Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Friday, February 5, 2021
How to apply for a Veteran ID Card
Veterans who do not qualify for a VHA ID, can get a Veteran ID Card.
A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many stores, businesses, and restaurants. When you have this card, you won’t need to carry around your military discharge papers or share sensitive personal information to receive discounts. If you have a VIC, you don’t need to request another type of photo ID card to prove you’re a Veteran or to get retail or business discounts.
Veterans ID is an identification card issued by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs as part of the Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015.
About this Event
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:00 PM (EST)
Please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-apply-for-a-veteran-id-card-tickets-140125618497
How to Get Your Military Records
You may request military service records (including DD 214) if you are:
- A military veteran
- Next of kin of a deceased, former member of the military.
· The next of kin can be any of the following:
- Surviving spouse who has not remarried
- Father
- Mother
- Son
- Daughter
- Sister
- Brother
About this Event
Date: Monday, February 22, 2021 12:00 PM (EST)
Please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-request-your-military-records-tickets-140100413107
This event is first come , first serve....
If we get an enormous amount of request we will hold another event at another time.
There will be a Q & A after the presentation.
Once confirmed about your registration, a form will be sent out to every participants. This form need to be filled out before the event and returned.
Instruction will follow
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Tech Lead - remote work - work from home
Tech Lead - remote work: The Tech Lead will lead and deliver the innovation and maintenance of our Behavioral Health EHR healthcare technology platform and products. Remote work - work from home.
Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFOD A)
Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFOD A)
The Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA), also known as an SFOD-A or an 'A-Team', is the primary fighting force of the Green Berets.
ODA - Composition
ODAs are made up of 12 men, each with a separate Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Each ODA member is cross-trained in other specialties.
A typical 12-man ODA comprises:
- 1 x Detachment Commander (18A)
(Captain)
The Commander is the team leader and is responsible for outfitting his ODA, organizing missions and briefing the unit on mission objectives. - 1 x Assistant Detachment Commander (180A)
(Warrant Officer 1 or Chief Warrant Officer 2)
The Assistant Detachment Commander assists the ODA's Commander, ready to take over command if needed. If the ODA splits into two teams, as happened in Gulf War I, then the 180A commands the second team. - 1 x Operations Sergeant (18Z)
(Master Sergeant)
The Operations Sergeant is responsible for the overall organization, functionality and training of an SF team. He makes sure the team is outfitted correctly and supports the ODA commander (18A). - 1 x Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant (18F)
(Sergeant First Class)
This team member ensures that the team has all the equipment and supplies needed for the mission. He also gathers and analyzes mission-critical intelligence. - 2 x Weapons Sergeants (18B)
(Sergeant First Class / Sergeant)
Weapons Sergeants are experts in a wide range of U.S. and foreign weapons systems, from pistols and to light artillery and anti-aircraft missiles
photo/more info : Special Forces Weapons Sergeant - 2 x Communications Sergeants (18E)
(Sergeant First Class / Sergeant)
SF Communications Sergeants are proficient in the gamut of radio communications equipment and techniques used in the field, everything from morse code to encrypted satellite transmissions and IT technology.
photo/more info : Special Forces Communication Sergeant - 2 x Medical Sergeants (18D)
(Sergeant First Class / Sergeant)
Special Forces Medics are first-class battlefield trauma medical technicians as well as being proficient in more general medical care. The ability of SF medics to treat the medical problems of local populations is a valuable component of counter insurgency 'hearts and minds' operations. - 2 x Engineering Sergeants (18C)
(Sergeant First Class / Sergeant)
The Engineering Sergeants are the guys you go to when you want something built or destroyed. They are experts in explosive demolitions and can blow bridges, buildings and other structures to kingdom come. SF Engineers are also proficient in military and civil construction and can carry out a range of projects from fortifications to civil engineering tasks such as digging wells or building a schoolhouse.
