IN THE NEWS

Welcome to AAPK's Veteran’s Forum. This is a place where veterans can meet, get to know one another better, perhaps swap a story or two, and share any recent information that they have acquired from the Veterans Administration, DoD and Veterans Service Organizations, including but not limited to, DAV, AMVETS, VFW, American Legion, PVA, and MOPH. Another good source of information are branch specific organizations.
We will have a voluntary CHECKING IN topic where you can introduce yourself, years serve and branch or branches of service. Welcome Aboard!
Post Reply
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

Damaged submarine Connecticut arrives in San Diego
By Geoff Ziezulewicz
Dec 13, 04:42 PM

The fast-attack submarine Connecticut departs Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Wash., May 27, 2021, for a deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th fleets. The Connecticut, which collided with an undersea mount in the South China Sea Oct. 2, arrived in San Diego Sunday after transiting from Guam. https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-nav ... san-diego/
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

Military Retirees, Disabled Veterans to See Largest Pay Raise in Decades for 2022
Read about it:
https://www.military.com/benefits/milit ... d-pay.html
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
orvet
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 19336
Joined: Tue May 16, 2006 6:23 am
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by orvet »

Thank you David that's great news! Too bad we have to have runaway inflation to have a decent increase in our pay.
It's great to know that it's coming! ::nod::
Dale
AAPK Administrator

Please visit my AAPK store: www.allaboutpocketknives.com/orvet

Job 13:15

"Buy more ammo!" - Johnnie Fain
“Evil is Powerless If The Good are Unafraid.” – Ronald Reagan
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

Dec. 14, 2021
"WASHINGTON — The U.S. Marine Corps is in a vulnerable position as it prepares for fiscal 2023, having made enough progress on its Force Design 2030 effort that it shed a significant amount of outdated capabilities but is lacking replacements."

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/ ... n-a-lurch/
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

TAX TIME APPROACHES
I went on the DFAS My Pay website and it looks like the Military Retiree 1099-R 2021 is ready to download. At least mine was there.
And the Military/Military Retiree IRS From 1095 will be ready on or before 1/31/2022.
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

While Americans See an End to 20 Years of War, VA’s Job Has Just Begun Dec 2, 2021

https://thewarhorse.org/veterans-affair ... f-war-end/
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

Is the Cure for America’s “Next War-itis” a Military Culture Shift? Dec 16, 2021

https://thewarhorse.org/end-of-forever- ... ure-shift/
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch dies at 74

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your ... ies-at-74/
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

Changes to VA caregiver programs being reconsidered amid complaints

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/ ... omplaints/
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

Russia Forces 'A New Normal' on Europe, Stoltenberg Says
FEB. 16, 2022 | BY JIM GARAMONE, DOD NEWS


https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stori ... berg-says/
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

CHAIRMAN DELIVERS REMARKS AT HEARING ON VA BUDGET REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 - APRIL 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C—Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-Calif) delivered opening remarks at the Full Committee Hearing on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Budget Request For Fiscal Year 2023. This year’s request provides for an 11.3% increase over 2022’s funding and demonstrates this Administration’s firm commitment to our nation’s veterans.

https://veterans.house.gov/news/press-r ... -year-2023
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

CHAIRMAN TAKANO INTRODUCES REMOVE COPAYS ACT
Legislation will remove financial barrier to VA mental healthcare - APRIL 27, 2022

https://veterans.house.gov/news/press-r ... copays-act
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

This week in Congress: Military leaders line up to ask for bigger budgets next year - Sunday, May 8

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pent ... next-year/
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

Just a tidbit of news.
The National Defense Service Medal is going back into retirement as of December 31, 2022.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your ... n=navy-dnr
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
User avatar
dlr110
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5381
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:24 am
Location: North Texas
Contact:

Re: IN THE NEWS

Post by dlr110 »

VA often failed to inform patients about risks of COVID antiviral drug.
By Irene Loewenson Sep 6, 03:14 PM

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/ ... n=navy-dnr
David R (United States Navy Retired)
Don't just count your many blessings, be the blessing others count on!
Visit my website: Woodburning Art by David https://www.wdbydavid.com/
Post Reply

Return to “Veteran’s Forum”