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NATIONWIDE CALL FOR STORYTELLERS

June 10, 2023
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NATIONWIDE CALL FOR STORYTELLERS: Veterans, caregivers, and family members of Veterans and their journeys with mental health and/or substance use disorder CONTACT: Marlon Deleon Program Coordinator marlondeleon@thisismybrave.org 574-302-2333   Leesburg, VA – June 6, 2023 – According to SAMHSA, “in 2020, approximately 5.2 million Veterans experienced a behavioral health condition. More telling are the numbers […]

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Applications are open for DAV Patriot Boot Camp Fall 2023

June 7, 2023
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DAV Patriot Boot Camp

DAV Patriot Boot Camp is a transformative program that empowers founders in the veteran and military community, including spouses, with comprehensive entrepreneurship start-up education, mentorship, access to resources, and a vital community committed to their success.   Through in-person events and digital programming, DAV Patriot Boot Camp prioritizes the unique experiences and skills that Vetrepreneurs […]

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Color of Freedom Traveling Exhibits

June 4, 2023
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Color of Freedom traveling exhibits. They are on the move again just in time for the 75th Integration Act anniversary, Juneteenth, and the 75th commemoration of the Desegregation Act in July. June 17-Aug 31, 2023 – LITTLE ROCK AR Macarthur Museum of Arkansas Military History 503 E. Ninth St. Little Rock, Arkansas Exhibition Opening Open […]

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Navy Veteran Lindsey Sin is the new CalVet Secretary

May 29, 2023
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Congratulations to Lindsey Sin, who has been selected by California Governor Gavin Newsom as the new CalVet Secretary. Sin brings extensive experience to the role. She has served as CalVet Deputy Secretary of Communications since November 30, 2020. She previously served as Acting Deputy Secretary of Communications since 2018 and as Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans Affairs […]

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EngageWWPLocations

August 18, 2022
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Women Veterans Engage

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is hosting Women Veterans Engage at three separate locations.  All are invited to attend.   Registration If you are in the WWP program: Jacksonville, Florida San Antonio, Texas San Diego, California   If you are not in the WWP program: Jacksonville, Florida San Antonio, Texas San Diego, California

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VA is seeking your input on mission statement

March 10, 2022
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VA’s mission statement comes from a line at the end of Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. The current VA mission statement is: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. […]

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Womens Memorial- Remembrance Tree in Maine

August 26, 2021
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Military Women's Memorial

Military Women’s Memorial partner Wreaths Across America (WAA) has gifted to us.  A Military Women’s Memorial Grove will be dedicated on WAA’s “tip land” in Columbia Falls, Maine on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. Event Location:  4 Points Street, Columbia Falls, Maine 04623. Please RSVP even if you are unable to attend so that you can get a […]

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Women Veterans Day

June 22, 2021
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  Women Veterans Day, also referred to as Women Veterans Recognition Day and Women Veterans Appreciation Day On June 12, 1948 President Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, enabling women to serve as permanent, regular members of the United States Armed Forces. There is much history behind this date, although the act promised […]

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