Monthly Archive: February 2012

Feb 23

Ohio Helping Veterans Obtain CDL’s

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Ohio veterans licensed on military vehicles will now have an easier time obtaining a commercial driver’s license in the state, thanks to Governor Kasich’s signature January 27 on House Bill 337. One of the provisions of the bill establishes a waiver for the skills component of the CDL examination for those drivers who have experience …

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Feb 23

Settlement Helps Military Wrongly Foreclosed On

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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced on February 9 that the Department of Justice entered into a settlement agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers that helps protect the rights of military homeowners. This agreement could mean a payment from the total $25 billion settlement to military homeowners who were wrongly foreclosed on. Under …

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Feb 22

Cincinnati Welcomes Home Our Heroes, with a parade – a party!

Cincinnati Welcomes Home Our HEROES!

Cincinnati Welcomes Home Our HEROES! On May 19, 2012 the city of Cincinnati will stop for a day and honor our military veterans, our Heroes, with a parade – a party! The war in Iraq formally ended in December 2011, and yes, we still have troops fighting in Afghanistan. But now is the time to …

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Feb 22

Yoga Warriors International

Yoga Warriors

Yoga Warriors International -  is the first and largest program in the nation for healing combat veterans through yoga. Unlike other yoga disciplines and treatment modalities, Yoga Warriors was designed specifically to help veterans suffering from PTSD. Yoga Warriors has many active-duty military and combat veterans serving as teachers. Yoga Warriors classes are now being …

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Feb 22

Cincinnati VAMC Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group

Tramautic Brain Injury

Cincinnati VAMC Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group   For veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their family members. Full Brochure Date: Thursday February 23, 2012 Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: Main Hospital, Second Floor, Room C2005 (across from the med-surg/orthopedic clinic) No registration, fees, or obligations. Questions: Michelle Tanor, MSW, …

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Feb 22

Cincinnati Area Veterans Career Fair February 29, 2012

Veterans Career Fair

Cincinnati Area Veterans Career Fair February 29, 2012 10am to 2pm Hosted by: The American Red Cross 2111 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207   Participating Sponsor: Cincinnati Foundation for Biomedical Research & Education   Dress for success, speak professionally, bring plenty of resumes, and rehearse your selling points.  

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