1. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 08-26-2007 #3 -- GIs' MORALE DIPS AS IRAQ WAR DRAGS ON -- With tours extended, multiple deployments and new tactics that put them in bare posts in greater danger, they feel leaders are out of touch with reality.nf082607-3.htm
...2007 #3 -- Gis' MORALE DIPS AS IRAQ WAR DRAGS ON - ... Javascript Bookmark Printer Friendly Page Gis' MORALE DIPS AS IRAQ WAR DRAGS ON - ...: Getty Images) For more on morale issues, use the VA Watchdog search ...ses search.php?q=morale&op=and Story here. ...----- Gis' morale dips as Iraq war drags on With ... want to be here anymore." Morale problems come as the Bush administration faces ... casualties -- those are organizations where morale might dip a bit." The signs of frustration and of flagging morale are unmistakable, including blunt comments,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfAUG07/nf082607-3.htm
... TO STEP DOWN Resignation comes after newspaper reports low employee morale and veterans' dissatisfaction with care. NOTE from ...'s report Sunday on low patient satisfaction and poor morale among hospital employees. The hospital had the lowest ... surveys reflect a larger issue: The hospital has overwhelming morale problems that require major reforms. The Fayetteville hospital ... said his staff has tried to develop ways to improve morale, including a new employee satisfaction committee. But ... which areas of the hospital have the highest and lowest morale scores. "If you're really serious ..., Department of Veterans' Affairs, Fayetteville, low morale ---------... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf110609-1.htm
... handbook here... Printer-Friendly Version UPDATE: LOW MORALE AND STRESS AMONG FACTORS IN ARMY RECRUITER SUICIDES -- Secretary ...----------- Low morale, stress among factors in Army recruiter suicides By LINDSAY WISE ... problem at the Houston battalion manifested itself different ways, including low morale, long work hours and unpredictable schedules, Tuner said. ... of command tried to cover up a toxic leadership climate and poor morale at the battalion. Turner spent two-and-a ... you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. UPDATE:LOW MORALE AND STRESS AMONG FACTORS IN ARMY RECRUITER SUICIDES --Secretary... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfjan09/nf012209-4.htm
... -- Medal of Honor recipients travel to Baghdad to meet with troops and boost morale. Medal of Honor recipients retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell .... Maj. Gary Littrell spoke to the 'Dagger Brigade' soldiers about keeping morale high while maintaining a sense of urgency, and they took the opportunity to ... are doing,' Howard said. 'This is good for everyone's morale, and it will help you focus on the mission.' The two ... --Medal of Honor recipients travel to Baghdad to meet with troops and boost morale.--VA Watchdog dot Org -VA NEWS FLASH -04-... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfapr09/nf041609-5.htm
5. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 09-22-2007 #7 -- INDEPENDENT STUDY FINDS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES AT BECKLEY VA -- "For some time there have been concerns that the Beckley VA Medical Center suffered from understaffing and morale issues."nf092207-7.htm
... VA Medical Center suffered from understaffing and morale issues." The Nation's ... VA Medical Center suffered from understaffing and morale issues." Beckley, West Virginia ... at the center focusing on alleged low morale and inadequate staffing. He asked Veterans ... enhance the staffing level and the general morale of the institution. For some time ... VA Medical Center suffered from understaffing and morale issues. The VA undertook an independent ... make the recommended changes that will improve morale and care of veterans. I will ... Husson, defended the facility by saying morale was high and that the Beckley VA ... VA Medical Center suffered from understaffing and morale issues."... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfSEP07/nf092207-7.htm
... RECRUITING UNIT -- General will look into allegations of cover-up and low morale in Houston unit. For more about military and veteran suicide, use the ... Army probes recent suicides General will look into allegations of cover-up, low morale in Houston unit By LINDSAY WISE Houston Chronicle The Army has appointed a brigadier ... Houston-based recruiting battalion tried to cover up a toxic leadership climate and low morale after a recent string of suicides, according to a letter obtained Thursday by ... RECRUITING UNIT --General will look into allegations of cover-up and low morale in Houston unit. VA,Veteran,Veterans,Disability,Injury,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfnov08/nf110808-4.htm
..... Printer-Friendly Version VA PHYSICIAN TELLS OF UNDERFUNDING, UNDERSTAFFING, LOW MORALE, PATIENT DIVERSION -- VA claims a record budget, but if the .... Many physicians have resigned their leadership positions and many nurses have left. The morale is quite low. A group of hospital employees formed an organization health committee ... VA Roseburg a better place. The combination of lack of funds and low employee morale significantly reduces effective recruiting efforts. Unfortunately, the VA regional leadership (VISN ... permission from the copyright owner. VA PHYSICIAN TELLS OF UNDERFUNDING,UNDERSTAFFING,LOW MORALE,PATIENT DIVERSION --VA claims a record budget,but if the... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfdec08/nf122808-1.htm
... at the El Paso VA involve patient care, outreach, technology, medical equipment and supplies, and staff morale that apparently resulted in threats of "mass resignations." El Paso VA For more information about the ... at the El Paso VA involve patient care, outreach, technology, medical equipment and supplies, and staff morale that apparently resulted in threats of "mass resignations." The situation prompted a visit Friday from U ... at the El Paso VA involve patient care,outreach,technology,medical equipment and supplies,and staff morale that apparently resulted in threats of "mass resignations." VA,Veteran,Veterans,Disability,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfAPR08/nf040708-2.htm
9. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 12-20-06 #10nf122006-10.htm
... is a sense that the yearlong deployments are challenging, even if morale is good," said Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley ... tours and were more likely to give lower ratings for their own morale and that of their units, which 55 percent described as ... This contrasts with 45 percent for soldiers overall, who rated unit morale higher than in the two earlier surveys, in 2003 and ... forward operating bases in Iraq from October to November 2005. Personal morale was comparable to that in fall 2004, and well above the mark set in 2003. Unit morale was higher than both years. MHAT III detected steady progress in... http://www.vawatchdog.org/nfDEC06/nf122006-10.htm
10. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 04-05-2007 #6 -- SEN. ROCKEFELLER SAYS PROBLEMS AT BECKLEY VA HOSPITAL IGNORED -- Has asked VA Secretary Jim Nicholson to investigate complaints of chronic staffing shortages and low morale.nf040507-6.htm
... Secretary Jim Nicholson to investigate complaints of chronic staffing shortages and low morale. The Nation's #1 Independent Veterans Web Site ... Secretary Jim Nicholson to investigate complaints of chronic staffing shortages and low morale. Beckley, West Virginia VA Hospital Story here.. ... Secretary Jim Nicholson to investigate complaints of chronic staffing shortages and low morale at the Beckley VA Medical Center. Rockefeller, D- ... the hospital after a national VA employee survey last year indicated low morale at the facility. ------- ... Secretary Jim Nicholson to investigate complaints of chronic staffing shortages and low morale.... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfAPR07/nf040507-6.htm
