Meet the Panelists -

Momentum is building for an upcoming event we feel strongly about supporting: The Grant Humanitarian Foundation partners with the Commonwealth Club of California and others to Discuss support of local Veterans and their families. In Combat Relief's latest blog post, the event's panelists are featured. 

"Nearly 2 million veterans live in California, with more than 200,000 in the San Francisco Bay Area alone.  After ten years of war and amidst a struggling economy, the challenges faced by our state’s newest veterans...."

To read more visit the Combat Relief Blog  or visit the Grant Humanitarian Website 

Military Times Releases Story about the Senate and Military Spending

Senate approps OKs defense spending freeze - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times http://www.militarytimes.com/news/2011/09/defense-senate-apporps-approves-spending-freeze-091511/

New Post on Combat Relief Blog:

Combat Relief, a program of GHF just released a blog post titled: "Upcoming Event: Supporting Veterans & Taking National Priorities Local". We are looking forward to the upcoming discussion with bay area supporters of Veterans and their families. Visit the Combat Relief Blog or Grant Humanitarian Website for more information

Official: DOD can no longer solve problems with money as cuts loom - News - Stripes

Official: DOD can no longer solve problems with money as cuts loom - News - Stripes

Stars and Stripes reports on a Defense News article that talks about a new focus on government spending post 9/11 on all military related issues.

Afghan villagers join forces with U.S. coalition to bring peace to Marjah - News - Stripes

Afghan villagers join forces with U.S. coalition to bring peace to Marjah - News - Stripes

Stars and Stripes shares an article about the Afghani's and US government forming an alliance to take back security and land.

IED kills 2 Wainwright soldiers in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

IED kills 2 Wainwright soldiers in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

Today in Army news the Army Times wrote that both a 33 y/o and a 19 y/o soldier passed away after insurgents improvised an attack with an explosive device.

This Week in Defense News with Vago Muradian

This Week in Defense News with Vago Muradian

Military Times shared the timely of the weekly Defense News video this morning. Vago Muradian produces webisodes or online videos of headlines in the defense world known as "This Week in Defense News". Hot topics Explored: "The Pentagon's Cybersecurity Strategy", and the "uncertain military budget". Click the title to watch.