Sentences with phrase «years of military veteran»

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When most people think of Go Daddy, they're more likely to think of its racy Super Bowl ads (which actually won't happen this year) than its commitment to U.S. military veterans.
Starbucks announced at its annual shareholders» meeting on Wednesday that it hit its initial goal of hiring 10,000 veterans and military spouses one year ahead of the company's 2018 deadline.
In addition to hiring 5,500 veterans in the past two years, Starbucks has been on a mission to help bridge a disconnect between the military and civilians, while honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and military spouses.
It includes free credit freeze and year - long fraud alerts, largely a response to last year's Equifax data breach, and some new protections for veterans, seniors, and members of the military.
Appointed to the Board of Directors by former Speaker of the House Will Weatherford to represent military spouses and families, both active, transitioned, and retired, Jamee Graff brings a wealth of experience to the Veterans Florida Board.As a military spouse and mother, Jamee has been a champion for military spouses and families for more than twenty years.
«Starbucks has been a proud supporter of Dog Tag over the years because they provide a unique combination of business knowledge and culinary skills that set veterans and military spouses up for success,» said Matt Kress, a Marine veteran who leads Starbucks veterans and military affairs program.
Starbucks has hired more than 6,500 veterans and military spouses over the past two years toward its goal of employing at least 10,000 by 2018.
This year, Starbucks has expanded the focus of the grants program to include youth as well as veterans and military spouses, and refugees, with a focus on supporting organizations that are working to help connect those facing barriers to jobs and education to a pathway to long - term economic opportunity.
CMIT Solutions military veterans program includes a 20 % discount on the franchise fee, comprehensive training and launch assistance, 6 months of business coaching, and a managed marketing program for the first year.
As part of that committment, this year Starbucks is dedicating a dozen Military Family Stores that are being run primarily by baristas who are veterans or military Military Family Stores that are being run primarily by baristas who are veterans or military military spouses.
The percentage of military veterans working solar jobs declined to 8.1 percent in the last year from 9.7 percent in 2014.
The problem of military personnel struggling in the job market was a tremendous societal burden after combat in Vietnam ended in 1975, and joblessness and homelessness have been epidemic issues among returning veterans every year since.
But as Starbucks was quick to point out, it had already made the commitment to hire 10,000 veterans and military spouses back in 2013 as part of a five - year plan.
As a Christian and a veteran of the US military, being forcibly returned to Iraq — a homeland he hasn't seen since he was five years old — could prove to be a death sentence.
«Now everyone is riled up because it's a crisis,» said Tiara Shaya, the niece of military veteran Nahidh Shaou who came to the US when he was five years old.
«The monies raised from the successful third straight year of our partnership will help us provide critical relief, resiliency and support programs for our veterans and military families who served and defended the freedoms we enjoy daily.»
As the Iraq War came to an official end Thursday, several Chicago - area veterans and service members talked about the youthful idealism that led them into the military and the hard experience of serving in the Middle East during a war that dragged on for eight years.
During its four - year existence, Military Missions in Action has renovated the homes of roughly 40 area veterans, building everything from wheelchair ramps to a home addition.
Rodriguez served two years as deputy director of the Erie County Veterans Service Agency, then worked as coordinator of the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs at Medaille, a job he recently resigned from to run full - time for mayor.
Rodriguez, a 32 - year old Marine veteran, quit his job as coordinator of Veterans and Military Affairs at Medaille College to launch what some consider a quixotic run for mayor in November because Democratic voters outnumber Republicans in the city by more than seven to one.
Meier's work was essential in the passing of the veteran's buyback bill, which permits public employees to obtain up to three years of service credit in the public retirement system for their military service during periods of conflict.
This legislation would allow all honorably discharged veterans who are members of a New York State retirement system to purchase service credit for up to three years of military service performed.
«I look forward to the Valentines for Veterans program each year because I know how special these cards are to our members of the military.
Rodriguez, a 32 - year old Marine veteran quit his job as coordinator of Veterans and Military Affairs at Medaille College to launch what some consider a Quixotic run for mayor in November because Democratic voters outnumber Republicans in the city by a more than seven to one.
The senator referred the bill to the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee in January, but in promoting his bill he made mention of a recent report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was many years behind and over-budget in its capital security program to protect the subways, buses, trains and bridges.
