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Marines don't need bonuses according to USMC Asst Commandant. A new bill for cannabis trials, and new podcast about veteran homelessness.

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Bringing back the podcast in a very limited fashion.

A US Army officer is sueing a Virginia police department after being wrongfully detained. Plus we have information on delayed stimulus funds, student debt cancellations, and more. 

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Story and Resource Links

~Student Loan Forgiveness~

Helpful Links: 

Dept. of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html?src=rn

Source: 

Kery Murakami - The Washington Times https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/biden-cancels-another-13-billion-student-loan-debt/

~Delayed Stimulus~

Source:

Tara Siegel Bernard, The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/business/veterans-stimulus-checks.html

~Army Officer sues Police Department~

Source:

Celine Catronuovo - TheHill.com

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/547505-army-officer-sues-police-for-pepper-spraying-him-drawing-guns-during

Hey everyone. You're probably expecting the latest news from the Veteran Podcast. However, being Easter weekend and the start of Spring Break for the kiddos, well, I'm taking the week off. We'll be back next week! 

A congressman is wanting to strip veteran benefits from those who attacked the Capitol. Also, the VA has a huge backlog of claims and records request, BUT is also one of the top places to work… kind of.

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Story and Resource Links

Congressman wants veterans who participated in the Capitol attack to lose benefits.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/03/19/lawmaker-wants-to-strip-benefits-from-veterans-involved-in-januarys-attack-on-congress/

VA backlog

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/03/23/skepticism-surrounds-va-promise-to-draw-down-backlog-of-compensation-and-pension-exams/

https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2021/03/25/with-a-half-million-personnel-records-backlogged-va-promises-vaccines-for-archive-staffers-to-catch-up/

VA is one of the best employers in the US

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86410/forbes-ranks-va-one-americas-best-large-employers/

https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5618

https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/VA00

US Army veteran, Mike Parker lays it all out on the line for us to hear. In this long, informative, and bleeding heart tell-all from a guy who, with all his career successes, seems rock solid from the outside looking in, we find out his experience were something different. From struggles with marraige and family, mental health, and combat. Plus, going from a Military Policemant to US Army Criminal Investigations Divsion warrant officer, then to a civilian working for the US Army. There's a lot to unpack here. 

Women veterans feel more isolated compared to their male counterparts, the COVID relief bill has more than just checks for veterans, scholarships, and a free transcription resources for veterans that are hearing impaired.

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Story and Resource Links

Women’s Study - https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Special Forces Awards - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/17/army-denies-medals-soldier-trump-pardoned-alleged-afghan-murder/4730488001/

COVID Relief - https://apple.news/AvAf6l9UdQfCrCeCYaw9mKw

Halter CNC Veterans Scholarship - https://www.haltercncautomation.com/en-us/military-educational-manufacturing-scholarship

Free Transcription for Hearing Impaired veterans. https://clear2connect.org/learn-how-to-access/https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86214/free-captioned-telephone-service-veterans-loved-ones-hearing-loss/

One Fox News host, known for saying provocative things, said something that stirred up the military community. Army soldiers to begin getting a Call of Duty like experience. And lot of job opporunities out there.

Our Sponsor: What They Signed Up ForTo get a free copy of the book, go to www.WhatTheySignedUpFor.org and use promo code ‘VETERANPOD' while supplies last.

Our Website www.theveteranpodcast.com

Story Links

Tucker

https://twitter.com/cnnnewsroom/status/1370130593128796162/video/1

https://twitter.com/acyn/status/1370188464289849350/video/1

IVAS Goggles

https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a35565940/army-iavs-goggles-see-through-vehicles/

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/06/microsoft-hololens-2-army-plans-to-customize-as-ivas.html

VA Vaccine Act

https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/252003/house-passes-bill-requiring-va-offer-covid-vaccine-more-veterans

RallyPoint Jobs Board

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85716/veteran-job-board-rallypoint/

USPS Truck Driving Jobs

Jobs Page - https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm

Source: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85811/85811

TVP on YouTube https://youtu.be/hvqujjzc5-8

Our Website www.theveteranpodcast.com

A combat veteran, MST survivor, former Army officer, and generally just a bad-ass, Annette Whittenber is my first guest on Joe to Joe. Among all other things, Annette is also a veteran advocate, public speaker, and business owner and is all about helping out fellow veterans.

Visit Annette's website:www.aWildRideCalledLife.com 

Crayons ready to eat, veteran unemployment, and tips to improve your resume. And where to find COVID vaccines.

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References

Al Asad Rocket Attack HTTPS://AMERICANMILITARYNEWS.COM/2021/03/10-ROCKET-ATTACK-ON-US-FORCES-AT-IRAQI-BASE-1-AMERICAN-DEAD-AT-BASE-SAYS-REPORT/_________

Crayons Ready to Eat Website: http://www.crayonsreadytoeat.com

Original Story: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/02/26/crayon-eating-marine-launches-edible-crayon-business/_________

Veteran Unemployment

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/03/05/veterans-unemployment-remains-flat-as-pandemic-enters-its-second-year/__________

Post Military Resume Tips

HELPFUL: HTTP://WWW.MILITARY.COM/VETERAN-JOBS/SKILLS-TRANSLATORHTTP://WWW.VA.GOV/CAREERS-EMPLOYMENT/?FROM=EXPLORE.VA.GOV

Source Story: HTTPS://WWW.MILITARY.COM/VETERAN-JOBS/HOW-ADD-FOCUS-YOUR-VETERAN-SKILL-SET.HTML__________

COVID-19 Vaccines for VeteransVA COVID SITE: HTTPS://WWW.VA.GOV/HEALTH-CARE/COVID-19-VACCINE/STAY-INFORMED

Original Story: HTTPS://WWW.SEATTLETIMES.COM/SEATTLE-NEWS/VETERANS-OF-ALL-AGES-CAN-NOW-GET-COVID-19-VACCINE-AT-VA-CLINICS-IN-WASHINGTON-STATE/