Sign the Veterans’ Bill of Rights
Throughout American history our military has provided for the national defense and preserved our way of life. The American military is made up of patriots united by a legacy of selfless service and sacrifice.
The Veterans' Bill of Rights, authored by Military.com, outlines what veterans have earned from their government and, more so, what they should expect from each other. Don’t wait. Sign the Veterans' Bill of Rights today. Your signature represents your commitment to those who have served the nation. Veterans unite. Sign the Veterans’ Bill of Rights now.
Celebrating America's Freedoms
Celebrating America's Freedoms is a collection of stories about some of America's most beloved customs and national symbols. Topics include the history of "Taps," the Pledge of Allegiance, gun salutes, the correct method for displaying and folding the American flag and many more. Educators, students and others should find this collection informative and helpful when researching or planning activities for national observances such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Flag Day. To access the collection, visit the Celebrating America's Freedom's Webpage.
The History of the Purple Heart AwardIt is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces. Introduced as the “Badge of Military Merit” by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 at his headquarters in Newburgh, New York, the Purple Heart is also the nation's oldest military award.
Newburgh, New York is my home town and as a boy I visited
Washington's Headquarters many times.
You were probably on the edge of your chair waiting for this bit of information.
Veteran's Day E-Cards
The American Legion has again launched their e-mail greeting card program to thank deployed servicemembers and veterans of all generations. Anyone who has an e-mail address can receive the special cards. Creating the card is quick and easy at The American Legion's website, http://www.e-cards.com/catalog/cat-selection.pl?group=AmLegion&db=AmLegion&cat=Veterans%20Day. The American Legion site offers e-mail cards representing each military service. The cards also include the service's song, which plays when the card is opened. Each card provides plenty of space to compose a personal message. Cards may be sent now through Nov. 12, 2006. Greeting cards may be sent direct to active duty service men and women through their military e-mail addresses.
Legendary USS Wahoo Wrechage Found
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Oct 31, 2006) – For more than six decades her whereabouts have remained a mystery; her story one of submarine legend – her crew on “Eternal Patrol.”Yet, after an extensive review of evidence, the last chapters are being written as the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet declared today that the sunken submarine recently discovered by divers in the Western Pacific is, indeed, the World War II submarine USS Wahoo (SS 238).
- one of the greatest fighting submarines in the history of the U.S. Navy."
Navy Confirms Wreck is Wahoo Press Release
1 comment:
Good post, RJay.....I never do petition stuff, but I did that one.
You should have posted the Bill of Rights......So I will for ya
Article I
The Right to Understand Benefits
Veterans have the right to comprehensive and accurate information about pay, benefits, and health care that is easily understood. This right is assured regardless of what organization is providing the benefits — federal, state, or local.
Article II
The Right to Use Benefits
Veterans have the right of ready access to all of the benefits for which they are entitled. Veterans with physical or mental disabilities or those who simply don't understand "the red tape" surrounding benefits must be provided assistance that will allow them ready access.
Article III
The Right to a Good Job
Veterans have the right to jobs commensurate with the skills and experiences gained in the military. Veterans must have access to tools that will allow them to create resumes that properly translate their military skills into civilian skills and language. They also have the right to understand all of their options surrounding federal employment and veteran preference. At the same time, employers, especially veteran employers, have the responsibility of understanding the advantages that veteran employees bring to the marketplace.
Article IV
The Right to Keep That Job
Veterans have the right to serve in the nation's National Guard and Reserve forces with the confidence that if they must leave their civilian jobs for extended periods they will be protected. Both veterans and their employers should understand USERRA and what the law requires in terms of veteran employment and re-employment rights.
Article V
The Right to Treatment For Service-Related Illness
Veterans have the right to health care for any service-related illnesses, be they physical or mental. Further, veterans have the right to the best medical care the government can provide.
Article VI
The Right to Respect and Nondiscrimination
As a result of demonstrated patriotism and the selfless desire to protect our way of life, veterans have the right to respect and nondiscriminatory treatment from all Americans and organizations both public and private.
Article VII
The Right to Identity Protection
Veterans have the right to trust that government organizations that possess personal data will safeguard that data.
Article VIII
The Right to Education
Veterans have earned the right to pursue dreams through education. Organizations charged with facilitating a veteran's use of GI Bill benefits must be responsive. Places of higher education must also give veterans appropriate consideration and treatment.
Article IX
The Right to Community
Veterans have earned their place among veterans and can depend on the veteran community to keep them informed, empowered, and enabled with respect to the issues articulated in Articles I through VIII. For its part, Military.com pledges to continue as the forum for these activities.
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