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The News media is constantly in search of breaking news and stories that interest, inform, entertain and assist their subscribers. If you are able to offer the News  networks such programming, then you will most certainly be welcomed by the producers, station managers, reporters and editors who are responsible for finding such content. It makes it all the more easy to be featured, interviewed or published if you represent a not-for-profit. If your approach is to promote a commercial endeavor their first thought will be to get you to pay for advertising. However, if you reach out to them in an...

I am a home-body. I do not like traveling unless it is in my own RV so that I can take my home with me. I am a creature of habit and need my daily routine to be unaffected in order to achieve my best. But there  are times that I must travel long distances that requires me to fly. My wife and I love vacationing in Hawaii at the North Shore of Oahu. And business requires me to keep appointments that are on the other side of our country. So I fly several times a year. Almost always I fly...

HirePatriots is searching leaders across America that want to speak on TV, radio and in the press about veteran issues. The ideal leader will own or be a key executive in a veteran owned or patriotic business. We will build you your own, customized HirePatriots website, job board and blog. We will help you promote it by getting you in the media and helping you to be a keynote speaker in your area about US veterans. Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Or  call 760-730-3734. ...

Regardless if you are Red or Blue or an adherent of anyother political conviction, you will be moved deeply watching this. One of my favorite things said in this video is: "We must be careful when we claim that 'God is on our side.' I think the real question we must ask ourselves is if we are on his side." -- God bless America. ...

Papillionaire Bicycles is an Australian bicycle brand specializing in stylish Dutch style bicycles at an affordable price.  My son, Saxon Baird, is getting their bicycles shops started here in the USA.   All models have the following specs: ·         Powder coated chromoly(CRMO) steelframe and forks. ·         UpgradedShimanointernal3-speed/8-hub gearing ·         UpgradedShimanogripshifter ·         Tektro dual-pivot front and rearcaliper brakes ·         Tektro alloy brake levers ·         Double-wall strengthened alloy rims ·         Sturdy rear carriersinmatching frame colors Formore informationplease visitour websitePapillionaire.com. You canalsovisit ourAustraliansite.   Post Script: This is a business that my son Saxon Baird is helping to get started in America. So I...

This picture of a legless Marine still serving in active duty shows the heart and courage and patriotic passion of our US veterans. They deserve our greatest respect and honor.Cpl. Garrett Jones. Semper Fidelis! ...

Veterans Graduate from FDM Group’s Academy  FDM GROUP, NEW YORK – International IT services provider and winner of the Be a Hero-Hire a Hero Courage Award, FDM Group, graduated its first full class of military veterans today from its New York Academy, based at 14 Wall Street in the famous JP Morgan penthouse.Affectionately known as the “Vet Squad”, FDM’s class of IT Consultants completed their three-month IT training finalizing their transition from national service to the civilian workplace. FDM’s VP of North America, Brandt Rousseaux said, “I feel privileged to have had the pleasure of working with these fine men and...

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Maintenance Manager                                                                   Position Title: Maintenance Manager (Full-Time) Monday to FridayReport To: Maintenance Department SupervisorEssential Duties:  The Manager is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: lighting, plumbing, small electrical appliance, window a/c service, snow removal, some masonry and painting, along with trash removal, when necessary.Skill: A minimum of three years of general maintenance experience is required must have good communication skills and clean driving record.Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) / Good skill in the use of hand and power toolsLocation: Washington, DCDesired Start Date:  As Soon as possibleSend resume or response to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

Somewhere Over the Rainbow 2011 - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'oleThis young man touches my soul with his voice. I share this with you because I think you will enjoy this too. – I love Hawaii and Hawaiians. It is where I want to be raptured or laid to rest and resurrected. I even hope to establish a retreat there to host US veteran R&R retreat for individuals, married couples, families, military widows and their children. Every year the H.S. students in Hawaii hold a song fest that lasts for a week. The student choirs compete in singing traditional Hawaiian songs. It...

There are hundreds of thousands of trucking jobs available in the US. This is an opportunity waiting for any veteran, at any age. Plus, a lot of these companies like having  husband and wife teams. So trucking can not only be a job, but a lifestyle too. Companies like Schneider go the 'extra mile' for those citizens that served in our Armed Forces Here is a note sent to me today by Schneider. We are hiring veterans at Schneider National, Inc. for many truck driving, office, maintenance and warehouse positions. “Schneider National wants VETS in their ranks & is consistently a...

