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• November 11, 1918 - The armistice ending World War I begins at 11 am.• 1919 - President Woodrow

Wilson proclaims November 11 as Armistice Day.• November 11, 1921 - The

first Unknown Soldier is rebur-ied at Arlington National Cem-etery. The tomb has the words inscribed, “Here rests in hon-ored glory An American Soldier Known but to God.”• May 13, 1938 - Armistice

Day becomes a federal holiday.• June 1, 1954 - President

Eisenhower signs a bill chang-ing Armistice Day to Veterans Day in order to include all U.S. veterans.• May 30, 1958 - Unknown

Soldiers from World War II and the Korean War are reburied next to the Unknown Soldier from World War I.• 1968 - Congress changes

the date of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October in or-der to give federal employees a three-day weekend. The change begins in 1971.• September 25, 1975 - Presi-

dent Gerald Ford changes the date of Veterans Day back to November 11. The change be-gins in 1978.• May 28, 1984 - An unknown

soldier from the Vietnam War is reburied in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1998, he is identi-fied through DNA tests as Mi-chael Blassie, a 24-year-old pilot shot down in 1972 on the border of Cambo-dia.

The brave men and women who serve and protect theUnited States come from all walks of life; they are parents,

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Military Press is honored to serve all military —active, retired, veterans and their families!

Cover photo: U.S. Marine Sgt. Eric Peterson, age 22. ©Louie Palu/ZUMAPRESS.com

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Veterans Day

Here are some facts about the current veteran population of the United States.

Did You Know?There are approximately 23.2 million military veterans in

the United States.• 9.2 million veterans are over the age of 65.• 1.9 million veterans are under the age of 35.• 1.8 million veterans are women.• 7.8 million veterans served during the Vietnam War

era (1964-1975), which represents 33• 5.2 million veterans served during the Gulf War (representing service from Aug. 2, 1990, to present).• 2.6 million veterans served during World War II (1941-

1945).• 2.8 million veterans served during the Korean War

(1950-1953).• 6 million veterans served in peacetime.• As of 2008, 2.9 million veterans received compensation

for service-connected disabilities.• 5 states have more than 1 million veterans in among

their population: California (2.1 million), Florida (1.7 mil-lion), Texas (1.7 million), New York (1 million) and Pennsyl-vania (1 million).• The VA health care system had 54 hospitals in 1930,

since then it has expanded to include 171 medical centers; more than 350 outpatient, community, and outreach clinics; 126 nursing home care units; and 35 live-in care facilities for injured or disabled vets.

Veterans StatsTimeline


TIPS BEFORE HEADING OUT:• Be sure to bring proof of military service such as current military I.D. or DD-214 and

photo I.D. • Some offers are for more than Veterans Day only. • Some offers are dine-in only. • Some offers are for participating locations only. Review official site info for

rules before heading out. • Call ahead if you are unsure.

VETERANS DAY 2014

Applebee’sFree Meal on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from

open to close, veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank You Meal menu that includes some of Applebee’s favorite items, including a 7 oz. House Sirloin, The American Standard All-In Burger, Three-Cheese Chicken Penne, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Double Crunch Shrimp, Chicken Tenders Platter or Oriental Chicken Salad. Must present valid Vet-eran’s form of identification or be in uniform.

Claim JumperFree meal on Monday, Nov. 10, all

Claim Jumper locations will provide those who served a complimentary lunch or dinner from a special menu. Menu options include baked pot pies, Tilapia Bianca, Roasted Tri Tip Dinner, Roasted Tri Tip Shrimp, Grilled Chick-en, Grilled Salmon, Black Tie Pasta and Chicken Fried Steak. Verification of service is required.

McCormick and Schmick’sEnjoy a complimentary free entree

on Sunday, Nov. 9th, 2014 (2 days be-fore Veterans Day). All veterans must show official verification. Veterans Day entrees must be enjoyed at the restau-rant.

