President Barack Obama says all Americans have a “sacred trust" with the military personnel who have served this Nation, a responsibility to reward courage and self-sacrifice with all the benefits an open democratic society can provide.
MyVetwork (myvetwork.com) provides the solid foundation for a vibrant network of support in the spirit of that sacred trust to improve the lives of not only our active duty personnel and the 600,000 veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, but all our nation's estimated 23 million living military veterans - and their families, too.
MyVetwork is already operational, with the capability to service the Veterans Community—for the first time—in three intersecting strings, known as a Trident Connection, add up to One Trusted Source for Veterans that anyone connected to the government understands is crucially needed:
Veterans community in one location. All for free.
Founded by decorated veteran John R. Campbell, MyVetwork draws on the “secret sauce” of the military, the “I’ve-walked-in-your-shoes” strength military personnel willingly share with one another, which will be a driving force behind MyVetwork.
Learn more about MyVetwork by visiting myvetwork.com or join the Veterans Community by visiting community.myvetwork.com.
Online Veterans Community: veterans.barackobama.com/page/community/post/president/gGxcKgDocument posted by David Apperson
VFW Applauds Obama's 21st Century Vision for VAAdvanced funding a key legislative goalWashington, D.C., April 9, 2009 - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is applauding President Obama for his vision for a 21st century Department of Veterans Affairs that includes support of advanced funding legislation and a single, unified electronic medical record between the Defense Department and VA.Glen M. Gardner Jr., a Vietnam veteran from Round Rock, Texas, said the president's vision tracks with key VFW legislative goals to ensure that America properly cares for her service members, veterans and their families."A nation that creates veterans has a sacred responsibility to care for those veterans," said Gardner, who added that the VA has only started a new fiscal year with a fully funded budget once in the past 12 years. "Advance funding does not diminish congressional oversight or the nature by which the discretionary process works. It just means Congress will prepare and appropriate the VA's health care budget a full year in advance, which is clearly a smarter and more efficient way for the nation's largest integrated health care system to conduct business," he said.Senate VA Committee Chairman Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and House VA Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-Calif.) reintroduced advanced funding legislation into the 111th Congress – S. 423 and H.R. 1016, respectively. Now that the president also supports the legislation, the VFW national commander is urging his total membership of 2.2 million to contact their elected officials and urge them to sign on as co-sponsors, and to vote accordingly when the bills come up on the floor. With regards to a single, unified electronic medical record, it will help ease the transition of millions of servicemen and women from DOD's rolls into the VA system, which will increase their access to care and benefits, while protecting personal privacy data."Money is not the answer to every problem," said Gardner, "but a budget that isn't sufficient, timely or predictable creates huge problems for a federal agency that essentially operates in the service industry. With advanced funding and a 21st century focus to improve electronic medical records, access to care and veteran homelessness issues, America's veterans of past, present and future will be properly cared for by a grateful nation."We look forward to working with the administration and Congress to make this vision a reality."Contact your congressional members today and urge them to support S. 423 and H.R. 1016.
See VFW post @ http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=news.newsDtl&did=4988 Posted by David Apperson, VFW Life Member
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Missing Veterans Source: David Appersonhttp://veterans.barackobama.com/page/community/post/president/gGxNJQ
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COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S BALL TO AIR ON PENTAGON CHANNELAVAILABLE ON MILITARY BASES AROUND THE WORLD
JON BON JOVI TO PERFORM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that the Commander-in-Chief's ball, honoring the country's active duty and reserve military, will be broadcast to American troops around the world on the Pentagon Channel, which is available via cable on 368 military bases and on commercial cable and satellite services throughout the United States. Overseas, the Pentagon Channel is distributed via cable and direct-to-home satellite to nearly one million troops via the American Forces Radio and Television Service.
