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THE AMERICAN VETERAN MAGAZINE Distributed FREE at all VA facilities throughout South Florida American Veterans THANK YOU for your service!
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THE AMERICAN VETERAN MAGAZINE
Distributed FREE at all VA facilities throughout South Florida
American Veterans THANK YOU
for your service!
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Department Name(s) Toll Free Number(s)
�� VA Benefits: Burial
�� Death Pension �� Dependency Indemnity Compensation �� Direct Deposit �� Directions to VA Benefits Regional Offices �� Disability Compensation �� Disability Pension �� Education �� Home Loan Guaranty �� Medical Care �� Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
1-800-827-1000
Beneficiaries in receipt of Pension Benefits 1-877-294-6380
Debt Management Center (Collection of Non-Medical Debts) 1-800-827-0648
Children of Women Vietnam Veterans (CWVV) Foreign Medical Program (FMP) Spina Bifida Health Care Program
1-877-345-8179 (or) 1-888-820-1756
Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) CHAMPVA In-House Treatment Initiative (CITI)
1-800-733-8387
Education (GI Bill) 1-888-442-4551
Health Care Benefits
Veterans Crisis Line
Combat Call Center (877) WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)
1-877-222-8387
(800) 273-TALK (800-273-8255)
(877) WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)
Life Insurance: Service members and/or Veterans Group Life Insurance Program All other VA Life Insurance Programs
1-800-419-1473 1-800-669-8477
Mammography Helpline 1-888-492-7844
Women Veterans Hotline 1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636)
CHAMPVA Meds by Mail 1-888-385-0235 (or) 1-866-229-7389
Special Issues - Gulf War/Agent Orange/Project Shad/Mustard Agents and Lewisite/Ionizing Radiation 1-800-749-8387
Status of Headstones and Markers 1-800-697-6947
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) Dial 711
Toll Free Numbers for Contacting
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With the New Year comes resolutions and CruiseOne®, the nation’s largest home-based and military-friendly franchise travel agent network as part of World Travel Holdings, has resolved that in 2014 military veterans and active-duty military spouses will make up at least 25 percent of its franchise network by the end of the year, an increase of nearly 10 percent.
“At CruiseOne we salute military veterans and their spouses and we acknowledge that military service experience translates well into small business ownership,” said Tim Courtney, vice president of franchise development and ambassador of veteran affairs for CruiseOne. “We find that strong leadership, discipline and trainability are several of the skills military veterans bring to business ownership, and these are also among the reasons they are some of the most successful franchise owners.”
CruiseOne offers many military veteran incentive programs. Those who served in the U.S. armed forces receive a 20 percent discount off the franchise fee. To further increase support in this area, in 2014 CruiseOne is launching a new veteran employ-ment program offering discounts for franchise owners who hire former members of the U.S. military or active-duty military spouses as associates. The first associate fee of $495 will be waived; any additional associates hired who are veterans or ac-tive-duty military spouses will be offered at half-price, a value of $248. In addition, for the past two years the company has hosted its annual “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest, which awards five deserving military veter-ans with a free CruiseOne franchise. Each year, the contest starts on Memorial Day and concludes in the fall, with a special ceremony featuring city and state government officials.
“I am so honored to have won a CruiseOne travel franchise and I appreciate the commitment that CruiseOne makes to mili-tary veterans,” said Grant Springer, CruiseOne franchise owner, 2013 Operation Vetrepreneur winner and Army veteran. “As I continue to grow my business, I look forward to hiring other former members of the U.S. military as associates so they can experience the beneficial veteran employment opportunities that CruiseOne offers.”
A member of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) VetFran initiative, CruiseOne proudly supports former mem-bers of the U.S. military and is consistently recognized by leading industry publications as a military-friendly franchise for its dedication to veteran employment. The company’s accolades include a number one ranking by Forbes in its “Top 10 Military Friendly Franchise” and inclusion on the “Top 100 Vet-Friendly Franchise” lists by Franchise Business Review and 1851, in addition to being named a “Top Franchise for Veterans” by Opportunity World. For the past four years, CruiseOne was named to G.I. Jobs magazine’s Military Friendly Franchises® lists, which represents the top 10 percent of the nation’s fran-chises that are doing the most to support former U.S. troops.
If you are interested in a travel franchise opportunity and joining CruiseOne, please visit http://www.CruiseOneBiz.com or call 888-249-8235.
About CruiseOne®
Celebrating 22 years in business with more than 825 home-based travel franchise owners, CruiseOne® is ranked in the top one percent of all franchises worldwide and is a member of the International Franchise Association. As part of World Travel Holdings, the world’s largest cruise retailer, CruiseOne franchisees are able to offer their customers the lowest possible pric-ing on vacations with its 100 percent “Best Price and Satisfaction Guarantee.” CruiseOne has received partner of the year, a top-ranking status, by all the major cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line®, Royal Caribbean International®, Celeb-rity Cruises® and Carnival® Cruise Line. For more information on CruiseOne, visit http://www.CruiseOneBiz.com. Like CruiseOne on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CruiseOneFranchise, and follow us on Twitter at @CruiseOneBiz.
