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Welcome to LinkVets - The Veterans Resource Network: LinkVETS - The Veterans Resource Network. Our goal is simple. We strive to provide our military veterans a worthwhile community that will give them the resources to effectively connect, communicate and collaborate with their peers, businesses and professionals within the government and commercial sector and enable them to take the next step forward towards continued success in their endeavors.

6:03pm May 18th, 2009Over 25,000 Post-9/11 GI Bill Applications Received in First Two Weeks

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that VA has received more than 25,000 claims for education benefits during the first two weeks that Veterans and servicemembers could apply online for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill.


6:03pm May 18th, 2009Assistant Secretary Duckworth Delivers Commencement Speech at University of Illinois at Chicago

On May 7, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth delivered the commencement speech at the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She addressed approximately 300 students, their family and friends, and the faculty at the UIC Forum in Chicago.


6:01pm May 18th, 2009DOD Needs a Better View of NREL

And not just DOD, but DOD at least. Here's why it's worth getting to know the National Renewable Energy ...


6:01pm May 18th, 2009Spy Ship Rescues Russian fishermen

A Swedish surveillance ship operating in the Baltic sea has saved two Russian fisherman from drowning, according to a report in Svenska Dagbladet. The incident occurred over the weekend off the coast of the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. The Swedish naval vessel Orion was conducting a surveillance operation on behalf of the National Defence Radio Establishment (Försvarets...


6:00pm May 18th, 2009Blue Basketball

Photo Credit: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Whelan

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5:57pm May 18th, 2009Updated -- Budget Hearing Summary

A video from the hearing is now available, as well as opening statements from Chairman Oberstar and Chairman Cum...


5:57pm May 18th, 2009Modernization Update -- Sensing and Adapting

Guest Post from RDML Tom Ostebo, CG-4

In response to numerous changes in Coast Guard senior management requirements and driven by several external factors such as the financial crisis, priorities of the new administration, efficiency reviews and the continuously evolving modernization efforts, DCMS is implement...


5:57pm May 18th, 2009CG Foundation Golf Tournament


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5:55pm May 18th, 2009Health Insurance and Travel

Heather Holland has been working for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) since 2004. She's traveled around the world and, except for a regrettable coral reef incident in Belize, has managed to stay healthy most of the way.

As the days get longer, gazes turn wistfully toward the office windows. Let’s admit it: we’re planning our v...


5:55pm May 18th, 2009Engagement, Women, Health Care, and Yarn

Christina M. Tchen, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

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A California man is facing a criminal charge for wearing numerous Navy medals despite the fact he never served in the military, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
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David Dickey, President, San Diego County DVBE Alliance and President of Alpha Ten Technologies offers help and words of experience for disabled vets in small businesses.
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NDIA Veterans Job and Resource Fair Balboa Park Saturday June 6, 2009 The San Diego United Veterans Council, in conjunction with the National Defense Industrial Association, is sponsoring the 12th Annual Veterans Job and Resource Fair. ...
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LinkVETS - The Veterans Resource Network Attention Veterans & All Interested:

We would like to invite you the 12th Annual Veterans Job & Resource Fair, hosted by the San Diego County United Veterans' Council (www.sduvc.org) and by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) San Diego Chapter (www.ndia-sd.org). While this event was designed for the Veter...an community, ALL JOB SEEKERS ARE WELCOME! There is no charge or registration required for attendance.

We will have a large variety of companies and community resources to assist in helping you with your job and career requirements.

Date and Time: The Job Fair will be held on June 6th from 9am-2pm
Location: Balboa Park outside the Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, 2115 Park Blvd. Plenty of parking is available outside the museum.

What to Bring: Bring plenty of copies of your resumes, a bag to collect information from the prospective employers, pen and a pad of paper to take notes.

Resume Database: We encourage you to submit your resume online to increase your exposure to all of the participating companies. To submit your resume go to: http://www.myalphajobs.com/?page=register_seeker

For more information visit http://www.ndia-sd.org.

ALLL JOBSEEKERS WELCOME
Time:9:00AM Saturday, June 6th
Location:Balboa Park outside the Veterans Museum & Memorial Center
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Affinity Group Participation -- "Not just a check in the box"


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Russian Ship Impounded In UK Port

A Russian ship and its 12 crew have been marooned in a Bristol port for two months, the ship's agent...
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What are You doing Memorial Day weekend?



We just celebrated Military Spouse Day last week and the whole month is military appreci...
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One Highly Successful DOD Building

I don't often write about facilities energy issues unless discussing the brittle grid problem and th...
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VA Accepting Applications for Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that Veterans can begin submitting applications o...
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Assistant Secretary Duckworth Honored at Women to Watch Awards

Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental A...
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Armed Forces Day

Note: Gov Gab may be unavailable this weekend due to server maintenance. My nephew, Tony, recently c...
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Empowered, healthy women

The term "women's health" can mean different things to different people. Some think reproductive hea...
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Bike to Work Day

Tomorrow is bike to work day. The idea is to promote exercise and physical fitness as well as being ...
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ATTN JobSeekers: 12th Annual Veterans Job & Resource Fair

  Attention Veterans & All Interested:We would like to invite you the 12th Annual Veterans Job & R...