S. 2950, the Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act
https://dav.quorum.us/campaign/29439/thanks/?fbclid=IwAR12jVc3y-iE65VPG9bmG2yrFuojzhMKxdphYx3uuO8CJ3ZIKCRCh1M4P8Y/
Willow Grove military officer
veterans’ group committed to long-term community support
https://www.montgomerynews.com/amblergazette/willow-grove-military-officer-v/https:/www.montgomerynews.com/amblergazette/willow-grove-military-officer-veterans-group-committed-to-long-term-community-support/article_bd6b5d3e-1df4-11eb-906f-774e6d816e3c.html
KEN MAYERS: US Marine Corps, 1958-1978
https://www.guyslikemebook.com/mayers
PA VETConnect
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/VetConnect/Pages/VetConnect.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3KI8QLeHK7gF3ak3iFzKBP0jPirdCEp8zGqWIV2m4c4GFkknS0r3Cp-4k
All Of The Chain Restaurants Offering Free Food And
Discounts For Veterans Day: All you need is a valid military ID to claim.
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a34633023/veterans-day-food-deals-2020/?fbclid=IwAR1xUL1yxyRVCuK6fqNBzvheQlffD6NwnNvX1UtfMSUVuq8DHm8xIGmbLaI
VA releases COVID-19 Response Report
https://www.veteransresources.org/2020/11/va-releases-covid-19-response-report/?utm_source=Feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Veterans+Resources+Feed#.X6yv_N5KiM8
VHA iEX Day 2 – Main Stage
https://www.veteransresources.org/2020/11/vha-iex-day-2-main-stage/?utm_source=Feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Veterans+Resources+Feed#.X6y28N5KiM8
VA travel pay eligibility for Veterans and caregivers
https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-reimbursed-for-travel-pay/#va-travel-pay-eligibility-for-
Larry Dean Holman - Interview with Larry Dean
Holman(41:03)
https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.62517/mv0001001.stream
Larry Dean Holman
https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.62517/
Veterans and Gold Star Families Will Soon Have Free
Admission to All National Parks
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/10/28/veterans-and-gold-star-families-will-soon-have-free-admission-all-national-parks.html
Purple Hearts (1984) Official Trailer - Ken Wahl, Cheryl
Ladd War Movie HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNp41bS_708
Stephens Funeral Home Veterans Day Ceremony 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeT9tTaV5dA&feature=youtu.be
Defense bill amendment targets Agent Orange aid
https://homelandprepnews.com/stories/57428-defense-bill-amendment-targets-agent-orange-aid/?fbclid=IwAR0VMPfk2ifi1SwhmIaxGRBWjaAOb3n5XdvgG2oUxm0K5yUS24rDjaeBhqw
Veterans say burn pit exposure is causing long-term
illness
https://www.whec.com/news/veterans-say-burn-pit-exposure-is-causing-long-term-illness/5922996/?fbclid=IwAR0VcvFvI-LSYRsPjoOdCOl0zW61KrJifQ4rBC4L9qDSBuxNhkkG-zWuqcI
History Channel Origin of Taps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImeNKft0WaI&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR31uezQtzzAYfL28HZbcUWCe62iOheUFNQJAV9klH28B2AgcjhoZLWimhA
Multifaith Service for Peace: November 15, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ck9UhGhpA8
People-Powered Planet Podcast - Major Danny Sjursen
Armistice Day November 11 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G061ypsCNhc&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0cIGwIgnRL9rhLKPw8ZkoHYtNLoA5baqgSwzO5-rwnim-kyaoflYJ4RVc
Danny Sjursen’s new book, Patriotic Dissent: America in
the Age of Endless War, is available here through the publisher, Heyday Books: https://shop.aer.io/heyday/p/Patriotic_Dissent_America_in_the_Age_of_Endless_Wa/9781597145145-4706?collection=/0
A free excerpt of Major Danny Sjursen’s new book,
Patriotic Dissent: America in the Age of Endless War, is available here:
https://scheerpost.com/2020/11/11/what-patriotism-means-to-a-veteran-of-americas-forever-wars/
Major Danny Sjursen’s first book, Ghost Riders of
Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Riders-Baghdad-Soldiers-Civilians/dp/1611687810
“It’s not an abstract thought, to feel that something just
isn’t right, to feel a sense of regret and remorse with the idea that what you
are a part of, is killing people in the pursuit of another country’s natural
resources, and disguising this insanity as ‘Protecting Democracy and Our
Freedom’, or ‘Spreading Democracy’ one dead person (or thousands) at a time.”
www.swordsintoplowshares.net
From the desk of Dr. T. C. Saxe, DD, RSISHE
https://tcsblog.net/
WE ARE ONE: Three World Citizen #1 films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9g7hSJ2rs0
CONSPIRACY The Trial of the Chicago 8
https://vimeo.com/378956230
New documentary celebrates DAV’s 100 years of service to
America’s disabled veterans: “The Battle Never Ends,” an hour-long documentary
airing on the HISTORY Channel and Military HISTORY Channel air throughout
Veterans Day week, is a chronological look back at DAV and its accomplishments
throughout the past century. The film focuses on how DAV responded to the
emerging needs of disabled veterans and their families during each of America’s
military engagements from World War I to today.
https://www.ihelpveterans.org/blogs/new-documentary-celebrates-dav-s-100-years-of-service-to-america-s-disabled-veterans
Great Responsibilities and New Global Power: World War II
transformed the United States from a midlevel global power to the leader of the
“free world.” With this rapid rise in power and influence, the United States
had to take on new responsibilities, signaling the beginning of the "American
era."
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/new-global-power-after-world-war-ii-1945?fbclid=IwAR1GmuEf2kcfyyUA9tlHBuz8GAAs-e-yXKf9pcIBPJs4ALE702SVNzrKGwI
Shutdown deadline nears as White House, Congress tangle
over VA funding: Negotiators must resolve differences by Dec 11 or a government
shutdown will begin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/11/21/congress-government-funding-shutdown/?fbclid=IwAR3-VBUTtFjg1lHkGFMtYICJ6HWTkjYT_cn3Blb9DMelaVwuHikfSn1tqvQ
How you can help the 100-year-old ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’
receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/11/17/how-you-can-help-the-100-year-old-berlin-candy-bomber-receive-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Air%20Force%20DNR%2011.17.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Air%20Force%20-%20Daily%20News%20Roundup
The best discounts for service members and veterans in
2020
https://taskandpurpose.com/community/military-discounts?utm_source=T-Mobile&utm_campaign=Third_slot&utm_term=11/21&utm_content=Logo
Acting SecDef Miller is rewriting the history of the
Vietnam War as the US looks for the exit in Afghanistan
https://taskandpurpose.com/analysis/defense-secretary-vietnam-war-history-afghanistan?mc_cid=5a0045d230&mc_eid=cd21695bb9
Will American history forget the Iraq and Afghanistan
wars?
https://mailchi.mp/f516cb95b90d/an-aging-reporter-ruminates-on-covering-the-military-over-two-decades-197894?e=cd21695bb9
VA encourages Veterans to leave smoking behind during
annual Great American Smokeout: VA resources make a difference in smoking
cessation
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5573
Vets and VA Workers: MIA From Biden Transition
https://www.laprogressive.com/vets-and-va-workers/?utm_source=LA+Progressive+NEW&utm_campaign=ad9a0eb05e-LAP+News+-+20+April+17+PC_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_61288e16ef-ad9a0eb05e-286987487&mc_cid=ad9a0eb05e&mc_eid=dd9216c814
November is National Family Caregivers Month! Are you a
hidden hero? Military family members know sacrifice through caring for their
loved ones. Caregivers can suffer from health problems, employment
difficulties, depression, deteriorating family relationships and financial
challenges. These problems can be increasing while facing the current
healthcare crisis. The VA wants to stand with caregivers and assist them by
providing expanded information and resources in caring for the servicemember
but also in caring for themselves.
