Report

www.militray.comThe Pentagon Channel

www.pentagonchannel.milVeterans Administration

www.va.gov

Military Order of the Purple Heartwww.purpleheart.org

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The authors used an interesting yardstick to esti-mate the number of undocumented TBIs: they calculatedthem by developing a mathematic formula that establisheda relationship between amputations and TBIs, based onthe wars later years when the Pentagon was more rigor-ously tracking TBIs. Unlike TBIsthe so-calledinvisible wounds of the nations post 9/11 warsamputations are visible and easily counted. IED blastscause most TBIs and amputations, making missing limbsa good tool to estimate the missing TBIs, says the paper,by Rachel Chase and Nevin of Hopkins BloombergSchool of Public Health. Including amputation counts inthe model as a proxy for injury causing events is appropri-ate, given strong clinical and ecological evidence of com-mon mechanisms of injury for amputations and TBIs,they write in an article in the Journal of Head Trauma Re-habilitation slated to be posted next week.

Too often, wars impacts arent gleaned untilyears later. Mustard gas experiments poisoned thousandsduring World War II. Cold War nuclear-weapons tests aresuspected of causing cancer. Agent Orange was the tick-ing time bomb in Vietnamthe Department of VeteransAffairs is still adding to its list of medical consequences.Gulf War Syndrome stemming from the first war withIraq, in 1991, remains a mystery. Traumatic brain injury issimply the latest in the list of wars unintended repercus-sions. [Source: Time | Mark Thompson | Apr 30, 2014++]

A Note From: Lest We Forget

Speakers BureauThis notice from LWF is to inform the reader of

the development of a Lest We Forget SpeakersBureau. Since our organization has conducted threeyearlong courses at Lake Michigan College, we havemany topics and many qualified speakers to presentinformation from WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, andour involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We have developed formats for school childrenof all ages, and for veterans organization. Whatever theevent we will gladly produce the correct format Wewould be glad to present any topic of interest to anygroup.

As coordinator, I will be glad to help with thechoices of presentations and help with planning.

Gary C. LulenskiCoordinator Speakers Bureau

[email protected]
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Military veterans transitioning into the civilianworkforce are facing a wide range of unique challengesin 2014. A depressed economy, constricted labor marketand employers who struggle to understand how skillsobtained in the military are transferable to civilian jobsare only the tip of the iceberg. Veterans will need topossess unique insights and skill sets well beyond thosecurrently discussed within mainstream hiring circles.

Michael I. Kaplan, a veteran of the U.S. Armyand an entrepreneur with 25-years of experience creatingand developing small business ventures, brings apowerful and unique perspective to the veteranemployment equation. Kaplan has revealed his provenstrategies in a book written for participants in all phasesof the employment process: veterans, military spouses,corporate recruiters, job-board administrators, membersof veteran support organizations (VSOs) and advocacygroups.

Preparing military veterans to seek employmentis critical but its only the first step in a complex processwith many equally important components. Once hired,the veteran candidate must be successfully retained anddeveloped over the long-term. Kaplans process ofself-assessment, prioritization and conducting aneffective inventory of skills speaks directly to this issue.

While this thought-provoking book does putparticular emphasis on entrepreneurship, Kaplan arguesconvincingly that the skills and mindset needed to besuccessful in pursuing the path of a Vetrepreneur areidentical to those required to secure and maintainemployment in Corporate America. Veterans whopossess the skills proposed by Kaplan can transitionseamlessly into the civilian workforce, and then againinto entrepreneurship if they choose to do so.

Military veterans are uniquely conditioned to besuccessful in the civilian workforce. Michael I. Kaplansbook, The Prior-Service Entrepreneur, will providemilitary veterans and those who support them with adistinct competitive advantage in their pursuit ofrealizing that success.

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Prior-Service-Entrepreneur-Experience-Profitable/dp/1494949172/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389783490&sr=8-1&keywords=The+prior-service+entrepreneur

New Nonprofit in Michigan to

Help Veterans, Soldiers and

Families

Created by a Veteran for Veterans,Soldiers and their Families

Metamora, MI, August 1,

2013: Suits for Soldiers is anew nonprofit in Michigan, butavailable nationwide. We arelooking to help Veterans,Soldiers and their families witha variety of services and as wegrow, increase the services thatwe provide. The initial serviceswe will be offering are: cloth-ing for interviews and jobs,

mentoring, resume writing and review, interviewassistance, local job connections, education counseling,

VA education benefits help and connecting Veterans withrealtors and mortgage professionals who are familiar withworking with Veterans. Our goal by the end of the year isto have a place with computer access where those whoneed our services can come and get clothing, improvetheir resumes and apply for jobs, get face to face mentor-ing from local business professionals, take classes and gettraining that will improve skill sets to get them ready forgainful employment.

