Trump needs to cover all veterans, their families and VA
employees during COVID
VA secretary refuses to share documents that detail PPE
supply, lawmakers say
VA, Treasury still working to get stimulus checks to
potentially overlooked veterans
Medal of Honor Recipient Bennie Adkins Dies of
Coronavirus at 86
The White Feather Sniper: Carlos Hathcock
VETERANS HOME: At least 10 have died at state-run facility
in Chesco.
VA Mental Health
Veterans Crisis Line
Start the Conversation: New Tools for Veteran Suicide
Prevention
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran John Victor Hash
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #8 – Compassion
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran David W.
Stoddard
VA, Facebook and American Red Cross provide Portal video
calling devices to Veterans, caregivers and families
VA Secretary Wilkie thanks Wounded Warrior Project for
$10 Million commitment to aid Veterans
RAO Bulletin Update 15 April 2020
VA mobilizes 3D printing resources nationwide to fight
COVID-19
VA announces ‘Fourth Mission,’ actions to help America
respond to COVID-19
VA virtual mental health care use on the rise amid
COVID-19
VA’s Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System provides
surge support to combat COVID-19
Karen Brazell to Perform Duties of Assistant Secretary
for VA Office of Enterprise Integration
CARES Act helping VA boost protections for Veterans
VA appeals production at all time high
Trump’s War on VA Workers Is Exposing Them to the
Coronavirus: Employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are fighting a
pandemic—and an antagonistic White House.
Veterans Temporary Assistance
Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP)
Records Request Program
Bill Moran and Josh Cannon on the Cambodian Invasion and
Serving as a Linguist
Journeys to Freedom FINAL
WWII Veteran Who Created Mister Softee's Ice Cream Truck
Jingle Dies at 94
WWII Veteran, Les Waas, did not go softly into that good
night
WWII Veteran, Lester Morton “Les” Waas, – BURIAL at
Montefiore Cemetery, Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA, PLOT:
Section 17
Veterans Affairs coronavirus cases top 6,000 as vice
president touts department progress
A 100-year-old WWII veteran died of Covid-19. His twin
brother died 100 years earlier in the flu pandemic
VA Needs to Do More to Protect Medical Staff, Former
Secretary Says
7,000 Newly Discharged Veterans Head Straight for
Unemployment Lines
Vietnam POW compares coronavirus uncertainty to time in
captivity
This Virus Is Tough, but History Provides Perspective:
The 1968 Pandemic and the Vietnam War
‘It’s a sinking ship’: COVID-19 deaths triple at
state-run vets nursing home in Chester County as families clamor for
information
Pre-need eligibility for burial in a VA cemetery
FRA NewsBytes April 24, 2020
Veterans group accuses VA of using coronavirus patients
as ‘testing subjects’
FEMA Reportedly Took The 5 Million Masks Ordered For
Veterans To Send To Stockpile
The 45th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon | VBC@HOME
VA hiring jumps 37 percent in fight against COVID-19
VA hiring jumps 37 percent in fight against COVID-19
Catholic War Veterans
Our National Shrine Church of the Catholic War Veterans
CWV National Auxiliary Chaplain Rev. William McLaughlin
will be celebrating a virtual Mass at Noon on Saturday, May 2nd,
2020 from the Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria, NY., the Shrine
Church of the Catholic War Veterans, where our organization was founded in 1935.
The intention for this Mass is for all the Living and Deceased Members of the Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary. You can view this Mass by either clicking on the following web link
The intention for this Mass is for all the Living and Deceased Members of the Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary. You can view this Mass by either clicking on the following web link
or from Facebook by going to
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Veterans Affairs records 400th death from coronavirus
Veterans Affairs has provided few answers around
coronavirus study, advocates say: "It feels like they've talked about
everything but [the study]," a Veterans of Foreign Wars spokesman said.
Borne the Battle episode #192: Emergency Relief with LTG
Raymond Mason
IRS sets new May 5 deadline to get info from veterans who
missed coronavirus checks: Treasury officials have set a new May 5 deadline for
veterans with dependents who missed out on coronavirus stimulus checks earlier
this month, warning that some of the money could be delayed until spring 2021
if they don’t act soon.
Veterans Have
Until May 5 to Add Dependents for Stimulus Payment: On April 24, 2020, the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Twitter that veterans who receive
VA compensation and pension payments, who do not file taxes, and who have
dependents, have until May 5, 2020, to add their dependent information to
ensure their stimulus payment includes the $500 per dependent pay. The IRS is
urging this group of veterans to use the non-filer tool on the IRS website to
update their dependent information. If a veteran in this group has already had
the $1,200 stimulus payment issued, they will no longer be eligible to use the
non-filer tool. Their payment will be $1,200 and, by law, the additional $500
per eligible child would be paid in association with a return filing for tax
year 2020.
