Pretensions to heroism: how to avoid being fooled by phony military veterans
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Guidelines for performing background checks are presented, focusing on substantiation of claims made by military personnel. Steps include submitting Freedom of Information Act requests or having the veteran sign a Form DA-1800, which allows the National Personnel Records Center to release data such as disciplinary and medical records.
Publication Name: The IRE Journal
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0164-7016
Year: 1999
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Hidden dangers: airlines and hazmat
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Government online databases were used to track safety measures and enforcement for airline cargo handling of hazardous materials, which resulted in procedural and oversight changes for the Federal Aviation Admin. The database information proved key, as much of it was provided by the FAA itself.
Publication Name: The IRE Journal
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0164-7016
Year: 2000
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Covering dispute resolution
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Issues discussed concern reporting on the increasingly common process of dispute resolution. Topics addressed include the changing US legal system, how disputes are settled through mediators, and techniques to enlighten the public on the dimensions of dispute resolution.
Publication Name: The IRE Journal
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0164-7016
Year: 1999
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