CruiseOne® Vows That 25 Percent of Franchise System Will be Military Veterans and Military Spouses in 2014
Home-based Travel Franchise Renews Commitment to Military Veterans Reprinted from Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) January 30, 2014
Grant Springer, CruiseOne franchise owner, 2013 Operation Vetrepre-neur
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TXT Messages Help Vets Quit with SmokefreeVET
If you've ever tried to quit smoking, you know it is one of the hardest goals to accomplish. Studies show that a good support system is one of the keys to quitting. A new mobile text-messaging service from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can help by delivering smoking cessation support directly to your mobile phone.
Known as SmokefreeVET, the program sends participating Veterans text messages of encouragement, advice and tips to help you quit and stay quit. You will receive between one and five messages per day for up to eight weeks. And for those times when you need even more support, SmokefreeVET can help. Just text a keyword and the service will send you extra messages on-demand at any time.
"Support is incredibly important for anyone trying to quit smoking," said Dana Christofferson, PhD, Presi-dential Management Fellow, Tobacco & Health: Policy and Programs, Veterans Health Administration.
"SmokefreeVET is like the bird on your shoulder saying, 'You can do this. Great job!'" VA developed the SmokefreeVET program in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which offers a similar texting program for quitting smoking. Since launching their program in 2011, NCI has helped more than 14,000 subscribers.
With its Veteran-specific messages, SmokefreeVET aims to achieve similar results and reach as many Veterans as NCI's program. VA clinicians reviewed and approved all of the messages for the program. Messages were also reviewed with input from Veterans who have quit or hope to quit smoking.
Support When You Need It Once you sign-up, SmokefreeVET begins sending daily texts in the two weeks leading up to your quit date and for six weeks thereaf-ter. Each message is carefully timed and selected to support your quitting progress. For example:
SmokefreeVET: You are getting closer to the big day. It may help to cut back on the number of cigarettes you smoke. Give it a try. SmokefreeVET: Today is your quit day. The big day is here-you can do this! You are stronger than you think so stay positive. Are you ready? Reply: READY or NOT
And when you need extra support, text "Urge", "Smoked" or "Stress" to 47848 and SmokefreeVET responds:
SmokefreeVET: Don't let one slip be an excuse to give up. Try again. Figure out what triggered your slip and find ways to avoid it next time.
"All of the messages are timed according to your quit date," said Christofferson. "There are more messages per day on quit day and during the first one or two weeks because that's when [smokers] need the most support and are likely to relapse." When the six weeks are done, SmokefreeVET follows up with text questions at one, three and six months to assess how you are doing. You can stop the message program at any time by texting "STOP." All the information you provide to SmokefreeVET is confidential. It is not shared with your health care team, nor is it entered into your electronic health record. Plan your quitting success Different people need different resources to stop smoking. SmokefreeVET gives you another option. My HealtheVet can also help. Use My Goals under "Track Health" to plan your quit strategy and track your progress (registration is required – and it's free).
VA also offers other resources to help you quit smoking. You have the best chance at success when you combine SmokefreeVET with smoking cessation medications and behavioral counseling from your health care provider. Talk to your VA health care team and ask about medications that can help curb your smoking urges. It may take several attempts to quit. Keep trying. Your health is worth it.
More smoking cessation resources: Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation – A step-by-step process for Veterans to use. Stay Quit Coach mobile app – From the VA National Center for PTSD Tobacco and Health resources – A large variety of resources shared by the VA Office of Public Health
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B O O K C O R N E R
Once An Eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named Sam Damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer Courtney Massengale. Damon is a professional who puts duty, honor, and the men he commands above self interest. Massengale, how-ever, brilliantly advances by making the right connections behind the lines and in Washington’s corridors of power.
Beginning in the French countryside during the Great War, the conflict between these adversaries solidifies in the isolated garrison life marking peacetime, intensifies in the deadly Pacific jungles of World War 11, and reaches its treacherous conclusion in the last major battleground of the Cold War – Vietnam.
A study in character and values, courage, nobility, honesty, and selflessness, here is an unforgettable story about a man who embodies the best in our nation – and in us all.