VA, SSI recipients with eligible children need to act by
May 5 to quickly add money to their automatic Economic Impact Payment; ‘Plus
$500 Push’ continues
As Unemployment Surges, Department of Veterans Affairs
Goes on Hiring Spree
VA agrees to study cancers, illnesses tied to military
deployment to toxic Uzbek base
More than 70 veterans dead in ‘horrific’ coronavirus
outbreak at Massachusetts facility: Employees reveal what happened inside the
facility for aging veterans
Nearly 70 dead in 'horrific' outbreak at veterans home:
Nearly 70 residents sickened with the coronavirus have died at a Massachusetts
home for aging veterans, as state and federal officials try to figure out what
went wrong in the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the
U.S.
‘I survived Guam, I can get through this bulls--t’ — WWII
vet, 95, makes full recovery from COVID-19
Pacific Fleet Seabees Aid COVID-19 Efforts Using 3-D
Printing Technology
The Legacy of Rear Admiral Lewis B. Combs
Wilkie: VA Didn’t Perform Clinical Trial of
Hydroxychloroquine
IG: VA Knew Infrastructure Upgrades Wouldn’t Meet
Timeline For March Health Records Rollout
DMVA: Veterans Benefits Continue To Be Available During
COVID-19:
DMVA Is Hiring Nurses:
At the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, we
currently have immediate openings for rewarding careers in nursing across PA.
Become A Commonwealth Nurse: Help a veteran who has
served their country. Comfort a person in need. The commonwealth is hiring
nurses throughout Pennsylvania, offering a competitive benefits package
including a state retirement, high starting salary and more. Apply today
DMVA's Southeastern Veterans' Center Is Hiring
DMVA Is Hiring: WE’RE HIRING! The needs of Pennsylvania’s
veterans do not diminish during this time, and DMVA needs staff to serve and
care for our veterans at each of our six veterans homes. Working at one of our
homes is a rewarding career with great benefits. The Pennsylvania Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs has immediate job openings for: certified nurse
aides; licensed practical nurses; registered nurses; registered nurse
supervisors; registered PRN nurses; custodial workers and food service workers.
Apply online at
U.S. Army Medical Task Force Added To PA's Coronavirus
Mobilization
National Guard Helps Deliver Meals To The Needy In
Delaware County:
Hundreds Line Up To Honor World War II Veteran
Vietnam War Vet Shares COVID-19 Story
Central PA Supports Lebanon VAMC Veterans, Staff
Stimulus Check And Veterans: The stimulus check should be
automatically deposited for most individuals. For veterans who didn’t file a
tax return in 2018 or 2019 or receive social security, instead of adding in VA
payment data, IRS created an application form.
Get Your PTSD-Related Questions Answered Through The PTSD
Coach App
PTSD And Moral Injury Linked To Pregnancy Complications
“Pay For Success” Helps Veterans With PTSD Find And Keep
Meaningful Jobs: The transition to civilian life can be difficult for many
veterans. It’s even more challenging for those with PTSD. More than 60 percent
of veterans entering specialized PTSD programs are unemployed, which can
negatively impact financial security, community reintegration and quality of
life. But thanks to an innovative “pay-for-success” program, 100 veterans with
PTSD have now found meaningful employment in New York City, Boston and Central
Western Massachusetts. The renewed status and sense of identity that comes with
being employed and making meaningful contributions at home and in society can reduce
the stigma of disability and lower symptoms of PTSD.
VA Health App Now Available To Veterans Across All Mobile
And Web Platforms
VA, DoD Implement New Capability For Bidirectional
Sharing Of Health Records With Community Partners
PepsiCo Is Hiring Veterans: Thousands of veterans have
made PepsiCo their professional home, as they are one of the largest employers
of veterans in the United States. They are currently looking to hire more
veterans. To apply visit
The Department Of Veterans Affairs Is Hiring: The VA
Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) program is a program designed to hire former
military corpsmen, corps women and medics into positions at VA Medical Centers
as an integral part of the medical team for coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency
response.