There are many programs currently out there thatoffer similar services, but at times are overwhelmed bythe number in need of help. Suits for Soldiers would like

to be another option for Veterans, Soldiers and theirfamilies. There can never be enough resources for themen and women who have served our country. Withoutthese heroes who have sacrificed their families andthemselves, we would not be able to be as free as we aretoday.

Suits for Soldiers is asking for the help of thosein the television, print and social media to spread theword of our organization, so that we can grow and notonly help in Michigan, but reach out to more states andthose who are in need of help. Each Veteran we helptouches the lives of so many!!!

Below are the ways in which you can find Suitsfor Soldiers on the web:

www.suitsforsoldiers.orgwww.facebook.com/suitsforsoldiersTwitter: @suitsforsoldier

Thank you,Scott FaderSuits for Soldiers

We would like to express our appreciation to all of thefighting men and women in the United States

Military. Thank you for your service to this country.
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A story over 100 Years in the making.

A story that needs to be told. Especially as we approach the 100thAnniversary of the start of the First World War in 2014.

Stay tuned in 2014 for more

details! We cannot wait to see the

film once finished!

Veterans Radio is dedicated to all of the men

and women who have served or are currentlyserving in the armed forces of the United Statesof America. Our mission is to provide all veter-

ans with a voice, to give them a forum where they are able to discuss their issuesand tell their stories. You canlisten to the show on: WDEO (990-AM Ann Arbor/Detroit), WMAX (1440-AM, Saginaw), WDEO-FM (99.5 FM,Naples FL), KAGY (1510-AM Port Sulfur/New Orleans LA), KIXW (960-AM, Apple Valley CA) and KMRC (1430-AM Morgan City, LA). Or, listen to our Webcast and archives at: www.veteransradio.net.
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The World War I Memorial

FoundationFrom: www.wwimemorial.org

In March 2008, Frank Buckles, the last survivingAmerican veteran of World War I, visited the District ofColumbia War Memorial, on the National Mall inWashington DC. He observed that this peaceful, secluded

memorial, dedicated in 1931 as a memorial to the 499residents of the District of Columbia who gave their livesin that war, sits neglected and in extreme disrepair, andthat there is no national memorial to World War I. Mr.Buckles issued a call for the restoration and re-dedicationof the D.C. memorial as a National and District of Co-lumbia World War I Memorial.

The World War I Memorial Foundation wasformed to make Frank Buckles dream a reality. Themission of the Foundation is to advocate and raise fundsfor the re-dedication of the DC War Memorial as anational World War I memorial, dedicated to all those

Americans who served in the Great War.In 2014 the world will mark the centennial of

World War I. Nearly 5 million Americans served duringthe war, and 116,516 Americans died in defense ofdemocracy overseas. Americas support of its allies inWorld War I marked the first time in this nations historythat American soldiers went abroad to defend foreign soilagainst aggression --and it marked the true beginning ofthe American century.

Yet while the later conflicts of the 20th century -World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War --rightfully have national memorials on the National Mall,

there is no such memorial to the Great War, eventhough more Americans gave their lives in World War Ithan in Korea or Vietnam. The D.C. memorial, which isalready located adjacent to those other memorials, is themost fitting site for a national World War I memorial.

Photo: The Late Frank Buckles during his 2008 visit to

the Washington D.C. World War I Monument.

What is ESGRFrom: www.esgr.mil

ESGR, a Department of Defense agency, wasestablished in 1972 to promote cooperation and under-standing between Reserve Component Service membersand their civilian employers and to assist in the resolutionof conflicts arising from an employee's military commit-ment. ESGR is supported by a network of more than4,800 volunteers in 54 committees located across all 50states, the District of Columbia, Guam-CNMI, the U.SVirgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Volunteers, hailing fromsmall business and industry, government, education andprior military service bring a vast wealth of experience toassist in serving employers, service members and theirfamilies. Together with Headquarters ESGR staff and asmall cadre of support staff for each State Committee,volunteers work to promote and enhance employersupport for military service in the Guard and Reserve.

