Million Veteran Program is now largest genomic database in the world

VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) has reached an important milestone when an Army Veteran from Montgomery, Alabama, became the 500,000th to voluntarily enroll in the research database program–making MVP the largest genomic database in the world. Launched in 2011, and...
IAM Mourns Passing of Life Member Bob Buffenbarger

IAM Mourns Passing of Life Member Bob Buffenbarger

The IAM regrets to announce the death of Bob Buffenbarger, 89, a Machinists Union member since 1956 and the father of retired International President Tom Buffenbarger. Bob Buffenbarger passed away Saturday, August 6 after a short illness. “We’ve lost a true...

NFFE STRONGLY OPPOSED TO COMMISSION ON CARE REPORT

On June 30, 2016, the Commission on Care submitted its Final Report, calling for drastic and harmful changes to the current health care system for veterans. Originally created through the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA), the commission...

WEIGH STATION FIRE: 12 P.M. UPDATE 07-31-16

News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Posted on FlashAlert: July 31st, 2016 1:10 PM The Weigh Station Fire burning near Meacham, Oregon, has consumed approximately 700 acres and is uncontained as of this morning. An Interagency Type 3 Incident Command...