www.caregiver.va.gov
Exit Strategy: In 1963, JFK ordered a complete withdrawal
from Vietnam. In 1963, JFK ordered a
complete withdrawal from Vietnam.
http://bostonreview.net/us/galbraith-exit-strategy-vietnam?fbclid=IwAR0wotQyfyziXhPOzeDDWkZiZqIjKaVtdDnBqEFUAM-LVqIFFP9_G4Ltbgc
VA Solid Start program makes strides in first year:
Successful contact made with recently separated Veterans during first 365-days
following transition from military service
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5577
National Veterans Creative Arts Competition and Festival
https://mvp.markeys.onl/nvcaf2020
Vietnam veterans with bladder cancer, other serious
illnesses would get presumptive benefit status in final defense budget bill
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/12/02/vietnam-veterans-with-high-blood-pressure-other-serious-illnesses-would-get-presumptive-benefit-status-in-final-defense-budget-bill/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2012.03.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief
Many of the resources currently available were developed
by the founders of The Circle Way, Ann Linnea and Christina Baldwin. As the
circle of practitioners grows, more products are being developed to support the
work in different environments and parts of the world. While the work is
predominately in English, some translations are available and we are working on
more to provide greater global accessibility to this work.
http://www.thecircleway.net/resources
African-American Veterans Discuss Their Experiences in
Vietnam - Part II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLuRFQs2zc4
African American Veterans Share Their Experiences in
Vietnam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-iZ6_FI4S4
Veterans for Black Lives Matters group organizes on
Juneteenth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzFvJr9pKhY
A Veteran's Experience with Discrimination on the
Battlefront and at Home During the Vietnam War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjx-ycfmjfA
CMCVAMC’s new edition of Choose VA magazine is now
available
https://www.philadelphia.va.gov/downloads/ChooseVA_Newsletter_2020_v3FINAL_508_reduced.pdf
VA announces initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5580
S.917 - Stop HATE Act of 2019
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/917
Milwaukee Veterans ask state to give priorities to
prisoners, veterans homes for COVID-19 vaccine
https://www.veteransforpeace.org/pressroom/news/2020/12/09/milwaukee-veterans-ask-state-give-priorities-prisoners-veter?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=54d98ab6-e5c8-4609-aa4c-01d385c69f4a
Demonstrators push back against Buncombe County
incentives for Pratt & Whitney
http://my40.tv/news/local/demonstrators-push-back-against-buncombe-county-incentives-for-pratt-whitney?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=54d98ab6-e5c8-4609-aa4c-01d385c69f4a
StandDownLive: A Conversation with Friends of Combat
Veteran Gregory Edwards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sbYWehq_0&feature=youtu.be&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=54d98ab6-e5c8-4609-aa4c-01d385c69f4a
Call for Compassionate Release of Reality Winner, USAF
Veteran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8B3r4C5X_s&feature=youtu.be&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=54d98ab6-e5c8-4609-aa4c-01d385c69f4a
2020 Ballot Information: Veterans For Peace ballot
results are in!
https://www.veteransforpeace.org/2020ballot?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=54d98ab6-e5c8-4609-aa4c-01d385c69f4a
VA leader predicts difficulty administering coronavirus
vaccines
https://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/va-leader-predicts-difficulty-administering-coronavirus-vaccines-1.654699?fbclid=IwAR1dUJNwgvK79aSyLOb6ZTdAhiO-hlWi7R_-aTOq14vE0bjeoawUjhtEQvQ#.X9YsylRAUYk.facebook
A Plea From Federal Death Row: ‘We Need You to Raise Your
Voices’. As the Trump administration
rushes to execute more and more people, my friends are dying—and I might be
next.
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/federal-death-penalty/
VA announces initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5580&fbclid=IwAR2z-5okEqeonV3OZHPUmSb9JI7BGZczSIO2vIoxiIXU0CDDAD7-Rcg_FdQ
Join us for Career Education, Resources, Support, and
Networking for Working Adults Who Are Job Seekers, Self-Employed, &
Employed
https://greatcareersphl.org/
COVID-19 vaccines at VA
https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
Warriors Watch Riders SEPA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIzXhZD9fAE&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR19jcHCkqbYCoVylfMriDpQeeSg6QDUpjSzYX6YLzhlcDTkxuWecPONwiM
Review of Veterans Health Administration’s Emergency
Department and Urgent Care Center Operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-01106-40.pdf
Genetic risk of alcohol-related cirrhosis uncovered
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82545/genetic-risk-alcohol-related-cirrhosis-uncovered/
Wilkie: Wreaths Across America ensures Veterans are not
forgotten
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82596/wilkie-wreaths-across-america-ensures-veterans-not-forgotten/
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Roy E. Bair
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/81934/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-roy-e-bair/
Rare triple organ transplant gives Veteran new life: Army
Veteran’s rare surgery - just 24 in U.S. in 30 years
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82326/rare-triple-organ-transplant-gives-veteran-new-life/
December Innovator of the Month: Ravi Rasalingam
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82261/innovator-of-the-month-rasalingam/
VA’s Women’s Health Transition Training brings
information to transitioning service women
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82521/vas-womens-health-transition-training-brings-information-transitioning-service-women/
Texas Veteran archery therapy group: Abilene, Texas, Vet
Center gives Vets new hope
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82433/texas-veteran-archery-therapy-group/
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Brian McPhillips
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82064/veteranoftheday-marine-corps-veteran-brian-mcphillips/
Senior companion volunteer’s clients are like family:
Choose Home allows Veterans to stay at home
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82339/senior-companion-volunteers-clients-like-family/
Medical support assistant goes above and beyond call of
duty: Felisha Cooper, a medical support assistant, helped save the life of a
Veteran who became lost and disoriented in the hospital parking lot
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82450/medical-support-assistant-goes-beyond-call-duty/
VA creates government’s first-ever employee experience
journey map: Supporting VA's public servants in providing the highest level of
service
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82394/va-creates-governments-first-ever-employee-experience-journeymap/
Join us for 30 Days of Self Care using VA’s Covid Coach
mobile app
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82733/join-us-30-days-self-care-using-vas-covid-coach-mobile-app/
Chats with the Chief – Dr. Kameron Matthews, Assistant
USH for Clinical Services
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82750/chats-chief-dr-kameron-matthews-assistant-ush-clinical-services/
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get a Flu
Shot. “I take the flu shot to protect
those I love most… my family.”