ESGR has served our country for 40 years, devel-oping and promoting a culture in which all Americanemployers support and value the military service of theiremployees serving in the Guard and Reserve. These

citizen warriors could not defend and protect us at homeand abroad without the continued promise of meaningfulcivilian employment for themselves and their families.ESGR has continued to adapt to meet the needs of ourReserve Component members, their families and Ameri-cas employers by joining forces with a network of othernational, state and local government and professionaltrade organizations as together, We All Serve!
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Lest We Forget

Sponsors

International

WWII TourBENTON HARBOR - Southwestern Michigan's

Lest We Forget organization is sponsoring the tour"WWII and The Western Front," commonly referred to asthe "Band of Brothers Tour." The tour, to take place insummer of 2014, will give you a tangible connection tothe most crucial moments of World War II. You willstand where the soldiers fought, see where the leadersmet, and walk where the civilians lived. The tour willrange from Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms in London, tothe D-Day beaches of Normandy, to the battlefields atBastogne and the historic sites such as CheckpointCharlie, Brandenburg Gate and the Wall in Berlin. For avery nominal fee the tour can be extended three days toNuremburg, Munich and Salzburg where you will see theDachau concentration camp, Hitler's Eagle Nest atBerchtesgaden and much more. You will truly experiencefirst-hand the war that changed the world forever!

This historic tour is produced by Education FirstEducational Tours (EF) of Cambridge MA, the interna-tional leader in educational tours for group travel. EF hasbeen in existence for over 50 years and has over 400offices and schools in over 50 countries around the globe.

Make history comealive for you and yourgrandchildren. Showingthem where you or a memberof your family served duringWWII will provide a senseof history, reality and agreater understanding of

your military experience.We will have a full-time EFtour director accompany our group and at each of thestops there will be expert, licensed local guides. Tour in-cludes eight overnight stays (11 on the extended tour) inhotels and one night ferry accommodation--crossing theEnglish Channel.

You will travel from July 14 th to 24th, 2014 (orthrough the 27th if you take the 3-day extension). Anintroductory meeting is scheduled for Aug 21st, 2013 at 7pm at Lake Michigan College's Benton Harbor campus inthe Blue Lecture Hall. Be certain to attend to learn moreabout this impressive itinerary which takes you fromEngland to France, Belgium and Germany.

The cost for this 11 day tour is $3,810 forstudents under 20 and $4,205 for adults. With the threeday extension the cost is $4,295 and $4,690. To view thistour online, go to www.eftours.com/1449819 .For questions call Don Alsbro at 269-921-7176 or [email protected].

About Our Home

Transitional of Genesee

CountyFrom: Carrie Miller

Our Home Transitionalprovides various types ofassistance to homeless single female veterans (i.e. jobtraining and placement, educational training, homeplacement assistance, and mental and physical healthcare)through other local and national organizationsin efforts tohelp them transition to self-sufficiency in civilian society.

These programs will be offered by Our Home Transition-al, along with our partnering organizations, such as theVA, VetBiz Central, Land Bank,SV MAP, WorkforceDevelopment Veterans Division, LearnKey VeteransDivision, VetQuest, Cars4Vets, National EducationAlliance,MI Talent bank and many more!

Our Home Transitional will deliver a uniquefamily style environment not offered by any other

housing placements in our area. We can also createan

opportunity to revitalize and beautify the City of Flint byutilizing homes that are empty, acquire and then rehabthem for permanent placement of our clients.

To learn more about our Board of Directors,please visit our Board of Directors page.To learn more about volunteers working with Our Home

Transitional, visit ourVolunteer page.
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National Gold Star RegistryFrom: Wendy Lynn Day

(www.goldstarfamilyregistry.com)The National Gold Star Family Registry is the

first comprehensive database of the United States fallenHeroes and their families ever developed. The Registrynot only affords family members the opportunity topublicly remember their loved one, but serves as ahistorical log of our Nations true Heroes. By providingeducational resources and personal accounts, the Registryensures that future generations may know who these

brave Americans werenot only how they died, but,more importantly, how they lived.The information in the Registry is compiled from

a number of different public sources including theDepartment of Defense and the National Archives.Adhering to Department of Defense guidelines forfamilies who receive the Gold Star Pin, the Registryonly includes the names of Heroes who have given theirlives on the battlefield.

From the Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC, tothe countless war memorials on courthouse lawns, theUnited States is peppered with stone monuments honor-ing those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thesetreasures are powerful, but access is limited bygeography, and names inscribed in stone dont tell theHeroes full story. The National Gold Star FamilyRegistry serves as a 21st Century monument, utilizing thelatest in internet technology to memorialize those samemen and women in a whole new way.

How the Registry BeganThe National Gold Star Family Registry is a

project of Military Families United, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to Honorthe Fallen, Support Those Who Fight, and Serve TheirFamilies. Through various events held for Gold StarFamily members, Military Families United recognized aneed for families to be able to share the stories of theirHeroes with the world. In the beginning, familiesattending these events wrote their stories in a notebook toshare with other Gold Star families, this concepteventually took the form of the virtual memorial.

