Natl Cmdr Reistad: "I have directed administrators of (our) Temporary Financial Assistance program to stand by & quickly administer requests made by active-duty Coast Guard members w/ children who need help with living expenses." https://t.co/EzU5DqERao via @Militarydotcom
#Veterans in the Tampa, FL, area: If you want to share your experiences w/ VA #healthcare, we'd love for you to come to our Jan. 21 town hall at American Legion Post 111. National staff, @FloridaLegion reps & @DeptVetAffairs will be there to listen. https://t.co/maEstXJqSy
“Being out at the farmer’s market we’re able to reach hundreds of people every Sunday & allow them to know all of our programs. They see we’re doing great things ... & they’re like, ‘Oh I want to join, & I want my family to be a part of this.’” https://t.co/5azZhnx545
Mr. President,
Instead of pushing for a #BorderWall how about we:
1️⃣ Pass H.R. 299 & grant Blue Water Navy Veterans the benefits they have earned.
2️⃣Continue efforts to reduce incidents of suicide among veterans.
3️⃣Work to fill over 40K vacancies across the @DeptVetAffairs.
Join VA secretary Robert Wilkie for a State of VA Community Town Hall, Sept 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET. Watch & ask questions to VA senior leaders on improving VA care & services to our nation’s Veterans, Caregivers, their Families, and Survivors. More at: https://t.co/9DOLFDLRPu
The @DeptofDefense has identified more than 130,000 #veterans who may be eligible for a refund for taxes paid on their #disability severance payment. Here’s how you can find out if you’ve got money coming to you & when the deadline is to file. https://t.co/ASMDfsiFMv
Some scandalous websites charge $90-150 to obtain copies of DD-214s and other free military records through their “expedited” service, but VA can provide the requested paperwork, free, within a day or within hours for military funeral honors: https://t.co/IAyf3yxoqC
Do you know about the military records scam? VA and VSOs have repeatedly warned Veterans and their families that unscrupulous businesses continue to charge them fees to obtain copies of their (free) military service and discharge records: https://t.co/IAyf3yxoqC
If your yearly family income is less than the amount set by Congress, and if you meet other active duty and wartime service requirements, then you may qualify for the Veterans Pension benefit. https://t.co/UYZKuW4iDO
“It’s the right thing to do by our wounded warriors,” American Legion spokesman Joe Plenzler said in an email, adding that the group had discussed its concerns with the Pentagon and is encouraged to see the change.
Past Natl Cmdr Dan Dellinger: “We thought that it was imperative that America never forget about the suffering of 9/11 and what we need to do to strengthen our country. We made the commitment to do this forever.” https://t.co/MrKaoSHtdZ via @HenryHoward#PatriotDay#NeverForget
Happening today: Our @NembhardGreg talking discharge upgrades and claims appeals for #veterans on @ConnectingVets.
Tune in at 845 & 1145 am & 445pm (all ET) at https://t.co/T3pHeP14O1.
Listen up: Our @NembhardGreg talking discharge upgrades and claims appeals for #veterans on @ConnectingVets.
Tune in Wednesday at 845 & 1145 am & 445pm (all ET) at https://t.co/T3pHeP14O1.