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82572/protect-loved-ones-get-flu-shot/
NYC bakery donates 2,700 meals to VA hospital:
Butterfield NYC recognized for acts of kindness and generosity
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82458/nyc-bakery-donates-2700-meals-va-hospital/
Respite relief for Military and Veteran’s Caregivers
program now available nationwide: Qualified caregivers anywhere in the US can
access 24-hours of no-cost, in house respite relief care
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82664/respite-relief-military-veteran-caregivers/
We’re hiring! VA needs Intermediate Care Technicians
nationwide: Former military combat medics, medical technicians or corpsmen can
continue their careers of service as Intermediate Care Technicians at VA.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82683/hiring-va-needs-intermediate-care-technicians-nationwide/
VHA Innovators Network Empowering Employees and Changing
Veteran Lives in 2020: iNET and employee innovators flourished during an
unprecedented year
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82657/vha-innovators-network-changing-lives/
Vince Speranza: Bastogne Legend
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82747/vince-speranza-bastogne-legend/
#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Richard Newville
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82176/veteranoftheday-navy-veteran-richard-newville/
Jobs for members and veterans of the Pennsylvania
National Guard and their families!
https://pngas.jobboardhq.com/
Waking Up On the Appalachian Trail: A Story of War,
Brotherhood, and the Pursuit of Truth
https://booklife.com/project/waking-up-on-the-appalachian-trail-a-story-of-war-brotherhood-and-the-pursuit-of-truth-47000
Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving
Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chasing-the-light-oliver-stone/1134913149
Indictment: Veteran Falsified Records of Travel for
Treatment
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ks/pr/indictment-veteran-falsified-records-travel-treatment
VA Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiative
https://www.va.gov/cfoi/
Donated holiday dinners for Ozark Veterans: Thanks Elks,
DAV auxiliary, Boy Scouts and a dozen local companies
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82449/donated-holiday-dinners-ozark-veterans/
Original 101st Airborne warrior gone, not forgotten:
"Stand in the door and go"
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82648/original-101st-airborne-warrior-gone-not-forgotten/
Federal tools to help maximize GI Bill® education
benefits
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82580/federal-tools-help-maximize-gi-bill-education-benefits/
Live Whole Health #51 – The Guest House
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82590/live-whole-health-51-guest-house/
Protecting Your Digital Legacy: Free book and service
offer for Veterans from GoodTrust
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82603/protecting-your-digital-legacy-free-book-service-offer-veterans-goodtrust/
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Philip Thomas Randazzo
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82164/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-philip-thomas-randazzo/
Troops With Debilitating Cases of COVID-19, or Their
Survivors, to Get VA Disability Pay
https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2020-news-articles/troops-with-debilitating-cases-of-covid-19,-or-their-survivors,-to-get-va-disability-pay/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TMNsend&utm_content=NC+AFHRM+1+ERet+L+NC
Statement from Secretary Robert Wilkie on the passing of
Lt. Col. Bobby Harris
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5595
VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82728/va-begin-covid-19-vaccinations-128-additional-sites/
How VBA served Veterans during the pandemic
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82511/vba-served-veterans-pandemic/
Former Tuskegee Airman Alfred Thomas Farrar dies at age
99
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/12/21/former-tuskegee-airman-alfred-thomas-farrar-dies-at-age-99/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2012.22.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief
Mental Health Awareness Training Grants
https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/SM-21-007
inTransition: Open to All Service Members and Veterans,
All the Time
https://www.pdhealth.mil/news/blog/intransition-open-all-service-members-and-veterans-all-time
There are many resources available to help Veterans
connect with PTSD treatment.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/2b33cb2
The Fairchild C-123 Provided Just What the Air Force
Needed in Vietnam: The C-123 Provider, which had a crew of three or four, could
carry up to sixty passengers or up to twenty-four thousand pounds of cargo.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/fairchild-c-123-provided-just-what-air-force-needed-vietnam-175207
PTSD: National Center for PTSD
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Notes from France Honor American Soldiers' D-Day
Sacrifice
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/12/25/notes-france-honor-american-soldiers-d-day-sacrifice.html?ESRC=army_201229.nl
VA COVID-19 Deaths Top 6,000 as Active Cases Decline
Across Department
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/12/22/va-covid-19-deaths-top-6000-active-cases-decline-across-department.html?ESRC=army_201229.nl
Veteran Left Homeless Gets New Tiny House for Christmas
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/12/26/veteran-left-homeless-gets-new-tiny-house-christmas.html?ESRC=army_201229.nl
Purple Heart Veteran, Family Get Mortgage-Free Home for
the Holidays
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/12/24/purple-heart-veteran-family-get-mortgage-free-home-holidays.html?ESRC=army_201229.nl
Navy Veteran Spreads Joy with Pint-Sized Furniture for
Children
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/12/25/navy-veteran-spreads-joy-pint-sized-furniture-children.html?ESRC=army_201229.nl
The Sad Story of the Marine Who Saved President Ford from
Assassination
https://www.military.com/military-life/sad-story-of-marine-who-saved-president-ford-assassination.html?ESRC=army_201229.nl
Obituary of Ronald Lee Teague, Navy Veteran
https://smithbucknerfh.com/tribute/details/14045/Ronald-Teague/obituary.html
MOAA’s 2021 Legislative Priorities
https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2020-news-articles/advocacy/moaas-2021-legislative-priorities/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TMNsend&utm_content=NC+AFHRM+1+ERet+L+NC
This VA Plan Would Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure
https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2020-news-articles/the-va-will-cover-late-mortgage-payments-under-this-plan/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TMNsend&utm_content=NC+AFHRM+1+ERet+L+NC
To AN Imperfect UNION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNQH_auNkEs
Soldier On is a private nonprofit organization committed
to ending veteran homelessness.
https://wesoldieron.org/
NCHAV - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/ssvf.asp
JWV Condemns Violent Actions at U.S. Capitol
https://www.jwv.org/jwv-condemns-violent-actions-at-us-capitol/
The Ins and Outs of a VA Disability Compensation Claim
and Appeal
https://www.moaa.org/content/events/healthcare-and-benefits/the-the-ins-and-outs-of-a-va-disability-compensation-claim-and-appeal/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TMNsend&utm_content=NC+AFHRM+1+ERet+L+NC
Insurrectionist ‘Zip-Tie Guy’ identified as retired Air
Force lieutenant colonel
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2021/01/09/insurrectionist-zip-tie-guy-identified-as-retired-air-force-lieutenant-colonel/?fbclid=IwAR03ocOPjezv7QN0BHEh9wGzT-QN3vJ12kIiC8hGFEQwYIlJeLjgfA7sDWo
VA, Defense Department under new pressure to help ailing
veterans who served at toxic Uzbek base
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-defense-department-veterans-toxic-k2-uzbekistan-base/?fbclid=IwAR30GeKIgkVca9cPwM6G9TwFa9TXyZeTH6tqOIC_h6VU0PwL_Wty_RLzfxs
Farewell and thank you for serving our Veterans and their
Families!
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVANCA/bulletins/2b67303
VA NCA Veterans Legacy Program Field Trip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR3pGlLPopr4Gg6GxVoaUUPeQ0AO-oaT-2Ym9SKddU9X_o7JnaQUg91zU1o&v=Mht_V66gxZ8&feature=youtu.be
Penn must cut ties with Dr. Albert Kligman, who conducted
unethical human research on Black men | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/albert-kligman-holmesburg-prison-black-men-retina-a-medical-experiments-20210104.html
Why the defunct South Vietnam flag was flown at
the Capitol riot
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/why-the-defunct-south-vietnam-flag-was-flown-at-the-capitol-riot/ar-BB1cMUL8?ocid=NL_ENUS_A1_20210117_6_2&bep_ref=1&bep_csid=25231
JACK LITZ - Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/legacy/obituary.aspx?n=jack-litz&pid=197395569&fhid=4366
B.J. Flauding Passes Away – military veteran
https://www.allennewspaper.com/article/bj-flauding-passes-away
Glenn Paul Lay – military veteran
https://www.omhfh.com/obituary/glenn-lay
Case manager and property agent plead guilty to stealing
federal funds designated to help homeless veterans
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/case-manager-and-property-agent-plead-guilty-stealing-federal-funds-designated-help
Dragonman's Military Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hUl5Fz1jOg
VA Needs to Comply Fully with the Geospatial Data Act of
2018
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-02339-35.pdf
WED, January 27, 2021, 3 PM - Senate Veterans Affairs
Committee - Hearing to Consider Pending Nomination for VA Secretary of Veterans
Affairs. Location: SD-106, Dirksen
Senate Office Building
Agenda: Denis R. McDonough, Nominee to be Secretary of
Veterans Affairs. Witnesses: Mr.