Menchie’s Frozen YogurtFree frozen yogurt on Veterans Day,

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 all Veterans and military personnel with a military ID or dressed in uniform will receive a free six ounce frozen yogurt any time of day. Show a valid ID or be in uni-form to receive.

On The BorderVeterans and active duty military

receive a free Create Your Own Combo meal where you choose 2 or 3 selec-tions of soup, salad, tacos, tostadas, en-chiladas and other classics. Show valid ID or official verification required.

MealsBJ’s RestaurantAll Active Duty Military and Veter-

ans receive a complimentary Lunch En-tree, or a one topping mini Deep Dish or individual Hand-Tossed Pizza at din-ner. Simply present proof of service.

Boston MarketStop into any Boston Market on Vet-

erans Day and show your military ID and receive a free whole chicken with the purchase of a family meal.

Buca di BeppoFree individual pasta for veterans

and active duty military on Veterans Day. Proof of service required.

California Pizza KitchenOn Monday, Nov. 11, all veterans or

active duty military personnel will be able to get any pizza from our menu for free (dine-in only). Please come in uni-form or bring your military ID or other proof of service. Offer valid at par-ticipating CPK restaurants, excluding Guam, airport, stadium and university locations.

Carrabba’sAll active and retired veterans can

receive a free appetizer at participat-ing locations.

CarrowsGet a free slice of pie, no purchase

necessary for veterans and active duty. Present military ID.

Chevys Fresh MexOn Veterans Day, active & retired

military enjoy 20% off and everyone enjoys $3 House Margaritas. At partici-pating Chevys.

Chili’sVeterans and active-duty military

receive a free meal from a special Vet-erans Day menu. Must show proof of military service.

Coco’sGet a free slice of pie with any pur-

chase on Veterans Day. Includes veter-ans and active duty.

Denny’sAll YOu Can Eat Pancakes. All ac-

tive, inactive and retired military personnel,at all participating Denny’s restaurants nationwide, diners with a valid military ID will receive free all-you-can-eat pancakes.

Einstein BagelsThis Veterans Day from 5:30 a.m. to

5:00 p.m., all active, inactive and re-tired military personnel are invited to receive a Free Signature or Classic Ba-gel and Shmear, or any other topping, and no purchase is necessary.

El ToritoOn Veterans Day, veterans, active

duty & retired military enjoy 20% off plus $3 House Margaritas.

Famous Dave’sFamous Dave’s is providing a variety

of free meals and discounts at partici-pating locations to former and current military personnel. Offers vary by loca-tion.

HootersHooters invites all veterans and cur-

rent servicemen and women to a free meal, up to $10.99 in value with any drink purchase, by presenting a mili-tary ID or proof of service at any Hoot-ers location across the country.

Krispy KremeOffering a free doughnut and cof-

fee to all those served or currently are serving. Proof of military service required or those in uniform. Only at participating locations.

Little CaesarsAll United States armed forces vet-

erans and active military members get a free order of Crazy Bread® with proof of military status at participating stores nationwide this Veterans Day.

Olive GardenAll veterans and military active duty

will receive a free meal from a special menu on Veterans Day. Also, all Novem-ber current military service members

and their families get 10% off in honor of Military Appreciation Month.

Outback SteakhouseMilitary personnel and veterans get

a Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a bever-age. Must have valid identification. Plus, get 10% off all meals.

Pechanga ResortActive duty, retired and veterans re-

ceive complimentary lunch or dinner on Nov. 11.

Red LobsterService members receive a compli-

mentary Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcohol beverage. Includes veter-ans and current service members.

Red RobbinAll Veterans and Active Duty Mili-

tary get a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veter-ans Day.

SizzlerVeterans, active duty, retired mem-

bers of the military get a free lunch. Guests with proof of military service will select a six-ounce six-ounce Tri Tip Steak, single Malibu Chicken or a half dozen Fried Shrimp entrée with a choice of side dish. Note this offer does not include veterans.

