Rep. Bob Filner's bill (HR 4071), has languished in the Armed Services Committee since December 5, 2007. It has attracted 7 sponsors (see names listed below)....
Jim Webb of VA is probably the guy to get in touch with on this issue. He seems to get things done, I would pursue, but I just don't have the time right now!...
Hello, I'm a member of a group on the internet called Soldiers Angels. We are in the process of putting together our 180,000 Holiday Care Package Drive For...
Check this site - http://webb.senate.gov/contact/ ... From: Mitchell, Michael C SFC RET To: militaryvillage@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:07...
A strong recommendation from Teri! I encourage Virginians to write this, their Senator - but he'll hear from me too! Ask him to introduce a Senate version of...
From "Stars and Stripes" Patriot Express to resume weekly flights By Vince Little, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Thursday, September 11, 2008 YOKOTA AIR...
Hello Mike, others, I am trying to understand what it is you are seeking. Am I accurate in saying you are seeking space-A travel entitlements to disabled...
Thanks for your comments Ed and concerns expressed. There are a number of 50-100% DAVs that are quite capable of traveling without an attendant, while others...
Recently I showed up at Wright Patternson and inquired personally about Space A Travel and was told due to the color of my card I was not allowed to travel....
Derrick, The comments on space-a accomodations is certainly true. However, the constant companion of wanting to see this happen in travel on military...
I wanted to ask which party is running the Senate and the House right now? This Bill keeps getting shoved off to some corner. Who sits on the Veteran Affairs...
I was not trying to trivialize the point you & others were making, I let this issue take over my life for a few years in the past,being a Marine when I bite...
Bob read you post - very interested in the 35% increase that was proposed and not given, never heard this before, please provide more information. As for...
Derrick (?) This isn't the forum for your personal, political views... <snip> Ed Lawton [Comment from Moderator: Comment above edited quite a lot. Sorry Ed,...
Still fighting for space A, what makes me mad is the thought that if the retirees can have space A the 100% disabled veterans can also, it the point brothers,...
... the retirees can have ... no matter if we use it or ... How do we stand? Will our new president help us. I think most are giving up. Let me know what...
sadly, unless we do something - and soon in huge numbers - nothing is going to happen on the space a travel for disabled vets. i spoke with rosiland this...
We should never give up. I think it is one of the more dishonorable things the US Congress has done along with DOD that they do not allow Disabled Veterans...
Don't count on the new "President-elect" to help any veterans out! He's NOT a military experienced man, he wants to "disarm" our military forces as well; what...
Key facts pointed out by a friend who wishes to remain anonymous! They know this issue very well, and the struggle gone to for it. Taking up the theme of our...
If you wish to follow up on the last email, to make impact on the incoming executive administration, go to: http://change.gov/page/s/contact And you will find...
On Friday at 1 PM I will be meeting with Senator Isakson in Atlanta to discuss the Space A Flight for Disabled Veterans. If anyone has any new information or...
Now is the time to get ready to send messages and petitions to your elected representatives about Veterans issues including Military Hop Eligiblity. All should...
I'll back you all the way bro. I don't understand why the Veteran who put there life on the line cannot all be treated as equall....... Those were the days...
Yesterday was my 60th birthday - pay and space-a are mine. But the fight is also still mine for both 55 start on pay and space-a with dependants (OCONUS...
Oh yeah, and surviving spouses, 50-100 DAVs. Remember, victory for one builds to a victory for all!! Michael C. Mitchell Hillsboro, OR 97124 ... From:...
XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent...
Congratulations Michael and happy belated birthday, you will finally get your new ID card so carry it with pride you deserve it. Thanks for all you have tried...