Hey Vets: Thanks for your service -- maybe you can take advantage of some of these retailers who also recognize your service.
RESTAURANTS:
APPLEBEE'S - FREE DINNERS TO VETERANS THROUGHOUT VETERANS DAY; SELECTIONS WILL BE FROM A NEW VETERANS DAY MENU.
- OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE - FREE BLOOMING ONION AND BEVERAGE.
- GOLDEN CORRAL - FREE BUFFET DINNER FROM 5-9PM ON NOV 16TH TO ANYONE WHO HAS EVER SERVED IN THE US MILITARY.
- SUBWAY - FREE SIX INCH SUBS TO ALL VETERANS OR ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS.
- MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S - FREE ENTRÉE TO MILITARY VETERANS FOR ITS 12TH ANNUAL VETERAN'S APPRECIATION EVENT.
- KRISPY KREME - ONE FREE DOUGHNUT OF ANY VARIETY.
- UNO CHICAGO GRILL- FREE ENTREE OR INDIVIDUAL PIZZA WITH AN ENTREE OR PIZZA PURCHASE OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE.
- COUSHATTA CASINO RESORT - FREE SEVEN-CLAMS LUNCH OR DINNER BUFFET TO VETERANS OR ACTIVE MILITARY.
- MARKETPLACE GRILL & EXPRESS - VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY RECEIVE FREE ENTREES.
- MASALA WOK - FREE ENTREE TO VETERANS.
- HY-VEE SUPERMARKETS - FREE BREAKFAST TO VETERANS.
- ABUELO'S MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANTS - ALL VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY RECEIVE A FREE ENTREE.
- CAROLINA BURGERS & BBQ (MATTHEWS, NC) - FREE MEAL TO ALL SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.
RETAIL:
BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA - FREE WEDDING GOWNS TO QUALIFIED MILITARY BRIDES.
- LOWE’S & HOME DEPOT - 10% OFF TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY, NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE, RETIREES, HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS.
- SAM'S CLUB - HUGO CANES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY TO US VETERANS IN NEED OF MOBILITY ASSISTANCE (MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED).
- AMAZON.COM - FREE "VETERANS DAY HONOR" MP3 ALBUM DOWNLOAD.
- CABELA'S OUTDOOR STORE - EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT TO ALL MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, AND EMS PERSONNEL NOV 11-12.
- BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP - 20% DISCOUNT NOV 11-15 ON ANY ONE TRANSACTION TO MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS.
- DOLLAR GENERAL - 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL VETERANS, ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES.
- FASHION BUG - 20% OFF ALL PLUS-SIZE AND MISSES CLOTHING PURCHASES WITH MILITARY ID OR SPOUSE'S MILITARY ID.
ATTRACTIONS:
NATIONAL PARKS, FORESTS AND MONUMENTS - FREE ADMISSION TO EVERYONE ON VETERANS DAY.
- KNOTT'S BERRY FARM - FREE PARK ADMISSION TO US ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND A GUEST NOVEMBER 1-26.
- COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG - FREE ADMISSION NOV 6-11 TO VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.
- SAN JACINTO MUSEUM OF HISTORY - FREE VISITS TO OBSERVATION DECK, THEATRE, AND SPECIAL EXHIBIT FOR VETERANS.
- HISTORIC JAMESTOWN - FREE ADMISSION TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
- BATTLESHIP COVE - FREE ADMISSION AND A SPECIAL CEREMONY FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY, AND RESERVISTS.
- VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK - FREE ADMISSION TO ALL.
- BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART - FREE ADMISSION TO "LIFE AND LIBERTY" ON NOV 10-11 FOR VETERANS AND
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
CRS -- Iraq Casualties: U.S. Military Forces and Iraqi Civilians, Police, and Security Forces (Updated)
This is very interesting data...
This report presents U.S. military casualties as well as governmental and nongovernmental estimates of Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces casualties.
