Category: Coalitions – Veterans

Armed Forces Day 2011 – “United in Strength.” Thank you to those who served and are serving so that we might live in a free country.

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense.

Sunday, May 22, 2011 the Annual Memorial Service was held for the 28th Infantry “Keystone” Division at the Boalsburg, PA Military Museum.  The 28th is America’s oldest division 1879-2011.  The service concluded with wreath layings.

2011 Armed Forces Memorial Service at Boalsburg, PA
2011 Armed Forces Memorial Service at Boalsburg, PA
Aaron Harris, Specialist in the PA Army National Guard; 228th Medical Company
2011 Armed Forces Day @ Boalsburg, PA 28th Infantry "Keystone" Division Memorial Service

Tom Corbett for Governor Coalitions

Are you wondering where Tom Corbett stands on the issues?  Check out Tom’s website at http://www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com/coalitions to find a listing of coalitions.  By moving your mouse over the signs, you will get a general idea.  Click on any of the signs and you can sign-up to receive email updates as the campaign progresses.

Tom Corbett Supports Our Veterans!

TOM CORBETT SUPPORTS OUR VETERANS

Tom Corbett proudly served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 13 years and is personally aware of the importance in sacrifice of our men and women serving in the military.  He believes that Pennsylvania must improve our support in the active military community, veterans and their families that call Pennsylvania home.

Securing Jobs Training for our Returning Veterans

Tom Corbett believes Pennsylvania must give special attention to our veterans. Thousands of Pennsylvanians have seen their lives and careers interrupted while serving abroad in the War Against Terror. While Reservists and National Guard are guaranteed to be able to return to their employers in similar positions, some returned to find their employers out-of-business or their skills out-of-date.         Tom Corbett believes that these individuals and their families deserve better. None of them expect a handout, but they should be able to expect a hand-up with skills enhancement training and job search skills development that will allow them to re-integrate into Pennsylvania’s fast-paced economy.

Ensure Access to Training and Services

Under federal law veterans may receive preferential assistance for job placement services, as well as other programs. Tom Corbett will direct the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs to collaborate on outreach programs with employers, community and veteran’s organizations, unions and local counseling and social service agencies to ensure that veterans are aware of and receive the job training services for which they are eligible. These efforts will include helping to place veterans in federally-funded employment and training programs, develop job interviewing and résumé writing skills, and helps veterans conduct a productive job search and access job listings through the enhanced Pennsylvania CareerLink.

Please visit  www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com and review Tom’s support for Veterans and other plans to turn on the power of Pennsylvania.

Tom Corbett Supports Our Veterans