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Category: Veterans ***

Another Lenka Stankova hurting the war fighters. John Windom, 64, a retired Navy officer, was charged with making false statements, concealment of material facts and falsification of a record or document tied to a failure to report more than $15,000 in cash, casino chips and other gifts from contractors. The Justice Department announced the charges on Wednesday, accusing him of “accepting, and sometimes demanding, extravagant gifts from a group of contractors and subcontractors who worked on the project he was overseeing.” As the indictment notes, Windom was aware of the rules regarding reporting gifts and receipts, per training for officials. “An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law,” the Justice Department said in its release. Top Stories This Week News Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases marijuana restrictions Patty Nieberg News Pentagon wants to increase naval, special operations capabilities on Greenland Nicholas Slayton Tech & Tactics French sailor goes running, reveals flagship’s location via fitness app Nicholas Slayton The VA began a project to modernize its health records in 2017, aiming to digitize information, an initiative estimated to cost $16 billion, but has since exceeded that and is expected to cost as much as $37 billion. In 2018, the 10-year contract was awarded to Cerner (now known as Oracle Health after Oracle acquired it). Windom was appointed as Executive Director of the Office of Electronic Record Modernization in 2017 and helped supervise the VA’s choice of Cerner for the contract. According to the grand jury indictment against him, Windom used his position to take money and gifts from a group of business executives from information technology and consulting companies who were contractors on the project. According to the indictment, Windom allegedly called them “the Power Group.” Windom used his role to “encourage, monitor, and facilitate contract and subcontracting opportunities for members of the Power Group, related and unrelated to the EHRM project.” Windom was allegedly given payment in everything from cash, to $8,200 in Louis Vuitton gift cards and $1,800 in casino chips. He was also given a High Efficiency Particulate Air, or HEPA, filter worth $631. The indictment also accuses Windom of using his position to “coerce” payments and gifts from others. Per the indictment, Windom “repeatedly reminded Power Group members to remain loyal and directed them to maintain confidentiality and their relationship with him.” In one message at the start of 2020, Windom messaged Power Group members, telling them that “loose lips sink ships.” Windom’s initial contract was extended, and in 2022 he was reassigned to serve as deputy director of the Federal electronic Health Modernization Office, a joint VA and Department of Defense project. Nine years after the modernization effort started, the Electronic Health Record program is used by only a handful of VA sites, with the program hit by glitches and usability issues. The VA paused the program in 2023, but is expected to roll out at several sites this year. Windom faces a maximum sentence of over 20 years in prison if convicted on all counts. Task & Purpose Video Each week on Tuesdays and Fridays our team will bring you analysis of military tech, tactics, and doctrine. Watch Here Nicholas Slayton Avatar Nicholas Slayton Contributing Editor Nicholas Slayton is a Contributing Editor for Task & Purpose. In addition to covering breaking news, he writes about history, shipwrecks, and the military’s hunt for unidentified anomalous phenomenon (formerly known as UFOs). 5 Viewing We want Task & Purpose to be a nice place to chat and and swap stories, but please read and follow our guidelines here. Sort by 1 day ago I can only assume what kind of officer he was in the military. Pretty sure this was not his first “rodeo.” Gets 0 sympathy from me. 1 day ago When Trump fired 90% of the Inspector Generals day one of this administration, he signaled it was business as usual for the only stable genius who can not fail to bankrupt countless businesses througjout his life. Greed and corruption exist in this administration like none other. It's impact has ... See more 1 day ago "Hey boss......you buy that new HEPA machine for the house?" Others had to know something. 1 day ago What would anybody expect from a bureaucracy that goes out of its way to find every reason to deny claims of service members? There is more corruption in the VA than just that guy. 1 day ago If convicted, he should lose his Navy retirement. Powered by TermsPrivacy Trending U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing take cover in a bunker during exercise Grand Shield 22-2 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 15, 2021. Grand Shield tested Al Udeid’s readiness to respond to regional threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger) Pentagon looks for vendors to supply pre-made bunkers within 30 days Patty Nieberg U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live fire deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Philippine Sea, March 16, 2026. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez) USS Tripoli, 2,200 Marines arrive in the Middle East Nicholas Slayton More in News HINES, IL - MAY 30: A sign marks the entrance to the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on May 30, 2014 in Hines, Illinois. Hines, which is located in suburban Chicago, has been linked to allegations that administrators kept secret waiting lists at Veterans Administration hospitals so hospital executives could collect bonuses linked to meeting standards for rapid treatment. Today, as the scandal continued to grow, Veterans *** Secretary Eric Shinseki apologized in public and then resigned from his post. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Veteran entrepreneurs say VA cuts have gutted their businesses Patty Nieberg Disabled Army veteran fired from the VA will attend Trump speech to Congress Disabled Army veteran fired from the VA will attend Trump speech to Congress Patty Nieberg As the VA celebrates 100 years of medical research, the very people doing that job are being fired As the VA celebrates 100 years of medical research, the very people doing that job are being fired Patty Nieberg PACT Act Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections Jeff Schogol Sarah Cavanaugh Woman accused of stolen valor charged with defrauding $250,000 from veteran charities Jeff Schogol air force wounded warrior program Inside the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s toxic workplace David Roza 230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19 230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19 David Roza With the ‘Tally Bill’, vets could hold the VA accountable when medical malpractice occurs at the hands of a contractor With the ‘Tally Bill’, vets could hold the VA accountable when medical malpractice occurs at the hands of a contractor

