Alex O'Neil | North Carolina Governor's Working Group [NCGWG]

Veteran News Network: TV for Vets, by Vets

by Alex O'Neil | Mar 20, 2020 | News & Updates

The VA is working to build trust, improve health outcomes and improve the Veteran experience through the Veteran News Network (VNN), which is currently being used by 53 VA Medical Centers across the country. VNN was created in response to customer feedback and offers...

Travel Booking Website Offers Deals for Military Community

by Alex O'Neil | Mar 18, 2020 | News & Updates

American Forces Travel is a convenient, online leisure travel booking website created for members of the U.S. military community. The site is designed to be a one-stop travel booking site and offers military discounts and helps fund other current and future MWR...

Registration Now Open for National Veterans Golden Age Games

by Alex O'Neil | Mar 16, 2020 | News & Updates

Veterans who wish to compete in the 2020 National Veterans Golden Age Games from June 22-27 in Madison, Wisconsin can now register online. Veterans must be at least 55 years old and receive VA health care. The Games is the premier senior adaptive rehabilitation...

‘The Mission Continues’ Connects Veterans, Helps Communities

by Alex O'Neil | Mar 13, 2020 | News & Updates

The Mission Continues is a non-profit organization that helps Veterans and other service members continue their service after serving in uniform. Veteran volunteers deploy to work alongside other non-profit groups to make improvements in under-resourced communities....

First Female Takes Command as AFMES Director

by Alex O'Neil | Mar 11, 2020 | News & Updates

Air Force Lt. Col. Alice Briones, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System deputy director, has been named director of AFMES, effective February 21, 2020. In the role, Briones leads an organization of approximately 300 military, civilian and contractor personnel who...