Jon Bon Jovi will headline the talent lineup for the ball, which will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, at the National Building Museum. George Lopez will emcee the event, which also feature performances and appearances by Jordin Sparks, Miss America 2009 Kirsten Haglund, and Right On. The event is also co-hosted by the Senior Enlisted Advisors of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
"This opportunity to honor our troops should not be limited to those who are able to be in the room with us for the evening," said PIC Executive Director Emmett S. Beliveau. "We want all our troops, around the world, to share in this special evening with the newly sworn-in President and Vice President and the excellent talent we have for the evening. Our troops deserve our thanks and our gratitude and this is one way we hope to express our thanks to those here and abroad."
"While a relatively small number of service members will be able to attend the Commander-in-Chief's Ball in person, they will represent more than 2 million men and women in uniform," said Col. Hiram Bell, director of public affairs for the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee. "Most of those service members will be able to watch the celebration on the Pentagon Channel, or later on Armed Forces Network, and we want them all to feel part of this historic event."
The Pentagon Channel will break into regular programming with live coverage of the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, including remarks by Department of Defense leadership and both the Vice President and the President. Coverage begins at approximately 8 PM Eastern time and continues throughout the evening.
The event will be produced by The iDream Company, led by entertainment executives Suzanne de Passe, Suzanne Costen, and Madison Jones, and written by Ruth Robinson. The iDream company has been recognized with Emmy Awards, Golden Globe and Peabody Awards.
Tickets are being provided free of charge to all invited guests, which includes active duty and reserve military, wounded warriors (Purple Heart recipients), families of fallen heroes, and spouses of deployed military. This event is not open to the general public.
source: http://veterans.barackobama.com/page/community/post/president/gGxFsx
Getting our Military Families what they DeserveBy Jay Chalnick 15 January 2009
NEW YORK, NY– In his Inaugural speech, President-elect Obama will no doubt voice his intention to ensure those who have served their country in the US military get what they deserve. As he said, “This is something I care deeply about.” The team of people who built MyVetwork (www.myvetwork.com) will be among those cheering his words.
One of them is Brendan Hart who left the Marine Corps in 2005, and wanted to reconnect with other veterans, people who would understand what he went through and what support he may need. Plenty of services exist, says Hart, 26, on medical leave from Dartmouth College because of a contaminated smallpox vaccine he was given while serving. But finding them was another matter. Hart launched Student Veterans of America, now one of the many military-focused groups taking advantage of www.myvetwork.com, the new online community designed specifically to facilitate the intention of President-elect Obama and others to take advantage of available technology to get to veterans the services they have earned.
MyVetwork.com is the first-ever online social network designed specifically for our military and their families that lets them shape their own community…so they can connect and interact with each other while exchanging information on getting the services and resources they need– all in one place. This has not been possible until now; MyVetwork.com provides the timely vehicle to bring to reality Michele Obama’s “vision of a system that does more to support military families, both when loved ones are deployed and long after they return.”
“Why is it that no one has ever asked the military community what they need?” says John R. Campbell, Founder and CEO of MyVetwork, and a decorated Vietnam era Marine officer. “We’ve conducted interviews across service branches, ranks and cities, and have heard time and again our service men and women want to connect with one another, share stories, exchange resources, and give and receive support. This fundamental and natural channel for sharing information is long overdue. And they want all the groups who serve them to be easily accessible, under one umbrella.”
MyVetwork invites active duty, retired, and veteran military members and their families to build their own community and interact on multiple levels of shared interests. The community is built upon a dynamic customized platform specific to the military, providing the basis for a community that’s shaped by and for its members. Member profiles and sophisticated matching algorithms make it easy for participants to find others with similar interests; make peer-to-peer recommendations; locate long lost buddies; find other parents of wounded veterans eager to exchange critical information; look for support from someone who has “walked in their boots;” give, receive mentoring or career advice; and exchange information on a virtually unlimited number of topics.
Large Veterans Service Organizations (VSO’s) like the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) with its 1.9 million members; AMVETS (600,000); and the American Legion Auxiliary (750,000) are partnering with MyVetwork to provide a new means of connection and interaction among their members. Similarly, smaller groups like VET Foundation, Army Wife Talk Radio, and The Coming Home Project; Strategic Outreach for Families of all Reservists (SOFAR) have signed on to get exposure and expand membership.
All will join the applause for President-elect Obama who seeks a “shift in attitude in the VA” to make sure those who served are getting treated with the honor and respect they deserve.”
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About MyVetwork
MyVetwork (www.myvetwork.com) is a not for profit organization with 501(c)(3) status, and is free to members. MyVetwork is the exclusive trademark of MyVetwork, LLC
source: http://disabilties.barackobama.com/page/community/post/president/gGxbgp
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If you are going to be in Washington DC during the Inauguration you may want to attend the Blogfest event to Help Wounded Veterans. see http://www.usaservice.org/page/event/detail/4jqt3
Where were you when the world stopped turning?
“If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you want to be great—wonderful. But, recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 4 February 1968.
HELP WOUNDED VETERANSSource: David Apperson, LIFE CLOUD
http://veterans.barackobama.com/page/community/post/president/gGxFK9
President-elect Obama, General Colin Powell Call on Americans to "Renew America Together" with an Ongoing Commitment to National ServiceLaunches USAService.org to help Americans find ways to serve in their communities
Washington, D.C. - General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), and the Presidential Inaugural Committee today announced President-elect Obama's "Renew America Together" initiative, asking all Americans to make an ongoing commitment to serve their communities and their country. The "Renew America Together" initiative will begin on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 19th to honor the legacy of a man who lived his life in service to others.
"At this moment of great purpose and great promise, President-elect Obama is calling on all Americans to make an ongoing commitment to serve their communities and their country. We're not just asking the American people for one day of service.
We are asking you to make an ongoing commitment of your time - an hour, a weekend, whatever you can spare. Because that's how we're going to rebuild this country and meet our great challenges - together," said General Powell.
On the eve of the Inauguration, thousands of community service events will take place in Washington and all across the country. President-elect Obama and his family, as well as Vice President-elect Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, will participate in community service projects in the Washington, D.C. area.
"As Dr. King once said, 'Everybody can be great because anybody can serve,'" said Powell. "That's the beauty of service. You don't have to wear the uniform of your country. You can volunteer in a soup kitchen, or help a child learn to read. You can clean up your local park, or prepare care packages for our soldiers stationed in far-flung parts of the globe."
The Presidential Inaugural Committee also unveiled USAservice.org, a new tool to help Americans find ways to serve in their own community. USAservice.org makes it easy to organize and post service projects, connecting grassroots volunteers with non-profit organizations and community projects in their area. Nearly 5,000 volunteer events already have been established by non-profit organizations and grassroots networks across the country.
To find out more about "Renew America Together or find service event near you, please visit USAservice.org.
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA TO HOST COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S BALL
WASHINGTON, DC - Continuing the tradition started in 2005 by President George W. Bush, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that President-elect Barack Obama will host the Commander-in-Chief's inaugural ball to honor the country's active duty and reserve military. Additional invited guests will include wounded warriors (Purple Heart recipients), families of fallen heroes, and spouses of deployed military.
"It is a privilege to honor our men and women in uniform during our inaugural festivities by continuing the tradition of the Commander in Chief's Ball," said President-elect Obama. "Our troops represent the best America has to offer, and without their dedication and sacrifice we would not be able to enjoy the freedoms that we are coming together to celebrate on January 20th. They deserve our thanks and our gratitude. Michelle and I look forward to attending the Commander in Chief's Ball and sharing this special evening with representatives of our armed forces."
The ball will be held the evening of January 20th at the National Building Museum. Tickets will be provided free of charge to all invited guests.
This event is not open to the general public.
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Join fellow Democrats and Barack supporters at an election watch party. Let's enjoy the evening together as the results come in. The parties all begin after the polls close at 7pm.
