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Veterans No Cost Flu Shots

September 19, 2017

The cold and flu season is upon us and the Department of Veterans Affairs has once again teamed up with Walgreens Pharmacies nationwide to allow all veterans who are currently enrolled in the VA healthcare system to be able walk into any of the over 8,200 Walgreens nationally (and the Duane Reade pharmacies in the […]

Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017

September 19, 2017

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The “Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017” was signed into law on August 23, 2017. The new legislation authorizes VA to redesign and streamline the appeals system. Please see the associated attachment: Appeals Modernization_09152017

Seeking veterans to share stories on how they honor fallen comrades

September 14, 2017

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I’m reaching out to seek input on a feature article I’m putting together for Legacy.com, where I’m senior writer. At Legacy, we write about life stories, memorialization, history and more, and my upcoming feature will be exploring how today’s veterans honor their fallen comrades. I’m looking to talk to veterans about what they do to […]

Seeking Biographies: African American Warrant Officers

September 12, 2017

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In conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of the Warrant Officer Cohort, I am publishing a book entitled “African American Warrant Officers – Their Remarkable History”. I am seeking “100” biographies, stories, and photos highlighting the achievements and successes of African American Warrant Officers (retired, former, and current) for inclusion in the book. Submissions must not […]

VA Unveils Claims Submission Option

September 7, 2017

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VA’s New DRC Initiative- Decision Ready Claims (DRC) VA will now process veteran disability claims in 30-days! For now, the only claims eligible for this program are claims for increase to the ratings already awarded to the veteran. However, the VA is now working on an initiative that will offer the option to submit new […]

National Veterans Memorial and Museum – Veteran Biography Project

August 16, 2017

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I am with the production company, Tru Films . We are working in partnership with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) and Ralph Applebaum Associates (RAA) on media content for the new National Veterans Memorial & Museum in Ohio, slated to open on July, 4th 2018. RAA has commissioned media content for a number of innovative […]

Gulf War Veteran Clinical Study

July 19, 2017

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AM I A PROTECTED VETERAN?

July 6, 2017

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The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended (38 U.S.C. § 4212), prohibits discrimination against protected veterans. Under VEVRAA, a veteran may be classified as a ‘‘disabled veteran,’’ ‘‘recently separated veteran,’’ ‘‘active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran,’’ or ‘‘Armed Forces service medal veteran.’’ ProtectedVet_InfoGraphic_JRFQA508c

Sacramento County Veteran’s Treatment Court seeking Mentors

June 28, 2017

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To: Veterans and Supporters of Veterans We are pleased to announce that Sacramento County Officials have formed a Veteran’s Treatment Court for Veterans charged with a criminal offense. Eligible Sacramento County residents will be diverted into treatment programs with more options than our regular criminal justice system, including expungement or reduction of charges. Participants must […]