Soup PlantationAll current and former military per-

sonnel can eat free, with the purchase of one full price meal and 2 beverages; or can purchase a single meal at 50% off when you buy a refillable fountain beverage.

StarbucksThis Veterans Day veterans, active

duty military and their spouses get a free tall brewed coffee at participating U.S. company-owned stores.

TGI FridaysVeterans and active duty military

service members are invited have lunch on T.G.I Friday’s this Veterans Day.

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Tony Roma’sFree 6oz. Sirloin Entree on Veteran’s

Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 for those who have served and are currently serving.

Travel Centers of AmericaOn Veterans Day, all CDL drivers

who are Military Veterans eat FREE at participating full-service restaurants with proof of service. Must present valid ID.

Uno’s Pizzeria & GrillGet a free entrée or individual pizza

with an entrée or pizza purchase or equal or greater value and with a mili-tary or veterans ID.

WingstopAll active duty and retired military

personnel a free 6pc. Boneless Wing Combo or 3pc. Boneless Strip Combo w/ valid Military ID.

Knott’s Berry FarmKnott’s Berry Farm is offering free

admission for veterans and active duty military personnel and one guest from Nov. 2, 2014 to January 4, 2015.

National ParksOn Veterans Day, veterans will have

access to over 100 National Parks that require entrance fees for free.

Professional Association ofInnkeeping InternationalInns and B&Bs throughout the coun-

try will open their doors to thank vet-erans for their service on Monday, Nov. 10 and Tuesday, Nov. 11with free or dis-counted stays.

Queen MaryThe Queen Mary offers free admis-

sion to active service members, retired military personnel, veterans and spe-cial discounts for their family members on Nov. 11.

SeaWorldVeterans and active duty military

can get 50% off single-day admission tickets through Nov. 11.

Reuben H. Fleet Science CenterOn Sunday, Nov. 9, 10am-6pm, Mili-

tary Family Day with free admission. For the first 500 registrants, lunch will also be provided. http://bit.ly/Military-FamilyDay

Recreation

Retailers

VETERANS DAY 2014

1906 Lodge atCoronado BeachHonoring U.S. military service men

and women with a Buy One, Get One Free special for the month of Novem-ber. Active or retired military person-nel with a valid military ID can stay one night at the 1906 Lodge and get the second, consecutive night free. Guests can choose from a variety

of rooms, including the Grande Spa Suites, which boast large in-room spa tubs, private porches to catch the ocean breeze, and fireplaces facing king-sized beds. Guest amenities include gourmet

breakfast served on the veranda, lux-urious robes and linens, and beach chairs, towels and blankets. The offer is valid November 1-30, 2014. For more information or to reserve, call 619-437-1900.

Great ClipsOn Tuesday, Nov. 11, customers who

come in for a service can get a free hair-cut card to give to their favorite vet-eran. Veterans can also receive a free haircut or get the free haircut card. Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31.

Lowe’sAll veterans receive a 10% discount

on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The offer is available in stores only.

Sleep NumberFrom October 14 through Nov. 16,

Sleep Number is providing special of-fers for current and past military per-sonnel. Save $400-$700 on selected Sleep Number mattress sets.

Home DepotHome Depot offers a 10% discount

to all veterans on Veterans Day Nov. 11. Home Depot offers the 10% discount year round to for active duty and retir-ees.

Sport ClipsParticipating locations are offering

veterans and active duty service mem-bers free haircuts on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Steve MaddenSteve Madden is offering 20% off

the entire purchase with a valid mili-tary ID on Nov. 11.

Grace for VetsVisit www.graceforvets.org to find

who in the area is participating (there are lots). Free car washes to veterans and service members on Veterans Day.