McDonough.
https://www.veterans.senate.gov/hearings/hearing-to-consider-pending-nomination
VA announces Biden administration appointees, Jan. 20,
2021, 03:06:00 PM
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5607
VA announces Biden administration appointees, Jan. 20,
2021, 03:06:00 PM
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5607
Acting VA senior leadership announcement, Jan. 20, 2021,
12:15:00 PM
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5608
VA to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to
caregivers of Veterans in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family
Caregivers, Jan. 22, 2021, 12:26:00 PM
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5609
World Famous Gary G. Watson
https://worldfamousgarygwatson.com/wp/
Homeless veteran handed keys to her dream home: 'It means
everything to me'
https://theweek.com/speedreads/963580/homeless-veteran-handed-keys-dream-home-means-everything?utm_campaign=business_briefing_newsletter_20210128&utm_source=business_briefing_newsletter&utm_medium=email
Black Veterans' group calls for
representation at VA: The group pointed to a history of discrimination in the
Armed Forces to increase representation at the embattled department.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/27/black-veterans-want-representation-va-463182
Veterans deserve leader who will
‘fight relentlessly,’ says SecVA nominee
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/84011/veterans-deserve-leader-will-fight-relentlessly-says-secva-nominee/
Veteran caregivers can receive
COVID-19 testing, vaccinations: Those participating in the Program of
Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers are eligible
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/83807/veteran-caregivers-can-receive-covid-19-testing-vaccinations/
Nike donates shoes to VA health care workers during
COVID-19 pandemic
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/83783/nike-donates-shoes-va-health-care-workers-covid-19-pandemic/
VA’s 75-year partnership with America’s medical schools:
1,800 affiliations - 120,000 trainees to care for Veterans each year
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/83945/vas-75-year-partnership-americas-medical-schools/
Moving forward with stress management: How one Vietnam
Veteran found help with VA support groups
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/83259/moving-forward-stress-management/
Employee input elevates VA as a leading innovative health
care workplace: At VA, a culture of innovation is essential to helping us
deliver modern, high-quality health care to Veterans.
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/83688/employee-input-elevates-va-leading-innovative-health-care-workplace/
Medication Delivery Delays Prior to and During the
COVID-19 Pandemic at the VA Manila Outpatient Clinic in Pasay City, Philippines
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-02779-59.pdf
Wreaths Across America TEACH: Learn about the Four
Chaplains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym2y89TE9MA&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR26uz0dFdDadgYFNfkcr2xU2FVMLRk2-Qr3dWFQOMFgLyVmFrVGwKc6fpE
NewsBytes January 29, 2021. In this issue: SecDef Nominee Approved; SVAC
Hearing on VA Secretary Nominee; CFPB Enforcement of SCRA and MLA Critical for
Success; Biden Voids Ban on Transgender Military Service; Keep DEERS Updated
https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Content/News_Byte/FRA_NewsBytes_January_29_2021.aspx
Agent Orange Exposure Doubles Risk of Developing
Dementia, Study Finds
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/01/26/agent-orange-exposure-doubles-risk-of-developing-dementia-study-finds.html
Biden's pick for Veterans Affairs secretary outlines top
priorities, vows to 'rebuild trust'
https://www.radio.com/connectingvets/news/inside-veterans-affairs/biden-veterans-affairs-secretary-mcdonoughs-priorities
How the new Congress and the Biden administration can
restore faith in the VA
https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2021/01/26/how-the-new-congress-and-the-biden-administration-can-restore-faith-in-the-va/
Bill to help protect veterans who experience VA medical
malpractice becomes law
https://www.radio.com/connectingvets/articles/tally-bill-senate-bill-to-protect-veterans-from-malpractice
Former VA Doctor Sentenced to 25 Years over Molesting
Patients
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/01/26/former-va-doctor-sentenced-25-years-over-molesting-patients.html
Ex-VA doctor who misdiagnosed patient sentenced to prison
https://apnews.com/article/robert-morris-levy-sentenced-prison-207b25bc90173afb3ee7ee6817b310b0
VA approves a dozen new Fisher House sites: Homes provide
no-cost temporary housing for Veterans’ families and caregivers
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5611
Trying to Bring Home Soldiers of the 92nd Infantry
Division
https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/Recent-News-Stories/Article/2474680/trying-to-bring-home-soldiers-of-the-92nd-infantry-division/
Dewitt Battle honored for acts of heroism during Vietnam
War
https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2020/11/dewitt-battle-honored-for-acts-of-heroism-during-vietnam-war/
Borne the Battle #227: Army Veteran John Del Vecchio, New
York Times Bestselling Author, Historian, Hiker
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/83800/borne-battle-227-army-veteran-john-del-vecchio-new-york-times-bestselling-author-historian-hiker/
Statement by Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dat P.
Tran on VA easing economic hardships for Veterans, their families, survivors
and caregivers
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5612
VA bridges digital divide for
Veteran with old laptop: No more 3-mile bike rides to access Wi-Fi
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/83736/va-bridges-digital-divide-veteran-old-gear/
VFW Action Corps Weekly January 25, 2021
https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Advocacy/ACW-2021/ActionCorpsWeekly_012521.pdf?v=1&d=20210125T180551Z&la=en
VFW 2021 Priority Goals
https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Advocacy/PriorityGoalsBrochure.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20210121T151925Z
Sailor Accounted For From World War II (Smisek, L.)
https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/Recent-News-Stories/Article/2073986/sailor-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-smisek-l/
100-year-old UK fundraising hero Tom Moore hospitalized
with Covid-19
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/31/uk/tom-moore-covid-intl/index.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MONDAY&utm_term=all_users
March 9, 1971: In a rare on-the-record interview, Nixon
says the Vietnam War is ending and, he adds, “In fact, I seriously doubt if we
will ever have another war. This is probably the very last one.”