Southeastern Veterans' Center Virtual Job Fair: - April
23, 2020, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. - Email RA-OAENTRECRUIT@pa.gov - Create an account on
Website. - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is calling everyone to action! The
Southeastern Veterans' Center has immediate openings for RNs, LPNs, nurse
aides, custodial workers and food service workers. - Can apply online at
BG Multifamily Is Hiring: - Janitorial/sanitizing team,
door service concierge, property watch, door runner, resident engagement
specialist, and maintenance support - Contact: Les Broszkowski, email
LBroszkowski@BGMultifamily.com - For more information visit
Adult Virtual Drop-In, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.,
Meeting ID: 131-337-859,
Youth Virtual Drop-In, Mondays and Fridays, 1-2 p.m.,
Meeting ID: 410-999-098
Certified Peer Specialists Virtual Drop-In, Mondays,
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Meeting ID: 305-863-445
Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association
(PMHCA), Youth MOVE PA, and the Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition (PaPSC)
understand the toll social isolation can take on our mental health. Connecting
online can be a good way to alleviate this issue. Our agencies have
collaborated in hosting a series of “Virtual Drop-In” zoom meetings to help
reduce the sense of social isolation we can experience during this difficult
time
The Child and Youth Program (CYP) is an integral
component of the National Guard’s comprehensive approach to Family Readiness.
By upholding the well-being of the entire family, the CYP offers outcome based
activities designed to foster positive youth development and support the unique
strengths and challenges of National Guard children. Ages 6 to 18 years old) of
currently serving National Guard soldiers, regardless of deployment status.
July 20-24, 2020, Camp Kidet - Register at Website. Use
password: fy20pngcampkidet
Sept. 4-7, 2020 Family Camp - Register at Website. Use
password: fy20pngfamilycampfun
Accessing VA Telehealth Webinar - April 16
Managing VBA Performance & Results
Amazon is helping Veterans start their own delivery
business: Amazon wants your drive, leadership skills, hustle, and mission-first
attitude
America’s Warrior Partnership helps close resource gaps
for Veterans: Empowering Communities to Empower Veterans
Borne the Battle PODCAST
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (Cares)
Act of 2020 Guidance for Borrowers with VA-guaranteed Home Loans
Learn more about nightmares, treatment options, self-help
tools, and resources to help you recover.
Marine Veteran announces wheelchair football league
during NFL Draft
Can community engagement prevent Veteran suicides? Study
looks at participation in community activities
VA North Texas Veteran finds old hobby to help with
healing
VA Clinic renamed in honor of two World War II Veterans:
A Bataan POW and a Presidential Medal of Freedom Veteran
VA helps Veteran prep for marathon with new prosthesis:
“God’s got me here for a reason. I don’t quit.”
MIT and VA Partner for COVID-19 Hackathon: Finding
solutions through collaboration and innovation
Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #10 – Chair Yoga
Live Whole Health Self-care episode #11 – Progressive
Muscle Relaxation and Sleep
Live Whole Health Self-care episode #12: Body Scan
VA and DoD Identification Card Renewal and Issuance
Guidance During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coatesville VA earns Tree Campus Healthcare recognition:
Important for the health and rehabilitation for Veterans
VIDEO: Learn how Veterans, military spouses can tap into
LinkedIn benefits. Four videos from VA
Careers review how Veterans, transitioning military and military spouses can
take advantage of exclusive LinkedIn benefits in their job search.
`We were soldiers like any other outfit’: Veteran was a
Tuskegee Airman, Buffalo Soldier in World War II
Returning Peace Corps volunteers: Consider a VA career:
Former Peace Corps volunteers looking for a meaningful job that makes a
difference should consider serving America’s heroes at VA.
VA’s telehealth system grows as Veterans have access to
unlimited data while using VA Video Connect
VA researchers to study COVID-19 in aging Veterans with
dementia
Limiting the spread of COVID-19 among homeless Veterans
Captain Tom Moore's NHS appeal tops £32m on 100th
birthday
In honor and recognition of WWII Veteran Art Leach on the
occasion of his 100th birthday.
VFW-Supported Bill to Protect Student Veterans Becomes
Law: On April 28, 2020, the president
signed into law H.R. 6322, the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of
2020. This bill will ensure student veterans who are engaged in work study
programs can continue to receive their work payment checks, along with their
housing payment allowance; and will also make sure student veterans whose schools
are closing due to the COVID-19 crisis are not penalized any months of their GI
Bill entitlements while this pandemic is still impacting the country.