For several years, there were few estimates from any national or international government source regarding Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces casualties. Now, however, several Iraqi ministries have released monthly or total casualty statistics. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) releases the monthly trend of Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces deaths. In addition, the United Nations Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has charted the trend of civilian casualties from August 2007 to April 2009, and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) reported on the number of deaths by suicide bombers in 2008.
Nongovernmental sources also have released various estimates of Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces casualties. This report includes estimates from the Associated Press, the Brookings Institution, Iraq Body Count, the Iraq Coalition Casualty Count, Iraq Family Health Survey, the most recent study published in the Lancet, and the British survey firm, Opinion Research Business.
Because the estimates of Iraqi casualties contained in this report are based on varying time periods and have been created using differing methodologies, readers should exercise caution when using them and should look to them as guideposts rather than as statements of fact. This report will be updated as needed.
Have a geat weekend!
Erik Plesset
This report presents U.S. military casualties as well as governmental and nongovernmental estimates of Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces casualties.
For several years, there were few estimates from any national or international government source regarding Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces casualties. Now, however, several Iraqi ministries have released monthly or total casualty statistics. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) releases the monthly trend of Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces deaths. In addition, the United Nations Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has charted the trend of civilian casualties from August 2007 to April 2009, and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) reported on the number of deaths by suicide bombers in 2008.
Nongovernmental sources also have released various estimates of Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces casualties. This report includes estimates from the Associated Press, the Brookings Institution, Iraq Body Count, the Iraq Coalition Casualty Count, Iraq Family Health Survey, the most recent study published in the Lancet, and the British survey firm, Opinion Research Business.
Because the estimates of Iraqi casualties contained in this report are based on varying time periods and have been created using differing methodologies, readers should exercise caution when using them and should look to them as guideposts rather than as statements of fact. This report will be updated as needed.
Have a geat weekend!
Erik Plesset
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
MEP SUPERINTENDENT - US EMBASSY - EUROPE
PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY IF INTERESTED and QUALIFIED! eplesset@mriraleigh.com 919-781-0400
PROJECT- NEW US Embassy Compound (NEC)
LOCATION - E. EUROPE (Non Hostile) 30% Complete, 8 Buildings total with one main 20K sq. ft. compound, another 12K sq. ft. building and other support buildings. Main building is in final stages of foundation and prep.
PAY - DOE (six figures), full benefits, R/R, living accommodations, per Diem, etc.
SUMMARY- Great Career Opportunity! Great Job! Great Location!
My client, a US BASED international general contractor with several large projects, is looking for a MEP Superintendent. The right candidate will be part of the CM team made up of civil, electrical, QA/Safety, mechanical, security and Project Management.; as well as being a “guru” with a detailed understanding of Mechanical and Electrical systems to include means and methods of installation, functionality, schedule sequencing, quality control focus points, system start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, etc. A big “must have”: a solid personality and composure with ability to keep control of the client, project execution, subcontractors, locals, etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations. Maintains a strong focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations through the life of the project.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
a. Chillers – Multistack preferred
b. HVAC systems - York
c. Building Automation Systems, particularly using Johnson Controls solutions
d. Underground including utilities
e. Mission Critical Work platform, including Data Centers (to include Tier IV)
f. Sufficient knowledge of critical environment work processes and a proven track record in managing work in 24/7 operating work environments to illustrate management of the risk in such applications.
g. Experience in directing and/or supporting the commissioning effort.
PROJECT- NEW US Embassy Compound (NEC)
LOCATION - E. EUROPE (Non Hostile) 30% Complete, 8 Buildings total with one main 20K sq. ft. compound, another 12K sq. ft. building and other support buildings. Main building is in final stages of foundation and prep.
PAY - DOE (six figures), full benefits, R/R, living accommodations, per Diem, etc.
SUMMARY- Great Career Opportunity! Great Job! Great Location!
