Our Founder Jendayi Stafford and Co-Founder Gary Strong with some more VeTSDC volunteers!
A group shot of everyone who walked in the parade!
Feeling the 4th of July Spirit!
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
–4th of July Parade–
We had so much fun walking in the parade with fellow veterans and their families! We want to thank those who came out and walked with VeTSDC this year! Here are a few photos from the parade! We hope that you and yours had a Happy 4th of July. Also, we want to thank those who serve and protect our freedom everyday!
Monday, July 4, 2016
VA Benefits: How to Apply for Disability Benefits, VA Benefits Timetable, and Medical Discharge Information
VeTSDC knows firsthand how challenging it can be to start the movements of obtaining disability benefits. Our founders have gone through it too and here's some info that they found particularly interesting...
Here is a website that walks you through how to apply for disability benefits:
What is a DD214?
This site walks you through how to understand what a DD form 214 is, it's history, and what you need it for and how to obtain one. It sends information to a SSD Representative to contact you and walk you through eligibility and how to sign up.
Want to know what a disability rating is and how the calculate your compensation?
Here is a website that walks you through how to apply for disability benefits:
What is a DD214?
This site walks you through how to understand what a DD form 214 is, it's history, and what you need it for and how to obtain one. It sends information to a SSD Representative to contact you and walk you through eligibility and how to sign up.
Want to know what a disability rating is and how the calculate your compensation?
Here's a look at the VA Benefits Timetable–
Medical Discharge: VA Benefits for Service Members going through this process–
If you'd like a copy of these pdfs sent to you please email Jendayi.stafford@vetsdc.org!
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Veteran Suicide: It's Real and it Affects 22 Veterans Every Day...
VeTSDC knows all too well how veteran suicide can affect not only those who currently serve but also our past active duty vets. The things that our service members see along with time spent in hostile environments can cause multiple issues. If you, or someone you know, seems suicidal please contact the Veterans Crisis Line.
"The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veteran Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals available."–Veterans Crisis Line
"The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veteran Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals available."–Veterans Crisis Line
Home Information: Grants and Avoiding Foreclosure
The Specially Adapted Housing Program gives disabled vets the ability to get assistance building, remodeling, or purchasing an adapted home.
The Home Loan Guaranty assists with delinquent home loans. The VA wants to ensure that any veteran is able to keep their home and avoid foreclosure.
If you'd like a pdf version of this information emailed to you please email jendayi.stafford@vetsdc.org!
Education Benefits: Eligibility and Entitlement
Follow the link to view who is eligible and how to go through vocational rehabilitation that will lead to employment...
Thursday, June 30, 2016
ProLog Job Opportunity!
A little about the
company:
Established in
2000, ProLog is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. In 2006
ProLog won its first prime contract to perform logistics and supply services
for the U.S. Maritime Administration. Aggressive company growth by 2008
led ProLog to become one of the fastest growing small businesses in Virginia.
Since then, ProLog has become a nationwide technical services provider for the
following services:
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Administrative Support Services
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Aviation Maintenance (Logistics &
MRO)
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Facility Support Services
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Information Technology & Data
Management
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Maritime Logistics Acquisition and
Sustainment
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Warehousing & Supply Operations
General Clerk II: $14.80/HR
The employee will perform
administrative and clerical duties in support of a Naval Aviation
squadron. The duties may include:
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Navy correspondence:
Preparation of standard Navy correspondence, letters, and messages.
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FITREPS/EVALS: Familiarization
with preparation of evaluations and reports of fitness.
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Personnel transactions:
Processing of personnel actions such as leave, pay, Page 2 preparation, SGLI,
travel, and security clearances. Personnel accounting procedures
including muster reports, gains, and losses.
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Records Management: File
storage, maintenance, archival, retrieval, and destruction.
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Customer Service: Ability to
manage phone and face-to-face customer transactions. Professional
demeanor in an office setting, demonstrating courtesy at all times.
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Awards: Drafting, typing,
processing, submission, and distribution of awards.
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Official Travel Support:
Preparation of no-fee passport applications, TAD orders, travel arrangements,
Government Travel Credit Card applications, and processing travel
vouchers. Familiarization with Defense Travel System (DTS) and Government
Travel Credit Card (GTCC) programs.
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Maintenance Administration and
Operational Administration support. Naval Aviation support including
SHARP and NALCOMIS database maintenance and other functions associated with
flight training logs and records.
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Executive secretarial support to the
Commanding Officer and Executive Officer.
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Official Mail Management:
Receipt, appropriate handling, and distribution of U.S. Mail.
Qualifications:
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Must be ability to work in an Office
Setting and be able to lift up to seven pounds.
Required Experience, Training &
Certifications:
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The successful applicant will possess
2-3 years of previous administrative experience working in a well-structured,
hierarchical office environment, a working knowledge of military procedures and
protocol, a high knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, a mature and
respectful demeanor, and a professional appearance.
Required Education Level:
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High School Graduate or Equivalent
Required Security Clearance
Eligibility:
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Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to
obtain and maintain Department of Defense Secret Security
Clearance eligibility.
Job Opportunities: Oak Harbor Christian School
Oak Harbor Christian School has some new job opportunities available:
Before and After School Program– There are openings from 6:30-8:30am and 3:15-5:30pm. There are families currently in need of this service so if you are interested in working in this program contact the Oak Harbor Christian School office for more details.
Teaching Position– The Oak Harbor Christian School is seeking teachers for the pre-school and substitute instructional assistants for grades K-6 (needed immediately). They also are advertising for additional teaching staff for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. Teachers with musical and/or technology expertise are especially encouraged to apply.
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