Intel Report, February 17

February 17, 2012 by Alex Horton

  • This week saw VA’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2013. Among the highlights: An overall budget increase of 10.5 percent, $135 million for homeless Veteran programs (up 33 percent), $403 million for enhanced medical care for female Vets (an increase of $60 million), and nearly $2.2 billion to implement systems and hire folks to increase IT capabilities. Check out the full report for details.
  • Take a look at a Marine’s advice on how to tackle the generous yet complex GI Bill.
  • Sometimes two problems can be solved with a single solution. That’s the thinking behind VA’s effort to train homeless Veterans to work in VA’s network of 131 national cemeteries.
  • The Veterans Crisis Line has fielded 500,000 calls from Veterans since 2007, which has lead to 20,000 rescues of Veterans in a mental health crisis. Veterans can call 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255, chat online, and now text 838255 for help.
  • The National Veteran Small Business Conference in Detroit is coming fast, and registration is now open. Join nearly 6,000 attendees to connect, train, and learn with fellow Veteran entrepreneurs. Sound interesting? Check out our coverage from last year’s conference.
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One Comment to “Intel Report, February 17”

  1. Charles W. Voeller III says:
    February 18, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    All the above is good news. However, What are you doing for Blue Water Navy Veterans and AO exposure from Vietnam? You never post anything! There are many Veterans that need your help and assistance! I Emplore you Please Help!!!!!