First launched in 2010, the Registry has beencontinually upgraded with the latest in technology andresources. This 21st Century memorial ensures thatanyone anywhere can honor and remember the Heroeswho have laid down their lives in defense of freedom.Whether they gave their life in Iraq, Afghanistan,Vietnam, Korea, WWII, or another conflict, the Registryis a place to ensure their memory will live on.

About Military Families UnitedMilitary Families United is a not-for-profit 501(c)

(3) charitable organization whose mission is to Honor theFallen, Support Those Who Fight, and Serve TheirFamilies. We are a national coalition of Gold Star andBlue Star families, veterans, and patriotic Americans whoshare a deep appreciation for our men and women inuniform and support them in their mission to keepAmerica safe. Founded in 2005 to provide an avenue for

military families to remind the nation of the importanceof supporting our military and the mission they have beengiven , the organization expanded to provide charitableprograms offering families direct support. Through aportfolio of unique services, events, and advocacyprograms, the organization seeks to ensure that futuregenerations of Americans will never forget the sacrificesof our courageous military.

The MPVA MissionFrom: www.michiganpva.orgMPVA is celebrating its 50th year of service in Michigan. It

is a chapter of the national Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), operating according to the standards and practicesestablished by the PVA.

MPVA is, however, a separate 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Michigan programs, services, education,and outreach conducted here are made possible by local volunteers, partners, sponsors, and donors.

The mission of Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America is to enhance the lives of veterans with spinal cordinjury or disease as well as all citizens with disabilities, by advocating for civil rights, assuring quality health care,supporting continued research and education, and encouraging independence and healthy living through various health,sports and recreational programs. MPVA shall continue striving to remain at the forefront of both veterans benefitsservices and disability rights, while working toward a better quality of life for all American citizens.
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Brain Injury

Association of

MichiganFrom: Rick Briggs, Major, USAF (Ret)

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan

(BIAMI) Veterans Program utilizes numerous types ofoutdoor activities to gather Veterans and currentlyserving military personnel together for a little R&R.These special events are almost always free for thetroops depending totally on the kind donations of spon-sors and donors. In addition to being a great way to sayThank you for their service, these activities serve asthe mechanism to get the troops to open up a little ifthey are having post-deployment issues. Frequentlywe find that in the comfortable confines with otherswho have been there, done that they tend to be morereceptive to learn about Invisible Wounds says Rick

Briggs the Program Manager, both PTSD and TBI aretreatable if they seek the proper help. To find outmore about these activities, or to donate to theirVeterans Program, please make out checks to BIAMIVeterans Program and send them to 7305 Grand RiverSuite #100, Brighton, MI 48114 or contact RickBriggs at [email protected] or call him (810) 229-5880 or visit www.biami.org.

About the Brain Injury Asso-

ciation of Michigan (BIAMI):BIAMI is celebrating its 30th Anniversary as it

continues to strive to provide persons with a brain injuryand their families, healthcare professionals, and thegeneral public with the resources necessary to enhancebrain injury awareness, education, prevention, andsupport. BIAMI is also fields the first and only dedicatedVeterans Program staff within the Brain Injury Associa-tion of America.

Legal Help for VeteransFrom: James G. Fausone

Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC is a law firmlocated in Northville, Michigan. We have a nationalpractice representing veterans on veterans disabilityclaims. This representation occurs at the United StatesCourt of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the Board ofVeterans Appeals and regional offices. We have helpedveterans collect over $10,000,000 in retro and futurebenefits. Over the last decade, LHFV has become atrusted name in the legal community for providing legalservices to veterans and lecturing at law schools, barassociationsand community events.

Members of the Legal Help for Veterans practicegroup are former service members who bring not onlylegal expertise but an understanding of service and duty.The members of the group have medical and administra-tive backgrounds as well as finely honed legal skillsdeveloped over twenty years of practice and experi-ence. We have represented thousands of veterans andcurrently have over 650 active clients.

For more information about the organization andabout legal help for veterans and for contact informationwww.legalhelpforveterans.com and found on Twitter,Facebook and YouTube. Our telephone number is

800.693.4800. Our blog discusses current issues facingveterans and the VA.

Typically our clients are enlisted men andwomen who served post Korea. The Vietnam vet is stillthe one with the most common problems. These includeAgent Orange related disabilities, PTSD, psychiatricororthopedic injuries. Othervets often have hearing loss,military sexual trauma or tinnitus. We are now seeingIraq and Afghanistan vets with TBI. Many vets do noteven begin the disability claim process until many yearsafter service. The trigger may be unemployability andthe need for benefits. With a million claim back log at

VA, it is a slow and confusing process and manypeople

need professional help establishing the proper diagnosisand service connection. That is what Legal Help forVeterans, PLLC has been doing for clients for years.


