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Subscribe to RSSNBC News is dedicating an entire year’s worth of programming to a new series, "Making a Difference on the Homefront." The series, an extension of "Nightly News with Brian Williams’" award-winning franchise, is an effort to shine a light on veterans, military families and the issues affecting them across the country. "NBC Nightly News" will feature monthly stories as part of the initiative, as will all other NBC News platforms, including TODAY, msnbc and msnbc.com.
"One of the great blessings in my life has been the exposure I've received to the military – active duty, in the field and veterans," said Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News." "They are America’s genuine heroes, and it is a privilege to use our platforms at NBC News to honor all that they have done. With this series, we hope to give a voice to vitally important stories that may have otherwise gone untold."
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (VETS), will carry out more than 100 job fairs across the country in an effort to assist veterans and their spouses in finding second careers in their local communities.
The inaugural job fair will kick off in partnership with NBC 4 New York alongside the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City on Thursday, June 23, followed by a second hiring fair with NBC 4 Los Angeles on Sunday, July 10, with others to be announced over the course of the year.
On June 23, WNBC will broadcast live hits from the Intrepid throughout the day.
Visit www.makingadifference.msnbc.com for more information.
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Brian you do stand alone as one Anchor who has never forgotten our brave troops. For years we heard of deaths each month of brave soldiers that reached 4500 in Iraq. Our President felt Americans should be spared from the bodies brought home and the horror of War. But President Obama and First Lady Michele quickly got involved with our troops and their concerns. Brian your attention to our soldiers allow Americans to know exactly what's going on and why they do their jobs. Richard Engle give onsite information that is only seen in Foreign news. The Military soldiers just want to know the public is with them as everyone always wants to know what's happening back in the States. Many don't realize when the President ordered national guard in the War it meant lost of jobs. When our troops do come home they wont have jobs. We have soldiers home now who can't fine jobs and bringing home more. What a way to say thank you for your service. California is doing it's part to help Vets with jobs. Brian it always starts with one person stepping up and you are that person. I'm a Military Mom and yes our soldiers know Brian Williams because you never forgot and always put their message out there even with only 30 mins. of news.
Jobs cannot be lost because of a deployment while serving in the Reserves or National Guard. To fire someone while on Active Duty is a Federal Crime.
Is Peaches coming home this month. Lesley's birthday is Monday, and I connected the two events.
When President Bush deployed the National Guard they lost their jobs because the employees couldn't hold those positions. We continued with Stop Lock which gave the National Guard more time overseas.
Many of the unemployed are members of the National Guard and reserves who have deployed multiple times, said Joseph Sharpe, director of the economic division at the American Legion. Sharpe said some come home to find their jobs have been eliminated because the company has downsized. Other companies might not want to hire someone who could deploy again or will have medical appointments because of war-related health problems, he said.
Phy
Because of the executive order of Stop "Lock the businesses couldn't hold the jobs and with this Recession many jobs were lost. The Military Website for families gave all the information years ago. The law you are speaking of is for limited service but Stop Lock overrides that and as you know many of our guys have done many deployments with two Wars. As for anyone being fired well no but cut backs and down sizing is now the buzz word to get you out of the job.
Phyllis thanks for asking about Peaches, she will be home in mid July smile
Jackie, I am happy for both you and Peaches. Phyllis PS My brother did not complete the
Family Tree project but you never know as you said.
See the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Stop loss does not override it. There's a difference between having a right and knowing how to use it.
At the bottom this article lists the two possibilities that allow a company to terminate the employment of a returning guardsman or reservist. Neither of them mention stop loss.
Just letting you know.
I'm wondering. Are you speaking about "stop loss" or "individual ready reserve?" Stop loss is only for people who are currently on active duty. IRR is for those that have gotten out and are recalled. USERRA covers both as it covers any absence from work due to military obligations.
What USERRA doesn't cover is a bad economy. While Bush didn't put us in a great position, he left when unemployment was at 5%. It is now at 9% two years later. Who should be blamed now?
i will definitely be watching that one, seeing how effective they are at finding jobs for our returning soldiers.
Me too, most definitely!!!!
I’ve got to go do my duty
To God family and country
Are words which broke another heart today
Good men and women, fighting different wars
The proof’s in the scars
I know words could never tell
And my tribute can’t as well
The price you pay for freedom
God Bless Those Souls
Who have made that Sacrifice Themselves
Kudos on your Network's dedication to our armed forces.
Brian; HU-Rah!
I am one of those veterans that it seems can't get help from none of the VSO's. Soon I will be joining the homeless ranks of veterans and not because I haven't tried. I have been unable to work for the last 18 months and no one will help me.
Some will say this isn't the place for this. If you knew all the organizations I have requested assistance you will understand why I have resorted to this. Worse yet, yesterday I received an email NOT intended for my eyes that concerned me from a very reputable VSO in Washington, D.C. quoted below:
""Just between us, Leslie got out of the service in 1980. That puts him in his 50s at least. He did not mention losing a job or having a car accident or anything that would cause him to not have any money. He just did not pass the smell test for me. My people in NC talked to him, but were not able to get any info either""
"Smell test"
Until yesterday I DID NOT know who this man was nor have I ever spoken to him.
I will not identify this person here, but know he is most likely known to all whose eyes will see this post.
No one in NC has called me and anyone I have talked to has gotten every answer to every question asked.
I am one of those veterans that it seems can't get help from none of the VSO's. Soon I will be joining the homeless ranks of veterans and not because I haven't tried. I have been unable to work for the last 18 months and no one will help me.
Some will say this isn't the place for this. If you knew all the organizations I have requested assistance you will understand why I have resorted to this. Worse yet, yesterday I received an email NOT intended for my eyes that concerned me from a very reputable VSO in Washington, D.C. quoted below:
""Just between us, Leslie got out of the service in 1980. That puts him in his 50s at least. He did not mention losing a job or having a car accident or anything that would cause him to not have any money. He just did not pass the smell test for me. My people in NC talked to him, but were not able to get any info either""
"Smell test?"
Until yesterday I DID NOT know who this man was nor have I ever spoken to him.
I will not identify this person here, but know he is most likely known to all whose eyes will see this post.
No one in NC has called me and anyone I have talked to has gotten every answer to every question asked.
I came accross this hiring initiative this evening. I am looking to hire several individuals in the forseeable future. Veterans are some of the most qualified. If there is any opportunity I can provide assistance for a veteran, I'm there.
For all of you who are looking for a career PLEASE contact me! I run the agency in Columbus, OH, however, there are 182 offices nationwide. I would be thrilled to lend a helping hand. Please contact me via email, kimberly.harless@wslife.com or by phone, 614-957-1713 or view my personal website, www.wslife.com/agent/kharless. I look forward to helping any way possible.
Thank you all for your serivce!!!
Sincerely,
Kimberly L. Harless, LUTCF
District Manager
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Brian Williams -- thank you for helping our military families through Making a Difference. There is such a great need for ongoing support of our warriors and their families. Thankfully, there are many programs now available to help the veteran, but there aren't many to help their spouses and families who are also very much impacted by the aftermath of war.
We at Hope for the Home Front are giving ourselves 100% to reaching out and restoring the WOMEN who are touched by the life and service of a combat veteran of any conflict, offering hope and healing for the invisible wounds of war on the home front. We would love to share more with you about what we are doing to educate, encourage and empower women who live with and love a soldier. Please visit our website at www.whenwarcomeshomeretreats.com to learn more. Thank you for helping us spread hope on the home front!