Jimmy Carter39th President of the United States

Served from Jan. 20, 1977 to Jan. 20, 1981

World events• Gold reaches an all-

time high of $200 per ounce• Sweden first nation

to ban aerosol sprays that are thought to damage the ozone layer• Earthquake strikes

Tabas, Iran, killing nearly 20,000• Pope Paul VI dies at

age 80• John Paul I becomes

pope on Aug. 26, 1978 and dies just 33 days later on Sept. 28. Cardinal Karol Wojtyla becomes Pope John Paul II• World’s population estimated at

4.4 billion• Cult leader Jim Jones instructed

over 900 members of his church, “Peo-ple’s Temple,” to com-mit suicide in Guyan

Technology• First ever cellular

mobile phone system• Space Invaders

launches craze for com-puter video games• The first computer

bulletin board system (BBS) is created• 98% of all Ameri-

can homes have a tele-vision• First test tube

baby is born in Eng-land, a girl Louise Brown, from in vitro fer-tilization

Sports• Super Bowl XII: Dallas Cowboys

27 to Denver Broncos 10• NBA Finals: Washington Bullets 4, Seattle SuperSonics 3

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Movies• Deer Hunter• Grease• Saturday Night Fever• Close Encounters of the Third Kind• National Lampoon’s Animal House• Jaws 2• Heaven Can Wait• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Walter Mondale42nd Vice President of the U.S.Served from Jan. 20, 1977 to Jan. 20, 1981

“To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.” — Jimmy Carter

U.S. news• U.S. dollar

plunges to record low against many European currencies• Serial killer David

Berkowitz, “Son of Sam,” is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison• U.S. stops production

of the neutron bomb (kills people but leaves buildings and infrastructure stand-ing)• Susan B. Anthony dol-

lar is minted• Due to poor Cold War relations,

U.S. bans sale of latest computer tech-nology to Soviet Union• American balloonists make first

crossing of the Atlantic by hot air bal-loon in Double Eagle II

“Son of Sam”

1st test tube baby


Music• “Shadow Dancing,” Andy Gibb• “Night Fever,” Bee Gees• “You Light Up My Life,” Debby Boone• “Stayin’ Alive,” Bee Gees• “How Deep Is Your Love,” Bee Gees• “Boogie Oogie Oogie,” A Taste of Honey

• “Three Times A Lady,” Commodores

• “Grease,” Frankie Valli

BORN THIS YEAR: James Franco, actor.Above left: Katie Holmes, actress;

Ashton Kutcher, actor; Katherine Heigl,actress; Kobe Bryant, athlete.

TV shows• Dallas• The Incredible Hulk• Diff’rent Strokes• Taxi• Mork & Mindy• Battlestar Gallactica• WKRP in Cinncinnati

• Income per year .... $17,000• Minimum wage ........... $2.65• New house ............ $54,800• Monthly rent ................. $260• New car .................... $4,645• Gallon of gas .................. 63¢• Dozen eggs .................... 48¢• Gallon of milk ............... $1.44• Loaf of bread .................. 33¢• First-class stamp ........... 15¢• Movie ticket ................. $2.35

AVERAGE COSTOF LIVING

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COMMUNITY

Feed the Children: Serving the country by serving the militaryFeed the Children is grateful for

your service to our country, and we want you to know we’re here to help support you. Our vision is to create a world where no child goes to bed hun-gry. And that includes kids right here in the U.S., especially when their par-ents are working so hard to defend it.We know military families often

have tight budgets and extra burdens, so Feed the Children does what we can to help. It’s our honor to visit military bases around the country and deliver boxes full of nutritious food (which can supplement meals for a family of four

for up to a week), household essentials, and hygiene products to families who could use a boost.And we’re committed to support-

ing our military employees, too. Feed the Children was recently awarded the Above and Beyond Award for our support of active military employees, and we’re currently a nominee for the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.Your family serves our country—

it’s Feed the Children’s honor to serve you.

