6
years of military veteran.
Not exact matches
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 year
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 year
veterans 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 Appreciatio
MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH Each
year, our President signs a proclamation honoring the families
of veterans declaring November
Military Family Appreciatio
Military 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).
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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 military
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veteran members within 2
years of separation
of an eligible
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