Our mission is simple: To end US veteran unemployment, once and for all. We are creating an employment safety net for veterans in every US community. We are going to put an end to making our military service citizens struggle after leaving the US Armed Forces. HirePatriots needs the help of US businesses. We need your sponsorship of these sites. It will benefit your bottom line. It will stimulate your local economy. And it will assist many thousands of your neighbors and military members, past and present. Join us in being a part of something historic! Together we will put...

Today we talk with Seldon Graham, a WW II veteran and member of "America's greatest generation." He has co-authored a book with me that will be on the shelves in  March: "An American Crisis: Veteran Unemployment. We will hear about the America Seldon grew up in. How is it different than today? We will hear about his time in WWII and about his transition back into civilian life. And we will listen to a wise American veteran share his knowledge and advice about how to keep America strong and enduring.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/friends-of-us-veterans/2013/01/23/an-american-crisis-veteran-unemployment ...

From the Golden Rule Society   Help us all make it a better world by sharing this message.    You'll be helping families, friends and people in every country.Can you imagine our world if everyone followed these simple guidelines?ACTION PLAN FOR LIVING A: Start your day with a personal prayer.Then say…I love you Lord, with all my heart, my soul and my mind.I love my family, friends and neighbors.I love myself, for I am in your image and Your Spirit is within me.1. This is the first day of my "New Life" but I'm living it as if it were my last.a2. You...

I will get in a lot of trouble again. Some men do not like it when I post anything about Love and Romance. My response is "Are you crazy?" -- God created us to make our lives more fun and enjoyable. -- So I encourage every man to let their woman know how much they love them! It will make you happy, your lover happy and your children and the rest of your life happy! Play this song and sing it together. Doing things like this will build a solid foundation for your lives together to be built. When a man loves...

United Rentals contacted HirePatriots today. They want our help to fill their nationwide positions with as many US veterans as possible. – This is a very patriotic   company. In many ways they set the standard for veteran hiring.  United Rentals actually respects military training and experience. They sincerely value what veterans bring to their company. Right now, they are particularly looking for veterans with ‘mechanical experience.’ – I asked, “What kind?”  They said “Operators (truck and tractor drivers), big equipment and truck mechanics, hydraulics, etc.” – I asked for details and here are the specs for two positions they need to...

Oh baby! Oh baby! Since the beginning of time, who has not felt these lyrics humming within your soul?  I listen to Pandora almost all day, as I sit at my desk and write and write. Sometimes a song makes me feel how much I love my wife. This is one. I have gotten some criticism for posting such romantic stuff. -- But happy marriages make for more productive people and stronger families. -- My wife and most women respond to being told that you love them. That is a good thing!Cat Stevens: How Can I Tell You LyricsHow can...

Here is a great interview with a Military Recruiter for PeopleScout, Carl Vickers. He gives excellent advice on finding a job. He also gives companies special  advice about what they can do to hire veterans through People Scout. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/friends-of-us-veterans/2013/01/21/usaf-vet-peoplescout-military-recruiter   ...

Here is a letter from Seldon Graham, a member of America's "Greatest Generation," those US citizens who endured the Great Depression and then World War II. He led a  platoon as a Second Lieutenant Infantry Officer. They all had a mortality rate of less than 9 months!-- Seldon has written a chapter in my upcoming book: "An American Crisis" Veteran Unemployment -- Stand By Them/ How You Can Help/ Solutions." And he is also going to be my guest on "Friends of Veterans" blogtalkradio on January 23, 9 AM Pacific.  Mark,I'm looking forward to your interview.  As a World War II...

HirePatriots.com host a bi-weekly blogtalk radio show, "Friends of Veterans." It's purpose is to spread the news about individuals, organizations, non-profits, businesses and  agencies that assist US veterans and their families. We have over 130 HirePatriots Business members. These are companies with which we have formed a synergistic partnership. They help us to promote HirePatriots, and we help promote them. We do this on our website, in the social media, by getting them on TV and radio for free. We also get them free publicity in the press. And we schedule speaking appointments for them at organizations and conventions. We also...

This is an experience that will make any attendee a better individual, family man and business person.   Exodus 15:3 tells us, "The LORD is a warrior..."  Are you? I want to invite you to the fight. Per our beloved USMC Five Paragraph Order - SMEAC: SITUATION – We are in a war between two kingdoms – The Kingdom of Satan vs. The Kingdom of God. MISSION – Making Kingdom Warriors and Winning Kingdom Battles. EXECUTION – The first phase of the mission will be executed by presenting The Semper Fi Warrior Course ADMIN & LOGISTICS – See a short video of The Semper Fi Warrior Course,which...