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For more information please visit www.supportamericanvets.organdwww.grassrootsationteam.org.More details coming soon.

The Grassroots Action Team was created in order to advocate for Veterans and others about issuesconcerning mental health parity and physical health. We will be doing this first and foremost by educatingpeople and making sure they are aware of the issues. Then we will make sure our leaders in Washington and atthe State level are aware of the issues and vote in favor of our Veterans. We will keep the pressure on to make

sure programs that are already in place as well as any new programs helping veterans are in fact implemented.If you would like to make a donation or have ideas and/or suggestions for us please write to our

President, Hank Fuhs, Lt. Col., United States Air Force/ANG/USAF Reserves (ret.) at 3848 Leonard St. NE,Grand Rapids, MI 49525 or email him [email protected]@grassrootsactionteam.org.

We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States

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Rep. Jim StamasCommittee Chair

Welcome to the Military andVeterans Affairs and HomelandSecurity Committee. The committee'sregularly scheduled meeting time isWednesday at 9:00am in room 308 ofthe House Office Building inLansing. I welcome citizens to

contact me or other committee members regarding billsor proposals our committee is addressing. Individualsneeding special accommodations to participate in acommittee meeting may contact my office to request the

necessary assistance.

Military and Veterans Affairs

and Homeland Security

Committee Members

Jim Stamas(R) Committee Chair, 98th DistrictRay Franz(R) Majority Vice-Chair, 101st DistrictGail Haines(R) 43rd DistrictKenneth Kurtz(R) 58th DistrictTom Hooker(R) 77th DistrictDale Zorn(R) 56th DistrictJoseph Graves(R) 51st DistrictHarvey Santana(D) Minority Vice-Chair, 9th DistrictGeorge Darany

(D) 15th District

Dian Slavens(D) 21st DistrictBrian Banks(D) 1st DistrictHenry Yanez(D) 25th DistrictPhil Cavanagh(D) 10th District

Ben Cook,Committee Clerk517-373-2002

Two Great Sources for Veterans/Military Legislative Updates in Washington D.C.

Simply click the images to view the site.
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Stand Up For Veterans-They Stood Up For US-The DAV

In ClosingThank you for your service

to our country. It is truly the menand women like you who make this

nation great, and we must neverforget that.Thank you to everyone for all the help you

have given us with the newsletter. We have been ableto reach more people because of your help. Comparedto when we first started, the amount of input and ideaswe receive has increased greatly. For that we are verythankful. If you have anything you would like to share,any questions, or have an article idea, please let meknow.You may contact us anytime at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Matthew X. Hauser and Lt. Col Hank Fuhs



Lest We Forget-A Clip from Hank Fuhs

Lt. Col., USAF, Ret, ANG

(Just Click the Link Below)I Fought For You

News From American Legion Post 341American Legion Post

341 is seeking the names oftroops that are deployed to acombat zone so that we cansend them large package of

goodies and that their namesand address should be sent tothe address below.

Also post 341 is alwaysseeking new members pleasecontact Robert at the same address if interested.

American Legion Post 341Sr. Vice Commander

Robert P. Goulet6130 Nicholas

West Bloomfield, MI

[email protected]

Coordinator-

Matthew X. Hauser

Contributors-

Don AlsbroRick BriggsHelen Budd

Sen. Patrick Colbeck

Sam CottleRep. Kurt Damrow

Matt DavisDavid Duenow

Vicki DunlopMark EddyKeith Famie

James G. FausoneRep. Ray FranzSean M. FurrDenny Gillem

Robert GouletDr. Jack GrenanJohn Haggard

Larry HarrDan Heckman

Dale HemphillJohn Hess

Norma HouseySec. of State Ruth Johnson

James JulianAdrian KeoghAdele Krovsky

Bill Langbehn

Merridy LewisGary C. LulenskiClaude McManus

Chad Miles

Louis NigroRoger Rosenberg

Sid RubinEugene (Gene) A. Simon

Phil SmithSherry Swann

Tim PascarellaBob Tidmore

Rep. Fred UptonMaureen VanHooserPublisher-Hank Fuhs

Staff & Contributors

American Legion Post is in looking for current military members to send carepackages to. Please contact Robert Goulet if you know of any military memberwho might like something. Please see News From American Legion Post 341

below for more information. Thank you very much!

In Memory of Gary Lillie
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