Category: Doctor

I AGREE 1000 percent with the idea the DALLAS VETERANS HOSPITAL should post pictures of ALL the doctors so every single veteran that walks through those doors can see POINT OUT to other veterans whose great who excels and who should not be allowed to walk through the from door as they are that BAD. I came from LACKLAND I have ear issues and I would like to know who the doctor they call the BUTCHER is and believe it would be highly beneficial. Who the doctor they call the HACKER is? Some veterans feel like practice dummies and that should never be the case. Who the doctor they call LOST IN SPACE IS? I want to know who the doctor who makes the HORRENDOUS SCARS on American Soldiers is? We DESERVE a fighting chance at picking a DECENT DOCTOR at the Dallas Veterans Hospital, anything less would be immoral I AGREE WITH THE IDEA and think the VETERANS hospital should post the pictures so those of us who are newly separated will know who to stay as far away as possible? The VA in Dallas should do more to PROTECT us from these doctors and have routine, regular quality checks to make sure the skills they have if any remain top notch as they are operating on American Soldiers. Mediocrity among doctors at the Dallas Veterans Hospital puts us all in DANGER. Maybe one day they will actually care about what happens to us.

Category: Doctor

Hey Guys its Bobby from Benjamin Charles and I have had my fair share of Stankovas as well, often wondered what I did in a former life to get such poor doctors. I also agree that we have stankovas in every hospital it should lead every veteran to be even more cautious. If you have stankovas in your hospital, Veterans hospital, CBOC give a shout out. I also agree on the comment of hanging the pictures, whats the va afraid of it helps everyone veterans, employees identify whose treating them. We have vaccines also come and get them

Category: Dallas Veterans Hospital

Illegal VA Complaints Strategy Against Veterans Exposed Now you know why your care is garbage Last week, journalist Angela Rae exposed despicable treatment of veterans through a little known process VA employees use against veterans. Some VA employees illegally lodge VA complaints against veterans to manipulate the purpose of disruptive behavior committees. Angela Rae interviewed me about how veterans are impacted by this illegal retaliation at the receiving end of VA’s disruptive behavior committees. Disruptive Behavior Committees Disruptive behavior committees are intended as a catch all to manage hostile and threatening veterans while they seek health care from VA. On the surface, this sounds reasonable. Some veterans are in fact dangerous. However, many nonveterans are also dangerous, and I have yet to see a secret committee like these in civilian hospitals. My problem with the process is that it is secret. The review process is done in secret and the veteran will not know who sat on the committee or what the evidence presented was prior to the decision. Only after the decision is made are veterans informed of the outcome and given a chance to appeal the vague allegations. That seems like a due process violation if I have ever seen one. Further, the process of filing complaints against veterans has been used in many instances where the veteran initially files a complaint against a VA doctor or staff member. In some instances, when a complaint is lodged, VA personnel escalate the intensity of the conversation and even threatening the veteran. In those instances, VA employees are guilty of illegally filing counter complaints against veterans since the totality of the circumstances would not match the allegations. Unfortunately, VA has a tendency of never believing the veterans, and veteran complaints against VA personnel are almost never received well. As is the case here, in many instances those complaining veterans are instead retaliated against. I believe this tactic is used to disparage and discredit the veteran when VA reviews the matter. Background on DC Breakdown Interview Initially, Angela Rae was outraged when she heard about what VA is doing behind the scenes to retaliate against honest veterans seeking care, so much so that she decided to interview me to learn more about the illegal practice. It was done via Skype while I was on vacation with family, so the sound has a slight delay. But, you will get a good idea about what is going on and how certain VA doctors and administrators are harming veterans by misusing the process of disruptive behavior committee reviews. This form of retaliation is, in my opinion, one of the biggest crimes VA is committing across the country because it chills the speech of veterans who respectfully file complaints that have merit. In response to many of these valid complaints, VA employees have been known to file counter complaints that defame the veteran and diminish their credibility. The end result is a veteran having an improper flag on their file, harassment from VA police, and/or restrictions in access to timely health care. If you have been harmed by an illegal use of disruptive behavior committee policies, please comment below or send me a private email. The Dallas Veterans Hospital is notorious for this complain and watch what happens. For Goodness Sake clean the bathroom by the ER disgusting had to squat as I was afraid to touch anything.

