MSG Roy Benavidez speech 1991 - Oct 20, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oUtJxE4sjs
Moral injury and moral repair in war veterans: A
preliminary model and intervention strategy
Ethics 2015 | Brett Litz: Moral Injury and Repair in
Veterans of War - May 27, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubD1aQ2r_80
ALMOST SUNRISE - "Community is the Most Powerful
Medicine" - May 5, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7AsvwwZZtg
The People vs. Agent Orange | History Film Forumn - Jun
25, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u8zqhpZb7k
Never Forget - Premiered Sep 11, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYu2uv24oSU
H.R.333 - Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. 01/15/2021 - Referred to the Committee on
Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/08/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/333
H.R. 1282 – Major Richard Star Act. This bill provides that combat-disabled
uniformed services retirees with fewer than 20 years of creditable service may
concurrently receive, without reduction, veterans' disability compensation and
retired pay or combat-related special compensation. 02/24/2021 - Referred to the Committee on
Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 04/12/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 08/12/2022 - Motion to place bill on Consensus
Calendar filed by Mr. Bilirakis.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1282
H.R.2127 - Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act or
the TEAM Act. 03/23/2021 - Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/16/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and to the Subcommittee
on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2127
H.R.3446 - Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act. 05/20/2021 - Referred to the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3446
H.R.3575 - Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021. 05/28/2021 - Referred to the House Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3575
H.R.4993 - Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of
2021. 08/10/2021 - Referred to the House
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 09/21/2021
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/16/2022 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4993
H.R.5916 - Wounded Warrior Access Act. 11/09/2021 - Referred to the House Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. 11/29/2021 - Referred
to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 03/29/2022 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
07/19/2022 - Committee
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 09/14/2022
- Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer,
the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: … H.R. 5916, as
amended; …. 09/15/2022 - Received in the Senate.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5916
H.R.6273 - VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of
2021. 12/14/2021 - Referred to the House
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 01/06/2022
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 06/22/2022 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. 09/20/2022 - Subcommittee on Health
Discharged. 09/21/2022 - Committee
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6273
H.R.6823 - Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based
Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022. 02/25/2022 - Referred to the House Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. 03/15/2022 - Referred
to the Subcommittee on Health. 03/16/2022
- Subcommittee Hearings Held. 07/18/2022 - Subcommittee on Health
Discharged. 07/19/2022 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up
Session Held. Ordered to be Reported
(Amended) by Voice Vote.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6823
H.R.6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. The bill has a provision to ensure currently
serving and retired Coast Guard members continue receiving their pay should the
government shut down. This is a nonpartisan issue that is essential to securing
America's ports, protecting its shores and preserving lives. 02/28/2022 - Referred to the House Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/01/2022
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. 03/02/2022 - Committee Consideration and
Mark-up Session Held. 03/29/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by
the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 –
46. 03/30/2022 - Received in the Senate and Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6865
H.R. 6961 - Dignity for MST Survivors Act. 03/07/2022 House Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. 03/28/2022 - Referred to the
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 05/18/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405
– 12. 05/19/2022 - Received in the
Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6961
H.R.7589 - Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient
Veteran Copays Act or the REMOVE Copays Act.
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from
imposing or collecting any co-payment for the first three mental health
outpatient care visits in a calendar year for a veteran who is enrolled in the
VA health care system. 04/26/2022 - Referred
to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/10/2022 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 06/22/2022 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7589
H.R.7158 - Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act. 03/18/2022 - Referred to the House Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. 04/06/2022 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up
Session Held. Ordered to be Reported by
Voice Vote.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7158
H.R.7735 - Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit
Act. 05/12/2022 - Referred to the House
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/17/2022 - Referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Opportunity. 07/19/2022 - Committee
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 09/14/2022
- Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer,
the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: … H.R. 7735, as
amended; …. 09/15/2022 - Received in the
Senate.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7735
H.R.7846 - Veterans' Compensation Cost of Living
Adjustment Act of 2022. 05/19/2022 - Referred
to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/07/2022 -Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and
Memorial Affairs. 07/19/2022 - Committee
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 09/14/2022 - Pursuant to section 11 of
H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed
under suspension of the rules: … H.R. 7846; ….