Content by USAAThe cost of procrastinating usually

far outweighs the expense of following your vehicle’s recommended mainte-nance schedule, according to CarMD.com, a provider of auto maintenance diagnostic products. The company sur-veyed a group of master mechanics for the top 10 common auto maintenance mistakes that can cause the costliest damage to vehicles: 1. Putting off recommended or

scheduled maintenance. Follow the guidelines in your owner’s manual.2. Turning a blind eye to the “check

engine” light. Ignoring it could lead to major engine failure.3. Not changing the oil or not having

it changed on schedule. Engine compo-nents need proper lubrication to pre-vent damage.4. Not maintaining proper tire pres-

sure. Riding on underinflated tires can wear them out quickly, requiring ex-pensive replacements.5. Letting coolant, brake, transmis-

sion and other fluids fall too low. When reservoirs run dry, problems follow.6. Continuing to drive when your ve-

hicle is overheating. That could turn a minor problem into an engine overhaul.7. Not replacing fuel and air filters.

Dirty filters fail to stop the buildup of harmful gunk that hampers engine per-formance.8. Taking your vehicle to an unquali-

fied shop. Find a repair shop through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Once you’ve nar-rowed the list, search the Better Busi-ness Bureau website for the shops’ rat-ings and reviews.9. Using inferior or incorrect parts

for your vehicle. Be especially wary of extremely inexpensive off-brand parts, as they might lack the durability of ones from your auto manufacturer.10. Trying to do difficult repairs on

your high-tech vehicle yourself. Unless you’re a trained mechanic, leave com-plex engine or electronic work to the pros.

10 worst automaintenancemistakes


By Heather Siegel,The Siegel SidebarBruce Radder fought

for his country in WWII. But another 43 years went by after the War ended before he was recognized as a U.S. Vet-eran. It took the U.S. Su-preme Court decision, Schumacher v Aldridge, in 1988, to overcome this injustice. Radder was a Merchant Mariner.Radder’s just re-

turned from Washington, DC, on the October 3-5, 2014, Honor Flight (see our article in our September 15, 2014 print issue). This trip was designed to give Radder his well-deserved chance to spend time with fellow vets as well as visit WWII memorials in Washington, DC. “In WWII, there was a concern

about Communism on the ports. We needed our own personnel to take care of shipping. We were dockworkers, too, at times. But we were paid differently and not eligible for VA benefits,” said Radder in a recent interview.The Merchant Marine story is well-

documented, including Brian Herbert’s “The Forgotten Heroes: The Heroic Story of the US Merchant Marine” (2004); “At All Costs, How a Crippled Ship and Two American Merchant Mar-iners Turned the Tide of WWII” (2007, Bob Moses); and “Torpedoed for Life: World War II Combat Veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine” (2013, Herman G. Starnes).“The U.S. Supreme Court case gave

WWII Merchant Mariner veterans full status (in 1988), but we are still waiting for recognition for (Merchant Marine) veterans from subsequent conflicts,” said Sindy Raymond, National Office Administrator, the American Merchant Mariner Veterans, Inc., a non-profit vet-erans service organization, headquar-tered in California, that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Veteran Af-fairs.Veterans Day 2014 is coming soon

(Tuesday, November 11), which is an-

Bob Olsen was a marine engineer in the U.S. Merchant Marine Service during World War II. Following the war, he served in the US Naval Reserve from 1945 until 1959. To hear his story about serving in the Merchant Marines, visit http://veteransbreakfast-club.com/south-hills-september-9-2014/. Photo courtesy Andy Mar-chese/Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative

Bruce Radder

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All Merchant Marinesdeserve recognition

other reminder to the men and women who served our country on the troubled high seas, and who suffered the highest fatality rate of all services, that they’re not getting a fair shake. Merchant Mariners get snubbed at military honor parades because they’re still not seen as true veterans.These U.S. sailors saw

combat but don’t get the respect and the benefits to which other veter-

ans of other services are entitled. The WWII “forgotten heroes” are elderly now and include African-Americans and women survivors.Back in San Diego, Bruce Radder

seemed philosophical about his sta-tus and service history. “I don’t feel forgotten,” said the widower, who now is an entertainer for his mobile park residents. “But it will be up to my son, Scott, to champion my rights.”California U.S. Congressperson Jan-

ice Hahn (D-San Pedro) has introduced House Bill HR.1936, Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2013 to help get deserved compensation for these heroes.It’s up to our veteran community to

contact their own House of Represen-tatives member to help get justice for these men and women who bled for their country. Please request the Con-gressperson become a Co-sponsor of HR.1936. For further information and a free copy of the informative booklet “The U.S. Merchant Mariner at War,” please contact Mrs. Raymond at the American Merchant Mariner Veterans: telephone (707) 786-4554 or email [email protected].