In it, Larkin touts his military service — «a retired Army Colonel with 23 years of service of combat in New Guinea, Philippines and Korea» — and says the congressman «has been a staunch supporter of veterans and doing what's best for veterans
Legislator Hardwick added, «The Valentines for Veterans program is an opportunity to thank our veterans and active members of the military for their commitment and sacrifice, and to remind them they are appreciated throughout the yearVeterans program is an opportunity to thank our veterans and active members of the military for their commitment and sacrifice, and to remind them they are appreciated throughout the yearveterans and active members of the military for their commitment and sacrifice, and to remind them they are appreciated throughout the year
Current and former members of the military, Junior ROTC cadets, and pro-veteran groups filled Delaware Avenue with the sounds of marching bands and cadence calls in this year's Veterans Day Parade in the City of Buffalo.
The ability to purchase up to three years of potentially valuable pension credit time is available to all state and local workers honorably discharged from the military from World War II through 1975, and to veterans of specific combat theaters including Grenada, Panama, and the Middle East, but not yet to veterans of Somalia, the Balkans or Afghanistan, among other more recent conflicts.
According to the congressman, the Department of Defense transfers a veteran's service record to the National Archives 62 years after he or she is discharged from the military.
A number of Republican elected officials — including state Sen. Bill Larkin, a veteran GOP lawmaker and well - respected military veteran — crossed party lines this year to endorse Maloney.
West is one of 20 military veterans in this year's House freshman class that have endorsed Corwin's congressional bid.
The SAMSHA grant, totaling $ 971,736 over a three - year period, will also support personnel, training and other needs related to the development of a peer mentor initiative to help military veterans enrolled in the County's drug treatment court programs re-adjust to civilian life and get back on track, as well as efforts to increase participation rates in court - mandated treatment programs among justice - involved veterans.
Gibson is a veteran of 24 years of active military service, including four combat tours in Iraq.
In addition, she is a veteran of the United States Military, serving 6 years in the 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) and 2 years in the inactive reserve.
MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH Each year, our President signs a proclamation honoring the families of veterans declaring November Military Family AppreciatioMILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH Each year, our President signs a proclamation honoring the families of veterans declaring November Military Family AppreciatioMilitary Family Appreciation Month.
What many predicted would become a harsh referendum on the audacity of Sean Eldridge — a first - time Democratic candidate with a thin résumé and a thick wallet — has instead revealed the depth of bipartisan affection for Mr. Gibson, a decorated veteran of two wars who returns his $ 4,300 - a-month military pension to taxpayers, has capped his service in Congress at eight years, and travels the district in a black ragtop Mustang (a gift from his wife when he returned home from duty in Kosovo).
House appropriators kicked off the Congressional appropriations cycle for FY 2018, advancing the first spending bill (out of twelve) for the year: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.
New results from a clinical trial involving more than 900 military veterans at high risk for keratinocyte carcinoma skin cancer provides evidence that using the generic skin cream fluorouacil 5 percent for two to four weeks may reduce the risk of a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) needing surgery by 75 percent within a year.
In the nation's 99th year of officially commemorating U.S. veterans, Southern Research employees pay tribute to the sacrifices made by brave military men and women to secure and preserve freedom.
We offer a 10 % discount on our 3 - day workshops to students, guests 60 years of age and older, and military personnel and veterans (this does not apply to family members).
I'm a veteran of 12 years military service who only wants to travel, when I can, with - in our beautiful country.
strongly believe in social justice, very easy to get along with, just relocated to aurora from dekalb, il, 7 year military veteran, seeking to finish completion of a bachelors degree in business recently shared my life and devotion with a beautiful, meek, spirit - filled woman for past 18 years;...
Fascinated by the microcosm of Americana she saw around Hall, Granik checked in with him repeatedly over the course of several years, as he married a Mexican immigrant, joined a cross-country bike trip from Missouri to Washington D.C., attended a series of military - veteran funerals, and more.
As a military veteran, I could relate to these men the most as I have personally experienced the different leadership styles of a seasoned Sergeant with years of experience literally sewn into the sleeve of a Class - A uniform compared to a Second Lieutenant straight out of the academy.
Cardellini's talent has outstripped her opportunities for years now, though in mainstream successes («ER,» «Brokeback Mountain,» a recurring role on «Mad Men,» those shrill «Scooby - Doo» movies) and in work found in the margins (the very fine 2011 drama «Return,» where she played a military veteran back from Iraq) her unerring instincts in all kinds of material have served her well.
He is a military veteran turned school leader who spent the last six years as superintendent of Harrison School District Two in Colorado Springs, Colo..
A «recently separated veteran» means any veteran during the three - year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
Military Appreciation Bonus Cash available for active, retired and veteran members within 2 years of separation of an eligible militaryMilitary Appreciation Bonus Cash available for active, retired and veteran members within 2 years of separation of an eligible militarymilitary branch.
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