#VetsWeek: Honoring the Coast Guard
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This Veteran’s Day, CVA would like to commemorate the veterans of the U.S. Coast Guard. These bold maritime first responders have been part of a long and multifaceted history. On August 4, 1790, Congress authorized Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton’s proposal to protect the new nation’s revenue system with a set of patrolling cutters... Read more »
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The Marine Corps celebrates 242 years
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I joined the military right out of high school, from a small town, with a family steeped in service to our great nation. I grew up hearing stories about the Pacific from my grandfather, Korea from uncles, and ‘Nam from my dad. All were Army, Air Force, and Navy. I decided to take the path... Read more »
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#VetsWeek: Soaring to Great Heights: The Proud Legacy of America’s Air Force
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This week, America celebrates its proud heroes who have served and continue to serve this great nation. Today, we’d like to recognize those veterans who uphold the values of “integrity, service and excellence” – United States Air Force veterans. The Early Years of the U.S. Air Force The U.S. Air Force began as a division... Read more »
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#VetsWeek: From a Philadelphia Tavern to Foreign Shores: Honoring the U.S. Marine Corps
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During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place inside the walls of inns and taverns in Philadelphia—including one that led to the founding of the Marine Corps. Since that day in the tavern, Marines have served and sacrificed so much for our country’s freedom. The Beginning In 1775, members of the Continental Congress... Read more »
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#VetsWeek: Honoring Our Nation’s Sailors
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This Veterans Week, Concerned Veterans for America is thanking members of each branch of the military. Today we focus on the sailors of the U.S. Navy who’ve served and sacrificed so much for our country’s freedom. Their proud history and tradition prove the Navy is one of the greatest fighting forces of all time. The... Read more »
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#VetsWeek: Veterans of the U.S. Army – First to Fight
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The men and women of the Army joined the longest-established American military organization, finding their roots in the time before the birth of our country. Established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, the Continental Army fought for freedom throughout the Revolutionary War. Soldiers in the Army have been involved in every major conflict since... Read more »
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Happy 242nd birthday to the United States Navy
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October 13th marks the birthday of the United States Navy. The Navy traces its roots back to the early days of the American Revolution. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized 2 armed vessels to search for ships supplying the British army with weapons and ammunition during the American Revolutionary War. When the war... Read more »
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This week on the Hill
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The House Veterans Affairs Committee will spend this week in multiple legislative hearings. On Wednesday, members of the committee will be reviewing bills on economic opportunity, and Thursday’s hearing will focus on improvements at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Here’s a look at the House VA Committee’s schedule for this week: Wednesday: The House VA Committee... Read more »
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Manchester VA Whistleblowers Ridicule “Broken Hospital System”
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Incompetence and a toxic culture were major themes of whistleblowers’ testimony before a House Veterans Affairs Committee field hearing on the Manchester, New Hampshire VA Medical Center scandal. Dr. Erik J. Funk of the cardiology department at the Manchester VA Medical Center bluntly stated his prognosis of the situation to the committee: “What needs to... Read more »
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70 years later, no stopping the U.S. Air Force
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The United States Air Force turns 70 years old today! At that age, the Air Force is the youngest branch in our military. After World War II, it became apparent that the U.S. needed a separate branch in the skies, and the Air Force was thus born out of the U.S. Army. The Air Force... Read more »
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