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Vietnam Veterans of America holds chapter potluck Oct. 13 |
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Written by Editor
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Monday, 05 October 2009 |
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LAKEPORT – Chapter 951 of Vietnam Veterans of America will hold its monthly potluck dinner and general meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The gathering will be held at Saint Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 801 N. Main St., Lakeport.
The potluck begins at 6 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m.
Veterans of all eras, their families and friends, and the general public are cordially welcome to attend.
For more information about the group visit its Web site, www.vva951.org. |
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VA offers online signup for emergency education benefit payments |
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Written by Editor
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Monday, 05 October 2009 |
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. has announced further outreach to veteran-students eligible for a special emergency payment of their education benefits.
Veterans can now apply online and also can request courtesy transportation to VA regional benefits offices.
"Our veterans went the extra mile for their country," Shinseki said. "One of our top priorities in transforming VA is to be, first and foremost, the advocate for veterans."
Shinseki previously announced that on Friday, Oct. 2, VA's 57 regional benefits offices would begin providing on-the-spot emergency payments up to $3,000 to students who have applied for their education benefits but who have not yet received a government payment.
Citing the distance many veterans would have to travel to apply in person at a VA benefits office, Shinseki announced veterans also can apply online at www.va.gov .
The online application will guide veterans through the process to supply needed information. Shinseki noted that online applicants will receive their emergency payments through the mail after processing.
"VA is adapting to meet the financial needs of our veteran-students who are on campus," Shinseki said. "They should be focusing on their studies, not worrying about financial difficulties."
Students without their own transportation can also request free van service, provided by volunteers, to carry them to the nearest benefits office. To obtain this service, veterans would have to call their
nearest VA medical center and ask for the "Volunteer Transportation Coordinator."
Transportation will be on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Veterans can find a map and list of medical centers at www2.va.gov/directory/guide/division_flsh.asp?dnum=1 .
Whether traveling by personal vehicle or volunteer van, VA officials suggest students check their mail boxes and banking accounts before leaving home, since some veterans will find their checks have already arrived. VA would like to recognize the volunteers and veterans service organizations for partnering with the department to ensure that veterans' needs are met.
The emergency checks are an advance on each student's education benefits, and the amount will be deducted from future benefits payments. Checks will be written at the regional offices for veterans who bring a photo ID and evidence of their enrollment. VA officials emphasize that $3,000 is the maximum payment, with many veterans receiving smaller payments based upon their likely monthly education benefits.
A map and list of the participating VA regional benefits offices is available on the Internet at
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/division_flsh.asp?dnum=3 . The most updated information regarding VA issuing emergency checks is available on the VA's Web site at www.va.gov .
Applications from approximately 25,000 veterans are currently being processed for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefit payments to students or schools. |
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Kahill graduates from basic training |
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Written by Editor
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Sunday, 04 October 2009 |
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COLUMBIA, SC – Army Pvt. Wayne E. Kahill has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.
He is the son of Chuck and Linda Kahill of Redwood Valley. His uncle and aunt, Tim and Delina Hill, reside in Lakeport.
Kahill is a 2004 graduate of South Valley High School in Ukiah. |
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VFW hosts Saturday barbecue fundraiser |
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Written by Editor
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009 |
CLEARLAKE – VFW Post 2337 in Clearlake will host a barbecue this Saturday, Oct. 3, to benefit the United Veterans Council Military Funeral Honors Team.
The event will be held at the VFW post on Veterans Lane in Clearlake beginning at 11 a.m.
Barbecued beef and chicken will be served. The requested donation per person is $8.
Come out and support the team, which offers military honors at the funerals of veterans and also is featured at many local events.
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VA staffs office for survivors of vets, service members |
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Written by Editor
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Monday, 28 September 2009 |
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WASHINGTON – To strengthen the programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the survivors of the nation's veterans and military personnel, the department has staffed an office to serve as their advocate, with a charter that includes creating or modifying programs, benefits and services.
“Taking care of survivors is as essential as taking care of our veterans and military personnel,” Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said. "By taking care of survivors, we are honoring a commitment made to our veterans and military members.”
The office serves as the primary advisor to the secretary on all issues affecting the survivors and dependents of deceased veterans and service members.
It will monitor VA's delivery of benefits to survivors, make appropriate referrals to VA offices for survivors seeking benefits and explore innovative ways of reaching survivors who are not receiving the VA benefits for which they are eligible.
VA benefits for eligible survivors include educational assistance, home loan guaranties, health care insurance and dependency and indemnity compensation, a monthly payment to the survivors of some people who die on active duty and some seriously disabled veterans.
More than 554,000 spouses, dependents and other survivors of veterans are receiving VA benefits. That figure includes nearly 5,000 spouses of World War I veterans, 90 spouses and 94 children of Spanish-American War Veterans, and two children of Civil War veterans.
The establishment of this office was authorized in the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2008. |
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