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@joyandmon.bsky.social
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Retired veteran and management analyst providing knowledge and connections in assisting military service members, veterans, and family members with information on networking, hiring events, job opportunities, and veteran benefits information and resources.
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Military women fear losing 'every bit of ground' as Hegseth looks backward to the 1990s
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to review standard changes since the 1990s. Military women watching shifts in DoD worry about what's coming.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Celebrating Our Veterans www.honorflight.org
Honor Flight Network – Honoring American Veterans
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November 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Veteran receives new home and VA benefits - VA News
One homeless Veteran receives home and the benefits after losing his home to a fire.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing
President Donald Trump is planning to receive Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House this week with all the trappings of a state visit, sources familiar with the m...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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U.S. Foreclosures Rise for Eighth Month as Signs of Household Strain Intensify
Foreclosure filings rose 19% from a year earlier, marking an eighth month of increases as rising debt, higher costs and mounting delinquencies strain more households.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Transgender members of the Air Force sue government over losing retirement pay
The suit is the latest legal challenge to the Trump administration’s policies that have sought to push transgender troops out of the military in his second term.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Gary Sinise donates $1M to transform Nashville church into haven for healing veterans
The academy award-nominated actor has long been involved in veteran advocacy, establishing the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2011.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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November 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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November 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Defending Veterans’ Rights for Over a Century | ACLU
This Veterans Day, we renew our commitment to ensuring that the rights of those who serve are honored and protected.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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From hot dogs to haircuts, your Veterans Day deals await
Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your dollar and bring some fun to Nov. 11.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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How are veterans impacted by the shutdown? Here’s how the VA has been affected
Thousands of veterans and their families are feeling the impacts of the government shutdown this Veterans Day.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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South Carolina launches Smart Start program to help veterans transition to civilian life
South Carolina has launched a new program to help veterans transition from military to civilian life as Veterans Day approaches.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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New law exempts elderly military veterans from car registration fees
The new law gives military veterans ages 65 and older an exemption from the city’s motor vehicle registration fee for one vehicle.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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D.C. United Foundation and Giant on Tuesday, November 25th
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November 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Trump keeps touting a Thanksgiving meal basket from Walmart that's 25% cheaper. But it has half as many items as last year | Fortune
This year's basket includes just 15 items compared to last year's 29. It is missing many dessert items, including a pecan pie, mini marshmallows and muffin mix.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Fort Worth nurse leads program honoring veterans, families visiting the hospital
Mary De La Garza founded a program to honor veteran patients at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Head of Army Emergency Relief explains how to receive a grant for missed federal benefits
The CEO of Army Emergency Relief posted a video explaining how soldiers can apply for grants to cover missed food stamps or child nutrition benefits.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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IRS Kills Off Popular Free Direct File Option For The 2026 Tax Filing Season
While the IRS hasn’t officially confirmed that the program is dead, the website indicates that the program is closed—and states have been notified that it will not be in place for 2026.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Free fish fry, College Park, GA
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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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2025 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts
Restaurants are saluting Veterans Day with free meals and discounts for veterans, service members and their families.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Veteran & Worker Town Hall - San Diego
Join veterans, workers, and families for a public discussion about critical issues impacting the community.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Despite Vow to Protect Health Care for Veterans, VA Losing Doctors and Nurses - The American Prospect
Between December 2024 and August 2025, the VA reported a net loss of thousands of health care positions, and advocates report the impact of understaffing, facility closures, and waiting times has been...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM