A US Army officer is sueing a Virginia police department after being wrongfully detained. Plus we have information on delayed stimulus funds, student debt cancellations, and more.  Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/joestone TVP on YouTube https://youtu.be/hvqujjzc5-8 Our Websitewww.theveteranpodcast.com   Story and Resource Links ~Student Loan Forgiveness~ Helpful Links:  Dept. of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html?src=rn Source:  Kery Murakami - The Washington Times https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/biden-cancels-another-13-billion-student-loan-debt/ ~Delayed Stimulus~ Source: Tara Siegel Bernard, The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/business/veterans-stimulus-checks.html ~Army Officer sues Police Department~ Source: Celine Catronuovo - TheHill.com https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/547505-army-officer-sues-police-for-pepper-spraying-him-drawing-guns-during This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey everyone. You're probably expecting the latest news from the Veteran Podcast. However, being Easter weekend and the start of Spring Break for the kiddos, well, I'm taking the week off. We'll be back next week! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A congressman is wanting to strip veteran benefits from those who attacked the Capitol. Also, the VA has a huge backlog of claims and records request, BUT is also one of the top places to work… kind of. Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/joestone TVP on YouTube https://youtu.be/hvqujjzc5-8 Our Websitewww.theveteranpodcast.com Story and Resource Links Congressman wants veterans who participated in the Capitol attack to lose benefits. https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/03/19/lawmaker-wants-to-strip-benefits-from-veterans-involved-in-januarys-attack-on-congress/ VA backlog https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/03/23/skepticism-surrounds-va-promise-to-draw-down-backlog-of-compensation-and-pension-exams/ https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2021/03/25/with-a-half-million-personnel-records-backlogged-va-promises-vaccines-for-archive-staffers-to-catch-up/ VA is one of the best employers in the US https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86410/forbes-ranks-va-one-americas-best-large-employers/ https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5618 https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/VA00This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Women veterans feel more isolated compared to their male counterparts, the COVID relief bill has more than just checks for veterans, scholarships, and a free transcription resources for veterans that are hearing impaired. Our Sponsor: What They Signed Up For To get a free copy of the book, go to www.WhatTheySignedUpFor.org and use promo code ‘VETERANPOD' while supplies last. Buy Me a Coffee:www.buymeacoffee.com/joestone TVP on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/hvqujjzc5-8 Our Websitewww.theveteranpodcast.com Story and Resource Links Women’s Study - https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Special Forces Awards - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/17/army-denies-medals-soldier-trump-pardoned-alleged-afghan-murder/4730488001/COVID Relief - https://apple.news/AvAf6l9UdQfCrCeCYaw9mKwHalter CNC Veterans Scholarship - https://www.haltercncautomation.com/en-us/military-educational-manufacturing-scholarshipFree Transcription for Hearing Impaired veterans. https://clear2connect.org/learn-how-to-access/https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86214/free-captioned-telephone-service-veterans-loved-ones-hearing-loss/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One Fox News host, known for saying provocative things, said something that stirred up the military community. Army soldiers to begin getting a Call of Duty like experience. And lot of job opporunities out there. Our Sponsor: What They Signed Up ForTo get a free copy of the book, go to www.WhatTheySignedUpFor.org and use promo code ‘VETERANPOD' while supplies last. Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/joestoneTVP on YouTube https://youtu.be/hvqujjzc5-8 Our Website www.theveteranpodcast.com Story Links Tucker https://twitter.com/cnnnewsroom/status/1370130593128796162/video/1https://twitter.com/acyn/status/1370188464289849350/video/1 IVAS Goggles https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a35565940/army-iavs-goggles-see-through-vehicles/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/06/microsoft-hololens-2-army-plans-to-customize-as-ivas.html VA Vaccine Act https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/252003/house-passes-bill-requiring-va-offer-covid-vaccine-more-veterans RallyPoint Jobs Board https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85716/veteran-job-board-rallypoint/ USPS Truck Driving Jobs Jobs Page - https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htmSource: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85811/85811 TVP on YouTube https://youtu.be/hvqujjzc5-8 Our Website www.theveteranpodcast.