09/15/2022 - Senate Received
in the Senate, read twice. 09/22/2022 - Passed
Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7846
H.R.7939 - The Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act of
2022. 06/03/2022 - Referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed
Services, and the Budget. 06/13/2022 - Referred
to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 07/19/2022 - Committee
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 09/14/2022
- Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer,
the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: … H.R. 7939, as
amended; …. 09/15/2022 - Received in the Senate.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7939
H.R. 8260 - Faster Payments to Veterans Survivors' Act.
07/01/2022 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 07/14/2022 - Referred to the Subcommittee on
Oversight and Investigations. 07/19/2022 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up
Session Held. 09/14/2022 - Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the
motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the
rules: … H.R. 8260, as amended; …. 09/15/2022 Senate Received in the Senate.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8260
H.R. 8398 - the Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran
Equity (DRIVE) Act. 07/15/2022 - Referred
to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
08/16/2022 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8398
H.R.8686 - Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act. 08/09/2022 - Referred to the House Committee
on Armed Services.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8686
H.R.8978 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to members
of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program,
also known as the "Donut Dollies", who served honorably during the
Vietnam conflict. 09/22/2022 - Referred
to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on
House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8978
Ranked Choice Voting in Pennsylvania
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/ranked-choice-voting-in-pennsylvania
S. 344 - Major Richard Star Act. 02/22/2021 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/17/2021
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/344
S.1872 - United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War
II Congressional Gold Medal Act. 06/07/2022
Became Public Law No: 117-132
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1872
S.1944 - Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021. 05/27/2021 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 10/20/2021 - Committee Hearings held. 12/15/2021 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1944
S.2102 - Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act.
06/07/2022 Became Public Law No: 117-133.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2102
S.2514 - A bill to rename the Provo Veterans Center in
Orem, Utah, as the "Col. Gail S. Halvorsen 'Candy Bomber' Veterans
Center". 06/07/2022 Became Public Law No: 117-134.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2514
S.2533 - Making Advances in Mammography and Medical
Options for Veterans Act. 06/07/2022 Became Public Law No: 117-135.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2533
S.2687 - Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of
2021. 06/07/2022 Became Public Law No:
117-136.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2687
S.2692 - Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of
2021. 08/10/2021 - Referred to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2692
S.2852 - Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act. 09/27/2021 - Referred to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs. 10/20/2021 - Committee Hearings held. 12/15/2021 - Committee
on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2852
S.3373 - Honoring our PACT Act of 2022. 08/10/2022 - Became Public Law No: 117-168
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3373
S.3527 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer the name of property of
the Department of Veterans Affairs designated by law to other property of the Department.
06/07/2022 Became Public Law No: 117-137.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3527
S.3854 - Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act. 03/16/2022 - Referred to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3854
S.4089 - Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program
Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. 06/07/2022
- Became Public Law No: 117-138.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4089
S.4169 - Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care
Act. 05/10/2022 - Referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4169
S.4700 - Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act. 08/02/2022 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4700
S.4802 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. 09/08/2022 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 09/14/2022 - Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment
in the nature of a substitute favorably. 09/29/2022 - S.Amdt.6290 Referred to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4802
DAV 2022 Critical Policy Goals
https://www.dav.org/wp-content/uploads/Critical_Policy_Goals_2022_Condensed.pdf
VFP (Veterans for Peace) Coming Events
https://www.veteransforpeace.org/take-action/war-industry-resisters-network/events
IPAN presentation on Australian opposition to AUKUS - Aug
18, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUtuEuBxJOI
Nelson Mellitz Elected Commander of Jewish War Veterans
https://www.jewishexponent.com/2022/08/23/nelson-mellitz-elected-commander-of-jewish-war-veterans/
For High School Students - Notes and Images From the
Vietnam War
"Notes and Images from the Vietnam War" - Jul
13, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Q1eQq-rLE
The People vs. Agent Orange [password: Carol&Nga]
Ethics 2015 | Brett Litz: Moral Injury and Repair in
Veterans of War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubD1aQ2r_80
A New Treatment for Military Trauma, Loss, and Moral
Injury
https://www.guilford.com/books/Adaptive-Disclosure/Litz-Lebowitz-Gray-Nash/9781462533831
Moral Injury- Almost Sunrise Documentary.