ODA Teams
Several ODAs within a given Special Forces Group have a specialized designation that reflects its particular skill set with regards to infil/exfil method or specific role. These ODA team designations include:
- Military Free-Fall (MFF) Team
Free-Fall ODAs are trained to high standards in military parachuting, including High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) oxygen-assisted parachute insertion. All members of a MFF ODA will have gone through Military Free-Fall Parachutist Course (MFFPC). 2 members of a MFF Team will also have gone through the Military Free Fall Jumpmaster (MFFJM) course.
photo / more info : Free-Fall Team - Combat Diver Teams / SCUBA Teams
Special Forces Combat Diver Teams / SCUBA Teams / Dive Teams are trained in amphibious inflitration / exfiltration, including small boat ops and SCUBA diving. All members of a Combat Diver Team will have passed through the Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course (SFCDQC) pipeline. SCUBA Teams will also include at least 2 members that have gone through the Special Forces Combat Diving Supervisor Course (CDSC) and 2 that have completed the Special Forces Combat Diving Medical Technician (CDMT) program.
photo / more info : Combat Dive Team - Mountain Team
Mountain ODAs have been trained in mountaineering and associated disciplines such as horsemanship and cold-weather operations.
photo / more info : Mountain Team - Mobility / Mounted Team
Mounted ODAs specialize in the use of the Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV).
photo / more info : Mounted Team
Both Active Duty and National Guard ODAs are required to have a minimum of
three jumpmasters, two SOTIC (level 1) Soldiers, two Advanced Special Operations Techniques
ASOT (level III) Soldiers. Also, all SF Soldiers will be SFAUC and ASOT (level II) qualified. Additionally, each Special Forces detachment will have a qualified Air Movement Officer (AMO) and a Soldier qualified in handling hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
Of the 6 ODAs in a typical Special Forces Company, 1 will be a SCUBA team, 1 will be a MFF team. The remaining four will either be non-specialised 'Ruck' teams or designated as Mountain ODAs, Mobility ODAs etc.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Monday, January 25, 2021
FREE Tax Preparation
I wanted to share a resource for Veterans regarding free tax preparation.
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services/
Respectfully,
Noe Tejeda
VASH Intake Team Peer Specialist
Community Engagement & Reintegration Services (CERS)
Office: (310) 478-3711 ext. 40543
C: (310) 279-7329
E-mail: Noe.Tejeda@va.gov
Greater Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
Building 158
Friday, January 22, 2021
Field Service Engineers WI & VA
Field Service Engineers WI & VA: Reporting to the North America Service Operations Manager, you will be an experienced Service Engineer, with fantastic technical & customer service skills, & desire to exceed customer expectations at every opportunity.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Lady Veterans Project Warrior SOAR
Good Afternoon,
I want to share our upcoming Lady Veterans Project Warrior SOAR event on January 28,2021. The Lady Veterans Project will be coordinating the event to make sure all veterans get an opportunity to participate, connect with other veterans within their community and most importantly leave with tangible mental health resources.
To sign up, please visit our website www.LadyVeteransProject.org. Event is held at The Soaring Academy, airport address is 32810 165th Street East, Llano, CA 93544 and it begins promptly at 9:30am. Veterans weight must be under 240 pounds and must be signed up with me prior to the event, to be eligible to fly. If anyone has any questions please call me directly at (909) 379-3937.
We will be meeting at Loma Linda VA for anyone who might need a ride to the event. Our event flyer is attached to this email, please feel free to forward this email or share the flyer on your social media. Thank you for helping us better serve our veteran community.
"Recreation is the process of giving new life to something. Because neuroscience tells us that the brain is built to change in response to experience, we believe that our Warriors Soar program makes a difference." - Soaring Academy
Respectfully,
Guadalupe Gonzalez
Founder/ Veteran Peer Support Specialist/
Warrior SOAR Event Coordinator
Lady Veterans Project website:
Warrior SOAR program:
https://socalsoaringacademy.org/veterans
“Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.” – George S. Patton
Know a Veteran in need of a car?!?
For this donation: The veteran MUST have a valid driver's license.
The Vet MUST have funds for car insurance and upkeep on the vehicle.
Needs to have transportation to donation location in Norco.
We want to give this away sometime in Feb or March. This would be a great car for a family.
It is 2008 GMC envoy
white with gray interior new tires just safety checked and oil changed has
225000 miles very well maintained with current smog cert. Would make a great
car for local use has AC, AM/FM stereo, and chrome wheels
--
|
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)