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Relief Helicopter Pilot SALARY: See Position Description OPENING DATE: 04/11/13 CLOSING DATE: Continuous DESCRIPTION: Part-Time, No Benefits $33.8000 per hour Open Until Filled. Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis.  This recruitment may close at any time without notice.  The City of Lakewood is seeking very responsible and highly skilled pilots for our Sky Knight program. We are currently recruiting to fill part-time Relief Helicopter Pilot positions. The Sky Knight program operates a weekly schedule of Tuesday - Saturday from 4:00 pm to 12:00 a.m., including holidays. Helicopter Pilots spend 4 hours of the 8 hour shift in the air,...

‘HELP FEED A VETERAN’ VARIETY SHOW: NOVEMBER 3, 2012 On Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 4pm, The Scottish Rite Theatre (855 Elm Street, Long Beach 90813) will hold the 1st Annual “Meals on Wheels of Long Beach and ‘Rock For Vets’ Variety Show”. This will be a joint fundraiser and proceeds will help feed homebound Veterans in the Long Beach and Signal Hill area with meals from Meals on Wheels of Long Beach and provide funding for The Rock Club’s ‘Rock For Vets’ Music Therapy Program at the VA Hospital in Long Beach. There will be live music from Chicago Area & Motown Frontman:...

Green Veteran Village:Energy Self-Sufficient Housing Cooperative: (In development) -- Patriotic Hearts, our non-profit, has been offered land to build veteran housing. We are currently developing a unique program. It utilizes the most recent developments in green technology and energy.   The ultimate purpose of these new communities is to create a model for 21stcentury housing. They are self-sustainable financially and have independent energy, food and water sources. Veteran Green Village Proposal Our mission is to provide housing, education, food and therapy to the Veterans and their families and education, food and services to the local community. The overview of the village...

By Janie Smith, Founder of HOPE Beyond Trauma,OHIO Regional Leader of HIREPATRIOTS.COM In The Red Chair is a must see short documentary movie featuring Brian C. Fleming. Brian was fresh out of high school and sacrificed several promising college opportunities to join the U.S. Army. He believed it was his duty to serve our country and knew he would be assigned to Afghanistan. A few months before his deployment he married his sweetheart.While deployed he was blown-up twice. The second incident was by a suicide bomber ending his combat tour. Brian sustained a brain injury along with second...

By Janie Smith, OHIO Regional Leader, Founder HOPE BEYOND TRAUMA“I have learned not to dwell too long on the “shoulds,” since they only rob me of my energy and fuel my bitterness. They also take away whatever good there is in today.” -- Janie SmithAre you dwelling too much on the “shoulds” in life? For example,  “I should have done ______” If I would have done _______, that would not have happened. If this tragedy had not occurred, I could have become __________.  What might have happened if I had made better decisions or acted in another way, I...

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The Mountain States Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America is hosting the Western Slope Spring Fling BBQ.The Spring Fling BBQ will take place at the Community Living Center on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Grand Junction VA, 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 from 12:00 - 2:00p.m. The Spring Fling is a new event, which allows members and the community an opportunity to network and connect. MSCPVA will host numerous spring and summer events this year including: the 3rd annual Duke's Backstreet Poker Run on May 14 in Aurora, the Memorial Day Parade on May 28th in Denver, and...

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Freedom Marathon will host its first annual Freedom 8K Green Cove Springs, later this month near Jacksonville, FL. This event will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, May 28th – 30th, 2011. The race will be held in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Memorial Day Riverfest Celebration.Local running hero Jeff Galloway is a member of the Freedom Marathon Leadership Team and has pledged to be in Green Cove Springs for the Riverfest activities. Proceeds from this race will support The Wounded Warrior Project as well as a to be determined local Green Cove Springs non-profit. This inaugural event will be...

Freedom Marathon will host its first annual Freedom 8K Green Cove Springs, later this month near Jacksonville, FL. This event will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, May 28th - 30th, 2011. The race will be held in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Memorial Day Riverfest Celebration.Local running hero Jeff Galloway is a member of the Freedom Marathon Leadership Team and has pledged to be in Green Cove Springs for the Riverfest activities. Proceeds from this race will support The Wounded Warrior Project as well as a to be determined local Green Cove Springs non-profit. This inaugural event will be...

One Day, Part-Time or Full-Time JobsAre you looking for great military talent? Do you need extra help around your home or small business?   HirePatriots Florida is a FREE online jobs board which helps active duty members, veterans and their families find employment.   We encourage members of the community to post small jobs they need done around their homes.  We also encourage Florida businesses to post part-time and full-time employment opportunities.Our unique One Day job board is for residents to post jobs whenever they want some extra help around their homes and yards.  We have found these one day jobs...

My wonderful grandfather tending his tomato plants, how he loved them!I come from a long list of Veterans along with a couple of brother-in-laws who enlisted but I was never really impacted by their service, nor was it really discussed within my family. I do recall when Desert Storm kicked off and listening to the news coverage on the radio in my father's truck after he picked me up from basketball practice. I remember being so concerned about all of the troops there as I heard gunfire and explosions come over the radio. I remember I was so worried that...

Last evening I had the pleasure of speaking with about 20 veterans about entrepreneurial opportunities and maybe even starting their own small business.  I have spoken with groups before about this subject, but last night was pretty special.  It was different because the room was filled with young veterans, who already realize the importance of preparing themselves for the future.These veterans are taking advantage of the post 9/11 GI Bill benefits and furthering their education.  They are enrolled at the University of South Florida.  GO BULLS!During our session last evening, I challenged these veterans to look inside themselves and...

Paladini in IraqHillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has immediate needs for qualified veterans in a range of law enforcement related positions.Here at HirePatriots Florida we are committed to partnering with organizations that are committed to employing veterans. We would like to spotlight the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and their recently added position to our job board. (Even though they only posted one job, a good source told us that they are looking to hire many more veterans.)  They value the experience that veterans bring to their force and actively seek veterans to join their team.Paladini with Father ...

Paladini in IraqHillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has immediate needs for qualified veterans in a range of law enforcement related positions.Here at HirePatriots Florida we are committed to partnering with organizations that are committed to employing veterans. We would like to spotlight the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and their recently added position to our job board. (Even though they only posted one job, a good source told us that they are looking to hire many more veterans.)  They value the experience that veterans bring to their force and actively seek veterans to join their team.We spoke with an...

I often speak about HirePatriots with veteran organizations, veterans, and other people that have a heart for helping veterans. One of the questions usually asked is, “How can I help?”

I often speak about HirePatriots with veteran organizations, veterans, and other people that have a heart for helping veterans. One of the questions usually asked is, “How can I help?”

Last week the Aurora Sentential did a piece in their paper regarding one of our veterans 1st Lt. Army Ranger Danny Moore.  The article details how he used our free job board to find a part-time job and ultimately find a full time job with Exodus Moving and Storage located in Denver. 1st Lt. Moore has since4 become a strong supporter of both Colorado Hire Patriots and Rocky Mountain Veterans Alliance and we are honored to have him a part of our leadership team. Please read the article below and help us distribute this valuable information through any of your...