Posts Tagged ‘ITAM’
RI Veterans help Martha’s Vineyard Veterans raise funds for program cut by VA – John A. Cianci
It was a rainy day, but our veterans writer, John A. Cianci, had to be there. So, it was over on the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and back. Why? To support the MV Veterans Center who learned earlier this month that the federal contract for a veterans counseling program on Martha’s Vineyard would not be…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 17.10.24 (Columbus Day Parade, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Thousands came out this week for the 39th Columbus Day Parade in Federal Hill. Grand Marshal, John A Cianci led the military and veteran contingent in his military dress blues. 39th Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal Thank You Thanking all for the support and recognition being selected…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 10.08.23 (PACT, 100th Bday, events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans’ issues PACT ACT: AUGUST passed and I didn’t file a claim or intent to file. Veterans and survivors who missed the August 9th, 2023 deadline, you still will be eligible for benefits if you file a claim on or after August 10, 2023. However, you will not be…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 29.06.23 (MWR, transportation, summer events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Veteran Organization announces New Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR)Transportation Program The Italian American War Veterans of US announced the organization’s newest transportation program that will provide FREE transportation to veterans living at state and private nursing homes for leisure and special events to enhance a veteran’s life. “I can not get the image…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Veteran plates, Military Caregivers, Memorial Day), John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Question from one of our readers – How do I get a disabled veteran plate in the State of Rhode Island? John, Exeter RI Answer – The State of Rhode Island DMV details the requirements and eligibility to obtain the disabled veteran plate, here: https://dmv.ri.gov/registrations-plates-titles/license-plates/veteran-plates Step 1, to be…
Read MoreColumbus is going to its forever home – in Johnston, RI
The Town of Johnston has been selected by former Providence Mayor Joseph R. Paolino, Jr. to display the historic Christopher Columbus statue. Paolino purchased the statue at a public sale held months ago, with the intention of putting it back out for the public to enjoy after it was removed from the location it was…
Read MoreItalian American War Veterans of RI (ITAMRI) to Mayor Elorza: Return Columbus statue immediately
Today, John A. Cianci, RI Department Commander of the Italian American War Veterans of RI (ITAMRI) issued a call to have the Providence Christopher Columbus statue, put into storage after repeated vandalism, immediately returned after a legal challenge to a similar action was ruled in favor of a “Friends of…” group seeking an overturn of…
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