https://www.nytimes.com/1971/03/10/archives/excerpts-from-the-interview-granted-by-president-nixon-on-foreign.html
RAO BULLETIN 1 February 2021
http://www.nhc-ul.org/Bulletin%20210201%20(PDF%20Edition).pdf
Military History Anniversaries 01 thru 14 Feb
http://www.nhc-ul.org/Military%20History%20Anniversaries%200201%20thru%20021421.pdf
Veterans group launches podcast series for Black History
Month on Black veterans and their mental health
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/02/01/veterans-group-launches-podcast-series-for-black-history-month-on-black-veterans-and-their-mental-health/
VA seeks feedback to guide future vision of VA health
care
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5614
Draft Criteria for Section 203 of the VA MISSION Act of
2018
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/02/02/2021-02138/draft-criteria-for-section-203-of-the-va-mission-act-of-2018#print
Delaware Valley Veterans Consortium Newsletter FEBRUARY
2021
https://mcusercontent.com/6fed55235b020f4d04a6fc7e1/files/7f428740-2bf0-4144-bba6-e4ac4b53c29e/DVVC_Newsletter_FEBRUARY_2021.pdf?utm_source=Master+List+%28All+Contacts%29&utm_campaign=ecb04cebc4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_20_03_54_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9c74dc467b-ecb04cebc4-182047218
State Veterans Commission (SVC), Feb. 5, 2021 Readahead
(PDF)
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Documents/State-Veterans-Commission/2020/05FEB2021%20SVC%20Read%20Ahead%20Distro%20copy.pdf
COVID-19 vaccines at VA
https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
The VVA Veteran Magazine
https://www.vvaveteran.org/?fbclid=IwAR0ZCBLa0Ik3sBHcQIQJKuYZbfkbqYD8fTics9PQOHF8cBFy8pZNRDf7CvQ
Wes Studi: American Indian actor and Vietnam veteran
https://www.vvaveteran.org/41-1/41-1_wesstudi.html
Men of God: Symbols of Heroism and Sacrifice
https://www.vvaveteran.org/41-1/41-1_fourchaplains.html
Long overdue justice for Palomeres veterans
https://www.vvaveteran.org/41-1/41-1_palomares%20.html
The little-known Goodpastor report: The ‘ideal’ plan to
win the war
https://www.vvaveteran.org/41-1/41-1_prados.html
July/August 2013 issue on Page 6 has article about James
Abram of Pointman Soldiers Heart Ministry
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/30166001/july-august-first-cavalry-division-association
September/October 2015 issue on Page 6 has article about
James of Pointman Soldiers Heart Ministry
https://1cda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sep-oct-2015.pdf
May/June 2019 issue on Page 6 has article about James
Abram of Pointman Soldiers Heart Ministry
https://1cda.org/wp-content/uploads/May-June-2019-New-Color-Saber-Color.pdf
March/April 2020 issue on Page 6 has article about James
Abram of Pointman Soldiers Heart Ministry
https://1cda.org/wp-content/uploads/Mar-Apr-2020-Saber-Color.pdf
Saracini clinic in Horsham to offer COVID vaccine to
veterans
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/news/2021/02/09/horsham-clinic-offer-covid-vaccine-veterans/4454194001/
The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical
Center is pleased to announce that for Veterans who are enrolled with us, we
have expanded the list of eligible Veterans for the COVID-19 vaccine. We are now vaccinating Veterans age 65 and
above. Please call 215-823-4014 to
schedule your appointment to receive the vaccine. NO WALK-INS, please call to
schedule an appointment.
https://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/emergency/index.asp
The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center is
pleased to announce that for Veterans who are enrolled with us, we have
expanded the list of eligible Veterans for the COVID-19 vaccine. We are now vaccinating Veterans age 65 and
above. Please call 215-823-4014 to
schedule your appointment to receive the vaccine. NO WALK-INS, please call to
schedule an appointment. If you have recently
received any other vaccine, you should schedule the COVID-19 vaccine at least
14 days after that vaccine. Veterans 65 and up, seen at our Community Based
Outpatient Clinics (West Philadelphia, Saracini/Willow Grove, Gloucester,
Burlington and Camden), can also contact their primary care teams to schedule
an appointment. Enrolled Veterans under
65 years of age who are at high risk due to chronic medical conditions must
speak to their primary care provider to determine eligibility.
https://www.philadelphia.va.gov/emergency/index.asp
Each month, the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector
General (OIG) publishes highlights of our investigative work, congressional
testimony, and oversight reports. Each month's highlights are meant to provide
a brief overview of the most significant OIG work conducted in that period. For
additional information on oversight reports and congressional testimony,
hyperlinks are embedded to direct readers to the full publication. A hyperlink
is also provided for the monthly OIG podcast.
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/highlights/VAOIG-Highlights-202101.pdf
World War II Vet, Former Sen. Bob Dole Says He's Been
Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/02/18/world-war-ii-vet-former-sen-bob-dole-says-hes-been-diagnosed-stage-4-lung-cancer.html?ESRC=eb_210219.nl
VA Again Extends Debt Collection Moratorium
https://www.military.com/money/personal-finance/credit-debt/2021/02/18/va-again-extends-debt-collection-moratorium.html?ESRC=eb_210219.nl
Gulf War syndrome 'not caused by depleted uranium'
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56116101?fbclid=IwAR00OBkdaXS-1j8JCwcxnZ4BfmsI8zMNqQDrC4fi-7JAMjvKL27FoEqbfs0
Depleted uranium from tanks, ammo not tied to Gulf War
syndrome, new study finds
https://www.mcclatchydc.com/article249322725.html
COVID-19 vaccines at VA (as of 02/18/21)
https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
Census 2021: Veterans 'need more help for
civilian life'
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56102287
About 1 in 3 colleges have cut funding for
veteran-support programs, survey says
https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2021/02/23/about-1-in-3-colleges-have-cut-funding-for-veteran-support-programs-survey-says/
VA Caregiver Support - Peer Support Mentoring Program
https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/Peer_Support_Mentoring_Program.asp
One of the first Black Special Forces officers may
finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays: His commander said he
"showed as much cold courage as any human I've ever heard of."
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/paris-davis-medal-of-honor/
VA Needs Better Internal Communication and Data Sharing
to Strengthen the Administration of Spina
Bifida Benefits
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-00295-61.pdf
VA travel pay reimbursement
https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-reimbursed-for-travel-pay/#va-travel-pay-eligibility-for-
Remember The 27 Crusaders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6_H4JpxjcA&fbclid=IwAR3wCuAPknbTxE1CqvjZVcSwxD8t9S06rcuxDVqV_yaVs7wg8aLEntCl0wk
I'm returning to the Pentagon because I’m tired of
hearing ‘You’re on mute’
https://mailchi.mp/dcbffe90e1be/an-aging-reporter-ruminates-on-covering-the-military-over-two-decades-198846?e=7e95a9af9e
A Life On The Ocean Wave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpHb6iigy6E&list=OLAK5uy_k45zbVy_d7kpy4Oinf2qZupUfIR4xPfaw&index=20
A Life on the Ocean Wave (1838)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aCRlGxJ9is
Henry Russell (musician)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Russell_(musician)
Genealogical information:
https://gw.geneanet.org/gordonashbury?n=russell&oc=&p=henry
A detailed biography, A Life on the Ocean Wave: The Story
of Henry Russell by Andrew Lamb, was published by Fullers Wood Press in 2007.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Lamb_(writer)
Speak, Reenactment: On An-My Lê’s photography
https://thebaffler.com/salvos/speak-reenactment-phan
COVID-19 Vaccines at CMCVAMC Phila
https://www.philadelphia.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp
H.R.303 - Retired Pay Restoration Act: On 01/13/2021, this bill was introduced in
House. It allows the receipt of both
military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation with respect to any
service-connected disability. Under current law, only individuals with
service-connected disabilities rated at 50% or more receive both without
offset. Individuals who were retired or separated
after at least 20 years of military service due to a service-connected
disability shall be eligible for the full concurrent receipt of both veterans'
disability compensation and either military retired pay or combat-related
special pay. [Folks, you know the drill
– contact your U.S. Representative in the House and ask them to support this
legislation.]
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/303?s=1&r=19
H.R.1282 – This bill was introduced in the House on 02/24/2021. It would amend title 10, United States Code,
to expand eligibility to certain military retirees for concurrent receipt of
veterans' disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special
compensation, and for other purposes. [Folks, you know the drill – contact your
U.S. Representative in the House and ask them to support this legislation.]
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1282?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22H.R.+1282%22%5D%7D&s=4&r=1
S.344 – This bill was introduced in the Senate on
02/22/2021. The bill would amend title
10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans'
disability compensation and retirement pay for disability retirees with fewer
than 20 years of service and a combat-related disability, and for other
purposes. [Folks, you know the drill –
contact your U.S. Senator in the Senate and ask them to support this
legislation.]
