http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/rss/index.cfm Secretary of Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security - Latest News Releases Secretary of Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security, (c) 2012 Commonwealth of Virginia 10 Program will provide training and career opportunities for military personnel and jobs for veterans, as well as fulfill the trucking and busing industries' needs for qualified licensed commercial vehicle drivers http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1257 Mon, 14 May 2012 The Event Honors the Brave Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces for Their Service and Sacrifice http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1255 Sat, 12 May 2012 Governor's Cabinet to Visit Every Region of the State May 7 - May 12 http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1242 Fri, 04 May 2012 Governor to Travel Commonwealth; Attend Events at Job-Creating Projects Statewide http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1241 Fri, 04 May 2012 Governor McDonnell sent the following letter to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus today, regarding the Commonwealth's support for NAS Oceana. http://www.governor.virginia.gov/utility/docs/Ray_Mabus.pdf Wed, 18 Apr 2012 Virginia Regional Center for USJFCOM Workforce Transition and Business Development Center Job Fairs Have Played a Key Role in Re-Employing Veterans and Contractors http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1191 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 Major legislative initiatives in job creation, K-12 education, higher education, pension system reform, transportation, veteran's issues, public safety, and government reform advance at half-way point http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1135 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1130 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1104 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 ~Measures will ensure in-state tuition for all members of the Virginia National Guard; improve delivery of benefits; address veteran homelessness http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1080 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 Governor Bob McDonnell Delivers 2012 State of the Commonwealth Address http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaLibrary/Speeches/2012/SOC.cfm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 Budget Invests in Core Functions of Government; Prioritizes State Spending; Does not Raise Taxes http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1059 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 New locations in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia offer help to veterans with preparing claims for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1053 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1036 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1035 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 Proclaims December "Opportunity to Help Others" Month in Virginia http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1027 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 Will Eliminate 2 State Agencies and 19 Boards and Commissions; Merge 7 Agencies and 23 Boards and Commissions Into Others http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1023 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1016 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=995 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 Bipartisan Effort Helps Secure Fort's Permanent Place Among America's National Treasures http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=979 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 Virginia Begins Assuming Responsibility for the Fort as it is Deactivated from Military Service http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=919 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=915 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 Follows Call for Creation of Federal Action Contingency Trust Fund to Help Prepare the Commonwealth for Future Federal Spending Actions http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=901 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 Challenges Other Employers To Do the Same So Employees Can Prepare for the Hurricane http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=891 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 Individual Localities Will Decide Whether to Issue Mandatory Evacuation Orders for their Citizens http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=890 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 1.1 Million Raised in August to Add to Relief Fund; Disaster Relief Fund Made Permanent Tool for Citizens Relief http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=887 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 Orders all State Flags to Fly at Half Staff Friday; Encourages Virginians to Also Fly Flags at Half Staff and Donate to Military Service Charities http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=874 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 Donations Can Be Made to the Navy SEAL Foundation at navysealfoundation.org http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=869 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 Funding Will Help Reduce Veteran Homelessness in Virginia http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=865 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 Virginia Selected over 40 Other Potential Locations; Center Could Mean Up to 1,000 Jobs for Area http://www.vahs.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=849 Tue, 26 Jul 2011