House Committee Requests VA Create a MST Survivors
Workgroup: This week, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs sent a
bipartisan letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie calling on VA to establish a
working group to support survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). The
internal workgroup will execute a review of VA policies and procedures that
impact MST survivors. The letter discusses improving the claims process to
reduce re-traumatizing MST survivors; strengthen and share communication of
best practices within VHA and VBA; questions why MST treatment for active duty
service members is available only at Vet Centers and not at VHA facilities;
support VHA and VBA MST coordinators; and provide sexual harassment and assault
training for all VA employees.
Complete the VFW’s COVID-19 Health Survey: On March 13,
2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. The VFW has developed a survey to evaluate your health care
experiences, how your health care has changed since March 13, and your
perceptions of your overall physical and mental health over the past 30 days.
The VFW would like feedback on your experiences in order to inform our advocacy
and compile a final report on this important topic. Help the VFW hold VA and
Congress accountable for fulfilling their mission to veterans by taking a short
survey regarding your experiences during the COVID-19 health crisis. Take the
survey.
VFW Kicks Off Annual Youth Scholarship Competitions: The
VFW is now accepting entries for its 2020 - 2021 Voice of Democracy and
Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. Dedicated to encouraging a better
understanding and appreciation of America, these competitions help foster
patriotism among today’s youth. The programs also promote friendly competition
and reward success with more than $3 million in scholarships. The Voice of
Democracy audio-essay competition, with the theme “Is This the Country the
Founders Envisioned?” is open to all students in grades 9-12. Each state winner
competes for the top national scholarship prize of $30,000. Students in grades
6-8 can complete in the Patriot’s Pen competition by answering this year’s
theme, “What is Patriotism to Me?” Entrants vie for the top award of $5,000.
Entries, along with a completed entry form, must be submitted to a local
participating VFW Post. The deadline for both contests is Oct. 31, 2020.
Find your local VFW Post: https://www.vfw.org/findapost
Or read more about the competitions:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: The VFW calls on
the community to reach out to veterans who may be experiencing mental health
issues, especially during the COVID-19 health crisis. Give An Hour’s Campaign
to Change Direction has resources such as learning the Five Signs of Emotional
Suffering, which empowers people to recognize signs of emotional suffering and
guides them on how to reach out for help. When reaching out, discussion topics
can include the status of their physical and mental well-being, reviewing the
checklist of COVID-19 symptoms, asking about the state of their supplies, or a
recommendation for a good book, TV show or movie. Remember to follow up in a
day or two to keep that connection going.
VFW partner, Give An Hour, provides free mental health
counseling for veterans and their families.
There are resources from VA, especially their Make the
Connection campaign, where they provide resources for veterans and also for
those who care about a veteran.
DPAA Cancels Meetings: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting
Agency (DPAA) has announced that the Family Member Update to be held May 15,
2020, in Chicago has been canceled. DPAA has also canceled the Vietnam War
Annual Government Briefings which was set to be held with the National League
of POW/MIA Families Annual Meeting on June 24-27, 2020, in Washington, D.C. If
you have further questions, DPAA asks that you contact your service casualty
officer. Learn more.
Have You Filled Out Your Census Form Yet?: It’s time to
be counted in the census again. The results of the census will determine
congressional representation, advise hundreds of billions of dollars in federal
funding, and be used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. The
VFW encourages all Americans to take part in this year’s census. Learn more.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced
identification of -- Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. Howard E. Miller, 22, was a
member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
Fleet Marine Force, which landed against stiff Japanese resistance on the small
island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands, in an attempt to
secure the island. Over several days of intense fighting at Tarawa,
approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors were killed and more than 2,000 were
wounded, while the Japanese were virtually annihilated. Miller died on the
third day of battle, Nov. 22, 1943. He was reported to have been buried in Row
D of the East Division Cemetery, later renamed Cemetery 33. Interment services
are pending. Read about Miller.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced identification of -- Army Staff Sgt. Raymond C. Blanton, 19, was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. His unit was engaged in battle with German forces near Germeter, Germany, in the Raffelsbrand Forest, when he was killed in action on Oct. 14, 1944. Blanton could not be recovered because of the on-going fighting. Interment services are pending. Read about Blanton.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced identification of -- Army Pfc. Glenn E. Collins, 21, was a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action on Dec. 2, 1950, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. Following the battle, his remains could not be recovered. Interment services are pending. Read about Collins.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced
identification of -- Army Pfc. Clarence W. Brotherton, 20, of Gibson City,
Illinois, was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th
Infantry Division. His unit was engaged in battle with German forces near
Germeter, Germany, in the Raffelsbrand Forest, when he was killed in action on
Oct. 14, 1944. Brotherton could not be recovered because of the on-going
fighting. Interment services are pending. Read about Brotherton.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced identification of -- Army Cpl. Burl Mullins, 23, was a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action on Nov. 30, 1950, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. Following the battle, his remains could not be recovered. Interment services are pending. Read about Mullins.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced identification of -- Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond J. Tuhey, 24, of Chicago, was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, which landed against stiff Japanese resistance on the small island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands, in an attempt to secure the island. Over several days of intense fighting at Tarawa, approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors were killed and more than 2,000 were wounded, while the Japanese were virtually annihilated. Tuhey died on the fourth day of battle, Nov. 23, 1943. Interment services are pending. Read about Tuhey.