http://sunrisedocumentary.com/impact-campaign/moral-injury
VFP 2022 Convention: Keynote Event (Rev. Dr. Wm Barber
III) - Aug 28, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-xD0joFKSU
Plenary 3 Wars and Climate Crisis - Aug 28, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofiMDu2lB2A
What is moral injury and how can we treat it? - Apr 29,
2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_MB3lzNphY
Study Finds Excess Mortality Rates among Post-9/11
Veterans Compared with General US Population, Particularly among Veterans with
TBI
https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/research/citations/PubBriefs/articles.cfm?RecordID=1159
The VA Opioid Overdose Education & Naloxone
Distribution (OEND) Program aims to reduce harm and risk of life-threatening
opioid-related overdose and deaths among Veterans.
南西シフトアニメ英語ナレーション [Southwest Shift Anime English narration
(Okinawa)]- Jul 24, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSITqNct8K4
NATO Trouble Making - Fromthe Atlantic to the Pacific -
Aug 27, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxMY_kO6GoM
Be the Change - From a Culture of Punishment to a Culture
of Caring - Aug 27, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pV4kBvdLec
Militarism, Extremism, and Digital Spaces - Aug 28, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rPilRT1hBY
How Veterans Are Fighting Privatization Of Their Jobs,
Health Care And Public Services - Aug 27, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rjfpnMA8WQ
Peace Warriors from the Korean War - Aug 26, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASwCLinp6WU
3rd Annual Veterans Research Town Hall: Justice-Involved
Veterans. Thu, Sep 8 2022 10 AM - 12 PM
Afghanistan pull-out - Radicalized veterans in the US |
DW Documentary - Sep 1, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlEooHND9Yk
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Financial Efficiency Review of the VA Cincinnati
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https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5192
BUCKS COUNTY TOUR OF HONOR
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Florida Lab Owner Charged in $53 Million Healthcare Fraud
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Bee News: The periodic electronic newsletter of the
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American Veterans Media Veterans Today 01 - Sep 4, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h3f8_Wk-jM
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Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and
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workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist
military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search
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https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap/teams-workshops
U.S. Department of Labor Employment Rights Participant
Guide
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/OBTT-PG-EmploymentRights-JAN2022.pdf
Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT)
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Employment Navigator & Partnership Pilot
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Veterans' Employment and Training Service
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
80th anniversary of Montford Point: Honoring the first
Black U.S. Marines - Aug 26, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hME1ffiC9h4
MARFORRES Honors 80th Anniversary of the Montford Point
Marines - Aug 26, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBLZ9DP4Gts
Operation Veteran Strong – Champion Toolkit
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OVS _ Champion Planning Worksheet
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Operation Veteran Strong Promotional Tools & Toolkit
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Supporting Veteran success in all aspects of life.
https://www.operationveteranstrong.org/
Targeting Glutamate to Treat PTSD: A Double-blind,
Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial
Clinical and Neuroimaging Trial of Uridine: A Rapid
Treatment for Veterans with Suicidal Ideation via Shared Mechanisms with Ketamine
and Lithium
The Personal Health Inventory is the first step toward
you and your care team building your Personal Health Plan.