Category: Lab

as soldiers we have names for everything and everybody we live in a world with 3 letter designations and shorten phrases. We call the lab people lab people lab monkeys because its usually a circus more often then not always a crazy disaster. The lab is one of the most hated places in all of Dallas Texas. Today was different. I was in an out in less then 5. I wanted to give each of them a big hug reach in my pocket and give them all a fat raise as I am sure the VA is shortchanging them. THEY FINALLY GOT IT RIGHT the changes they have made are SPECTACULAR. 10 STARS FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE LAB. THANK YOU

Category: Doctor

hey guys and gals its joy from Nellis we have vaccines to so please sign up get yours so we can get back to normal. I also agree as well with the many comments about hanging pictures of all the docs would be beneficial unfortunately Nellis has many many LENKA STANKOVAS as well. Many Soldiers believe rightfully so we are nothing more then practice. We would love to get rid of the Lenka Stankovas who butcher, hack, destroy lives but as manyof the comments point out they are protected. The laws protect the sub par doctors instead of showing them the door. I also think doctors should wear there pictures like some of the nurses so you know who is behind the mask who is making life and death choices are your behalf. WEAR THE PICTURES AS WELL. There should be an age mandate as in many professions it probably would save lives as well

Category: BARCLAYS BANK

Barclays Card - Sallie Mae Credit Card. While most of you probably already know or been a victim of it yourselves. Recently I pushed a cart full of groceries up to the self check out were I looked like an idiot, an *** for not being able to pay for them because barclays closed out the card without any letter without any phone call without any email. They said they sent one out as someone who has head this many times from other soldiers happening to them but never think it would happen to you. They type up a letter and never send it out. We were customers for over 10 years over 20000 credit never missed any payment in 50 years. They are getting rid of good customers in favor of bad customers so they can charge more the interest. Currupt, Dirty, Rotten Company watch yourself as if it happens to others it can happen to you. Its WRONG. Get every bill known to man, but a simple letter they never sent it out

Category: Teacher

None of these bad experiences with Milton really surprises me. I worked with milton at the ISD when he was a teacher. I mean no one, no one cared for him. He was a known trouble maker that irritated the administration. We were happy to see him retire so that we could tell more jokes about him.

Category: Boss

Administration at Upstate should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this woman to stay in power. Despina Garcia 6I manager is a despicable human being that treats her employees terribly. She has a history of bullying and abusing her power. I highly discourage anyone from working there. You would be setting yourself up for failure and an abundance of stress. This exact review was relayed to current CNO Nancy Page but continues to be ignored.

Category: Boss

I worked in laundry for 2+ yrs. Had to work 2 hours free every shift, no lunch no break. Worked this way to care for the elderly residents in the Home. Administration and State knew but nothing was done. With nearly 2 yrs expernce, had $1/hr pay taken. Also had hours shorted tho work load stayed same. Pay went down 1/3 to 1/2. Was living in Subsidized Housing, and tho I proved pay had dropped my RENT WAS STILL RAISED. No assistance from State there either. Was Evicted from rent controlled apartment and got Fired from job - no Unemployment. This is the tip of the iceberg. It was years ago - both my parents had strokes, and my mom had heart trouble. NEITHER ARE IN THIS CARE HOME. Can there be a LOWER 'Rating' than a '1'?