Department of Veterans Affairs: Caregiver Support Program
Expansion Delayed
VA expands access to virtual hearings: Virtual hearings
provide Veterans a new option to have their appeal heard
Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)
Find VA Locations
Morgantown Vet Center
The next primary
election is on June 2, 2020.
·
Polls are open on election day from 7
A.M. to 8 P.M.
·
The deadline to register to vote is now 15 days
prior to an election, rather than 30 days.
VA is protecting and serving all of America
VA participating in drug, plasma trials in fight against
COVID-19
VA names Brooks D. Tucker Acting Chief of Staff
Mental health issues during or after pregnancy … find
help at VA: Rates of mental health issues may be higher in women Veterans
Picture of humility: Navy Veteran volunteers at National
Veterans Wheelchair Games
NYC VA helps care for remaining patients from USNS
Comfort
Calling IT professionals: VA hiring nationwide in
multiple specialties. Apply for a
temporary IT specialist opening and help VA support our staff and provide the
best care to Veterans
#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Gordon Ross Nakagawa
RAO Bulletin Update 01 May 2020
VA adds nearly 1,000 new coronavirus cases in two days,
100 deaths in a week
H.R.6612 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
prescribe the technical qualifications for licensed hearing aid specialists of
the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced for Hearing Aid Specialists at all VA
Medical Centers
House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano
(Calif.) and Ranking Member Dr. Phil Roe (Tenn.) introduced legislation
(H.R.6612), which would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to appoint
at least one licensed hearing aid specialist to each VA Medical Center in the
country. This legislation builds on the Veterans Mobility Safety Act of 2016
which granted the VA authority to appoint licensed hearing aid specialists at
their medical centers, though they have so far failed to exercise that
authority. This bill would mandate the VA hire these specialists in a timely
manner.
"Veterans should not have to travel long distances
to receive check-ups related to their hearing or seek help from non-VA
contracted hearing aid specialists. VA should widely provide this service so
that veterans can access this essential care" said Chairman Takano.
"Hearing loss is a tragically common problem among veterans of all
generations," said Ranking Member Roe. "This bill would ensure that
every VA Medical Center across the country has at least one licensed hearing
aid specialist on board to give our nation's heroes who rely on hearing aids
the care they need in a timely manner."
President Signs Student Veteran Coronavirus Act:
President Donald Trump signed into law the FRA-supported Student Veteran
Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6322), sponsored by HVAC Chairman Rep. Mark Takano
(Calif.). The legislation will ensure student veterans will not see a reduction
in their monthly housing allowance as a result of their schools moving to
online instruction due to COVID-19. The bill takes effect immediately.
Attorneys want court to fast-track GI Bill legal case
because of coronavirus financial impact
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims issued its
final ruling on the case of Bo v Wilkie letting stand an earlier decision that
the Department of Veterans Affairs practice of making veterans relinquish their
Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) eligibility in order to receive Post 9/11 GI Bill
benefits is improper. Federal officials argued in court that the arrangement is
designed to make sure veterans aren't doubling up on their government benefits
for personal profit; but the court rejected that argument, saying that instead
veterans eligible for both programs should receive each set of payouts, just
not simultaneously. https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2020/04/01/attorneys-want-court-to-fast-track-gi-bill-legal-case-because-of-coronavirus-financial-impact/
Veteran trust in VA health care rises above 90 percent
for the first time
Vets’ fishing trip part of “treating the whole resident”:
Adding to the quality of life for seniors
VA works with blood community for blood donations: Share
Your Health, Roll Up Your Sleeve at Your VA Today
VA New England deploys clinicians to fight COVID-19: Doctors,
nurse practitioners, nurses, medical support assistants and housekeeping staff
Philadelphia VA surprises Veterans with birthday calls,
employees with salute to staff: VA hospitals share patient experience best
practices during PX Week
#OperationSong: Zach and Kassie Peterson
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran James R. Tipton
James Ronald Speller
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