Heather E Siegel writes The Siegel Sidebar. Ms. Siegel is a well-known dis-ability rights advocate. If you have a mil-itary-related story that needs to be heard, The Siegel Sidebar wants to hear from you. You can reach Heather Siegel via email, [email protected].

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SUDOKUThe rules to play Sudoku are quite simple. Fill in the blanks

so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

Just for

LaughsChucky atthe moviesAn old farmer went to town to see

a movie. The ticket agent asked, “Sir, what’s that on your shoulder?”The old farmer said, “That’s my pet

rooster Chucky, wherever I go, Chucky goes.”“I’m sorry sir,” said the ticket agent,

“We don’t allow animals in the the-ater.”The old farmer went around the

corner and stuffed the bird down his pants. He returned to the booth, bought a ticket and entered the theater. He sat down next to two old widows named Mildred and Marge.The movie started and the rooster

began to squirm. The old farmer un-zipped his pants so Chucky could stick his head out and watch the mov-ie. “Marge,” whispered Mildred.“What,” said Marge. “I think this

guy next to me is a pervert,” said Mil-

dred. “What makes you think that,” asked Marge. “He unzipped his pants and he has his thing out,” whispered Mildred. “Well, don’t worry about it,” said Marge, “At our age we’ve seen them all.” “I thought so,” said Mildred, “But this one is eating my popcorn!”

Bald fleasQ: What do you call two fleas

on top of a bald head?A: Homeless.

Blind bunny meets blind snakeA blind bunny and a blind

snake bump into each other on the path. “What kind of animal are you?” asks the snake. “I really don’t know,” says the bunny. “I’ve never seen myself. Maybe you could examine me and find out?” So, the snake felt the bunny. “Well, you’re soft and cuddly,” said the snake. “You have long silky ears and a little fluffy tail. You must be a bunny!” “Awesome!” says the bunny. “Now what kind of animal are you?” “I really don’t know,” says the snake. “I’ve never seen myself. Maybe you could ex-amine me and find out?” So, the bunny feels the snake all over, and he replies, “You’re hard and cold, and you haven’t got any balls. You must be a lawyer!”

Catching rabbitsQ: How do you catch a unique rab-

bit?A: Unique up on it.

Catfish and lawyersQ: What’s the difference between a

catfish and a lawyer? A: One’s a slimy scum-sucking bot-

tom-dwelling scavenger; the other is a fish.

Dog with no legsQ: What do you call a dog with no

legs?A: It doesn’t matter -- he’s not going

to come anyway.

Ducks & elephantsQ: Why do ducks have webbed feet?A: To put out fires.Q: Why do elephants have flat feet?A: To put out burning ducks.

Elephant & naked manQ: What did the elephant say to the

naked man?A: “It’s nice, but can it pick up pea-

nuts?”

Everyone’s doing it.Q: What’s bright-eyed and bushy-

tailed?A: A squirrel on crack.

Farmer and the cowA farmer was in a bar drinking and

looking all depressed.His friend asked him why he was

looking depressed and he replied, “Some things you just can’t explain. This morning I was outside milking. As soon as the bucket was fill the cow

kicked it down with his left foot so I tied up his left to a pole.I began to fill up the bucket again

and he kicked it down with his right foot, so I tied his right to a pole too.As soon as I finished milkin’’ him

again he knocked down the bucket with his with his tail and I took off my belt and tied up his tail with my belt.As I was tying up his tail, my pants

dropped down, then my wife came out and well, trust me, some things you just can’t explain!

