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Show Us Your Red, White & Blue
What began as a radio talk show 2 years ago has now blossomed into a full scale virtual telethon. This campaign not only shares the experiences and memories of Veterans and their families but highlights the success and triumphs that our Veterans have brought to this Country not just on the battlefield but back here on our home soil.
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Category Archives: Vet Medical Care
Stand at Attention! Calling all Civilians!
Hey Everyone! This is an announcement to introduce a very new organization that helps veterans who are ill. Sometimes soldiers are exposed to biological warfare and suffer the debilitating effects of such toxic chemical exposure long after they return home … Continue reading
It’s official; DD-214′s are NOW On-line.
Please pass on to other vets. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following web site for veterans to gain access to their DD-214′s on-line: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of … Continue reading
Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a new public awareness campaign
Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a new public awareness campaign and website, MakeTheConnection.net aimed to reduce the stigma that some Veterans associate with seeking mental health treatment and support. To do this, they have compiled over one hundred real stories … Continue reading
Veterans Crisis Line – Help Pass the Word
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential hotline and online chat, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for Veterans, Service members, and their loved, ones, even if they are not registered with … Continue reading
36,000 Folding Canes Free of Charge for U.S. Military Veterans
National Veterans Day Program To Give Away 36,000 Canes Free of Charge to Those Who Served Small Georgia Based Company Honors U.S. Military Veterans U.S. Military Veterans will be honored this Veterans Day in a national program in … Continue reading
Good News in Hard Times
Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums Will Not Increase By Tom Berger The average age of the Vietnam Veteran is 64. As we reach 65, we find ourselves eligible for a host of programs tailored to seniors, programs like Medicare. While those … Continue reading
Vietnam Vets…Widows Face Filing Deadline
Deerfield Review, A Chicago Sun-Time Publication August 2, 2011 12:46PM In order to avoid losing thousands of dollars, Vietnam veterans who have an existing medical diagnosis in three new “presumptive diseases” to file claims before Aug. 30. The Veterans Assistance … Continue reading
VA Creates Women Veterans Call Center
Major Outreach Effort Launched WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has embarked on a major initiative to reach out to women Veterans in order to solicit their input on ways to enhance the health care services VA provides … Continue reading
New Diseases Added to VA Agent Orange Presumptive Illness List
By Marc Whitehead, on January 12th, 2011 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has added Parkinson’s disease and ischemic heart disease to the list of “presumptive illnesses” related to Agent Orange exposure. In addition, VA expanded the presumption for chronic … Continue reading