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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Veterans, active military personnel and their dependents should never pay for help to apply for veteran's benefits, according to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. "We've seen advertisements from businesses that offer veterans assistance in applying for benefits for free, and then end up charging a fee for financial planning services,'' Brig. Gen. Mike Gould, the state's deputy adjutant general for veterans'...

Executive director praises VA leader's vision, endorses plans for new processing system WASHINGTON, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the wake of calls from a few vocal critics in the media and veterans' community for Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki to resign, AMVETS National Executive Director Stewart Hickey today announced his organization's support for the VA leader's continuation in his post. Hickey argued only Shinseki, a man with a...

New veterans' unemployment numbers underscore need to help veterans find jobs WASHINGTON, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Call of Duty(TM) Endowment today announced $1,110,000 in grants to launch its new 'chapterization' model, a funding strategy whereby grants will be provided to organizations that have the ability to scale their operations by opening new, regional offices--or chapters--that offer employment services to veterans. To view the multimedia assets associated with...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AMVETS, or American Veterans, has announced its support for Proposition 33. The AMVETS Department of California Executive Committee meeting held in Visalia on October 6, voted unanimously to support Proposition 33, the Auto Insurance Discount Act, which protects military personnel who have lapsed in car insurance coverage due to active service. "AMVETS, Department of California is pleased to join with other major veterans service...

SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Care in Bathing, the leading manufacturer and distributor of walk-in baths and easy access showers, announced today an expansion of its partnership with AMVETS. The arrangement will honor and support a veteran chosen through the AMVETS organization, who will receive a donation from Premier of a bath re-model, including an installation of a walk-in bath, or easy access shower. (Logo:...

Four charities during four weeks in May to receive World of Tanks proceeds EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To recognize and honor North American veterans and troops during National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), Wargaming America, the North American publisher and service center of the award-winning videogame developer and publisher, today announced its "World of Thanks" giving program in partnership with top veteran organizations. Wargaming America has...

Groups Urge $68 Billion for Veterans Health Care and Benefits in 2013 Independent Budget Report WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four of the nation's leading veterans service organizations are urging the Administration and Congress to invest $68 billion to sufficiently meet veterans health-care and benefits needs. As stated in President Obama's budget proposal released yesterday, the Administration has proposed $64 billion in discretionary spending for the...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report from four of the leading veterans service organizations is urging the Administration and Members of Congress to protect and strengthen VA health care and benefits as they meet the challenge of tackling our nation's debt and deficit challenges. The Independent Budget ~ Critical Issues Report--newly released by AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Veterans of Foreign Wars--is designed to alert...

Donation will aid veterans in their post military career search and provide funding for the Endowment WASHINGTON, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Call of Duty Endowment announced today that the organization and its founder, Bobby Kotick CEO, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) were honored with a donation of $250,000 from the Microsoft® Stores to help veterans find job placement in their post-military careers. The gift, which included a $225,000 software grant and a...

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- VetsFirst, a veterans service program of United Spinal Association, joined Congressman John Carter, R-Texas, who today introduced the Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act (VETS Dogs Act) that would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from disallowing the use of service dogs on VA property. VetsFirst, along with AMVETS and Paws with a Cause, advocated for this critical piece of legislation that will permanently close...