Here are the details:
Las Vegas Rio Hotel Brasilia Ballroom 3700 W. Flamingo Las Vegas, NV
Reno Grand Sierra Resort Nevada Room 2500 E. 2nd Street Reno, NV
Elko Elko Red Lion Humboldt Room 2065 Idaho St. Elko, NV
Pahrump Our Bar 3720 W. Bell Vista Pahrump, NV
Election Day is here. Find your polling location and go vote if you haven't already. And be sure to watch the short video below so you know your rights before heading to the polls.
Already voted? Take two hours of your time and help get out the vote in your neighborhood. It's not too late to knock on doors, drive neighbors to the polls, and make a difference in your community.
The course of this nation will be set today. Remember Barack's words: This is our moment. This is our time. Now let's go change the world.
Terence Tolbert
May 13, 1964 - November 2, 2008
Terence Tolbert, the Nevada Field Director for the Barack Obama campaign died last night of an apparent heart attack. Although I did not know him well, I did know him well enough to know that he was an absolute prince of a man who had a ready smile, 24/7 sense of humor, and welcoming hand for everyone he met.
A dedicated and talented campaign organizer, Terence was on loan to us from his home in New York. Terence worked tirelessly for us and it is cruel and ironic that he did not get to see the fruits of his labor realized.
Rest in peace Terence. You made us proud and we hope to return the favor. These last two days are now for you, too.
The funeral will take place next Monday in New York. Here is some info about where to send your condolences:
Unity Funeral Home
2352 8th Ave
New York, NY 10003
Leave a comment: www.terencetolbert.blogspot.com
For more info:
Larry Scott Blackmon: ldigs4u@aol.com
Tomorrow is election day. Be sure to know when, where, and how to vote.
Watch this short video below to make sure you know your rights as a Nevada voter.
The main takeaways from this video are:
Please join Senator Obama and fellow Barack supporters for a Change We Need Rally in Henderson.
Change We Need Rallywith Senator Barack ObamaCoronado High School Football Field1001 Coronado Drive Henderson, Nevada 89052Saturday, November 1st Doors Open: 7:00 a.m.Click here to RSVP
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required; however an RSVP is strongly encouraged.
Please join Michelle Obama and fellow Barack and Michelle supporters on Monday, October 27 for a Change We Need Rally.
Doolittle Park 1950 J Street Las Vegas, NV 89106 Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. Program Begins: 9:15 p.m. Click here to RSVP
Join Barack Obama and fellow supporters at Early Vote for Change Rallies in Las Vegas and Reno on Saturday, October 25.
Las Vegas Bonanza High School Judy K. Cameron Stadium 6665 Del Rey Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89146 Gates Open: 12:00 p.m. Program Begins: 3:00 p.m.Click here to RSVP
Reno Peccole Stadium University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV Doors Open: 7:30 AM Click here to RSVP
We're finally here.
Starting Saturday, October 18, you can cast your vote for Senator Obama here in Nevada. Take this opportunity to vote early for Barack when lines are short.
Click here to find your early vote location.
Watch the video below to meet some people who will vote early and learn more about early vote.
Senator Tom Daschle will join Reno natives at Sierra Gold in Reno to watch the Presidential Debate on Tuesday, and will head down to Las Vegas to discuss Senior issues Wednesday morning in Las Vegas.
Debate Watch PartyWith Senator Tom DaschleSierra Gold680 S Meadows Pkwy Reno, NV 89521October 7, 5:30pm Click here to RSVP
Senior Issues Discussion With Senator Tom Daschle 2475 Chandler Ave Suite 4 Las Vegas, NV 89120 October 8, 10:30amClick here to RSVP
The first of three critical Presidential debates between Barack Obama and John McCain will take place this Friday at 6:00 p.m. Nevada supporters will be hosting debate-watching parties all across the state. This is a great time to bring an undecided friend or neighbor into the Obama network. It's a time to listen, discuss, persuade and inspire each other to work for change.
Click here to find or host a debate watch party in your neighborhood.