My client, a US BASED international general contractor with several large projects, is looking for a MEP Superintendent. The right candidate will be part of the CM team made up of civil, electrical, QA/Safety, mechanical, security and Project Management.; as well as being a “guru” with a detailed understanding of Mechanical and Electrical systems to include means and methods of installation, functionality, schedule sequencing, quality control focus points, system start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, etc. A big “must have”: a solid personality and composure with ability to keep control of the client, project execution, subcontractors, locals, etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations. Maintains a strong focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations through the life of the project.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
a. Chillers – Multistack preferred
b. HVAC systems - York
c. Building Automation Systems, particularly using Johnson Controls solutions
d. Underground including utilities
e. Mission Critical Work platform, including Data Centers (to include Tier IV)
f. Sufficient knowledge of critical environment work processes and a proven track record in managing work in 24/7 operating work environments to illustrate management of the risk in such applications.
g. Experience in directing and/or supporting the commissioning effort.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The American Military Advisor: Dealing with Senior Foreign Officials in the Islamic World
This is a nice report... a bit long but very imformative.
Brief Synopsis - Download full report!
Although the role of the military advisor to senior foreign officials is honored in political history, it became almost a forgotten art when it was needed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Whatever the past, the American military services are now fully engaged in nation-building in the Iraqi and Afghan conflict zones, and the advisory responsibility seems certain to be needed elsewhere as well. Advisors have become an invaluable part of the nation-building process, and whether they are assigned to counsel and work with governors, generals, or Cabinet Ministers, their role has decided impact on America’s overall political and military strategy. This guidebook draws on the experiences of diplomats and military officers who have served in such advisory roles, and whose work with senior foreign officials was carried out in conflict zones at critical times. Although the examples are drawn from life in the Islamic world, the precepts have widespread application, and the examples will be an important part of any advisor’s--be he military or civilian--preparation for his mission.
Brief Synopsis - Download full report!
Although the role of the military advisor to senior foreign officials is honored in political history, it became almost a forgotten art when it was needed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Whatever the past, the American military services are now fully engaged in nation-building in the Iraqi and Afghan conflict zones, and the advisory responsibility seems certain to be needed elsewhere as well. Advisors have become an invaluable part of the nation-building process, and whether they are assigned to counsel and work with governors, generals, or Cabinet Ministers, their role has decided impact on America’s overall political and military strategy. This guidebook draws on the experiences of diplomats and military officers who have served in such advisory roles, and whose work with senior foreign officials was carried out in conflict zones at critical times. Although the examples are drawn from life in the Islamic world, the precepts have widespread application, and the examples will be an important part of any advisor’s--be he military or civilian--preparation for his mission.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
QA/QC Manager - NAVFAC Road + Infrastructure - PE Req'd - Fayetteville, NC
Great company and nice, multi-year project... $40M to start on road, wet - dry utilities, storm, water and other related inftrastructure. Will relocate - $100K - $115K base plus bonus and great benefits.
Ideeal candidate
a. Professional Engineer - Civil Engineer Degree
b. USACE QC/QA Qualified
c. Military road and base construction experience
d. Design - Build or GC Self Performing experience
Immediate Need. Pls contact me directly for screen.
Erik Plesset
919-781-0400 / eplesset@mriraleigh.com
Ideeal candidate
a. Professional Engineer - Civil Engineer Degree
b. USACE QC/QA Qualified
c. Military road and base construction experience
d. Design - Build or GC Self Performing experience
Immediate Need. Pls contact me directly for screen.
Erik Plesset
919-781-0400 / eplesset@mriraleigh.com
What is a Clearance Worth?
From the Washington Post
What's a clearance worth?
According to Clearancejobs.com, which specializes in helping job seekers find work that requires U.S. government clearances and matches them with contractors, quite a lot, in some cases. Recruiters say it can boost a salary 10 percent to 25 percent, depending on the person's skills, type of job, experience and level of clearance.
What's a clearance worth?
According to Clearancejobs.com, which specializes in helping job seekers find work that requires U.S. government clearances and matches them with contractors, quite a lot, in some cases. Recruiters say it can boost a salary 10 percent to 25 percent, depending on the person's skills, type of job, experience and level of clearance.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Thought For The Day
"Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. You must be able to sustain yourself against staggering blows. There is no code of conduct to help beginners. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent."
Sophia Loren, Actress
Sophia Loren, Actress
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