RI Veterans: Did you know? 28-07-22 – Veterans Day event – John A. Cianci

A poster with the words we want you.

by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Photo: Veterans Benefits Administration Did you know Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate the state holiday, V-J Day or Victory Day? Did you know Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island, observed on the second Monday in August. It commemorates…

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RI Veterans: Did you know? 31 March 22 – John A. Cianci

A group of soldiers are walking down the street.

by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Gulf War Veterans Must Know Information: Understanding VA Presumption for Rare Respiratory Cancers Related to Burn Pits Last month the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its intention to add nine rare respiratory cancers to its presumption list of service- connected conditions…

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RI Veterans: Did you know? 18 March 22 – John A. Cianci

Two american flags and a dog tag on a white background.

by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) History of Military Women Across the Nation Organization Let’s start off with a question from one of our readers. Last week your column told us how to obtain records for when we were on active duty, How do I obtain records when…

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RI Veterans: Did you know? 17 February 22 – John A. Cianci

A silhouette of a soldier saluting in front of an american flag.

by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Itlalian American War Veterans (ITAM) Did you know unlike our bordering states of Connecticut and Massachusetts, Rhode Island taxes military retirees pensions? It’s time for the State of Rhode Island to tax exempt military pensions from state income taxes: This should be a no-brainer since exempting generates…

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RI Veterans ask public for last donations and items to take to Kentucky’s tornado area – John A. Cianci

Two men standing on the back of a truck with boxes.

by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer,                              Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Rhode Island Veterans Ongoing Drive for Supplies for Kentucky Veteran and Families in Need of a Helping Hand After Tornado. Members of the American Legion Post Berard Desjarlias Post #88 have been collecting desperately needed items for Kentucky tornado victims. The…

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HELP Rhode Island Veterans going to aid Kentucky Veterans devastated by tornadoes – John A. Cianci

A group of soldiers wearing helmets in the woods.

by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer,                              Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Local Veterans are collecting for Kentucky Veterans impacted by the tornado disaster in Kentucky. Veterans from American Legion Post Berard – Desjarlais Post #88, 111 Chapel Street, Harrisville, RI are collecting clothing, cleaning supplies, basic household goods, and cash donation to be…

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RI Veterans: Did you know? 9 December 21 – John A. Cianci

A silhouette of a soldier saluting in front of an american flag.

by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer,                              Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Did you know VA health care is FREE for five years for combat veterans after returning from a deployment? Did you know if you were a RI Guardsman and or Reservist deployed and later return back to active duty you should…

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RI Veterans: Did you know? 2 December 21 – John A. Cianci

A silhouette of a soldier saluting in front of an american flag.

by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer,                              Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Do you know a high school or college student 16-23 years-old interested in all-expense paid, 3-week flight training at Aim High Flight Academy in Florida? Do you know a 16-23 years-old available for a three-week summer session considering a career in aviation? FREE PILOT…

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