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John W. Tilford

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Military: Enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Private in March 1965. 38.5 years of creditable service later retired as Deputy Commander, National Ground Intelligence Center, full Colonel, US Army Reserve. Ended with more years "called up" active through Reserve than the four with the Marine Corps. Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Airborne (at age 41), Expert Infantryman Badge, etc. Vietnam 1967-1969, Global War on Terrorism 2001-2004. Last call up was in 2006 to assist standing up the Defense Joint Intelligence Operations Center within the Defense Intelligence Agency. Civilian: Electronics Mechanic (insert Indiana University here, B.S. in Education, general science major, chemistry minor); IRS Revenue Officer and then Administrative Intern; VA Veterans Benefits Counselor; back to IRS as HR Position Classification Specialist; ending with Navy Labor Relations Employee Relations specialist, Management Analyst. Served on two national level federal civilian task forces, IRS and Navy. Highest degree: Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence, National Intelligence University, Washington, DC. Quit MENSA. Seemed pointless. Greene County, Indiana school system tests pegged me at 160 I.Q. Marine Corps (after several days without much sleep, I'd like to point out) at 155. Pollitics: 'Ran for US House, Indiana 9th District but lost in 2012 Democratic primary.

The Story of Bruce v. McDonald, USCAVC Docket 15-3237

Posted on December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 by John W. Tilford

Larry Bruce injured his foot in basic training. The VA denied his compensation claim under 38 CFR § 3.12(d)(1). The… Read more The Story of Bruce v. McDonald, USCAVC Docket 15-3237

My Friend Smokey, by Willard Tilford

Posted on June 22, 2020June 28, 2020 by John W. Tilford

My father, Willard L. Tilford, was born on November 22, 1915. His father, John Cabel Breckinridge Powell Lee Davis Tilford… Read more My Friend Smokey, by Willard Tilford

Too Much Money in Politics (What We Can Do About It)

Posted on January 16, 2020January 17, 2020 by John W. Tilford

Well, let’s work this out. We can skip problem definition. It’s been done for us on social media, television, newspapers,… Read more Too Much Money in Politics (What We Can Do About It)

His First Memorial Day

Posted on January 5, 2020 by John W. Tilford

The following was written for Memorial Day, 2001. Bloomington’s George J. Keller does a good job reading “A Soldier Died… Read more His First Memorial Day

National Health Care

Posted on December 26, 2019December 26, 2019 by John W. Tilford

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act did not go far enough.(Written in 2012 by John W. Tilford) I personally… Read more National Health Care

A War With No Prize for Second Place

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 by John W. Tilford

This guest column was submitted by John W. Tilford, a former Veterans Administration employee, veteran of the Vietnam War and… Read more A War With No Prize for Second Place

Pakistan, Faust, and Trump

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 by John W. Tilford

Pakistan; dwarfed by India’s population, economy, technology, has a long history of using radical groups as proxy warriors. This Faustian… Read more Pakistan, Faust, and Trump

VA Appeal Changes. Thank you, Congress.

Posted on December 13, 2019November 15, 2020 by John W. Tilford

Too Many VA Appeals? Why? On 15 September 2016 the US House of Representatives passed legislation to “reform the Department… Read more VA Appeal Changes. Thank you, Congress.

Freedom of Information Act Appeal, FOIA request to the VA, number: 18-10483-F

Posted on October 14, 2019December 18, 2019 by John W. Tilford

John W. Tilford5561 Earl Young RoadBloomington, Indiana  47408-9360 14 October 2019 General Counsel (024)Department of Veterans Affairs810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.sWashington,… Read more Freedom of Information Act Appeal, FOIA request to the VA, number: 18-10483-F

Finding LTA

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by John W. Tilford

Why do you care about “L T A”? You don’t. I do. I’m driving my first sporty car, a white… Read more Finding LTA

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