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/344?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22S.+344%22%5D%7D&s=6&r=1
This week in Congress: Annual parade of vets advocates on
Capitol Hill forced online this year
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/03/01/this-week-in-congress-annual-parade-of-vets-advocates-on-capitol-hill-forced-online-this-year/
2021 National Veterans Day Poster Contest open for
submissions
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/84756/2021-national-veterans-day-poster-contest-open-submissions/?mc_cid=0a0be2dc1c&mc_eid=5fbd657cc7
DAV Critical Policy - Goals for 117th Congress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcyW_-p0bCE
Outstanding Performance in Advocacy Recognitions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcsmR9QzsUI
Critical Policy - Building a Veterans Health Care System
for the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdGg8U4BbS0
Critical Policy - Protecting Veterans in the Claims and
Appeals Processes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi-4iU2_qbY
Beyond the Exhibit: Operation Rock Avalanche
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxgqsZHHMoo
VBA Did Not Consistently Comply with Skills Certification
Mandates for Compensation and Pension Claims Processors
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-00421-63.pdf
The story behind Graciela Tiscareño-Sato's 1st Bilingual
Children's Book Featuring a Female Veteran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o98VBHIzMUM
Being Denied an Air Medal before the 1993 Combat
Exclusion Policy was Lifted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-TS_md0x6E
Borne the Battle 232: Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, USAF
Veteran, Children's Book Author, Global Marketer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEc_2hJPq-A
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities at CMCVAMC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umwL6grAuuY&t=205s
Virtual volunteer opportunities at CMCVAMC
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwLsmbclvScMRQJwJqQWRPNghxF?projector=1
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities at CMCVAMC
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwLsmhMkwrczDFMRgLSKMCVGqjz?projector=1
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities at CMCVAMC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umwL6grAuuY&t=7s
Traumatic Brain Injury May Increase Risk for Sleep
Disorder
https://consumer.healthday.com/traumatic-brain-injury-linked-to-increased-risk-of-sleep-disorder-2650827866.html
Military vets find friendships, future at Community
College of Philadelphia
https://www.inquirer.com/philly/education/20140505_Military_vets_find_friendships__future_at_Community_College_of_Philadelphia.html
House Passes Bill Allowing All Veterans, Caregivers to
Get Vaccinated at VA
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/10/house-passes-bill-allowing-all-veterans-caregivers-get-vaccinated-va.html?ESRC=eb_210311.nl
New Law Finally Closes GI Bill Loophole Allegedly Used to
Scam Veterans
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/10/new-law-finally-closes-gi-bill-loophole-allegedly-used-scam-veterans.html?ESRC=eb_210311.nl
Robert Ashby, 1 of 3 Surviving Tuskegee Airmen in
Arizona, Dies at 95
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/11/robert-ashby-1-of-3-surviving-tuskegee-airmen-arizona-dies-95.html?ESRC=eb_210311.nl
Let's Rethink the Relationship Between Mental Health
Healers and Those They Serve
https://www.military.com/daily-news/opinions/2021/03/10/lets-rethink-relationship-between-mental-health-healers-and-those-they-serve.html?ESRC=eb_210311.nl
VA’s New Text Messaging System to Expand Flow of
Information to Vets
https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits/2021/03/10/vas-new-text-messaging-system-expand-flow-of-information-vets.html?ESRC=eb_210311.nl
Guided iRest™ Yoga Nidra Meditation Class from Home
https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/clinical/integrative-health/dc/yoga-nidra-meditation-veteran-DC-WRIISC-SartDate.pdf
VFW to Deliver 2021 Priority Goals to Congress Virtually:
‘Now more than ever, Congress needs to hear the voice for our veteran
community’
https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2021/3/vfw-to-deliver-2021-priority-goals-to-congress-virtually
‘I’ve Always Wanted to Help Others’: A former Navy drill
instructor and VFW Life member has made it her mission to advocate for the
homeless, including women veterans
https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2021/3/ive-always-wanted-to-help-others
The VA Wants You! Here’s How to Join an Upcoming
Listening Session
https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2021-news-articles/advocacy/the-va-wants-you!-heres-how-to-join-an-upcoming-listening-session/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TMNsend&utm_content=NC+AFHRM+1+ERet+L+NC
Here’s How Some MOAA Members Are Going Local With
Advocacy Efforts
https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2021-news-articles/heres-how-some-moaa-members-are-going-local-with-advocacy-efforts/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TMNsend&utm_content=NC+AFHRM+1+ERet+L+NC
Army Reviewing Thousands of Discharges as Part of Lawsuit
Settlement
https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2021-news-articles/army-reviewing-thousands-of-discharges-as-part-of-lawsuit-settlement/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TMNsend&utm_content=NC+AFHRM+1+ERet+L+NC
Trinity Health and Nazareth Hospital Military and
Veterans (MilVet) Health Program
https://www.trinity-health.org/find-a-service-or-specialty/military-and-veterans-health-program
One of the Veterans Memorial of America’s memorial
projects is collecting stories from or about our country’s Veterans. Having
your stories will allow us to forever honor the sacrifices our veterans have
made, as well as preserving the memory of those veterans who gave their lives
defending our Freedom. We are always
looking for more stories from and about those we honor. If you have veterans
stories you would like to share please send an email to
veteransforveteransm@gmail.com or call 1 (812) 795-2230
https://veteransmemorialofamerica.org/veterans-stories/?fbclid=IwAR0bC-RUMIYIJ8cyZDlCkeOlKUTIO8UHOdHS8t8n1T2bB2ZB6U-gE75L6tw
Review of Veterans Health Administration’s Virtual
Primary Care Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-02717-85.pdf
Former Employee of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Charged with Stealing More Than $8.2 Million Worth of HIV Medication
https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/former-employee-veterans-affairs-medical-center-charged-stealing-more-82-million-worth
Construction Company Owners Pleaded Guilty to Defrauding
Federal Program Intended for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/construction-company-owners-pleaded-guilty-defrauding-federal-program-intended-service
Combining science and service as a VA genetic counselor:
Women making genetic history through VA’s Million Veteran Program
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85996/combining-science-service-va-genetic-counselor/
VA scholarship program pays tuition and salary while
you’re in school: The VA National Education for Employees Program (VANEEP)
covers education costs and offers a replacement salary while recipients are in school
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/84679/va-scholarship-program-pays-tuition-salary-youre-school/
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran
Ashley Towers
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/84811/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-ashley-towers/
Why it's Important to Thank our
Vietnam Veterans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHMbAu99LXs
Article: Iraq War Veterans Turn
to Marijuana for Managing PTSD Symptoms
https://maps.org/news/multimedia-library/2879-iraq-war-veterans-turn-to-marijuana-for-managing-ptsd-symptoms
Death of Wendell D. Thomas,
Vietnam veteran
https://www.kentfuneralhome.com/obituary/wendell-thomas
Copayment Debt: Refunds,
Forgiveness. American Recovery Plan also
waives copayments through September 2021
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/ss20210323-copayment-debt-refunds-forgiveness
BREAKING: Bipartisan Bill
Expanding Vaccine Access for Vets & Families Signed Into Law. All veterans, veteran spouses, caregivers,
and CHAMPVA recipients have access to VA COVID vaccination services under the
SAVE LIVES Act
https://www.veterans.senate.gov/newsroom/majority-news/breaking-bipartisan-bill-expanding-vaccine-access-for-vets-and-families-signed-into-law
Women Veterans Health Care –
Celebrating Women Veterans
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/womenshistory.asp
Women Veterans have access to VA
resources
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85336/women-veterans-access-va-resources/?utm_source=VRfeature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources
You can help design VA’s future
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85497/you-help-design-vas-future/
Eric and the Bees
https://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks/504606566?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email
Vietnam War Veterans Day is on
March 29. To pay homage to our veterans, we have curated this listing of
events, memorials, and online exhibits that honor those who served in Vietnam.
