Chicago Bears Ladies Night on October 19
Chicago Bears Meijer Ladies Night – Monday, October 19 at the United Club at Soldier Field. Continue reading
Veterans Advisory News September 2015
September 2015 Issue of the Veterans Advisory News. Continue reading
Chicago Vets Newsletter September 2015
The September 2015 Chicago Vets Newsletter is here. Continue reading
A Female Veteran With PTSD – PTSD Impact on Being a Parent
About 8% of the U.S. population will have PTSD at some point in their lives (around 8 million adults during a given year). For veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, those numbers climb to about 20%. Symptoms of PTSD for anyone who has experienced a trauma include nightmares and flashbacks to trauma, anger, jumpiness, depression, and alcohol or substance abuse. Continue reading
Casting Military Veterans Guys Grocery Games (Food Network Show)
“Guys Grocery Games” on the Food Network are currently gearing up to cast the new season and hoping to meet the best of the best chefs from around the country. Continue reading
VVA Chapter 311 Newsletter
Download a copy of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 311 September/October 2015 Edition Newsletter Continue reading
IG Report: 300,000 Veterans Died While Waiting for Health Care at VA
More than 300,000 American military veterans likely died while waiting for health care — and nearly twice as many are still waiting — according to a new Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general report. Continue reading
IG: Investigations of military child deaths flawed
In a review of how the military investigates child deaths, the Pentagon’s Inspector General found that 71 percent of criminal probes of child fatalities were flawed because investigators did not follow all required procedures, according to a new IG report. Continue reading
Naval Station Great Lakes September 2015 Fun Times is now available
Download the Naval Station Great Lakes September 2015 Fun Times. Continue reading
Housing community for homeless veterans opens doors
HINES, Ill. (August 20, 2015) — Representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs, local dignitaries, Veterans from all branches of the military, dedicated investors, the media, and members of many areas of the development team gathered today to mark the opening of Freedom’s Path at Hines, an affordable housing facility for homeless and disabled Veterans. Continue reading
White Sox Game Night September 11 2015
The White Sox have dedicated Friday, September 11th to all those that serve and protect our Country. On this special day, the White Sox would like to offer specially priced tickets to all past and present members of the military, law enforcement, and fire protection, their families, supporters and friends. Continue reading
Minutes for July 2015 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Saturday, July 18th CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Continue reading