#OTD in 1948, President Truman issued Executive Order 9981, desegregating United States Armed Forces. This executive order was part of a broader effort to expand civil rights to all Americans without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. In the decades since desegregation, African Americans have continued to serve with distinction and have held the highest military positions in our Armed Forces, including Unified Combatant Commands and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. That tradition continues today with General (retired) Austin serving as the first African American Secretary of Defense. Our Armed Forces is a more capable, stronger force that stands ready to deter adversaries, reassure allies, and fight and win wars as a result of implementing EO 9981. The fight for civil rights continues. The definition has been expanded in recent years to safeguard equal rights and equal opportunities for all with regard to race, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
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Last week’s repeal of disastrous language that briefly gutted the program was a victory for bipartisan advocacy coupled with concerned elected officials from both parties, local press, and veteran service organizations. Much work remains to be done to promote transparency and accountability as we collectively move forward to #ProtectVMSDEP for current and future qualified Gold Star families and dependents of disabled veterans.
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While this is impacting a small percentage of Virginia’s veterans and their families, make no mistake — similar rollbacks are very much possible elsewhere. VMSDEP provided tuition waivers for 8 semesters to Gold Star Families and dependents of 90% and above permanently disabled veterans. Those meeting Teir 2 requirements also received a small stipend to help offset room, board, and books. Virginia’s General Assembly and Governor approved massive changes to the program in May. These changes essentially gutted the program and amounts to the largest rollback of veteran benefits in state history. After a grassroots effort, the Governor called for a Special Session to repeal these changes. The House of Delegates is set to meet later this month and indicated they will approve a clean bill to repeal. The Senate announced yesterday they will meet next Tuesday to repeal some elements, but indicated “a handful of limits will stay for some previous beneficiaries.” Whether you are a Virginian or not, please support our grassroots effort to #RestoreVMSDEP to its pre-May 13th language as the General Assembly prepares to meet in a Special Session. Virginia has an obligation to honor its Compact with veterans and their families.
VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS – why are you #AWOL in the biggest fight for veteran’s benefits occurring right now in the nation? Do you realize that the Commonwealth of #Virginia, both the legislature and the governor, DESTROYED a 100-year-old tuition benefit for the survivors and dependents of deceased and disabled veterans? This is the LARGEST ROLLBACK OF VETERANS BENEFITS in the history of the state. If it happens in #Virginia, it can happen in any state of the Union. Your representatives signed a single letter to the governor and then vanished into thin air. Where were you on June 10 when 200 veterans, spouses, and dependents poured out their stories of loss and grief to a table of government bureaucrats begging them to restore the benefit they counted on to achieve a better life for their children or to attain a new career for their spouses? Only the The American Legion and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) had the courage to stand by our side. This is shameful, disgraceful. Our dues alone should drive more support. 2,300 of the 700,000 veterans in Virginia have fought from the grass roots to the brink of success, but we need your help to carry the day. The next #battle is in Richmond on Tuesday, June 18 and then again on June 28. Can we count on your support? https://lnkd.in/eM_b7kN3 https://lnkd.in/ecpdcqiq #veterans #restoreVMSDEP #earnednotentitled #education #onepercent #AirForceAssociation Air Force Sergeants Association The American Legion Association of the United States Army - AUSA DAV (Disabled American Veterans) #FifthBaptistVeteransMinistry Fleet Reserve Association Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INC Marine Corps League Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) #NationalVeteransCourtAlliance Navy Mutual Aid Association Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) ROANOKE VALLEY VETERANS COUNCIL INC Student Veterans of America Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Virginia National Guard Enlisted Association Virginia National Guard Association WOMENS MARINES ASSOCIATION Wounded Warrior Project
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Celebrating Outstanding Deals of the Year! Announcing the Finalists for the 22nd Annual Corporate Growth Awards - Deal of the Year We are excited to recognize the exceptional transactions that have significantly impacted the Greater Washington area. Here are our finalists for the Deal of the Year categories: Deal Under $50M Altamira, a ClearSky portfolio company, acquires VAST FVLCRUM Funds acquires Burrell Communications IMB Partners acquires eTelligent Group Sayres Defense acquires Joint-Research&Development Community Deal $50M-$250M AeroVironment acquires Tomahawk Robotics Astellas Pharma acquires Propella Therapeutics, Inc. Enlightenment Capital invests into Ridgeline International, LLC Falfurrias Capital invests into Synergy ECP ManTech, The Carlyle Group portfolio company, acquires Definitive Logic RealmOne, an Enlightenment Capital portfolio company, acquires INNOPLEX, LLC (A RealmOne Company) and Secure Innovations, LLC Deal Over $250M. Arlington Capital Partners acquires Avenu Insights & Analytics ASRC Federal acquires SAIC’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management Arm Bain Capital acquires Guidehouse CAVA Group Initial Public Offering A special shoutout to all the nominees in these categories. Your contributions to the industry and the region are truly inspiring. Join us at the Gala on Thursday, June 6th to find out who wins! https://lnkd.in/eKeFyAyS
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My dad, Dave Smith, passed away early Wednesday morning. As we kept vigil in his final hours, we shared stories and we shared laughter. I am blessed that he is my dad and will miss the way he imparted his sage wisdom and his fondness of letting everyone know the time. 12:34am will forever be a bittersweet time of day because that was the time he departed us and reunited with my youngest brother, Ben. Love you, dad. https://lnkd.in/e6u5XEXm
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