Governor signs military and veterans bills at Quantico - July 27, 2012

Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signs legislation that furthers Virginia as the “Most Veteran Friendly State in America” during an afternoon ceremony July 27 at Quantico, including a bill establishing a preference for in state hiring for members of the Virginia national Guard. Under SB 527/ HB 384, when a member of the Virginia National Guard applies for a position or job classification requiring an assessment using numerical ratings, points equal to five percent of the total points available from the assessment device or devices shall be added to the member's passing score. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard)

Full news release:
www.governor.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1354