The Veteran Eagle is a newsletter for veterans, transitioning military, their family members and friends and supporters of VetJobs.

Check out the July issue here.

Contents include:

1. Message from the Top

2. Hot Jobs

3. VA Will Extend Veterans Benefits to Same-sex Couples

4. Applying for a Job? This Might Take Awhile

5. Are You SOLDIERFIT?

6. Legislation to Protect Veteran and Military Students

7. VA Drops Net Worth in Determining Eligibility

8. Women Not Clamoring to Enter Combat Arms Fields

9. VA to Iraq war veteran: We’re not taking new patients

10. VA Expands Agent Orange Exposure Coverage

11. Significant Events this Month in Military History

On Saturday July 11, 2015 at the Tampa Bay Rays – Houston Astros game the POW/MIA Seat will be uncovered and dedicated.

From that time forward that seat will remain unfilled, reserved for those still unaccounted for.

In honor of this event the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to set aside a block of seats for veterans and their families with tickets at a reduced price.

Please join Representative Jolly in attendance at this game to demonstrate our solidarity with the families and friends of those veterans still unaccounted for after these many years since the Southeast Asian Conflict ended.

Representative Jolly will be participating in a pre-game ceremony to dedicate the seat at 3:30 PM.

Please arrive early to show your support and participate.

Game time is 4:10 PM.

This invitation is extended to veterans and families in your respective organizations. Please here to purchase your reduced price tickets ($10 per ticket).

Password:           JOLLY1

Everyone purchasing must login or create a Ticketmaster account to purchase.

This offer expires Friday, July 10^th, at 5:00pm.

NOW “HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM”

Empowering others on a daily basis and the new name reflects that.

After nearly three decades operating as the “Homeless Emergency Project,” HEP will now be doing business as the “Homeless Empowerment Program.”

The name change is part of a re-branding initiative to better align the organization’s name with the programs and services they currently offer homeless individuals, families and veterans living on their expansive 8-acre campus.

HEP President and CEO, Terrance McAbee, stated, “When the organization was first developed, we were very much serving the homeless population on an “emergency” basis – providing basic needs like food, shelter and clothing. Today, HEP offers a wide range of services designed to break the cycle of homelessness, including on-site medical care, mental health counseling, transportation, job training, nutrition programs, child care and more. In addition, we’ve expanded our housing model to not only include emergency shelters, but also transitional and permanent supportive housing to provide more comprehensive long-term care. It is for these reasons that our leadership team and Board of Directors has decided to change the name of our organization – to better represent all that we have to offer, and will continue to offer in the future.”

They have also launched a redesigned website in order to give web visitors a user-friendly tool to learn information about HEP’s services and programs, as well as information about how they can get involved with the organization.

Check out the new website here.

Veterans Advantage delivers you exclusive benefits to thank you for your service every day of the year.

Major national companies recognize and respect your service with new military savings redeemed with the VetRewards Card, the first secure military ID created to protect Veterans’ privacy.

Major companies — like United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, CVS/Pharmacy, Office Depot/OfficeMax, Verizon Wireless & Verizon FiOS, Wendy’s, Overstock.com, Apple, Dell, Avis & Budget Car Rental, Foot Locker, Greyhound, Target, Amtrak and many more — show their respect for your service by offering you savings on your everyday purchases, with the VetRewards Card.

MacDill Career Fair

Thursday, July 23 (1100-1400)

Over 70 employer participating, for list of employers, click here.

Must have base access to attend, Dress for Success and bring plenty of resumes.

The Surf’s Edge Club
7315 Bayshore Blvd
MacDill AFB, FL 33621

Fairways for Warriors (Southwest FL Chapter) teaches Combat Wounded and Combat Veteran’s, their spouse and their children how to golf.

The majority of proceeds are used to help fund Veterans Programs.

Membership is open to all generations, as long as you were in a Combat Area of Operation and have proof from DD214.

All golfers welcome, still looking for Sponsors, Vendors and Volunteers.

For more information about this local chapter, click here or contact Steve Surface.

Immediate need for SCAN Eagle SUAS Pilots, Operators, Maintainers and Mission Coordinators.

Seeking Full-Time Scan Eagle SUAS FSR’s (Pilots, Operators, and Maintainers) for deployment OCONUS.
This is a surging area of operations.
Former SCAN Eagle Operators with any scan eagle experience should apply.

Pay: Excellent pay and benefits, deployment cycle varies 4-6 months.

Location: OCONUS

Duties:
Operate Scan Eagle SUAS Platform
Provide maintenance functions on Scan Eagle SUAS platforms in remote locations.
Operate Scan Eagle Sensors
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to operate in remote Forward Operating Bases overseas.

Specific Requirements:
Scan Eagle Training within 2 years of completion
Other SUAS experience desired but not required
FAA Certified Class II Medical Certificate
Former Military desired
Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance

please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line

LINCS Supply Chain Management Program Info Session

Tuesday, June 30, 2015
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SPC (Clearwater Campus, ES-127)
The LINCS Supply Chain Management training program offers 8 entry to mid-level industry certifications that will enable individuals to enter or advance in their supply chain careers.

Additional courses will be starting in July!

Attend the information session to discuss the program and how to apply.

Please RSVP online.

Please contact Sondra Seiter via email or at 727-791-5978 for more information.

Here’s the latest blog pertaining to the program and here is the flyer for the upcoming event: LINCS Program Info Session – June 30

ASPEN DENTAL PROVIDING FREE DENTAL CARE TO VETERANS

Most veterans who completed active duty are eligible for health benefits through the Veterans Health Administration, with one big exception: dental care.

In general, dental care is limited to veterans with a service-related disability, former prisoners of war, and people participating in a VA Vocational Rehabilitation program. And even then, the dental procedures a person is eligible for vary widely depending on service history and other factors.

To help bridge this gap, Aspen Dental, which has more than 300 locations in the U.S., is offering free dental care and screenings to all veterans on Saturday, June 27.

Dentists and their staff are volunteering their time for the event, which is part of the broader community-based Healthy Mouth Movement launched last year.

An advance appointment is necessary to take part in the free dental care for veterans.

Call 1-844-AspenHMM (1-844-277-3646) to schedule an appointment and find a participating location near you.

Here are the new office locations for the Pinellas County Veterans Services in Clearwater and St. Petersburg:

(Clearwater Office)

Pinellas County Veterans Services

2189 Cleveland Street, Suite 263

Clearwater, FL 33765

Phone: (727) 464-8460

Fax: (727) 464-8407

Office Hours 7:30am – 4:30pm

Appointments preferred, Monday – Friday

(St. Petersburg Office)

Pinellas County Veterans Services

501 1st Avenue North, Suite 514

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Phone: (727) 582-7828

Fax: (727) 582-7813

Office Hours 7:30am – 4:30pm

Appointments preferred, Monday – Friday