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200 American POWs and MIAs from 33 States and 5 Wars to be Honored at National POW/MIA Recognition Weekend in Andersonville, GA, Sept. 16-18, 2010

ANDERSONVILLE, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Rolling Thunder®’s 2010 Ride Home, a multi-day annual activity held in conjunction with the Andersonville National Historic Site and the Friends of Andersonville to recognize and honor the nation’s Prisoners of War (POW) and those still Missing in Action (MIA), will be held in Andersonville and Americus, GA, Sept. [...]

Massive Labor Day Weekend Concert, RevGen 2010, Offers Special Welcome for Troops & Charitable Partners

FRENCHTOWN, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ — Revelation Generation (www.revgen.org), the tri-state regions most ascendant summer music festival, has unfurled a royal welcome for both active military personnel and a number of charitable organizations. These initiatives and partnerships reiterate the festival’s desire to benefit the community – from New York to Philadelphia and from the Jersey [...]

Pelosi Remarks at American Legion National Convention

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the at the 92nd Annual American Legion National Convention this morning in Milwaukee. President Obama and Congress, under Democratic leadership, have taken historic action in support of our troops and veterans (http://www.speaker.gov/pdf/VRC82010.pdf). Below are the Speaker’s remarks: “As Speaker of the House, I bring [...]

RAO Bulletin Update 01 September 2010

This bulletin contains the following articles: == Liberty Museum ————— (The Official U.S. WWI Museum) == VA Benefits Advisory Committee [01] — (QOL Compensation) == Patriot Day ——————————————————– (911) == AcaiPure & Colopure Scam —————— (Internet Marketers) == VA Prostate Cancer Program [09] — (Reoccurrence Death Risks) == VA Presumptive VN Vet Diseases [10] – [...]

Pelosi Statement on President Obama’s Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after President Obama’s Oval Office address to the nation about the end of our combat mission in Iraq, the drawdown of U.S. forces, and the transition to a civilian-led mission and to full Iraqi responsibility over their own country: “Tonight, President Obama [...]

American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Hosts Historic Military Naturalization Ceremony During Patriot Days Celebration

FLINT, Texas, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ — American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) announced today a historic event to be held during the LHC Patriot Days celebration in September. AVTT and the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association will be co-hosting an outdoor Naturalization Ceremony where 25 diverse, multi-national US Service Personnel will take the Oath of Allegiance and [...]

Open House Helps Veterans Find Careers in Construction

ADDISON, Ill., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Military veterans in Northeastern Illinois are invited to a free Open House to learn about careers in the Bricklaying, Tuck Pointing, Tile Setting and Plastering trades. The program is scheduled for September 21, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is sponsored by Helmets to Hardhats, a non-profit [...]

11 a.m. Wed., Sept. 1 News Conference: 4-Star Gen. McCaffrey, NC Veterans Director, Congress, Miss North Carolina, CRC Health CEO, Law Enforcement; 2520 Troy Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401, Wilmington Treatment Center, To Honor Recovering Military

WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Four-Star General Barry McCaffrey, former National Drug Policy Director, CRC Health Group CEO Dr. Barry Karlin, who heads the nation’s largest behavioral and addiction services provider, Charles Smith–North Carolina State Veterans Affairs Director, U.S. Cong. Mike McIntyre, and Miss North Carolina–Adrienne Leigh Core, are among VIP’s leading a news [...]

Boehner to Speak on Iraq Security at American Legion National Convention

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, is expected to deliver a major speech here Tuesday on Iraq and national security issues. He will address about 10,000 members of the country’s largest veterans service organization at the 92nd American Legion National Convention. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Secretary of Veterans Affairs [...]

Racing Legends and Rare Cars Highlight 2010 Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Known as the “Race at the Base,” the 13th annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival will take place Sept. 25-26 at Naval Air Station North Island. While the race draws more than 250 prestigious historic race cars, a few of the vehicles – and their drivers – stand out [...]