A few news stories this week, followed by an editorial on veteran stereotypes. If you want to get involved with the podcast, give feedback, etc, please email [email protected].
Links
National Virtual Career Fair
Put on by Recruit Military, and sponsored by Disabled Veterans of America, Tuesday, Feb 16th from 12-4 pm EST (9am - 1pm PST).
https://recruitmilitary.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=9b7f7243-77c2-4a7d-adbc-ac71017a998a
Employment Assistance Workshops for Transitioning Military Spouses
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new monthly series of career workshops to provide employment assistance to transitioning military spouses.https://www.veterans.gov/milspouses/events/
Billions for veterans programs affected by the coronavirus.
Latest Coronavirus relief plan will also include about $17B in extra funds for veterans, with most allocated to VA health care and related services.https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/02/11/coronavirus-relief-plan-includes-billions-in-new-funds-for-veterans-programs/
EDITORIAL “My Veteran Problem” Elliot Ackerman, NY Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/opinion/veterans-Capitol-Cherry-film.html
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