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/phi.asp
PERSONAL HEALTH INVENTORY
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/docs/PHI-long-May22-fillable-508.pdf
Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports your
health and well-being. Whole Health centers around what matters to you, not
what is the matter with you.
https://www.va.gov/wholehealth/
Whole Health: It Starts With Me
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/docs/WH-Handout_It-Starts-with-Me_IB10-1142-P96903_508.pdf
Mindful Awareness Practice in Daily Living
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/Veteran-Handouts/docs/MindAwarePract-508Final-9-4-2018.pdf
An Introduction to Surroundings for Whole Health
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/veteran-handouts/docs/IntroSurroundings-508Final-10-25-2018.pdf
An Introduction to Personal Development
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/Veteran-Handouts/docs/IntroPersonDevelop-Final508-03-29-2019.pdf
An Introduction to Food and Drink for Whole Health
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/Veteran-Handouts/docs/IntroFoodDrink-508Final-9-4-2018.pdf
An Introduction to Recharge for Whole Health
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/Veteran-Handouts/docs/IntroRecharge-508Final-9-26-2018.pdf
An Introduction to Family, Friends, & Coworkers:
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An Introduction to Spirit and Soul for Whole Health
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/Veteran-Handouts/docs/IntroSpiritSoul-508Final-9-5-2018.pdf
An Introduction to the Power of the Mind
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/Veteran-Handouts/docs/IntroPowerofMind-508Final-9-5-2018.pdf
An Introduction to Working the Body
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/veteran-handouts/docs/IntroWorkingBody_Final508_07-25-2019.pdf
VA Disability: Clearer Claims Processing Guidance Needed
for Selected Agent Orange Conditions
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-105191
VBA Could Improve the Accuracy and Completeness of
Medical Opinion Requests for Veterans’ Disability Benefits Claims
https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5194
VA Did Not Provide Some Veterans Legally Required Notice
and Due Process before Collecting Debts for the Compensation Program
https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5195
VA extends temporary hardship suspension for benefit
debts
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5817
The VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP)
and its Veterans Community Advisory Board (VCAB), host the 2022 Research Town
Hall on September 8 to examine the issues faced by justice-involved Veterans.
https://www.cherp.research.va.gov/features/cherp.asp
DMVA To Host Virtual Town Hall On Transportation Issues
Veterans Face, Available Resources
https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Military-and-Veteran-Affairs-Details.aspx?newsid=565
Forge Health Partners With Pennsylvania Department of
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DMVA Digest, September 7, 2022: A publication of the
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
https://maestro.pa.gov/list/k3hdw2n4/220902Q/d5ek3y2n5rmy.vib?a0=13318
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) conducts
periodic updates and annual government briefings for families of American
servicemembers who are missing in action (MIA).
https://www.dpaa.mil/Families/Family-Events/
VA Weighs Ditching Lincoln Quote for Motto That's
Inclusive of Women and Minorities
Veterans Should Watch Out for Genetic Test Scammers, VA
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VA Care Costs and Waits Often Improve on Private Care,
Rand Finds
Find out how to apply for VA health care benefits as a
Veteran or service member.
https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
No-cost VA flu shots for eligible Veterans
https://news.va.gov/107886/no-cost-va-flu-shots-for-eligible-veterans/
VA supports easing transition from active duty: VA can
help you find answers for this new chapter of your life
https://news.va.gov/107790/va-supports-easing-transition-from-active-duty/
Women Veterans health care: Reasons to consider VA: This
is not your grandfather’s VA
https://news.va.gov/108259/women-veterans-health-care-reasons-consider-va/
Closing the gap: Resource hubs approach to rural Veteran
care. National program improving access
to care and closing gaps
https://news.va.gov/107935/closing-gap-resource-hubs-rural-care/
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Puerto Rican Rambo - Story of Jorge Otero Barreto, The
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(Military Veterans) Paperback – March 30, 2022
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DMVA Digest: A publication of
the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - September 14,
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accessible. Assistance is available for veterans, veteran family members,
Afghan allies already resettled in the U.S., and Afghan allies needing help
emigrating from Afghanistan.
