Dear Friends & Supporters of American Legion F&J Ravin Post 134; Tuesday, December 1st, is Giving Tuesday, the global generosity movement, which seeks to unleash the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It is with this in mind that F&J Ravin Post 134 is reaching out to our friends, … Continue reading Giving Tuesday
When COVID-19 Vaccine Comes, VA Will Be Ready
Planning is underway at VA to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available. VA is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a phased plan based on five core ethical pillars: safety, maximizing the benefit of the vaccine, equity, fairness and transparency. Veteran and employee safety remain our #1 … Continue reading When COVID-19 Vaccine Comes, VA Will Be Ready
Veterans Day 2020 Discounts
Veterans Day 2020 is on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2020. This Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans. These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, … Continue reading Veterans Day 2020 Discounts
Tricare Enrollment Fees To Rise
With Tricare fees increasing, senator pushes for yearlong grace period for veterans amid pandemic ABBIE BENNETTOCTOBER 27, 2020 - 12:06 PM CATEGORIES: Coronavirus Special FeaturesLatest NewsNewsPolitics As Tricare Select enrollment fees are set to increase, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, is urging the Pentagon to provide a 12-month grace period for veterans to ensure they don't lose … Continue reading Tricare Enrollment Fees To Rise
Blue Water Navy Veterans
VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans The American LegionOCT 08, 2020 Nine months after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began processing Agent Orange disability claims for Blue Water Navy veterans, more than 22,500 have been finalized, resulting in more than $640 million in payments to veterans or their surviving … Continue reading Blue Water Navy Veterans
Soldier Songs & Voices
Soldier Songs & Voices is a service organization that provides free guitar instruction and song writing assistance to all military veterans at no cost. For those who do not own a guitar one may be provided. Due to Covid 19 we have changed our format. Now thanks to video conferencing technology and dedicated volunteers, Soldier Songs … Continue reading Soldier Songs & Voices
VA Allocates $400M COVID-19 Relief Funding
VA Expands Funding For Emergency Response For Veterans Experiencing Or At Risk Of Homelessness During COVID-19 Pandemic July 16, 2020, 11:49:00 AM WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it is allocating an additional $400 million of its coronavirus relief funding to enhance the department’s emergency relief response for Veterans experiencing or at risk … Continue reading VA Allocates $400M COVID-19 Relief Funding
VA Holds First Virtual Women Veterans Forum
WASHINGTON – Acting Deputy Secretary Pamela Powers on Tuesday led VA’s first virtual Women Veterans Forum, which helped women Veterans from across the country learn about the care and services they can receive at VA, and how VA is changing to better serve the growing population of women Veterans. “You have a voice in VA, and … Continue reading VA Holds First Virtual Women Veterans Forum
VA Claims Backlog Grows Due To COVID-19
VA backlog of claims grows to 119,000 as work stopped for coronavirus By Nikki Wentling/Stars and Stripes JUN 04, 2020 The backlog of Department of Veterans Affairs claims has grown by tens of thousands of cases since the department halted work because of the coronavirus pandemic, top VA officials said Wednesday. There were 119,000 backlogged … Continue reading VA Claims Backlog Grows Due To COVID-19