Posts Tagged ‘John Cianci’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 28-07-22 – Veterans Day event – John A. Cianci
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…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 19 May 22 (TODAY, RI State House) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Did you know happening at the RI State House today you can meet your city or town state representative? Did you know after the event, veterans are invited to join the House of Representatives for the opening of the legislative session? Did…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 28 April 22 (Burial at Sea…) – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Navy and Coast Guard Programs for Burial at Sea for Eligible Veterans and Dependents We start off with a question from one of our readers: “I’m planning my final farewell and because I served in the U.S Navy I can be buried…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 31 March 22 – John A. Cianci
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…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 18 March 22 – John A. Cianci
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…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 17 February 22 – John A. Cianci
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…
Read MoreRI Veterans ask public for last donations and items to take to Kentucky’s tornado area – John A. Cianci
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…
Read MoreHELP Rhode Island Veterans going to aid Kentucky Veterans devastated by tornadoes – John A. Cianci
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…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 9 December 21 – John A. Cianci
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…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 2 December 21 – John A. Cianci
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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