https://iava.org/quick-reaction-force/
Trauma, Suicide and Transformation | Shane Eynon - Sep 7,
2022 (originally livestreamed on FB on 8/14/22)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo0ZTP1ex4c
Postvention and Navigating Grief after Suicide Loss
https://bepresentohio.org/navigating-grief/
HEALING AFTER A SUICIDE LOSS
https://www.taps.org/articles/28-3/healing-after-suicide-loss
Suicide Prevention
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/
Suicide Prevention
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/prevention/index.asp
Postvention: Healing After Suicide - May 19, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjdW6n8NGW0
Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Summary Report:
Evaluation of Care Coordination in Veterans Health Administration Facilities,
Fiscal Year 2021
https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5197
Commissary reminds veterans about expanded access to
on-base shopping, other services | Stars and Stripes
VA to Extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for
Family Caregivers eligibility for “legacy” Veterans and their family caregivers
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5822
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
DAV Department of Pennsylvania Newsletter, Date:
September 2022
The Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. (JWV) Newsletter
keeps the Jewish American military and veteran community apprised of the latest
news and updates from here in the capital to keep our leaders, and future
leaders, and members informed – September 19, 2022
https://mailchi.mp/jwv/news-from-jwv-national-9192022?e=5fbd657cc7
The PACT Act and your VA benefits
https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
VA Secretary press conference, Wednesday, September 28,
2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhSe2ueAhXI
‘We hear daily that this war is for peace’ Moscow
municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov’s seven-year prison term for ‘disinformation’
has been shortened — by a month. Here's his final court speech.
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/09/20/we-hear-daily-that-this-war-is-for-peace
Vietnam Veteran W.D. Ehrhart on What Americans Still
Don't Know About the War (Part I)
VA’s virtual class, Agent Orange: What You Need to Know,
and learn about Agent Orange exposure, related health conditions, benefits,
information for Blue Water Navy Veterans, and other recent updates including
how the PACT Act impacts you.
https://vhaordfedramp.gov1.qualtrics.com/CP/File.php?F=F_71mEbvoe6QCp8eq
Agent Orange Exposure Useful Resources
https://vhaordfedramp.gov1.qualtrics.com/CP/File.php?F=F_73xYJ4ukP7jKp4W
Veteran Suicide Rate Decreases For 2 Consecutive Years,
VA Report States
https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2022-09-19/veterans-affairs-suicide-report-firearms-7391050.html
VA Mulls Pushing Vets to Telehealth Before Offering Local
Doctor Appointments
Acquisition Failures at VA Lead to Congressional Calls
for Enhanced Oversight
VA Official Has 'Deep Concerns' About Agency's EHR
Deployment
FIREARM SUICIDE PREVENTION & LETHAL MEANS SAFETY
https://www.va.gov/reach/lethal-means/
Nearly 14,000 community pharmacies leaving Tricare
network next month
Read The VVA Veteran, September/October issue:
https://www.vvaveteran.org/index.html
Brigadier General George B. Price
HOW VIETNAM VETERANS ARE MAKING A NEW HOME FOR OLD HUEY
HELICOPTERS: Restorations and a museum aim to preserve the iconic Huey chopper
for future generations.
