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Hispanic lawmakers press Pentagon on extremism in the military By Nikole Killion Extremism in the ranks: Vets and the insurrection
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is urging Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to prevent the enlistment of individuals in the military with ties to white supremacist ideologies or groups, according to a letter sent to the Pentagon on Tuesday that was exclusively obtained by CBS News.
The group requested a meeting with Austin by the end of April to discuss the issue. As members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, we write to express our concerns about extremism within the United States military, especially white supremacy, and right-wing radicalism within the ranks, the letter states.
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RESTON, Va., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Reston-based consulting firm Counter Threat Solutions (CTS) has earned a spot on the Vet100 list, a compilation of the 100 fastest growing veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. Created in partnership with Inc. magazine and Syracuse University s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the list culls and ranks those veteran-owned businesses that were named to the annual Inc. 5000, a list of the nation s fastest-growing private companies based on stated revenue figures. Over 87 percent of the new jobs in our country are created by private businesses, reports Eric Schurenberg, CEO of Mansueto Ventures, publisher of Inc. Magazine. Veteran entrepreneurs employ more than 5.5 million, and should be recognized for their continued service to the country.
This Is the State of Military Entrepreneurship After 2020
Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, NMW commander and chief of the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, speaks to veteran entrepreneurs at Bunker Labs in Philadelphia. (Naval Forces Pacific)
A new veteran survey shows that, while significant barriers to entry exist for veterans starting their own business especially when it comes to raising capital, understanding regulations and accessing help, veterans are still successfully starting and expanding businesses.
The survey, conducted during 2020 by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), received responses from about 2,500 U.S. military-affiliated entrepreneurs in the United States to garner an understanding of trends in the activities, needs and barriers facing military business people.
How Veterans Leaving the Military Can Launch a Political Career
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who represents Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, spoke at the Sisters in Arms monthly meeting held at the Aliamanu Military Reservation Chapel. (U.S. Army /Staff Sgt. Kyle J. Richardson)
For any veteran who s had enough with what politicians are (or aren t) doing and decided you can do it better, Syracuse University s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, or IVMF, is the place to get started even if you re not sure what office is right for you.
No matter where you are in the process of building a political life, veterans and their family members are eligible for the multi-part training program.