https://vva.org/vietnam-war-veterans-day-2021/
Lawmakers introduce bill to
extend VA care to 490,000 more veterans ill from Agent Orange
https://www.radio.com/connectingvets/news/politics/bill-expands-va-benefits-for-hypertension-from-agent-orange
VA to begin pilot programs to
get COVID vaccines to all vets, spouses, caregivers
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/03/24/va-to-begin-pilot-programs-to-get-covid-vaccines-to-all-vets-spouses-caregivers/
With a half million personnel
records backlogged, VA promises vaccines for archive staffers to catch up
https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2021/03/25/with-a-half-million-personnel-records-backlogged-va-promises-vaccines-for-archive-staffers-to-catch-up/
Sweeping Measure Would Provide
Care, Disability to Thousands of Vets Sickened by Burn Pits
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/26/sweeping-measure-would-provide-care-disability-thousands-of-vets-sickened-burn-pits.html
VA allocates $1B to aid State
Veterans Homes amid COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5648
Top Military Court Considers
Challenge to DoD's Authority to Court-Martial Some Retirees
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/17/top-military-court-considers-challenge-dods-authority-court-martial-some-retirees.html
A year into COVID pandemic,
veterans halls ‘barely hanging’ on
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/03/22/a-year-into-covid-pandemic-veterans-halls-barely-hanging-on/
2021 THE WALL THAT HEALS TOUR
SCHEDULE
https://www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-That-Heals/2021-Tour-Schedule/
The VVA Veteran Magazine
http://www.vvaveteran.org/
Veteran discounts available year
round
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85765/veteran-discounts-available-year-round/
‘The War and Peace of Tim
O’Brien’: A Deeply Personal Documentary
https://vva.org/news/the-war-and-peace-of-tim-obrien-a-deeply-personal-documentary/
Army Vet Houston Tumlin, Star of
‘Talladega Nights,’ Dead at 28
https://www.military.com/off-duty/movies/2021/03/25/army-vet-houston-tumlin-star-of-talladega-nights-dead-28.html?ESRC=eb_210326.nl
Passover (Pesach) Humor And
Jokes - A List
https://www.angelfire.com/pa2/passover/passoverhumor.html
Coffey, Edward Aubrey, MSG
https://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=43973&fbclid=IwAR2CBx2k3pBhp0g2voui9j7GPMit9YZFXWiM3LVe_wIe3xC69jGBNVzhi2o
US Air Force Veteran Honored
During Black History Month: A local Air Force veteran is getting national
recognition during Black History Month, but it’s not necessarily for her
military service. Tony Shin reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2021.
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/on-air/us-air-force-veteran-honored-during-black-history-month/2520505/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nbcla
'Grateful for everything': VFW helping Veteran
live American dream. Abdurahim Sharif is
a VFW scholarship recipient living a life of service
https://www.kmbc.com/article/grateful-for-everything-vfw-helping-veteran-live-american-dream/35629325
MAKISSA – still serving
https://todaysvfw.org/stories/makissa/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Makissa
ERNIE – still serving
https://todaysvfw.org/stories/ernie/?utm_source=afjfyfggfe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Ernie
LUCAS – still serving
https://todaysvfw.org/stories/lucas/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lucas
COVID-19 Vaccine: You Asked, We
Answered – Part II. I got the first
shot. Do I really need the second?
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86252/covid-19-vaccine-asked-answered-part-ii/
Sweeping Measure Would Provide
Care, Disability to Thousands of Vets Sickened by Burn Pits
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/26/sweeping-measure-would-provide-care-disability-thousands-of-vets-sickened-burn-pits.html?ESRC=mr_210329.nl
Groundbreaking VA Study Shows
How Long COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity May Last
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/26/groundbreaking-va-study-shows-how-long-covid-19-vaccine-immunity-may-last.html?ESRC=mr_210329.nl
The VA Just Got $17 Billion in
COVID Relief Money. Here’s How They Plan to Spend It
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/23/va-just-got-17-billion-covid-relief-money-heres-how-they-plan-spend-it.html?ESRC=mr_210329.nl
VETERANS, having difficulty
dealing with stress?
https://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WaRRELATEDILLNESS/education/local-offerings/support/MindfulMeditationFlyer.pdf#
PTSD linked to a higher risk of heart attack, heart
disease among female veterans
https://www.cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/acute-coronary-syndromes/ptsd-linked-higher-risk-heart-attack-heart-disease-among-female
Improving Reproductive Health
for Women with PTSD
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86691/improving-reproductive-health-women-ptsd/
For veterans with PTSD, pandemic
‘feels a lot like wartime’: Some veterans have spent years working to overcome
their trauma. The Covid-19 crisis has thrust them back to their darkest days.
https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/veterans-ptsd-pandemic-feels-like-wartime-/
Helpful VA phone numbers
https://www.va.gov/resources/helpful-va-phone-numbers/
Quality of Colonoscopies in
Multispecialty CommunityBased Outpatient Clinics
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-01386-107.pdf
Biden's $2 Trillion
Infrastructure Plan Includes Big Upgrades for Aging VA Hospitals
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/31/bidens-2-trillion-infrastructure-plan-includes-big-upgrades-aging-va-hospitals.html?ESRC=eb_210401.nl
Middletown man receives
prestigious Pa. Veterans Service Award
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/middletown-man-receives-prestigious-pa-veterans-service-award.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pennlive_sf&fbclid=IwAR0ARrMPHDQ4hRUsfkUviLGe4hUtUZX4qCSQFLLJc0GaZfHtZdJ9VZs-ySg
Jan Scruggs -- The story behind
The Wall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7WZkyXLzdE
Borne the Battle Ep. 235: Denis
McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A5PswZZCkQ
Veterans, families may need to
get COVID vaccine boosters later this year
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/03/26/veterans-families-may-need-to-get-covid-vaccine-boosters-later-this-year/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2003.29.21&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief
COVID-19 Vaccine: You Asked, We
Answered – Part II. I got the first
shot. Do I really need the second?
