#Veteran Affairs

[wolfsilverlight]

Well, it's official. I have Shingles. AGAIN.

For those not in the loop, I've had Shingles once before, in March of 2023. 3 weeks ago, I attempted to get the vaccine for Shingles from my VA doctor, who point-blank refused, in direct opposition to CDC guidelines. So, now, I get to suffer through this disease once again.

If you value Veterans, don't thank us for our service. Contact your state and federal elected officials, and make it clear that your vote for them is dependant on their record in regards to veteran care.

We don't need words. We need actions.

[vintageseawitch]

Project 2025's economic plan is essentially let billionaires do whatever the hell they want more than ever before with more tax breaks, privatizing/stripping away Medicare, social security, & the VA, deporting 10 million people, many of whom have lived here since they were children, turning 40 hour work weeks into 160 hour work months & allowing companies to get away with not paying overtime, etc. i would count what they want to do with LGBTQIA+ people is also part of their economic plan because sending them to concentration camps or simply executing them for existing as they are would probably cost tax payer dollars.

[news4dzhozhar]

Another short clip of another former IDF soldier angry with politicians who continue to send conscripts to war & provide no psychological support once their service has ended and they are "damaged goods" with PTSD.

[veteranwiki]

Help Us Make a Difference: Support Veteran Wiki This Giving Tuesday https://s.veteranwiki.org/givingtuesday

As we approach Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity and community support, Veteran Wiki is embarking on a critical mission. We have set a goal to raise $5,000, and we need your help to reach it.

Veteran Wiki has always been more than just an organization. It's a beacon of hope and a source of invaluable support for veterans transitioning to civilian life. Through our efforts, we provide essential resources, guidance, and a community that understands and aids in the unique challenges faced by those who have served our nation.

But to continue our work and meet the new challenges ahead, we need your support. Your donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. It helps us maintain and expand our services, ensuring that every veteran has access to the information and assistance they need.

By contributing to our Giving Tuesday campaign, you become a vital part of our mission. Together, we can reach our $5,000 goal and make a significant impact in the lives of veterans. Your generosity is more than a donation; it's a lifeline for those who have given so much.

Please consider donating to Veteran Wiki through our PayPal Giving Fund this Giving Tuesday. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal and furthers our cause. Let’s stand together to support our heroes.

Your support means everything to us and to the veterans we serve. Thank you for being part of our community and for making a difference this Giving Tuesday.

[harriswalz4usabybr]

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - Kamala Harris

Today the Vice President headed to two border cities, McAllen and Laredo, with two campaign surrogates—Beto O'Rourke and Stacey Plaskett—and the Senate Candidate for Texas, Colin Allred. The 'official' schedule is below.

McAllen, TX Event Location: McAllen Veteran Affairs Clinic Event Type: Facility Tour and Meet & Greet Event Time: 8:00 - 11:00 CT *The campaign took a facility tour of the VA Clinic in McAllen, TX, which has a high concentration of US Veterans. This is an important stop on the campaign trail because we want to hear directly from veterans that are experiencing subpar healthcare do to shortcomings of VA funding. The Harris-Walz administration is looking at ways to enhance the VA through additional funding, possibly coming from defenses spending.

Laredo, TX Event Location: Gateway to the Americas International Bridge and US Customs and Border Protection Facility Event Type: Facility Tour Event Time: 15:00 - 17:00 CT *The campaign took a facility tour of both the footbridge at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge and the nearby US Customs and Border Protection building. Securing the border and reforming the immigration system are peak priorities for the Harris-Walz Campaign. We look forward to working with congress to find a solution to a problem that has been continued due to President Donald Trump axing a bipartisan bill.

Laredo, TX Event Location: Eastern Division Neighborhood Event Type: Door Knocking Event Time: 18:00 - 21:00 CT *The campaign spent the evening door knocking on homes throughout the Eastern Division of Laredo. This was critical for our campaign as well as Colin Allred's as we believe that the region can help drive Texas towards the blue column. Dinner was eaten at Tacos Kiss with some local volunteers.

~BR~

[govtshutdown]

The first appropriations bill has made it to the floor. This resolution was approved by the Rules Committee on Monday, June 3rd, and will bring the Military Construction/Veterans Affairs appropriations bill up for a vote, along with a bill concerning the International Criminal Court.

The rule must pass first before debate can open on the spending bill.