Frog on the lady’s headA lady with a frog stuck to her head

went to the doctor’s office.When the doctor asked her what

was wrong, the frog replied, “I’ve got something stuck to my butt!”

Frog’s dream girlA frog goes to a fortune teller and

asks if he is going meet a young girl frog?


News briefs...Marines postpone uniform changesThe Corps has decided against the

proposed insignia modification that would have changed the enlisted rank worn on woodland utilities from black to brushed brass, and against the pro-posed requirement for all officers to own and wear the Sam Browne belt while in the dress blue uniform. The uniform board had sent out a survey

to Marines on these proposed uniform changes. After reviewing the survey results, Amos made his decision not to change the current regulation. Cur-rently there has not been a decision regarding the utility changeover dates. The decision is slated to be revisited in the future.

VA ‘Choice Card’:Uncertainties swirl as deadline nearsCongress last August gave the De-

partment of Veteran Affairs 90 days to issue medical “Choice Cards” to 9.1 million veterans enrolled in VA care. The tight deadline of Nov. 5 won’t be met, say representatives of major vet-eran organizations who attend periodic VA briefings on plans for rollout of the Choice Card. The card will ensure

veterans have access to private sector health care if they reside more than 40 miles from a VA clinic or hospital, or if they face unacceptable waits, usu-ally longer than 30 days, to access VA healthcare. The simple guarantee, cen-terpiece of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014, is not so simple to deliver, at least in 90 days.

Some seek to rename PTSDPhysicians Eugene Lipov, M.D. (de-

veloper of Stellate Ganglion Block for treatment of PTSD) and Frank Och-berg, M.D. Of East Lansing, Mich. agree that the word “disorder,” when associ-ated with post-traumatic stress dis-order (PTSD), completely misses the mark because the condition is medical-ly and technically a biological phenom-enon. In recent years, Dr. Ochberg has led a movement to drop “disorder” and replace it with “injury,” essentially re-

branding the acronym as Post-Traumat-ic Stress Injury (PTSI). Dr. Lipov, along with U.S. military physicians at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, were able to demonstrate that a biologic effect of numbing the nerves in the neck via a sympathetic ganglion block treatment appears to reboot the brain to a pre-trauma state with a 72-percent success rate. The results were published in the October 2014 edition of AMSUS, Mili-tary Medicine’s International Journal.

Beware of Medicare scammersThe Federal Trade Commission

(FTC) reports that some scammers claimed to be calling on behalf of the government to verify information for a new Medicare card or Medicare-relat-ed package. In fact, it was a ruse to get people’s bank account information to make unauthorized withdrawals from their accounts. The callers said they needed to verify people’s identities using information that included the consumers’ bank account numbers. Ac-cording to the FTC, the scammers told

people that their information would not be used to debit their bank ac-counts and that there was no charge for their services. But the FTC alleges that was a lie as bank accounts were deb-ited for $400 or more within a couple of months. Never give out your bank account information to someone who contacts you over the phone.For more on credit and debt, and

personal finance tips, visit the Money section at www.military.com.

Team for America wants veteransTeach For America, the nonprofit

organization that sends recent college graduates and professionals to teach-ing positions at low-income schools, wants to enlist military veterans into its ranks. The organization helps its “corps members” earn teaching cer-tifications in exchange for a two-year

teaching commitment. Participants who go on to become TFA alumni have access to additional resources such as leadership training and job opportuni-ties provided by TFA and its vast net-work of alumni. For more information, visit www.teachforamerica.org.

New Marine in charge of CorpsAfter nearly four years as comman-

dant, Gen. James F. Amos on Oct. 17, 2014, passed command to Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. in a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington. Amos, who is re-tiring, has a long record of leadership

and impressive accomplishments in his 44 years of military service.Gen. Dunford becomes the 36th

commandant of the Marine Corps after a storied career as an infantry officer.


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