VVA CA State Council

Military Report - Week of January 08, 2007 Bill Vital to Repairing Installations U.S. military leaders and their allies in Congress are warning of a disastrous impact on military bases across the nation unless the incoming Democratic-led Congress approves a $14 billion military construction bill tha...

NEWS FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE December 27, 2006   GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER ISSUES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF CAMP PENDLETON MARINE   Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Capt. Kevin M. Kryst of West Bend, WI:   "Capt. Kryst's braver...

CALVET HOME LOAN REDDING DISTRICT OFFICE MOVES TO NEW LOCATION   The CalVet Home Loan Redding District Office has moved to a smaller location at 1900 Churn Creek Road, Suite 221, Redding, CA 96002.  This office can be reached by telephone at 530-224-4955.  For more information regarding CalVet home ...

Veterans Report - Week of January 01, 2007 Make a Difference: Become a Teacher The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) would like to wish you a Happy New Year! ABCTE offers an exciting program that is perfect for members of the military who are thinking about changing care...

Military Report - Week of January 01, 2007 Featured Job: Security Officer Guardsmark is currently seeking men and women who wish to pursue a career in the security field. Positions for security officers are available, with opportunities for career advancement. Security Professional opportunities are...

Veterans Report - Week of December 25, 2006 Make a Difference: Become a Teacher The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) would like to wish you a Happy New Year! ABCTE offers an exciting program that is perfect for members of the military who are thinking about changing car...

Military Report - Week of December 25, 2006 Cost of Living Allowance Goes Up Stars and Stripes reports that the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Committee has announced that the cost-of-living allowance (COLA) for U.S. servicemembers will go up - as much as 25 percent in some areas - starting wit...

GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER ISSUES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF CAMP PENDLETON MARINE   Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Maj. Megan M. McClung of Coupeville, WA:   "Today, we honor Maj. McClung for her courageous service to our nation at home and...

NEWS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS CRAIG’S VETERANS BILL INTO LAW $3.2 billion measure will improve health delivery, overturns historic ban on attorneys, and expands benefits December 24, 2006 Media contact: Jeff Schrade (202)224-9126 (Washi...

GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER ISSUES HOLIDAY MESSAGE TO CALIFORNIA VETERANS   To all California veterans: On behalf of all Californians, we would like to wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday season. We are deeply grateful for your sacrifice and service to our state and nation.  The love and...

Soldiers Missing in Action from Vietnam War are Identified The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full m...

Soldiers Missing In Action From Vietnam War are Identified The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of three U.S. servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to their families for burial with full militar...

Veterans Report - Week of December 18, 2006 Operation Hero Miles Airline travelers can help troops stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan to fly home on leave for free by donating their unused frequent flyer miles to Operation Hero Miles. The program also gives family members of wounded servicemen and wom...

Military Report - Week of December 18, 2006 Operation Hero Miles Airline travelers can help troops stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan to fly home on leave for free by donating their unused frequent flyer miles to Operation Hero Miles. The program also gives family members of wounded servicemen and wom...

Veterans Report - Week of December 04, 2006 Thank You Notes for Servicemembers and Veterans A Million Thanks is a service project of Lutheran High School of Orange, Ca. It is a year-round campaign to show our U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present our appreciation. The organization has collec...