Starting today veterans can visit My Next Move to connect with employers looking to hire veterans. Check it out and get hired.
National Resource Directory
Connecting Wounded Warriors, Service Members, Veterans, Their Families and Caregivers with Those Who Support Them
Good site check it out here.
Meet and Greet with Past National Commander Richard Eubank
All are invited, dress casual
11/16
12:30pm-2pm
Ballard-Eagleson Post#3063
2812 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
RSVP 206-782-8618
11/19
7pm (There will be a Chili Feed dinner at $6 per person)
Lake Washington Post#2995
4330 148th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
RSVP 425-883-2995
VFW FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2011 BURGER KING® UNMET NEEDS FUNDRAISER
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is proud to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, participating Burger King® Restaurants will be raising funds for the VFW’s Unmet Needs Program throughout the month of November through the annual Burger King® Unmet Needs Fundraiser. Over 1,200 Burger King® Restaurants have participated since 2007 and have raised over $1.3 million in support of the program. Burger King® customers are encouraged to donate $1 or more at participating locations across the country as the proceeds will help military families in need pay for essentials such as rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expenses, vehicle repairs and food.
Free Dental care for Combat Vets
On 11/19 from 8am to 3pm Dr. Theresa Chang will be offering free dental care for combat vets that do not have insurance. There is limited nonavailability so call for an appointment.
22516 SE 64th Pl
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-392-8992
Beer Tasting with New Belgium and the Beer Junction on 11/10.
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I want to thank all of those who came out to sample some of New Belgium’s finest on 11/10/11. We raised $135 for the post which will greatly benefit veterans in the Seattle area. I also want to thank Morgan and Allison and the Beer Junction, you guys are great and we look forward to working with you at your new space on Memorial Day.
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In honor of Veterans Day, and the Marine Corp birthday, the post will be on hand at the Beer Junction in West Seattle from 5pm -8pm. New Belgium Brewing will be sampling some of their finest brews including their seasonal beer Snow Day. 
Tasting fees are $4 with half of the proceeds going to veterans of the West Seattle VFW. We hope to see you there this Thursday.
Steve Wood from New Belgium returns!
New Belgium is now the 3rd largest craft brewery in the U.S. and in 1998 became the first wind powdered brewery in the country. They’ve also racked up 25 Great American Beer Festival awards (their Abbey Ale, which we’ll be trying tomorrow night, has won 8 of those medals!). In addition to the 5 beers in the lineup below, we’ll also be breaking into either the Lips of Faith Super Cru or Grand Cru and Steve is bringing a growler of a draft only release!
Tasting Lineup:
1554
Abbey Ale
Snow Day
Belgo IPA
Ranger IPA
In Honor of Our Veterans (Veterans Day Specials!!!)
Let Us Serve You on Veterans Day!
Chili’s – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11 – More Info
Applebee’s – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11 – More Info
Golden Corral – Free meal, Monday Nov. 14, 2011 – More Info
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – free lunch or dinner, Sunday Nov 13, 2011 – More Info
Outback Steakhouse – A week of Free Bloomin’ Onions and Cokes Monday Nov. 7 – Friday Nov. 11 – More Info
Uno Chicago Grill – free entree or individual pizza with a purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value. Friday, Nov. 11 – More Info
Hooters – Free Meal, Friday, Nov. 11 – More Info
Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on Friday November 11th. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating
Subway – Free Six Inch Sub. Select Subway locations offer a FREE six inch sub to military veterans on Veteran’s Day. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. Please call ahead
T.G.I. Friday’s – Buy one get one free Nov 11-14. At participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. November 11-14
National Park Service would not charge entrance fees for Veteran’s Day weekend – November 11-13, 2011 – More Info
Message Envy – We are excited to announce a special event in recognition of military personnel. On Veterans Day, November 11th, all Western Washington Massage Envy clinics will offer free massage therapy sessions to current and former members of the military and their spouses.*
Enjoy a healthy, stress-relieving massage as our way of saying thank you for serving our country. Call our clinic to schedule your appointment today! Please feel free to share this message with your friends and family.
*Limited number of appointments at each clinic. Proof of military status required. Hours, rates, and services may vary by location
Bed and Breakfast for Vets – In the third year of the program, B&Bs for Vets has organized over 485 (and counting) participating Bed and Breakfasts and Inns across the US and Canada which will be offering veterans a free night’s stay on November 10th – More Info
FREE Car Washes on Veterans Day in 2010 – More Info
More Veterans Day Discounts here.
Army Ranger Dies On 14th Deployment
An Army Ranger who was on his 14th deployment to a combat zone has been killed in Afghanistan.
Sgt. First Class Kristoffer B. Domeij, 29, was killed Saturday when the assault force he was with triggered a hidden roadside bomb in Afghanistan’s Kandahar Province.
Domeij served four deployments in Iraq and another nine stints in Afghanistan. During that time he was awarded two Bronze Stars. His third Bronze Star, earned during his final tour in Afghanistan, will be awarded posthumously, according to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
Veterans committee leaders all open to VA cuts
The top leaders of the House and Senate veterans’ affairs committees are willing to cut funding for the Veterans Affairs Department in hopes of averting across-the-board cuts in federal spending.
Read more at the Army Times…
Now that you have read the article here is a directory to tell your Congressional Leadership how you feel.
House of Representatives Senate White House
Cracking the Job Market in Difficult Times
For Washington Veterans
Monday, November 8, 2011
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
During this down economy, many veterans are struggling to find employment. This workshop is designed to help veterans:
- Identify and articulate their strengths, skills and talents
- Use their military experiences to create powerful work histories
- Discover potential they are unaware of
- Explore work environments that match their personalities
- Learn to think like employers
- Start and maintain a career portfolio that will help them enter and move through the workplace
For additional information about the workshop see the link.
VFW Post 2713 | Farwell-Roosevelt 