Tag Archives: business

Walking Away From the Past

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jtozer

Video from 27th Public Affairs Detachment Dogs seem to love Victoria Villalobos, and when it comes to her canine clientele, she knows how to handle all sorts of issues. Victoria, a U.S. Army veteran, was looking to make a little extra money …
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Afghan Women-Owned Business Conference

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jtozer

Video from NATO Training Mission Afghanistan Ten years ago, this is a scene that Afghan women could only dream of: women coming together to discuss owning their own business. Thanks to the Kabul regional contracting center, operated by Central Command Joint …
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Episode #112: Weekly News Roundup for Nov. 25

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Ian Graham

In “This Week in the DoD” for Nov. 25: Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for 30 wounded warriors and their families at their home in Washington, D.C. Their son, Delaware Army …
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Program Helps Disabled Vets Become Entrepreneurs

Posted on August 9, 2011 by jtozer

By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service From www.defense.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Retired Army 1st Sgt. Renee Floyd wasn’t about to let a disability stop her from realizing her dream of having her own business. Applying 21 years of experience as …
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Obama Announces Veteran Workforce Initiatives

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jtozer

By Karen Parrish, American Forces Press Service From: www.defense.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama today announced a series of administration initiatives to help military veterans find jobs. During remarks at the Navy Yard here, the president proposed a set of …
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