by Allison A. Hickey | Nov 8, 2013 | Monitor
Ed. note: This is cross-posted from VAntage Point, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. See the original post here. Dr. Jill Biden is joined by Army Veteran Steven Ferraro to celebrate the 1 millionth beneficiary Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit...
by Rosye Cloud and Martha Kanter | Apr 30, 2013 | Monitor
With more than a million veterans returning home to our nation’s shores over the next five years, we have an unprecedented opportunity – and a civic obligation – to strengthen their pathways to success. To prepare for their return home and their...
by Colleen Curtis | Apr 29, 2013 | Monitor
First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building South Court Auditorium, April 29, 2013. The First Lady announces the IT Training and Certification Partnership, a...
by Gene Sperling | Apr 17, 2013 | Monitor
First Lady Michelle Obama watches Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley sign the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 during a ceremony at the State House in Annapolis, Md., April 17, 2013. Seated, from left are, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, Senate President Thomas V. Mike...
by Jonathan Powers | Mar 19, 2013 | Monitor
Ed. note: Click here to see the timeline of President Obama's promise to end the war in Iraq and support service members as they return home. Ten years ago my US Army unit was returning from our final training exercise in preparation for deploying in support of...