A US Army officer is sueing a Virginia police department after being wrongfully detained. Plus we have information on delayed stimulus funds, student debt cancellations, and more. 

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~Student Loan Forgiveness~

Helpful Links: 

Dept. of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html?src=rn

Source: 

Kery Murakami - The Washington Times https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/29/biden-cancels-another-13-billion-student-loan-debt/

~Delayed Stimulus~

Source:

Tara Siegel Bernard, The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/business/veterans-stimulus-checks.html

~Army Officer sues Police Department~

Source:

Celine Catronuovo - TheHill.com

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/547505-army-officer-sues-police-for-pepper-spraying-him-drawing-guns-during

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Hey everyone. You're probably expecting the latest news from the Veteran Podcast. However, being Easter weekend and the start of Spring Break for the kiddos, well, I'm taking the week off. We'll be back next week! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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A congressman is wanting to strip veteran benefits from those who attacked the Capitol. Also, the VA has a huge backlog of claims and records request, BUT is also one of the top places to work… kind of.

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Congressman wants veterans who participated in the Capitol attack to lose benefits.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/03/19/lawmaker-wants-to-strip-benefits-from-veterans-involved-in-januarys-attack-on-congress/

VA backlog

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/03/23/skepticism-surrounds-va-promise-to-draw-down-backlog-of-compensation-and-pension-exams/

https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2021/03/25/with-a-half-million-personnel-records-backlogged-va-promises-vaccines-for-archive-staffers-to-catch-up/

VA is one of the best employers in the US

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86410/forbes-ranks-va-one-americas-best-large-employers/

https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5618

https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/VA00

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Women veterans feel more isolated compared to their male counterparts, the COVID relief bill has more than just checks for veterans, scholarships, and a free transcription resources for veterans that are hearing impaired.

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• Women’s Study - https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
• Special Forces Awards - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/17/army-denies-medals-soldier-trump-pardoned-alleged-afghan-murder/4730488001/
• COVID Relief - https://apple.news/AvAf6l9UdQfCrCeCYaw9mKw
• Halter CNC Veterans Scholarship - https://www.haltercncautomation.com/en-us/military-educational-manufacturing-scholarship
• Free Transcription for Hearing Impaired veterans. https://clear2connect.org/learn-how-to-access/https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86214/free-captioned-telephone-service-veterans-loved-ones-hearing-loss/

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One Fox News host, known for saying provocative things, said something that stirred up the military community. Army soldiers to begin getting a Call of Duty like experience. And lot of job opporunities out there.

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Tucker

• https://twitter.com/cnnnewsroom/status/1370130593128796162/video/1
• https://twitter.com/acyn/status/1370188464289849350/video/1

IVAS Goggles

• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a35565940/army-iavs-goggles-see-through-vehicles/
• https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/06/microsoft-hololens-2-army-plans-to-customize-as-ivas.html

VA Vaccine Act

• https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/252003/house-passes-bill-requiring-va-offer-covid-vaccine-more-veterans

RallyPoint Jobs Board

• https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85716/veteran-job-board-rallypoint/

USPS Truck Driving Jobs

• Jobs Page - https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm
• Source: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85811/85811

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Crayons ready to eat, veteran unemployment, and tips to improve your resume. And where to find COVID vaccines. This and more all in the next 10 minutes right here on The Veteran Podcast!Listen and subscribe to the podcast http://jaml.ink/veteranpodcastThe Veteran Podcastwww.TheVeteranPodcast.cominstagram.com/theveteranpodcastfacebook.com/theveteranpodcasttwitter.com/theveteranpod_______________Story ReferencesAl Asad Rocket AttackHTTPS://AMERICANMILITARYNEWS.COM/2021/03/10-ROCKET-ATTACK-ON-US-FORCES-AT-IRAQI-BASE-1-AMERICAN-DEAD-AT-BASE-SAYS-REPORT/_________Crayons Ready to EatWebsite: http://www.crayonsreadytoeat.comOriginal Story: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/02/26/crayon-eating-marine-launches-edible-crayon-business/_________Veteran Unemploymenthttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/03/05/veterans-unemployment-remains-flat-as-pandemic-enters-its-second-year/__________Post Military Resume TipsHELPFUL: HTTP://WWW.MILITARY.COM/VETERAN-JOBS/SKILLS-TRANSLATORHTTP://WWW.VA.GOV/CAREERS-EMPLOYMENT/?FROM=EXPLORE.VA.GOVSource Story: HTTPS://WWW.MILITARY.COM/VETERAN-JOBS/HOW-ADD-FOCUS-YOUR-VETERAN-SKILL-SET.HTML__________COVID-19 Vaccines for VeteransVA COVID SITE: HTTPS://WWW.VA.GOV/HEALTH-CARE/COVID-19-VACCINE/STAY-INFORMEDOriginal Story: HTTPS://WWW.SEATTLETIMES.COM/SEATTLE-NEWS/VETERANS-OF-ALL-AGES-CAN-NOW-GET-COVID-19-VACCINE-AT-VA-CLINICS-IN-WASHINGTON-STATE/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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This week's stories...

• TOXIC EXPOSURE FOR K2 VETS
• WHERE TO FIND HELP WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
• CONFRONTING RACISM WITHIN THE RANKS

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Bipartisan bill would require VA to care for toxin-exposed veterans

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/bipartisan-bill-would-require-va-to-care-for-toxin-exposed-veterans/ar-BB1e1pOR?ocid=superapp-news

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Disaster Resources

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85028/get-assistance-natural-disaster/

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Black Veterans Project Honest Reckoning - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/military-needs-honest-reckoning-over-racism-in-its-ranks-says-black-veteran/ar-BB1dZ2YE?ocid=superapp-news

NY Times https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/opinion/sunday/trump-va-racism.html

Racial Disparity Study https://www.jstor.org/stable/3767765?seq=1

It’s time for an “honest reckoning” when it comes to racism in the military, says Richard Brookshire of the Black Veterans Project.

Half of minority service members report witnessing racism among fellow troops.

New Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the first African American to serve in the role, has acknowledged racism in the armed forces. In one of his first acts as SEC DEF, Austin issued a "stand down" order across the military to address extremism in its ranks.

A necessary first step, according to Brookshire but more needs to be done.

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Females in the draft, DU and Gulf War Syndrome, VA Debt Collection suspension, and a cool tool showing if your state offers free tuition to veterans or their family members. 

ACLU asks Supreme Court to overturn law, and allow females to be included in the draft.

https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/539575-supreme-court-asked-to-declare-the-all-male-military-draft

Depleted Uranium Not the cause of Gulf War Syndrome

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2021/02/18/study-concludes-depleted-uranium-doesnt-cause-gulf-war-illness/

VA Suspends Debt Collection

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/02/18/va-suspends-debt-collections-through-september-2021/

Gary Sinise Mental Health Network

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottking/2021/02/16/gary-sinise-launches-mental-health-network-for-veterans-first-responders/?sh=494dd27f20c8

COOL TOOL

States Offering Free tuition to veterans and their dependents

https://www.reddit.com/r/VeteransBenefits/wiki/free_tuition

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