https://www.historynet.com/how-vietnam-veterans-are-making-a-new-home-for-old-huey-helicopters/
Home Improvements and Structural Alterations Program
Needs Greater Oversight
https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5202
Guest column by Mike Felker | Caring for our veterans
https://www.thedp.com/article/2015/11/guest-column-mike-felker-caring-for-our-veterans
Inspection of Information Technology Security at the
Alexandria VA Medical Center in Louisiana
https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5203
Verification of Veteran-owned small businesses will
transfer from VA to SBA
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5825
Association of Traumatic Brain Injury With Mortality
Among Military Veterans Serving After September 11, 2001
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2788974?resultClick=1
VA Secretary press conference, Wednesday, September 28,
2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhSe2ueAhXI
Veterans and Depression: Addressing the Problem
https://inlandempiretms.com/veterans-and-depression/
VA offers debt relief to Veterans affected by recent
hurricanes
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5828
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Veteran’s Resource
Fair: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
https://www.montcopa.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=3894&month=10&year=2022&day=1&calType=0
VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family
Caregivers expands to Veterans of all eras
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5829
Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregiver program
expansion: VA launches second phase of Program of Comprehensive Assistance for
Family Caregivers
https://news.va.gov/109436/comprehensive-assistance-caregiver-expansion/
Vietnam Veterans of America and Campaign Endorsements
https://vva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PressReleaseNo.22-11.pdf
VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues
Vet Experience with VA’s Health, Benefit Administrations
Missing Piece of Suicide Data, Advocate Says
5 nonprofits awarded $1 million each to modify, repair
homes of low-income veterans with disabilities
https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2022-09-27/disabled-veterans-nonprofits-grants-housing-7491338.html
Many U.S. veterans land behind bars. A unique new law may
change that. It is a critical time to
turn the tide for millions of post-9/11 veterans, advocates say, as many
struggle to put the Iraq and Afghanistan wars behind them.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/many-us-veterans-land-bars-unique-new-law-may-change-rcna48331
NEW VVA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION WITH NEW P.O. BOX #:
Welcome to all Veterans who served during the Vietnam Era. Membership is open
to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than
training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between November 1, 1955, and May
7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975.
https://vva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/APPLICATION-FOR-MEMBERSHIP.pdf
PTSD/Substance Abuse Committee Update July/August 2022
https://vva.org/programs/ptsd/ptsdsubstance-abuse-committee-update-julyaugust-2022/
Blank Surfaces | Season 23 | Episode 38 | "The Wave
of Love Festival and Dale LaRose" - Sep 22, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM5WVekPdSc
Why Do I Need A Lawyer to File a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?
About toxic exposure of those who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, MCB, NC
between Aug. 1, 1953, and Dec. 31, 1987. Commercials paid for by law firms are a result
of Section 804 of the recently enacted PACT Act that provides comprehensive
toxic exposure benefits. This specific section of the law allows people to sue
the government for damages for individuals exposed to toxic substances while
residing at Camp Lejeune. These lawsuits often take several years to come to a
settlement, the attorney representing the claimant receives a substantial
portion of the settlement, and there is an offset of VA disability benefits
with any settlement that may be received through a lawsuit. VA regulations on
this are expected in the coming months.
https://www.dolmanlaw.com/blog/why-you-need-a-lawyer-to-file-a-camp-lejeune-lawsuit/
Veterans Burned by Republicans, Return Fire
https://www.populist.com/28.15.Uretsky.html
American Veterans Media Wages of War 01 - Oct 2, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ZugQmGB7c
Pabst Blue Ribbon Presents: The Greatest Beer Run Ever -
Nov 11, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WAUmyKDq0
The Greatest Beer Run Ever — Official Trailer | Apple TV+
- Aug 17, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqxziDlZOIo
The real people behind "The Greatest Beer Run
Ever" - Sep 25, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiP6wHmky1M
American Veterans Media
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG5_DSFjFYE4PCTlDQRGGig
Justices will consider equitable tolling for a veteran
suffering from PTSD
TYFYS? Lawmaker files bill to thank troops ‘for our
freedom’ instead
DMVA Digest: A publication of the Pennsylvania Department
of Military and Veterans Affairs, September 28, 2022
https://maestro.pa.gov/list/k3hdw2n4/220923G/b9pyzaa08h4i.vib?a0=13728
Veteran Suicide Prevention: Capitalizing on What Works
and Increasing Innovative Approaches - Streamed live on Sep 29, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17qgwxKcRkU&t=927s
In keeping with the VFW's commitment to student veterans'
success, every year the VFW teams up with Student Veterans of America (SVA) to
host the VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship program, providing exemplary VFW
members who are student veterans the opportunity to make their voices heard on
Capitol Hill and in their community.