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crayons ready to eat, veteran unemployment, and tips to improve your resume. And where to find COVID vaccines. This and more all in the next 10 minutes right here on The Veteran Podcast!Listen and subscribe to the podcast http://jaml.ink/veteranpodcastThe Veteran Podcastwww.TheVeteranPodcast.cominstagram.com/theveteranpodcastfacebook.com/theveteranpodcasttwitter.com/theveteranpod_______________Story ReferencesAl Asad Rocket AttackHTTPS://AMERICANMILITARYNEWS.COM/2021/03/10-ROCKET-ATTACK-ON-US-FORCES-AT-IRAQI-BASE-1-AMERICAN-DEAD-AT-BASE-SAYS-REPORT/_________Crayons Ready to EatWebsite: http://www.crayonsreadytoeat.comOriginal Story: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/02/26/crayon-eating-marine-launches-edible-crayon-business/_________Veteran Unemploymenthttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/03/05/veterans-unemployment-remains-flat-as-pandemic-enters-its-second-year/__________Post Military Resume TipsHELPFUL: HTTP://WWW.MILITARY.COM/VETERAN-JOBS/SKILLS-TRANSLATORHTTP://WWW.VA.GOV/CAREERS-EMPLOYMENT/?FROM=EXPLORE.VA.GOVSource Story: HTTPS://WWW.MILITARY.COM/VETERAN-JOBS/HOW-ADD-FOCUS-YOUR-VETERAN-SKILL-SET.HTML__________COVID-19 Vaccines for VeteransVA COVID SITE: HTTPS://WWW.VA.GOV/HEALTH-CARE/COVID-19-VACCINE/STAY-INFORMEDOriginal Story: HTTPS://WWW.SEATTLETIMES.COM/SEATTLE-NEWS/VETERANS-OF-ALL-AGES-CAN-NOW-GET-COVID-19-VACCINE-AT-VA-CLINICS-IN-WASHINGTON-STATE/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's stories... TOXIC EXPOSURE FOR K2 VETSWHERE TO FIND HELP WHEN DISASTER STRIKESCONFRONTING RACISM WITHIN THE RANKS ______ Bipartisan bill would require VA to care for toxin-exposed veterans https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/bipartisan-bill-would-require-va-to-care-for-toxin-exposed-veterans/ar-BB1e1pOR?ocid=superapp-news ______ Disaster Resources https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85028/get-assistance-natural-disaster/ ______ Black Veterans Project Honest Reckoning - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/military-needs-honest-reckoning-over-racism-in-its-ranks-says-black-veteran/ar-BB1dZ2YE?ocid=superapp-news NY Times https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/opinion/sunday/trump-va-racism.html Racial Disparity Study https://www.jstor.org/stable/3767765?seq=1 It’s time for an “honest reckoning” when it comes to racism in the military, says Richard Brookshire of the Black Veterans Project. Half of minority service members report witnessing racism among fellow troops. New Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the first African American to serve in the role, has acknowledged racism in the armed forces. In one of his first acts as SEC DEF, Austin issued a "stand down" order across the military to address extremism in its ranks. A necessary first step, according to Brookshire but more needs to be done. For more information about the black veterans project, go to https://www.blackveteransproject.org/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Females in the draft, DU and Gulf War Syndrome, VA Debt Collection suspension, and a cool tool showing if your state offers free tuition to veterans or their family members.  ACLU asks Supreme Court to overturn law, and allow females to be included in the draft. https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/539575-supreme-court-asked-to-declare-the-all-male-military-draft Depleted Uranium Not the cause of Gulf War Syndrome https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2021/02/18/study-concludes-depleted-uranium-doesnt-cause-gulf-war-illness/ VA Suspends Debt Collection https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/02/18/va-suspends-debt-collections-through-september-2021/ Gary Sinise Mental Health Network https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottking/2021/02/16/gary-sinise-launches-mental-health-network-for-veterans-first-responders/?sh=494dd27f20c8 COOL TOOL States Offering Free tuition to veterans and their dependents https://www.reddit.com/r/VeteransBenefits/wiki/free_tuition TVP on Social twitter.com/theveteranpod instagram.com/theveteranpodcast facebook.com/theveteranpodcast youtube.com/channel/UCZMK8pAcUeNVwx3XZThNDKg Joe on Social twitter.com/_joe_stone_ instagram.com/_joe_stone_ linkedin.com/in/joestonesrThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few news stories this week, followed by an editorial on veteran stereotypes. If you want to get involved with the podcast, give feedback, etc, please email joe@theveteranpodcast.com.  Links National Virtual Career Fair Put on by Recruit Military, and sponsored by Disabled Veterans of America, Tuesday, Feb 16th from 12-4 pm EST (9am - 1pm PST). https://recruitmilitary.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=9b7f7243-77c2-4a7d-adbc-ac71017a998a Employment Assistance Workshops for Transitioning Military Spouses The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new monthly series of career workshops to provide employment assistance to transitioning military spouses.https://www.veterans.gov/milspouses/events/ Billions for veterans programs affected by the coronavirus. Latest Coronavirus relief plan will also include about $17B in extra funds for veterans, with most allocated to VA health care and related services.https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/02/11/coronavirus-relief-plan-includes-billions-in-new-funds-for-veterans-programs/ EDITORIAL “My Veteran Problem” Elliot Ackerman, NY Times https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/opinion/veterans-Capitol-Cherry-film.html This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Veteran Podcast is back and Joe is taking it solo (for now). This week in military and veteran news, the Department of Defense ordered a force-wide stand down, a US Army helicopter crashed, the VA pushes out COVID-Vaccines, and more. Last but not least, my thoughts on the protests and attempted insurrection at the US Capitol were on January 6th. Information on the VA's COVID-19 vaccine program can be found here: https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/ Read all about the show and get a complete transcription of this episode athttps://www.theveteranpodcast.com/post/an-update-latest-episode  joe@theveteranpodcast.com www.TheVeteranPodcast.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first episode, Joe Stone and Jimmy Allen make their introductions, give an overview of their military service, and give a helpful tip on how to get your VA prescribed med refills a little quicker.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

News, resources, and discussions about the topics facing veterans today.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.