The Joint Base San Antonio and the University of Incarnate Word will host a two-day “Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit” Aug. 7-8 at the University of Incarnate Word Sky Room, 847 E. Hildebrand Ave. The event begins with a networking event from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 7. A job seekers morning session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. …
By Matt Scherer For military members and their families who served at either Camp LeJeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., an important deadline to take part in a class-action lawsuit is quickly approaching. According to published reports, the federal government has set over $21 billion to pay victims from the Camp LeJeune contaminated water exposure. According to…
For those who love golf and to help develop leadership among Bexar County high school students, the American Legion’s 20 District will host a golf tourney Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. at the Fort Sam La Loma Golf Course. Entry fee is $75, but hole sponsors are also needed. According to Jack Williams, the golf chairman, the money supports the…
If you are a veteran or a veteran family member, Endeavors is looking for help in researching a study on depression and anxiety for people with hearing or mobility disability. Selected participants will be eligible for a 8-week study cognitive behavioral therapy that could improve your mental health. A stipend will be paid for each selected person. Research participant qualifications…
The JBSA Skillbridge/Career Skills Program is hosting a series of online speakers with organizational recruiters speaking about opportunities to work with them. Erich Schmitt, a recruiter for ST Engineering will speak on opportunities in maintenance, repair and overhaul services for cargo operators and commercial airlines. According to Jose Ontiveros, his organization is hosting a Wednesday webcast at 1 p.m. CST.…
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major E.G. Mais shared this recent VA Sitrep video on VA Math. In this VA New England YouTube video, Paul Corbett, a public affairs officer and a Marine, shares the calculus that VA uses in determining an individual disability rating. If you click on the link below to watch this video.
By Matt Scherer Texas veterans with disabled vets’ plates can drive on some Texas tollroads without paying the fees for many roads in Houston, Austin and Dallas. Retired Navy Chief Mike Blankers said he discovered this hidden perk several years ago. As a MilTRAC board of director, he shared this info with our editorial team so that disabled veterans can…
Boeing San Antonio will host a fleet hiring event at the Texas Workforce Solutions< 3652 Bluemel Road in San Antonio. Applicants are needed for structural, general and electrical mechanics. Applicants are advised to register at this link. More information on the qualifications are also listed here.
Have one of those blue ID cards? Do you use it to gain entrance to a base or get your medical prescriptions? Beginning in 2026, the Department of Defense will no longer accept them, retired Army Command Sergeant Major E.G. Mais, VFW Post 8541’s service officer said. He suggest people go to the RAPIDS ID Card Office Online to update…
If you are leaving the military with a background in readiness or cybersecurity, JST is looking to talk to you. According to Karen Lopez-Rolirad, “JST is a great company whose pay is more than average and provides a great opportunity to be part of an excellent team. We seek someone who has worked in readiness or cybersecurity (not IT) or…
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