https://www.vfw.org/community/student-veterans-of-america/student-fellowship
Nearly 14,000 community pharmacies leaving Tricare
network next month
The PACT Act and your VA benefits
https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
How to apply for VA health care: Find out how to apply
for VA health care benefits as a Veteran or service member.
https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Spread the word about PACT Act health care eligibility:
Learn how expanded benefits could impact Veterans you know
https://news.va.gov/109115/spread-word-pact-act-health-care-eligibility/
Health Care Eligibility Under PACT Act: More Veterans are
eligible for VA health care
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that
returning home for burial with full military honors is -- Army Sgt.
Garland W. Collier, 25, of Coleman, Texas, was assigned to Headquarters
Company, 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division. In the fall of 1944, he was reported killed in action during
Operation Market Garden when his unit was attacked by German forces near
Opheusden, Netherlands. Following the war his remains could not be recovered.
He will be buried in his hometown, on Nov. 12, 2022. Read about
Collier.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that returning home for
burial with full military honors is -- Army Pfc. Adelaido M. Solis,
19, of Inez, Texas, was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action on Dec. 1,
1950, after his unit’s withdrawal from Kunu-ri, North Korea, following the
battle of Ch’ongch’on. Later findings indicated that Solis had been a prisoner
of war and died at POW Camp #5 in April 1951. He will be buried in Bloomington,
Texas, on a date yet to be determined. Read about
Solis.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that returning home for
burial with full military honors is -- Army Cpl. Joseph J. Puopolo,
19, of East Boston, Massachusetts, was assigned to Battery C, 38th Field
Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division Artillery, 8th U.S. Army. He was
reported missing in action on Dec. 2, 1950, after his unit attempted to
withdraw from Kunu-ri, North Korea, following the battle of Ch’ongch’on. Later
findings indicated that Puopolo had been a prisoner of war and died at POW Camp
#5 in February 1951. He will be buried in Malden, Massachusetts, on a date yet
to be determined. Read about
Puopolo.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that returning home
for burial with full military honors is -- Army Pvt. James R. Tash,
20, was assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, when
Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands in December 1941. Intense
fighting continued until the surrender of the Bataan peninsula in April 1942.
Tash was among those captured and held at the Cabanatuan POW Camp where he
reportedly died on Jul. 19, 1942, and was buried. Interment services are
pending. Read about
Tash.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that returning home for
burial with full military honors is -- Army Pvt. J.C. Brooks, 19, was
assigned to Company I, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. His unit
was a part of Operation Husky, the Allied effort to capture Sicily. On Aug. 1,
1943, Brooks was killed during the Battle of Troina while leading an advance
against German forces as first scout. He was unable to be recovered because of
fighting. Interment services are pending. Read about
Brooks.
Dripping Springs Woman Found Guilty of Fraud
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/dripping-springs-woman-found-guilty-fraud
VA awards $16 million to help Veterans and service
members participate in adaptive sports
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5831
‘Be the One’ takes the stage at national convention
https://www.legion.org/convention/256759/%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-takes-stage-national-convention
Intensive therapies show promise at Ohio State
https://www.legion.org/magazine/256952/intensive-therapies-show-promise-ohio-state
HOW VIRTUAL REALITY THERAPY IMPACTS VETERANS WITH PTSD
https://onlinedegrees.bradley.edu/blog/how-virtual-reality-therapy-impacts-veterans-with-ptsd/
September magazine urges readers to ‘Be the One’ to help
at-risk veterans
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Spc. 5 Dennis M. Fujii
PACT Act’s path to victory, more in October magazine
https://www.legion.org/magazine/256961/pact-act%E2%80%99s-path-victory-more-october-magazine%C2%A0
George Kanaly was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress
disorder after his first marriage dissolved. He harbored the dark feelings
faced by many of his fellow Vietnam War veterans.
