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May 4, 2018

Reinvesting in our Returning U.S. Heroes

Hire Veterans; Military Appreciation Month

By U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley Our men and women in uniform undertake enormous sacrifices every day to keep us safe. In return, we promise that they will have a fair shot at a good-paying job when they come home. Special to the Acorn While Congress has made bipartisan progress on fulfilling that pledge, there’s more […]

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May 4, 2018

Brownley Seeks Veteran for Wounded Warrior Fellowship in Thousand Oaks Office

Julia Brownley Wounded Warrior Fellowship

Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced that she is seeking a medically retired veteran for a two-year paid fellowship in her Thousand Oaks office. The person chosen for this fellowship will work with constituents who need help handling veterans-related casework and will act as a liaison between constituents and federal, state, […]

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April 2, 2018

It’s Time to Salute Those Who Help Our Veterans

VA Budget

There are several topics to cover today. First is this month’s Bravo Zulu. The second week of April is National Volunteer Week. This is a perfect time to recognize all your volunteers for their generosity donating their time and talents to your cause. There are more than 30 veterans organizations in Ventura County, and they all require volunteers […]

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March 23, 2018

Retired SEAL’s Company Puts DNA in Tattoos

DNA in Tattoos

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Boyd and Wanda Renner used to look at the stars at the same time to feel connected during their long months apart over his 28-year Navy career. Now, the retired SEAL takes a microscopic piece of his wife with him wherever he goes: her DNA. “I’m taking the part of my […]

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March 23, 2018

Duke’s ‘Coach K,’ An Army Vet, Has Advice for Transitioning Service Members

Coach K

One of March Madness’ central figures can trace his leadership roots, on and off the court, to his time in an Army uniform. Mike Krzyzewski, who is pursuing his sixth national title as head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, played under Indiana legend Bobby Knight at the U.S. Military Academy, earning three letters and serving […]

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March 23, 2018

Student Spotlight: Former Enlisted Marine Robert Van Ostrand

Robert Van Ostrand

Here is a success story we recently found about a former enlisted Marine and CSUCI student who is now a chemistry grad student at UC Davis. Robert Van Ostrand talks about his path to graduate school and how being a Marine helped prepare him. Robert does chemical biology research on DNA repair in the lab of […]

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February 23, 2018

Transitioning Toward a Career in the Fire Service – March 8, 2018

Transitioning Toward a Career in the Fire Service

Start: 3/8/2018 6:00 PM End: 3/8/2018 8:45 PM Address: Gary Sinise Foundation’s Center for Education & Outreach with the featured Exhibit Gary Sinise: A Call to Action 21700 Oxnard Street, Suite 520 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Contact Information: ​La Sauna Pakeman, Cal-JAC Recruitment Coordinator Phone (916) 807-7113 Email lpakeman@cpf.org Additional Details: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Are you a Veteran, Active-Duty […]

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February 12, 2018

See What Changes Could Be Coming to TAP

Transition Assistance Program; Resources for Veterans

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill want service members to get more training for civilian life before transitioning out of the military. Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives this week seeks to boost participation in specialized workshops offered through the Defense Department’s Transition Assistance Program, or TAP. The bill, introduced by Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., would […]

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February 9, 2018

Find a Job to Love at a California Veterans Home

CalVet Jobs

Do you love your job? Is your job fulfilling your desire to serve others? If not, you may want to consider attending an upcoming job fair at our California Veterans Home in West Los Angeles.  We are hiring for jobs that you will absolutely love. CalVet offers career positions that allow you to serve those who served our country […]

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February 5, 2018

Plans Unveiled for Expanded Ventura County VA Clinic

Ventura County VA Clinic; Resources for Veterans

The expansion of the Veteran’s Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic was the topic of a recent forum hosted by Congresswoman Julia Brownley, D-Westlake Village. The Jan. 25 discussion led by Ann Brown, the VA Greater Los Angeles health care system director, and Robert McKendrick, the executive director of clinical care, offered information on plans for a VA […]

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