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86252/covid-19-vaccine-asked-answered-part-ii/
Massive collection of drum corps
memorabilia in suburban Philadelphia pays homage to ‘the activity’
https://www.mcall.com/news/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pa-philadelphia-drum-corps-collection-20210405-dq3qgjqnzffsppyrbmpawac2oa-story.html
VA health care referrals are
getting easier than ever for Veterans: Referral Coordination Teams boost access
as VA prepares for appointment surge
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86949/va-health-care-referrals-getting-easier-ever-veterans/
Review of Community-Based
Outpatient Clinics Closed Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-20-03002-108.pdf
Thousands of name errors
possible in new Korean War remembrance wall, advocates fear
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-military/2021/04/06/thousands-of-name-errors-possible-in-new-korean-war-remembrance-wall-advocates-fear/
Navy Seabees Build VP Kamala
Harris a Desk Out of Wood from USS Constitution
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/04/05/navy-seabees-build-vp-kamala-harris-desk-out-of-wood-uss-constitution.html?fbclid=IwAR2h85fM9eH1ORNys_UTiCTOQn-Z33XDn82K3Xt2inf4_9UwnmlaIrPOAI4
VA Restores AFGE Contract,
Official Time for Most Employees
https://www.afge.org/article/va-restores-afge-contract-official-time-for-most-employees/
POW/MIA flag returns atop the White House
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/09/politics/pow-mia-flag-white-house/index.html
POW/MIA Flag to Fly Over White House Again
https://vva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/VVA-Press-Release-21-09.pdf
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CWV - Research
Update: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 04/15/2021
10:00 AM ED
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/bulletins/2cd1242?fbclid=IwAR2R8mR-b8-ZldGtVzdp3joOmOjzmID8O52pU08tpuCB-o4kMNLsCFwwUTI
Troops exposed to Agent Orange outside of Vietnam could
be in line for presumptive benefits
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/04/15/troops-exposed-to-agent-orange-outside-of-vietnam-could-be-in-line-for-presumptive-benefits/
Mental health apps may not be as private as you think:
Consumer Reports finds some send data to third parties such as Facebook
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/04/13/mental-health-apps-may-not-be-as-private-as-you-think/
Addiction Rehab Treatment is actively working to raise
awareness on crack cocaine and the dangers that go hand-in-hand with it. Here
is a resource page on this topic to further educate people who may be
struggling, which you can see here:
https://addictionrehabtreatment.com/drugs/illicit/crack/
House bill to give veterans of 1966 Spain hydrogen bomb
accident benefits
https://nypost.com/2021/04/16/house-bill-to-give-veterans-of-1966-spain-bomb-accident-benefits/
Video shows unarmed Marine veteran tased by police in his
daughter’s hospital room: 'You guys are out of control'
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/video-marine-veteran-police-tased-hospital/
Situation Update on Covid vaccinations at CMCVAMC Philly
https://www.philadelphia.va.gov/PHILADELPHIA/emergency/index.asp
Delaware Valley Veterans Consortium
https://dvvc.org/
Mobile Mental Health Apps for Veterans
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/2ce6142?fbclid=IwAR0LWNq_Lxany9cGuo7pBZ7yFmo9K9TODVOjXsYZGbj43o6rN27z7Rn4keA
Situation Update - Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/2d168cf
The Cold War Museum
https://coldwar.org/default.asp?nid=7410
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities at CMCVAMC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umwL6grAuuY
VA Voluntary Service
https://www.volunteer.va.gov/
House Committee On Veterans' Affairs Full Committee
Markup 050421
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZo9tWvlMyU
The Full Veterans Affairs Committee of the U.S. House of
Representatives will hold a hearing entitled “Legislative Hearing on: H.R.
1273, Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Study Act (Rep. Zeldin); H.R. 1355, K2
Veterans Care Act of 2021(Rep. Lynch); H.R. 1585, Mark Takai Atomic Veterans
Healthcare Parity Act of 2021 (Rep. Meng); H.R. 1972, Fair Care for Vietnam
Veterans Act of 2021(Rep. Harder); H.R. 2127, TEAM Act (Rep. Bost); H.R. 2268,
Keeping Our Promises Act (Rep.Westerman); H.R. 2368, COVENANT Act (Rep. Luria);
H.R. 2372, Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other
Toxins Act (Rep Ruiz); H.R. 2436, Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act
of 2021 (Rep. Slotkin); H.R. 2530, Enewetak Atoll Cleanup Radiation Study Act
(Rep. Nehls); H.R. 2569, Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act (Rep. Cartwright);
H.R. 2580, Palomares Veterans Act of 2021 (Rep. Hayes); H.R. 2607, FASTER
Presumptions Act (Rep. Trone); H.R. 2742, PFAS Registry Act of 2021 (Rep.
Pappas), and H.R. 2825, Fort McClellan Health Registry Act (Rep. Tonko)”
This meeting will be livestreamed on Youtube and Facebook
and you can find all hearing documents on the Committee Repository Here. Watch the hearing live here:
https://veterans.house.gov/events/hearings/04/29/2021/full-committee-legislative-hearing
Vietnam Veterans of Americas submitted a Statement for
the Records and can be viewed on May 5, 2021 at
https://vva.org/category/vva-testimony/
You can research each of the bills listed above to be
heard on 5/5/21 at this Website by using the “Find Legislation” button and
inserting the bill number (e.g., H.R. 2742) into the dialog box:
https://vva.org/what-we-do/veterans-advocacy/legislative-action-center/
CHAIRMAN TAKANO, on February 22, 2021, ANNOUNCED
PRIORITIES FOR THE 117TH CONGRESS
https://veterans.house.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-takano-announces-priorities-for-the-117th-congress
On MAY 04, 2021, AHEAD OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING, CHAIRMAN
TAKANO HIGHLIGHTS BILLS TO RECOGNIZE TOXIC EXPOSURE AS A COST OF WAR
https://veterans.house.gov/news/press-releases/ahead-of-legislative-hearing-chairman-takano-highlights-bills-to-recognize-toxic-exposure-as-a-cost-of-war
On May 6, 2021, at 10:00 am the House Veterans Affairs,
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Chairman Pappas and Ranking
Member Mann will hold a virtual hearing entitled “Transforming the VA
Workforce: Assessing Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives.”
Hearing can be watched live at:
https://veterans.house.gov/events/hearings/transforming-the-va-workforce-assessing-progress-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-initiatives
After Failures to Curb Sexual Assault, a Move Toward a
Major Shift in Military Law. Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand has fought for years to remove commanders from deciding
assault cases. Now, more colleagues and a Pentagon panel agree.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/us/politics/military-sexual-assault.html
Federal Register: VA seeks nominations for appointment to
the Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Working Group
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-05-06/pdf/2021-09540.pdf
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Sexual
Assault/Sexual Harassment Working Group
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/06/2021-09540/solicitation-of-nominations-for-appointment-to-the-sexual-assaultsexual-harassment-working-group
VA seeks nominations for appointment to the Sexual
Assault/Sexual Harassment Working Group
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5666
Wolf Administration Seeks Applicants to Fill State
Veterans Commission Member-At-Large Positions
https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/wolf-administration-seeks-applicants-to-fill-state-veterans-commission-member-at-large-positions-2/
The Gulf Of Tonkin Incident: The Lie That Sparked The
Vietnam War
https://allthatsinteresting.com/gulf-of-tonkin
Sons and Soldiers: The Untold Story of the Jews Who
Escaped the Nazis and Returned with the U.S. Army to Fight Hitler
https://www.amazon.com/Sons-Soldiers-Untold-Escaped-Returned/dp/0062419102/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sons+and+soldiers&qid=1620610886&s=books&sr=1-1
Montgomery County Office of Veterans Affairs: May 2021
Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y_kpg3utus
Official Trailer for The Immortals by Steven T. Collis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qP5L9oxdSM
Soldiers who perished in 1962 on secret mission to
Vietnam are memorialized
https://www.armytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/05/16/soldiers-who-perished-in-1962-on-secret-mission-to-vietnam-are-memorialized/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2005.17.21&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief
Statement of Christopher A. Wilber, Counselor to the
Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs, Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on
Veterans' Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives, Hearing on "Protecting
Whistleblowers and Promoting Accountability: Is VA Making Progress?"May
19, 2021
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVAOIG/bulletins/2d9fc5e?reqfrom=share
Fake Army combat vet convicted of stealing $17K from
American Legion post gets no salute from Pa. court
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/05/fake-army-combat-vet-convicted-of-stealing-17k-from-american-legion-post-gets-no-salute-from-pa-court.html?fbclid=IwAR0JxPO0BG0xRlWbMcA-K-J5SqaIiAnUfWa3T96tDyZOu5T0VUXbnU4ivr0
Policy Vets.
S1E008 - Dr. Chris Nowinski talks about the brain bank
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1746671/8533691?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2005.21.21&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief
2021 NAME ADDITIONS AND STATUS CHANGES ON THE VIETNAM
VETERANS MEMORIAL
https://www.vvmf.org/News/2021-Name-Additions-and-Status-Changes-on-the-Vietnam-Veterans-Memorial/