[richardson-101]

[ravnlghtft]

[usmccarter]

Prepared Caregivers Toolkit

Today, RCI and the Returning Service Members – U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs are releasing Prepared Caregivers: A Toolkit for Caregivers of Veterans for Disaster Preparedness, a guide to help caregivers of Veterans prepare for disasters, including environmental catastrophes and pandemics. To read the toolkit and learn more, please visit rosalynncarter.org/emergency-preparedness/.

[vetter0311]

Perceptron learning, generalization, model selection, fault tolerance, and their role in the deep learning era have broad applications in various industries, including the federal government. Here are a few ways these concepts could impact the federal government:

1. Perceptron Learning: Perceptron learning is a simple algorithm used in machine learning to classify data into two categories. In the federal government, perceptron learning could be used for various tasks, such as detecting fraud in financial transactions, predicting the likelihood of a terrorist attack, or identifying potential cybersecurity threats.

2. Generalization: In machine learning, generalization refers to the ability of a model to perform well on new, unseen data. In the federal government, generalization could be used to develop models that can accurately predict the outcome of a new policy or program.

3. Model Selection: Model selection is the process of choosing the best model from a set of candidate models. In the federal government, model selection could be used to select the best model for predicting the outcome of a policy or program, such as the impact of a new trade agreement on the economy.

4. Fault Tolerance: Fault tolerance refers to the ability of a system to continue operating despite the failure of one or more components. In the federal government, fault tolerance could be used to ensure the continuity of critical systems, such as those used for national defense or emergency response.

5. Role in the Deep Learning Era: Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses neural networks with multiple layers to learn from data. In the federal government, deep learning could be used for various tasks, such as image and speech recognition, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.

Overall, the concepts of perceptron learning, generalization, model selection, fault tolerance, and their role in the deep learning era could have a significant impact on the federal government. These concepts could be used to develop models and systems that can help the government make better decisions, improve efficiency, and enhance national security.

[veteranwiki]

Help Us Make a Difference: Support Veteran Wiki This Giving Tuesday https://s.veteranwiki.org/givingtuesday

As we approach Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity and community support, Veteran Wiki is embarking on a critical mission. We have set a goal to raise $5,000, and we need your help to reach it.

Veteran Wiki has always been more than just an organization. It's a beacon of hope and a source of invaluable support for veterans transitioning to civilian life. Through our efforts, we provide essential resources, guidance, and a community that understands and aids in the unique challenges faced by those who have served our nation.

But to continue our work and meet the new challenges ahead, we need your support. Your donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. It helps us maintain and expand our services, ensuring that every veteran has access to the information and assistance they need.

By contributing to our Giving Tuesday campaign, you become a vital part of our mission. Together, we can reach our $5,000 goal and make a significant impact in the lives of veterans. Your generosity is more than a donation; it's a lifeline for those who have given so much.

Please consider donating to Veteran Wiki through our PayPal Giving Fund this Giving Tuesday. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal and furthers our cause. Let’s stand together to support our heroes.

Your support means everything to us and to the veterans we serve. Thank you for being part of our community and for making a difference this Giving Tuesday.

[samsheughan]

Morning reblog.

We're forever grateful for the help we have received, thank you to everyone who's donated so far! The search for work continues today, and what funds we've received so far is going to go towards putting a bit of gas in the car and maintaining our pantry.

If you can donate, we would greatly appreciate it. Even if it's only $1 it MATTERS!

But life sucks for a lot of people right now so if you cannot donate, THAT IS OKAY! Please share this far and wide to reach as many people as possible.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

The VA fucked up (again) so I now have a GoFundMe set up

I'm honestly fucking embarrassed that it has come to this point. I'm in tears as I type this.

Tl;dr: the VA denied Wolf's claim, and starting a gofundme is literally the only way we're going to be able to eat let alone live until he can secure work.

As some of yall might know, I gave up my career as a paramedic to take care of The Pup as he is special needs and childcare is expensive AF, and the post I made months earlier about getting a new and well paying job turned out to be a massive scam, and we now have debts associated with that.

As I do with any GFM that I share, PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN, SHARE IF YOU CANNOT DONATE. I do not want anyone going out of their way to help us if they literally cannot.

[govtshutdown]

Status update for FY2024

All bills have cleared the House Subcommittees. All but four have cleared Senate Committees, and all but two have cleared House Committees. None have been voted on on the floor yet, but that may change with H.R. 4366, Military Construction/Veterans funding, now being debated. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4366

We are just over two months out but there are signs of progress, but little optimism.

[bouncinghedgehog]