https://www.legion.org/magazine/256979/saving-george
A retired soldier fights for Kuwait comrades’ POW
recognition
VA caregiver benefits expand to all vets on Oct. 1
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2022/09/30/va-caregiver-benefits-expand-to-all-vets-on-oct-1/
VA Secretary Addresses Staff Shortages to Better Serve
Hawaii's Vets: As reported October 6 by Kevin Knodell for the Tribune News
Service, VA Secretary Denis McDonough testified on the island of Oahu on
Wednesday about the state of health services in Hawaii, including staff
shortages, women's care, and complaints from community clinic providers about
payments. Hawaii is home to an estimated 100,000 veterans spread across Oahu and
neighboring islands. All are served by the Oahu-based VA Pacific Islands
Healthcare System, which is also responsible for providing care to veterans
across the U.S. Pacific Island territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. "Health care of all kinds is
in short supply throughout the Pacific islands and Hawaii," McDonough
said. "We've made hiring and retention one of our top priorities, noting
that nationwide the department estimates it will need to hire 45,000 nurses
over the next three years.
https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2022-10-06/hawaii-veterans-staff-shortages-7598425.html
Bill Aims to Expand Vets’ Access to Commercial Driver’s
Licenses
https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2022-09-28/veterans-benefits-trucking-shortage-7503839.html
House of Prayer, a Church Accused of Squeezing Veterans
for Benefits, Stripped of GI Bill Eligibility
VA celebrates diverse workforce during Hispanic Heritage
Month: Join a diverse team dedicated to equity and representation in health
care
https://news.va.gov/108718/va-diverse-workforce-hispanic-heritage-month/
White House releases blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights:
VA is leading the way in the responsible use of AI with promising results from
pilots
https://news.va.gov/109680/white-house-blueprint-ai-bill-of-rights/
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Frank A. Tobey
https://news.va.gov/109597/veteranoftheday-army-frank-a-tobey/
Boston VA helps homeless Army Veteran: Provided her with
VA resources for chronic pain and military sexual trauma
https://news.va.gov/109234/boston-va-helps-homeless-army-veteran/
Veterans Day National Committee selects Regional Sites
for 2022: Regional events are VA-approved observances in the community
https://news.va.gov/109607/veterans-day-national-committee-regional-2022/
New ICD-10 diagnostic code will promote better care for
Veterans with blast injuries to the brain.
Information on primary blast Injury of the brain.
https://news.va.gov/109618/new-code-promote-care-blast-injury-brain/
USAJOBS
Working for the Commonwealth is Working for the Common
Good
PA CareerLink
https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/SearchJobs
Berks to launch Operation Green Light in support of
veterans: The initiative encourages citizens to honor veterans by displaying a
green light at their homes and places of business.
https://www.readingeagle.com/2022/10/06/berks-operation-green-light-veterans/
The Philadelphia Veterans Parade & Festival is proud
to announce our annual LIVE celebration will be held on Sunday, November 6,
2022 and will be broadcast on Channel 6!
https://www.phillyveteransparade.org/
We Need to Learn More About These Wounds that Change
Vets' Lives
It Took a Century for This Black Naval Civil War Veteran
to Get His Headstone
Monkeypox: Myths and Facts. Learn about Monkeypox and VA’s response
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/web/myhealthevet/ss20220927-monkeypox-myths-and-facts
Take Care of Your Brain: Tips to keep your brain
healthier as you age
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/web/myhealthevet/ss20220913-take-care-of-your-brain
What Telehealth Can Do for You: Telehealth gives you
greater access to care
Food and Hypertension: Healthier eating habits lower your
risk for high blood pressure
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/web/myhealthevet/ss20210414-food-and-hypertension
Hurricanes and Prescriptions: Make medical records part
of essential preparations
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/web/myhealthevet/ss20180522-hurricane-preparedness
Gout?
https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/3,83727
Protect Your Online Health Information: Protect your My
HealtheVet account with a new password today
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/web/myhealthevet/ss20201229-new-year-new-password
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