VFW Action Corps Weekly – December 11, 2015

Action Corps Weekly – December 11, 2015 In This Issue: 1. Women Veterans 2. House Health Subcommittee Hearing 3. House Hearing on Accountability 4. VFW Wants “Widow’s Tax” Eliminated 5. Senate Committee Advances Key Bills 6. COLA Relief Bills Introduced 7. VA Expands A/O Ship List 8. Troop Level Stays Constant in Afghanistan 9. MIA…

VFW Statement on Women in Combat Positions

VFW Statement on Women in Combat Positions WASHINGTON (December 4, 2015) — In response to yesterday’s decision to open up the military’s combat arms branches to women, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States said everyone should have the opportunity to serve to their fullest potential, provided all job…

VFW Action Corps Weekly – December 4, 2015

Action Corps Weekly – December 4, 2015 1. VFW Testifies at Senate Hearing: On Wednesday, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing entitled, “Consolidating Non-VA Care Programs.” The purpose of the hearing was to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Choice Program, looking for ways to improve how veterans receive care in their local…