Our Publication: The Jewish Veteran
JWV’s 124th Annual National Convention ▪ August 18-23,
2019 ▪ Richmond, VA
Disabled military veteran could lose his home over a $236
tax dispute
VFW Action Corps Weekly
VFW National Convention in Orlando July 20-24, 2019
House Veterans’ Affairs
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a hearing to discuss 18 pieces of
pending legislation to improve veteran programs and strengthen protections.
Many of the draft bills introduced are supported by the VFW, such as expansion
for homeless programs, small business enhancements, closing financial loopholes
for predatory colleges, and an adjustment for enrollment into the Montgomery GI
Bill.
Help the VFW hold VA and Congress
accountable for fulfilling their mission to veterans by taking a short survey
regarding your preferences when receiving heath care.
On Tuesday, July 23, 2019,
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., during the 120th VFW National Convention in
Orlando, Fla., the VFW will host its third annual Veterans Benefits Forum. Learn more
about the 120th VFW National Convention.
On Tuesday, the Senate Armed Service
Committee conducted a hearing on the nomination of Dr. Mark T. Esper to be
Secretary of Defense. Watch the
hearing.
On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, North
Korea’s Foreign Ministry indicated that it may suspend its moratorium on
nuclear weapons and missile testing due to scheduled bilateral war games
between South Korea and the United States, set to be held this summer. That
afternoon, a second statement was issued, warning that any bilateral military
drills may significantly impact any discussion with the U.S. concerning nuclear
diplomacy. This move comes only weeks after President Trump and North Korean
leader Kim Jong Un met at the military demarcation line dividing North and
South Korea where they committed to resuming closed-door talked concerning
regional security architecture within the Indo-Pacific.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting
Agency has announced the identification of Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. William E.
Rambo, who had been missing and unaccounted for from WWII and is returning home
for burial with full military honors.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the
identification of Army Pvt. Connie Cagle, who had been missing and unaccounted
for from WWII and is returning home for burial with full military honors.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the
identification of Army Sgt. Robert W. McCarville, who had been missing and
unaccounted for from WWII and is returning home for burial with full military
honors.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the
identification of Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Adolph J. Loebach, who had
been missing and unaccounted for from WWII and is returning home for burial
with full military honors.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the
identification of Navy Mess Attendant 1st Class Johnnie C. Laurie, who had been
missing and unaccounted for from WWII and is returning home for burial with
full military honors.
Why are many of America's military families going
hungry? At Dewey Elementary in San
Diego, where most kids have military parents, the line forms early at the food
pantry for free produce, snacks and staples like bread.
Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would
be repealed in House defense bill
With VA help, Army Veteran learned how to save her own
life
George Will Confirms Nixon's Vietnam Treason
Florida Governor signs Bill providing Hyperbaric Therapy
to State Combat Vets with TBI and PTSD
Forward Observer: VA Ordered into Delayed Action on ‘Blue
Water Navy’ Veterans
VA creates innovative solutions with the National
Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations (NAVSO)
Building a partnership for best practices
VA Photos of the Week – July 19, 2019: The best images
from across the Department of Veterans Affairs
Wheelchair Softball is a family affair for DeGasperis
Foundation
#VeteranOfTheDay Apollo 11 Crew: Neil Armstrong, Buzz
Aldrin and Michael Collins
3D technology expedites Veterans’ dental care: 3D models
help plan surgery
Veterans ride their way to recovery: Horses teach humans
new ways to deal with anxiety and stress
Staying safe during a heat wave: Tips for Veterans and
their families … and everybody!
Want to be a Wildland Firefighter? Montana is Training
Veterans for Free: Montana's Veterans Green Corps is training Veterans to
become Wildland Firefighters
VA careers offer parents work-life balance while serving
Veterans: On National Parents’ Day and every day, we remind working parents
about the opportunities for work-life balance in careers at VA.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Erling L. Arnson
VA Telehealth serves as guiding light for UK health
system
#VeteranOfTheDay Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul
Stevens
Veterans Wanted to Work at Military Exchanges Downrange
USDA announces $16 Million funding opportunity to support
Veteran farmers and ranchers: The 2501 program offers grants to organizations
that reach veterans
Questions about Community Care? Join Community Care
Question & Answer Session Wednesday
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Pete Poulos
Guitars for Vets helps Veterans find hope in an unlikely
place, behind the wood and strings of an acoustic guitar: Helping those who
served through the power of music
Spirit, Courage and Conviction: A Tour of the National
Museum of American Jewish Military History
GIs Remember: Isadore Zaritsky Recalls Liberating Ebensee
Concentration Camp
Last Mohawk ‘code talker’ laid to rest
Trump: 'Fortunately' John McCain is dead now and might be
in hell
Veterans Oral History Project – get your oral history
recorded for posterity
Vets Helping Vets TV VVA Women Veterans Interviews
Pennsylvania Soldiers' & Sailors' Home
PA Veterans Registry: Pennsylvania veterans, their
families, and those who work with veterans can sign up for the Pennsylvania
Veterans Registry at register.dmva.pa.gov ( https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Outreach-and-Reintegration/PennsylvaniaVeteransRegistry.aspx
). This Pennsylvania Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs program is designed to help veterans get timely
information about the benefits and services available to them.
