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VA Releases Updated List Identifying Agent Orange Sites Outside of Vietnam

Sedona AZ – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released in January 2020 an updated Department of Defense (DoD) list of locations outside of Vietnam where tactical herbicides were used, tested, or stored by the United States military. ”DoD will continue to be responsive to the needs of our interagency partners in all matters related to taking care of both current and former service... 

Doxxing, swatting and the new trends in online harassment

When the SWAT team bursts into your bedroom, it’s not only unpleasant but potentially deadly. Jason Eppink/Flickr   Sedona AZ (July 12, 2017) – Imagine this: there’s a knock at your door. “Pizza delivery!” It’s the fifth time in the last hour that you’ve had to say to a delivery person: “No, I really didn’t order anything.” That’s irritating. Half an hour later, there’s... 

Tips to Avoid Scams Targeting Veterans

Sedona AZ (November 9, 2014) – Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served our country. Unfortunately, it has also become a time to build awareness about scammers who take advantage of veterans and active duty military personnel. Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants to make sure those who serve do not become victims of fraud and encourages them to stay informed about the latest schemes... 

Government Approves Military Use of Forests

Pentagon Sedona AZ (November 9, 2014) –  The U.S Forest Service and U.S. Navy faced off with a concerned and outspoken public in a Port Angeles, Washington, meeting about the Navy’s proposal to conduct electronic warfare in the Olympic National Forest. One of the major aha moments at the November 7, 2014, meeting was the disclosure by USFS District Ranger Dean Millett that there is a... 

VA Clears Backlog of Disability Claims

Washington DC (June 28, 2013) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that as a result of the initiative launched in April to expedite disability compensation claims decisions for Veterans who have a waited a year or longer, more than 65,000-claims – or 97 percent of all claims over two years old in the inventory – have been eliminated from the backlog. Veterans Benefits... 
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