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MISSION ESSENTIAL. They Fought for Us…. Help Us Fight For and Honor Them!. BRAC TIMELINE. May 2005 - BRAC 2005 Recommendations Released Sep 2005 - BRAC Commission Recommendations forwarded to President Nov 2005 - President approves BRAC 2005
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MISSION ESSENTIAL They Fought for Us…. Help Us Fight For and Honor Them!
BRAC TIMELINE • May 2005 - BRAC 2005 Recommendations Released • Sep 2005 - BRAC Commission Recommendations forwarded to President • Nov 2005 - President approves BRAC 2005 • Nov 2005 - Federal Screening starts as Department of Army publishes Notice of Availability of surplus property for WRAMC Main Post • Jan 2006 - Federal Screening ends and 2 formal applications are received for WRAMC Main Post • May 2006 - Formal applications from General Services Administration and Department of State approved by DA • Aug 2006 - Business Plan 169 Approved • Sept 2011- BRAC Actions Complete
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IHOOT and BRAC In Honor of Our Troops (IHOOT) Foundation, Inc. Was Activated June 2009
IHOOT Mission Statement Create awareness of the challenges of Transitioning from able-bodied Warriors To permanently disabled Veterans
IHOOT Goal Garner Support for Wounded Warriors Empowering Them with the Resources Needed to Continue Their Lives with Dignity
IHOOT INITIATIVES • Warrior Transition Program (R&DA) • “See the Soldier, See the Family” Program (R&DA) • Rest & Recuperation (Vacations for Vets) • Comedy as Therapy Awareness Program • IHOOT Golf Awareness Program • Seeing Eye/Service Dog Awareness Program
Warrior Transition Program To get a veteran from a military uniform into the workforce, we need companies like YOU!