Editorial: Helping the unclaimed dead to rest in peace
Local police chief receives VFW award
Army Veteran, now Charleston VA employee shows the path
to recovery
New Law Increases VA Home Loan Limits, Funding Fees
Statues lowered into ocean for veterans underwater dive
memorial
VA creates innovative solutions with the National
Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations (NAVSO): Building a partnership
for best practices
USDA announces $16 Million funding opportunity to support
Veteran farmers and ranchers: The 2501 program offers grants to organizations
that reach veterans
VFW Calls on Vietnam Vets to Return Mementos Brought Home
from War
VFW snaps 27-year membership decline and adds nearly
25,000 new members
Veterans ride their way to recovery: Horses teach humans
new ways to deal with anxiety and stress
Why leaving the military is harder for female vets
ABARTA Coca-Cola Is Hiring Veterans: ABARTA Coca-Cola is
currently recruiting for a few openings throughout PA and WV. ABARTA Coca-Cola
is a family owned company and a division of ABARTA, a diversified third and
fourth generation family business. For a list of open positions please visit
their Website.
Comcast Is Hiring Security Investigator 2: The security
investigator 2 is responsible for performing investigations of alleged criminal
or other activity that has or may have a negative impact on the company. This
includes employee or non-employee criminal activity as it relates to the
company as well as activity that violates company policy. Apply.
Defense Information System Agency (DISA) 1 Day Hiring
Event:
- Aug. 1, 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Carlisle Barracks, Soldier for Life Media Center
Classroom, Building 842 Sumner Rd., Carlisle, PA (Cumberland County)
- For more information contact Jeffrey Hanks at
717-245-3889, ext. 3684 or email Jeffrey.a.hanks3.civ@mail.mil
- Dress For Success and stop by to meet the hiring team
and learn how you can work for DISA and how DISA can work for you!
- Apply.
Federal Government Contracting Seminar For Veteran-Owned
Businesses:
- Aug. 7, 2019, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Registration begins
at 8 a.m.
- Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center, 353 North Duffy
Rd., HCC Auditorium, Second Floor, Butler, PA (Butler County)
- Point of Contact: Ms. Renee Decker at 724-738-2346 or
email renee.decker@sru.edu
- The GACO/GCAC PTAC program is hosting this free seminar
to provide information to SDVOSBs and VOSBs interested in pursuing federal
government contracts.
- Register by Aug. 6, 2019
Military Veterans Launch New Careers as Travel Advisors
Want to be a Wildland Firefighter? Montana is Training
Veterans for Free: Montana's Veterans Green Corps is training Veterans to
become Wildland Firefighters
Jobs for members and veterans of the Pennsylvania
National Guard and their families!
Pennsylvania Soldiers' And Sailors' Home Job Fair:
- July 25, 2019, 1-5 p.m.
- 560 E. Third St., Erie, PA (Erie County)
- Any questions call 814-878-4974
- Immediate openings for registered nurses ($72,889/yr),
licensed practical nurses ($43,012/yr) and certified nurses ($31,880/yr).
- Unable to attend? Apply online.
ServiceSource Job Fair:
- Aug. 7, 2019 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 166th Regiment Dining Facility, Building 8-71 Bearty
Ave., Annville, PA (Lebanon PA)
- ServiceSource is seeking customer-focused staff.
Interviews will be conducted during the job fair for the following positions:
food service workers, cooks, stock, cashier and laundry at the Fort Indiantown
Gap location. On-site Interviews with recruiters and hiring managers. Qualified
individuals and veterans with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- We encourage you to apply online prior to attending the
job fair.
VA careers offer parents work-life balance while serving
Veterans: On National Parents’ Day and every day, we remind working parents
about the opportunities for work-life balance in careers at VA.
Waste Management Hiring CDL Rolloff Truck Driver In Camp
Hill, PA (Cumberland County):
- Text WASTE to 51893 or call 1-877-220-5627 for more
information
- Requirements: one-plus years of previous experience
operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the
past seven years. Must be at least 21 years of age and must hold a current
Class A CDL with an air brake endoresement. Sign-on bonuses of $5,000 are
available.
