There are over 20 million veterans currently living in the United States, but as an analysis in National Law Review notes, they are "increasingly underrepresented in the legislative decision-making progress." The percentage of veterans serving in Congress dropped from 81% in 1975 down to about ...
There is a separate holiday for honoring those that are still serving, Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is observed on the third Saturday of the month of May and was created to recognize and thank those who are currently serving in all branches of our armed forces. Reply Randy (not ...
The 91 veterans in Congress is set to be the lowest number since at least the end of World War II. Congressional records on veterans serving in elected office before then are incomplete. Officials from the Veterans Campaign — a non-partisan organization whi...
Nearly a dozen femaleveteransare among the women who have won their parties' nominations for seats in the House and Senate this year. If they win, it could increase the representation of veterans as well as women. Currently only four female veterans are serving in Congress – Sen. Tammy Du...
CongressMilitary personnelMilitary forces(United states)Although U.S. Armed Forces are deployed around the globe, a number of service members are currently serving in the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraq Freedom (OIF) combat zone. As a result of the risks facing these service ...
However, Memorial Day is set aside for remembering the men and women who died while serving. Additionally, Armed Forces Day recognizes the men and women currently serving in the United States military. HOW TO OBSERVE VETERANS DAY Since Veterans Day is a federally designated holiday, many ...
However, when it comes to veterans and unemployment, one of the main issues is trouble re-entering the civilian workforce after serving in the military. Here are a few resources you can turn to for help with finding a job after service: Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers (UCX):...
Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the GUARD VA Benefits Act, S. 740, which reinstates a fine of up to $500 or up to two years in prison or both. The bill is currently in the Senate Veteran’s Affairs Committee, chaired by Tester. A similar bill has been introduced in the ...
I am currently learning the Chahta language, one more link to who I am, one more link to my grandfathers and grand- mothers. I write this hoping to awaken the many Choctaws who are scattered all about that we can all connect to who we are, that we can connect to the past. In ...
(Let Everyone Get Involved In Opportunities for National Service Act), Congress expanded the current eligibility period to cover Dec. 7, 1941, to the present, and includes the current war campaigns. So if you are a veteran who served during this time or ar currently serving you are eligible...