VFWCatskill

We are Sullivan-Teator VFW Post 770 and we are here to serve our local veteran community. Stop by our Post at 539 Main Street to see what we are all about.

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

The Million Veteran Program is less than 40,000 Veterans from reaching the historic 1 million milestone. Any Veteran can join and make a difference for Veterans everywhere. Learn more & join today at https://t.co/yaz2nZkCjE.

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

On July 1, 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation to change the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) to the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and part of the Army of the United States. This gave women all of the rank, privileges, and benefits of their male counterparts.

[VFW National HQ @VFWHQ]

World War II veterans recently made their way back to Normandy beaches and battle sites in honor of the 79th anniversary of D-Day. #VFWSalute
https://t.co/iDh9QWX23A

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Veterans at PACT Act Fair were able enroll in VA health care, file a claim, get screened for toxic exposures and connect with VA services.

https://t.co/kaWvqbyl8E

[VFW National HQ @VFWHQ]

Here’s a special message coming to you from VFW National Commander Tim Borland from @RollToRemember this #MemorialDay weekend. #EveryVeteranCounts

[VFW National HQ @VFWHQ]

Were you exposed to toxins during your military service?

@VFW_OfficeDC

[VFW - Washington Office @VFW_OfficeDC]

Please share and make sure the veteran in your life knows to dial 988, then press 1.
If they are in crisis, help is standing by.

[Veterans Benefits @VAVetBenefits]

Don't wait to file a claim for disability benefits! Filing a pre-discharge claim may help speed up the claim decision process so you can get your benefits sooner.

Learn more: https://t.co/fFILZ90QKH

[VFW National HQ @VFWHQ]

#ICYMI Vietnam veteran and VFW Post 7916 Life member, retired Col. Paris Davis received the #MedalofHonor today. You can learn more about the 83-year-young retired colonel’s military career here: https://t.co/BxHU07zIDr.

[Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial @honortheservice]

1991: A Boeing 747 jet aircraft arrives on base with troops returning from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Location: MacDill AFB, Florida
@honortheservice
https://t.co/vmUjRdrI84

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

During March’s Women’s History Month, we celebrate 100 years of advancing women Veterans’ health care at VA.

https://t.co/tbvLBFXzKh

[VFW - Washington Office @VFW_OfficeDC]

In a letter supported by the VFW, the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of military veteran legislators, called on the House Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees to hold a joint hearing on servicemember transition to civilian life, not held since 2019.

[Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial @honortheservice]

Your help is still needed as we prepare to begin construction on the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial. The Memorial will fall within the shadow of both the Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans Memorials, abutting the National Mall in Washington D.C.
https://t.co/ZivD6Q1wTW

[Veterans Benefits @VAVetBenefits]

Today, we salute the brave U.S. Marine Corps who stormed the beaches, took the hill, and together with a U.S. Navy Corpsman, planted a flag atop Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima 78 years ago. Thank you for your service.

[VFW - Washington Office @VFW_OfficeDC]

America, never forget your sons and daughters are still deployed overseas, standing in harm's way so you can live your life free from the threat of ISIS here on U.S. soil. Until everyone comes home... #RememberEveryoneDeployed

[VFW National HQ @VFWHQ]

“I’m encouraging every veteran, no matter where they’re from – if you are thinking about helping other folks, sign up for MVP.”— Terrence H., veteran participant in VA’s #MillionVeteranProgram. Learn more & join at https://t.co/rz3AxbWoVe.

[Veterans Benefits @VAVetBenefits]

Beginning 1/1/23, @VAVetBenefits opened enrollment for VALife whole life, guaranteed issue insurance coverage with no medical examination, for qualified Veterans with a disability rating from 0-100%
Learn more: https://t.co/3vlhLGHPST

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Tristan Southworth, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. https://t.co/jjRc1DmtkX

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Fifty years ago, 591 American POWs returned home from Vietnam. Major General Edward Mechenbier—who was a POW in Vietnam for nearly six years—said, "When we got airborne and the frailty of being a POW turned into the reality of freedom, we yelled, cried and cheered."

[VFW National HQ @VFWHQ]

Shout out to Veterans Corner Radio who recently featured an interview with VFW National Commander Tim Borland – you won’t want to miss this one. Listen now at https://t.co/6w8O17ALZp or wherever you listen to podcasts.