Waste Management has been recognized as Best Employer of
veterans, by G.I. Jobs and CivilianJobs.com.
- Apply.
Waste Management Hiring In Beach Lake (Wayne County):
- Waste Management is hiring CDL residential drivers, CDL
commercial drivers and CDL rolloff drivers
- Text WASTE to 51893 or call 1-877-220-5627 for more
information
- Requirements: Must hold a current CDL A or B License
with air brake endorsement, one-plus year experience operating a vehicle
requiring a CDL or military driving within the last seven years. These
positions are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus and up to $5,000 benefits
reimbursement. Waste Management has been recognized as best employer of
veterans by G.I. Jobs Top 100 and CivilianJobs.com.
- Apply.
Free Gardening Workshops for Veterans at the Butler VA:
Veterans Affairs Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services (VA FARMS)
July 25 – FREE Legal Assistance Military Discharge
upgrades at Lebanon VA Medical Center
Veterans benefits seminar
On To Mt. Gretna – Camp Hastings 1898:
- July 27-28, 2019, ceremony for Soldiers Field, Mt.
Gretna (Lebanon County) 10 a.m. Saturday
- Come to Soldiers Field and catch a glimpse of Camp
Hastings during the Spanish American War. Volunteers will be providing a living
history program on the mobilization of the National Guard of Pennsylvania in
the spring of 1898.
- For more information please visit the NGP History
Project Website and Facebook page.
Veterans Emergency Fund Dice Run:
- July 27, 2019, Registration 10 a.m., Kick stands up 11
a.m.
- Reynoldsville Eagles, 425 E. Main St., Reynoldsville,
PA (Jefferson County)
- Point of contact: Krupa Steele at 814-849-1529 or Ben
Steele at 814-661-0360
- 100 percent of fundraiser proceeds go to support local
veterans and their families by assisting in their financial needs. This run
helps raise money and awareness to provide our vets with food, shelter and
utilities. You are invited to participate in this worthy cause to help ensure
that no veteran goes hungry or homeless. $10 a person. Annual pig roast $5.
Camping available and covered dish appreciated. 468 Sandy Valley Rd.,
Reynoldsville, PA (Jefferson County). All donations are greatly appreciated. Please
make checks payable to: Jefferson Co. Abate (Memo: Jefferson Co. Veterans
Affairs). Checks can be mailed to: Jefferson Co. Dept. Veterans Affairs, 155
Main St., Brookville, PA 15825.
Women Veterans Potluck Party:
- July 27, 2019, 5 p.m.
- 3617 N. Hills Rd., Murrysville, PA (Westmoreland
County)
- R.S.V.P. to Patty by July 20, 2019, at 412-254-3194 or
email gerhauserp@vlpwpa.org
- Bring yourself, your significant other, kids, grandkids
and your favorite dish! Last name A-Q please bring a side dish/salad. Last name
R-Z please bring dessert.
Veteran Appreciation Day:
- July 31, 2019, 9 a.m.
- PA CareerLink of Greene County, 200 Green Plaza,
Waynesburg, PA (Greene County)
- The PA CareerLink of Greene County is having a veteran
appreciation day. They will have event speakers and employers on hand to do
open interviews. Please bring your DD214, resume and transcripts.
- Register.
Westmoreland County Veterans Affairs
26th Annual Bucktail Reunion:
- Aug. 2-4, 2019
- Myerstown Park, 450 S. College St., Myerstown, PA
(Lebanon County)
- For more information or to register contact Matt
Herring at 978-979-8462 or email mattherring1124@gmail.com
- The Bucktail community of Myerstown will remember and
honor the service and sacrifice of the courageous Bucktail Brothers. The Ol't
Boys have guided us to this Bucktail Town for a reunion for the first time,
home of 149th PA, Company C, known as the Color Company, which so bravely
engaged in combat during the first days of battle at Gettysburg and would
forever be recollected with "The Color Episode."
14th Annual Willow Creek Triathlon:
- Aug. 3, 2019, 9 a.m.
- Start: Quaker Lake Beach, ASP 3, Salamance, NY
(Cattaraugus County) Finish: Willows Restaurant, 2669 West Washington St.,
Bradford, PA (McKean County)
- Point of contact: John Tim at 814-558-6329 or email
director@willowcreektriathlon.org
- Registration is $60 per individual, $100 per team.
Sprint triathlon (300 yds swim, 15 mile bike, and 5K run) and Duathlon events
(15 mile bike and 5K run) for individuals and teams. All proceeds contributed
to the DAVs of Warren, PA and McKean, PA counties.
- Website.
Rivers Casino 10 Charities In 10 Weeks:
- Aug. 3, 2019, Noon-8 p.m.
- Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr., Pittsburgh, PA
(Allegheny County)
- Donate $10 to the Southwestern Veterans' Center and
receive $10 Free slot play or match play!
Veteran's Open House:
- Aug. 7, 2019 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- The Salvation Army Ladore Lodge, 398 S. St., Waymart,
PA (Wayne County)
- Any questions contact 570-488-6129
- Veteran's open house to honor all veterans. Motorcycle
show and classic car show. Trophies awarded and there will be a flea market.
Consider joining us as veterans from surrounding communities come together for
a day of fellowship and fun.
Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Round Table:
- Aug. 8, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
- VVA Michael J. Novosel Medal of Honor Capital Chapter
542, 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA (Dauphin County)
- For further information, contact Richard Burton at
717-545-2336 or email centralpavietnamrt@verizon.net
- Following a brief business meeting, Denny Kuehn, from
Carlisle, will discuss his Sept. 1971-April, 1972 Vietnam experiences as a
member of C Troop, 2/17th Air Cav, 101st Airborne Division and also the Air Cav
Troop, 11th ACR.
- Website.
Veteran Benefits Seminar:
- Aug. 13, 2019, 2-4 p.m.
- Marysville-Rye Library, 198 Overcrest Rd., Marysville,
PA (Perry County)
- Questions about the event, call 717-272-6621 ext. 4298
- An information table on veterans benefits will be
set-up and a presentation on will happen at 3 p.m. U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) Health Care enrollment packets will be given out and assistance
will be available and Perry County's director of veterans affairs will be
on-site to assist and meet veterans.
MilitaryShare Fresh Express Program:
- Aug. 22, 2019, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Fort Indiantown Gap, Fitzpatrick Hall-Bldg 10-104,
Clement Ave., Annville, PA (Lebanon County)
- Point of contact: Roxie at 717-861-6299 or 717-821-4684
or email roxanne.b.norris.ctr@mail.mil to pre-register. Pre-registration is
required by Aug. 12
- In Pennsylvania, nearly 26 percent of households
receiving food assistance have at least one member who has served or is
currently serving in the military. MilitaryShare, a Fresh Express Program of
the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, is designed to provide fresh, nutritious
foods for families with at least one member who has served or is currently
serving in the armed forces.
- Website.
Women Veterans Town Hall And Expo:
- Aug. 24, 2019, 9 a.m.-noon
- Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd.,
Wilkes-Barre, PA (Luzerne County)
- Call Crystal A. Petery at 717-861-6904 or email
crpetery@pa.gov
- Led by the PA Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs, the Governor's Advisory Council on Veterans Services is inviting women
veterans and those actively serving to a FREE Women Veterans Town Hall and
Expo. Learn about programs and services available to you, speak with
representatives and pick up resources. No registration is required and the
event is open to women veterans and women service members. We hope to see you
there!
- Press release.
Pennsylvania's First All Female Veteran Call To Duty –
Honor Flight Philadelphia:
- Sept. 21, 2019
- Washington, D.C.
- For trip details call 215-301-8890 or 215-954-5634 or
email Andrew@honorflightphiladelphia.org
- Honor Flight Philadelphia is currently looking for
female veterans who would like to join a trip to Washington in a day of honor
and recognition, to view the memorials dedicated to their service at no cost to
the veteran.
- Honor Flight Facebook page.
Pennsylvania's First All Female Veteran Call To Duty –
Honor Flight Philadelphia:
- Sept. 21, 2019
- Washington, D.C.
- For trip details call 215-301-8890 or 215-954-5634 or
email Andrew@honorflightphiladelphia.org
- Honor Flight Philadelphia is currently looking for
female veterans who would like to join a trip to Washington in a day of honor
and recognition, to view the memorials dedicated to their service at no cost to
the veteran.
Podcast: “Not something you go home and be proud of” –
John Ketwig
A Veterans’ Anti-War Movement Takes Root at Peacestock
Tucson veterans groups unhappy with changes in VA care
VA Healthcare – VISN 4 Announces New Network Director
Veterans motivated to move: Program helps older Veterans
become stronger and more flexible
Honoring those who served at the Gathering of Warriors
Veterans Summit
A small table in a place of honor
14th Annual New Mexico VA Gourd Dance revitalizes the
human spirit
Jamaine Smith: VFW Post Commander builds tradition,
community
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Corps Veteran Bernard Brooks
VA releases Benefits Administration’s 3rd quarter
benefits performance results
New Law Will Allow Thousands More Veterans to Join
American Legion
Dying Green Beret Meets Trump to Support Military
Malpractice Reform
Bill to Increase Adaptive Housing Grants for Wounded Vets
Passes House
VA researchers receive nation’s top award for early
career scientists