"Also remember that in any man's dark hour, a pat on the back and an earnest handclasp may work a small miracle" - Brigadier-General S.L.A Marshaller 1950
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ABOUT REDLINE TRANSMISSIONS: Established in 1980, we are family owned and operated, doing business for 15 years in Pompano Beach, FL and 30 years in New Jersey. Ron has been building and repairing transmissions since he was fifteen years old and it has become a way of life for him. He basically eats and sleeps transmissions. We like to say “he was born with a wrench in his hand.” We specialize in classic and high performance cars but also do the daily driv-ers, pick-ups and work vans, etc. We have made our motto “Honesty is the Best Policy”. Our business strives to provide customers with exceptional quality and timely completion of work, superior service and guaranteed satisfaction. After all, word of mouth is the best advertising!
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LADIES OF THE NIGHT By Barry C. Lefferts
They work in pairs, they work alone They stand on corners like a stone They walk the streets of every town Some wear jeans, some wear a gown They come in black, the come in white Those ladies, ladies of the night They approach you in different styles They say hello with different smiles Their offer is always the same Just buy a ticket to their game They’re looking for you to bite Those ladies, ladies of the night And when morning comes around They are nowhere to be found To their havens they all creep As they cry themselves to sleep Some have lovers of a kind Some have pimps that stay behind And they may call them dear and honey As they milk them of their money It’s a sad and lonely plight For those ladies, ladies of the night They grow old and they grow gray And then no one wants to pay So they drink and stay in bed Just waiting until they’re dead And no candles do we light For those ladies, ladies of the night
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Alarm Systems Featuring Immobilizer Security Systems for Harley Davidson.
We also carry alarm system proximity cards for ultimate motorcycle security.
SEE OUR SELECTION OF QUAILITY USED MOTORCYCLES.
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Miscellaneous American History Trivia Questions (Answers Page 37)
A) By law, where in the U.S. do you not have to pay taxes? B) What food item was banned in United States movie theatres in the 1920s? C) In 1776 the first union went on strike in the US. Who went on strike? D) John Glen, the first astronaut to orbit earth, was in which service? E) Which President was the first to be televised? F) Dr Seuss created the first animated TV ad for what car company? G) What was the original slogan of Doctor Peppers? H) Johnny Weissmuller was the first person elected to the what? I) What was Walt Disney's middle name? J) The Jell-O company tried what unusual flavor in 1942? K) In the United States, what is Marine One? L) Facts, Briefs, Destiny and Chance were early names for what publication? M) George Washington Thomas Jefferson and Sam Adams all did what? N) In the American Zip Code, what does Zip stand for? O) What occupation had the most fatal work injuries in 1994? P) What was the first foreign company to start up a factory in the U.S.? Q) In its first year, 330 of them were sold. What are they? R) Aaron Copeland wrote a ballet about what American folk hero? S) What great politician was nicknamed "The Great Communicator"? T) Jackson Whipps Showalter was a US champion at what game?
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From the world wars of Europe to the jungles of the Far East, from the deserts of the Middle East to the African continent, and even here in our own hemisphere, our veterans have made the world a better place and America the great country we are today. ~John Hoeven
TRIVIA ANSWERS A: An Indian Reservation B: Popcorn, it was too noisy C: Journeyman Printers D: US Marine Corps E: FDR at the World's Fair in 1939 F: Ford G: Liquid Sunshine H: US swimming hall fame I: Elias J: Cola K: Presidents Helicopter L: Time Magazine M: Brewed own beer N: Zone Improvement Plan O: Truck Drivers P: Volkswagen Q: VW Beetle R: Billy the Kid S: Ronald Regan T: Chess
Why the Veterans Advantage mission is important:
In 1789, General and President George Washington spoke these words,
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country."
It's hard to believe these words were written more than 200 years ago because they have such meaning today. We all know what Washington was saying. We must acknowledge and reward the service of our Veterans if we are to expect our young people to serve our country and to defend our freedoms.
The Government must do its part with public benefits. All of us as citizens must do our part in honoring Veterans on our national holidays. The great corporations of this country need to do their part, too. After all, corporations are the direct beneficiaries of Veteran's service because collectively, Veterans have preserved the free enterprise system under which corporations operate.
