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Standards of conduct that hold true in the military follow into the campaign trail to a point. It's important to educate and refresh on what is expected of you as a military veterans running for office. Here's some things to consider:
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I have thought of it, my feeling at first was that I am to old to run for office. Then I thought that I can still march. That’s what it is, a march. Through a strong head wind, a driving rain, in the mud and hopefully ending in victory.
There is no honor in any career politician we need to change this! There is need to pick this flag up and teach these self serving politicians who they were supposed to be working for!
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In rural states like Idaho, technology is a big help to veterans to get the specialized care they need.
The VA uses technology to connect veterans with healthcare
In 2019 the VA connected more than 900,000 veterans with their doctors using video conferencing technology and here in Idaho the VA serves a quarter of their patients with Telehealth.The ...VA..it seams is a bad joke on our VET,s..dieing while wating on the VA..to get there house in order..Pathetic
The good news: veteran homelessness is declining. Overall, 8% of the homeless population are veterans, approximately 47,725 individuals. This figure represents a 35% decrease since 2009.
There's help for our homeless female veterans
The good news: veteran homelessness is declining. Overall, 8% of the homeless population are veterans, approximately 47,725 individuals. This figure represents a 35% decrease since 2009.IF THIS IS TRUE, WHICH I PRAY IT IS, NOW LETS GET THE REST OF THEM TAKEN CARE OF. ROOFS OVER THEIR HEADS, NOURISHING FOOD AND GOOD MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Thank you God bless all for giving your all
Bendicone
why just females?
Veteran representation in office is vital and we need to see this number continue to rise. Veterans hold many advantages and display desired characteristics and morals. As we've written about before, crafting a message and displaying military experience is important but needs to be done properly. Read more here:
Do's and Don'ts of Veterans Running For Office
If you’re new to politics, or even if you’re simply looking for some refreshers on do's and don'ts as a candidate, use this guide as a resource.Fantastic news bravo we have enough Veterans to run for anything in this country. Let go and clean house is time
Absolutely. All the time. Respect and fought for our country.
Pete Buttigieg tried to stress the importance of being respectful despite a difference in opinions after demonstrators protesting his record on helping homeless veterans disrupted a town hall.
'We've been trying to talk to you': Homeless veteran protesters crash Buttigieg town hall
DES MOINES, Iowa — Pete Buttigieg tried to stress the importance of being respectful despite a difference in opinions after demonstrators protesting his record on helping homeless veterans disrupted a town hall.Contributions to the American Veterans Honor Fund are not tax deductible. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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