To learn more about Veterans Advantage go to http://www.veteransadvantage.com
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PRODUCTS & STORES �� Abercrombie & Fitch �� Aeropostale �� American Eagle �� Anna’s Linens �� Apple Computers �� AutoZone �� Banana Republic �� Barnhill’s �� Barnes and Noble �� Bass Pro Shop �� Bath and Body Works �� Big 10 Tires �� Big Lots �� The Buckle �� Champ Sports �� Copeland’s Sports �� Dell �� Dick’s Sporting Goods �� The Discovery Channel Store �� Dress Barn �� DSW Shoes �� Eddie Bauer �� Express Clothing Store �� The Finish Line �� Foot Action �� Footlocker �� Gadzooks �� Gap �� GNC �� Goody’s �� Great Party �� Happy Harry’s �� Hewlett Packard �� Home Depot �� Jockey �� Kohl’s �� Lerner �� Lowes �� Macys �� Michael’s �� NAPA Auto Parts �� New York & Company �� Nike
Many restaurants, hotels and stores offer a military dis-count but do not advertise it. Following are just some of the companies that provide major discounts of 10% - 20% (some as much as 50%) off to veterans, active duty troops, and federal employees; all you have to do is ASK:
SERVICES �� Advance Auto Parts �� American Airlines �� Amtrak �� AT & T �� Auto Zone �� Avis �� Budget �� California Cryobank �� Geico �� Jiffy Lube �� Leslie Pool Supplies �� Meineke �� Midas �� NAPA Auto Parts �� Sears Portrait Studio
OTHER �� Busch Gardens �� Carnival Cruises �� Best Inns and Suits �� Best Western �� Clarion Inn �� Comfort Inn �� Days Inn �� Disney Resorts �� Dollar Rental �� Hertz �� Marriott Hotels �� Ripley’s Amusements �� Six Flags
PRODUCTS & STORES (Cont) �� Pac Sun �� Payless Shoes �� Play It Again Sports �� Pure Beauty �� Rack Room Shoes �� Sally Beauty Supply �� Spencer Gifts �� Suncoast �� Timberland Outlets �� Walgreens �� Wilson’s Leather
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supporters for making The
American Veterans Annual
a publication of which we
are extremely proud!
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"My Grandfather, Samuel Selvin Stuart was a WW1 veteran. He came home shell-shocked and was never able to function in society again. He died in 1963 at the VA Hospital in St Louis MO. He left 3 children and now there are many grandchildren, gr-children, gggrandchildren and ggggrandchildren. I never saw him. I know very little about him. What I do know is that his sacrifices made it possible for all of us to be here now and live in the country he loved." Maribeth Long
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"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." President John F. Kennedy
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Tommy Sowers: Facts about VA health care and benefits
By Tommy Sowers February 25, 2014
America's veterans deserve the very best this nation can offer to honor their service and sacrifice. The 337,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs — nearly one-third of whom, like me, are veterans themselves — care deeply for every veteran we are privileged to serve.
What veterans do not deserve is misinformation and distortions that may cause them to avoid seeking the services and benefits they earned.
VA operates the largest integrated health care system in the country, with 1,700 sites of care. VA is consistently recognized for excellence by independent reviews and organizations. From the Annals of Internal Medicine, to the Joint Commission and the RAND Corporation, VA health care outperforms the private sector in quality of care, treating acute and chronic illnesses and in delivering preventive care. We do this with transparency, down to posting public data about each hospital's performance.
VA provides, veterans and eligible family members, more than 236,000 health-care appointments. In surveys, veterans consistently give VA health care high marks, comparable to private sector ratings.
Yet no health care system of this size and complexity can be free of error, some tragic. When an incident occurs, we do what we learned in the military: Acknowledge it. Learn from it. Then, work to fix it.
Misinformation about VA care comes at a huge human cost, discouraging those who might reach out for help. For instance, veteran suicide is a national tragedy made worse because the vast majority of veterans who take their lives are not enrolled in VA health care. We estimate that over a million uninsured veterans could qualify for VA health care; but because they don't know or are given misinformation, they may forgo a lifetime of earned care and benefits.
Since 2009, Secretary Eric Shinseki has led an unprecedented expansion of access to VA care and benefits. Over two million new veterans have enrolled in VA health care. Over one million veterans and their families have benefited from the post-Sept. 11 GI Bill. In 2013, VA guaranteed a record number of home loans and provided $53.6 billion in disability compensation to 3.6 million veterans.
Our nation has pledged to honor the service of these brave men and women. Those of us charged with providing those care and benefits will continue to serve and improve. Veterans deserve no less.
Tommy Sowers, Ph.D. is an Iraq War veteran who serves as the Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Copyright © 2014, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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STAFF
Barry C. Lefferts - Editor Jennie Clarke - National Coordinator William Cossio - Public Relations Marilyn Lieb - Layout Victor Llerena - CFO Ted Powder - Account Executive Steven Shulman - Advisory Consultant Steven D. Valinsky - Deputy Director Coalition for Homeless Veterans
The American Veteran Magazine is distributed monthly at VA facilities and emailed to subscribers, interested veterans and concerned citizens.
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Please Contact Steve Valinsky at [email protected] or call (305) 609-6492
I recently received a letter from DAV headquarters stating
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Our magazine (AVM) strives to inform and bring about awareness
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The AVM is trying to acquire a 66 acre, 41 building property to be
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invite all veteran organizations to join us in this opportunity for a
common cause. “Anything is possible”.
Again, I wish to thank all of the advertisers in this publication
And urge all readers to patronize these establishments. This
magazine is dedicated to keeping American Military Veterans
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We humbly appreciate your input. Send your comments to:
Thank you
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Editor
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